MOUTHPIECES For Brass & Woodwind Instruments
The Difference Between Mediocrity & Mastery A brass instrument mouthpiece is much more than an add-on or accessory. It is a vital part of your instrument. As interface between artist and instrument, it can mean the difference between mediocrity and mastery.
CONTENTS Brass Woodwinds Essential Mouthpiece Parameters 6 Selecting a Woodwind Mouthpiece 32 Dimensions & Shape 6 Mouthpiece Comparisons 33 Material, Weight & Finish 9 Mouthpiece Lineup 34 Mouthpiece Comparisons 10 Standard Series 13 GP & Silver 925 Series 22 Signature Series 24 Mouthpiece Lineup 30 Yamaha Mouthpieces 3
The Music Starts Here … A mouthpiece affects both how you play and how your instrument sounds in very significant ways. Fit and feel are obviously major factors, but the mouthpiece also exerts a considerable influence on your tone, range, and even intonation. The mouthpiece is the point of greatest sound pressure within the instrument, therefore its acoustic qualities — dependent on material, thickness, shape, and other factors — affect the overall sound of the instrument to a remarkable degree.
Why Yamaha? Since every player and instrument is different, there can be no single “perfect” mouthpiece. This makes the task of creating top-quality mouthpieces all the more difficult. Advanced manufacturing technology is essential, but so is experience.
Brass Essential Mouthpiece Parameters Essential Mouthpiece Parameters Every player needs to find the size and style of mouthpiece which best suits both his or her physical and musical requirements. Since different mouthpieces can emphasize different embouchure muscles, it is difficult to pinpoint the ideal mouthpiece at a single testing. A little knowledge can, however, provide a valuable foundation for making the right choice.
Brass Essential Mouthpiece Parameters Rim Thickness Although a thick rim provides greater lip contact area for easy high notes and extended endurance, lip movement is limited so you lose tonal flexibility. A rim that is too thin offers plenty of control over a wide range, but can quickly cause fatigue. Beginning players are probably better off choosing a rim of medium thickness, but the best approach is to play a variety of types and choose the one that feels the most natural and plays the easiest.
Brass Essential Mouthpiece Parameters Backbore Shank The “backbore” is the inner section of the This parameter is of prime importance in mouthpiece bore which follows the throat. determining how well a mouthpiece matches your The backbore has a complex flare which can instrument. The taper of the mouthpiece shank significantly affect high-register pitch. The must perfectly match the instrument’s receiver — diameter of the backbore also influences timbre there should be absolutely no “play”.
Brass Material, Weight & Finish Material, Weight & Finish Perhaps less obvious than the shape parameters described in the preceding section, material, weight, and finish are of the utmost important in determining a mouthpiece’s sound and playability. Material Weight The most common material used for Generally speaking, light mouthpieces exhibit mouthpiece production today is brass.
Brass Mouthpiece Comparisons Mouthpiece Comparisons Trumpet Cornet (Short Shank) Yamaha Model No. Approximate Size Equivalent Yamaha Model No.
Trombone — GP Models (Small Shank) Yamaha Model No. Approximate Size Equivalent Yamaha Model No.
Yamaha Brass Mouthpieces Brass Standard Series Yamaha Standard Series mouthpieces have the ideal weight for all-around usage and are available in over 100 configurations. There’s a Yamaha mouthpiece to suit every player. GP & Silver 925 Series Yamaha GP and Silver Series have been created especially for professionals who require superior quality from their mouthpiece.
Brass Standard Series Standard Series Produced using the most advanced computer design and manufacturing technology, our Standard Series mouthpieces feature unmatched precision, smooth attack, secure control, and easy playability. They have the ideal weight for all-around usage and are available in over 100 configurations. Trumpet Mouthpieces Model No. Rim Inner Diameter (mm) Contour Thickness Cup Depth Throat (mm) Backbore 5A4 15.90 Semi-flat Thick Shallow 3.
Trumpet Mouthpieces Brass Standard Series 14 Rim Model No. Inner Diameter (mm) Contour Thickness Cup Depth Throat (mm) Backbore 13B4 16.63 Semi-flat Standard Semishallow 3.65 Seminarrow Superb clarity for large ensembles and orchestras. Well-matched to C trumpets. Powerful sound. 13C4 16.50 Semi-flat Standard Standard 3.65 Seminarrow Medium rim diameter and cup volume for allaround playing. Good for ensembles and orchestras. Fairly dark sound. 13D4 16.
Cornet Mouthpieces (Short Shank) Inner Diameter (mm) Contour Thickness Cup Depth Throat Backbore (mm) 7D4d 16.24 Semi-flat Thick Semi-deep 4.10 Semi-wide 8D2 16.36 Semiround Standard Semi-deep 4.10 Wide 9E 16.44 Standard Standard Deep 4.50 Semi-wide Appealing “British-style” soft tone. Medium rim and deep cup for easy playability over a wide range. 11C4 16.46 Semi-flat Standard Standard 3.65 Seminarrow Easy high register. Ideal for beginners.
Cornet Mouthpieces (Long Shank) Brass Standard Series Model No. 16 Rim Inner Diameter (mm) Contour Thickness Cup Depth Throat Backbore (mm) Playing Characteristics 6B4 15.65 Semi-flat Semi-thick Semishallow 3.76 Standard Small inner rim diameter. Suitable for playing high notes. 7A4 16.24 Semi-flat Thick Shallow 3.65 Standard Fairly small inner rim diameter, but with outstanding flexibility. 9C4 16.28 Semi-flat Standard Standard 3.
Flugelhorn Mouthpieces Rim Inner Diameter (mm) Contour Thickness Cup Depth Throat Backbore (mm) 7F4 16.24 Semi-flat Thick Deep 4.30 Standard Same rim configuration as the 7A4 trumpet model. Fairly mellow high register is ideal for solo playing. 11F4 16.46 Semi-flat Standard Standard 3.80 Standard Medium inner rim diameter and unique “U” cup for extra endurance. Excellent attack. Easy for beginners. 13F4 16.66 Semi-flat Standard Standard 4.
French Horn Mouthpieces Brass Standard Series Model No. 18 Rim Cup Depth Throat Backbore (mm) Inner Diameter (mm) Contour Thickness 28B 16.87 Standard Semi-thick Semishallow (V cup) 3.90 Semi-wide Ideal for B b/HF horns. Smallest “V” cup in the line, but with a soft, mellow tone. 29B 17.07 Standard Semi-thick Semishallow (V cup) 3.90 Semi-wide Fairly thick rim with a relatively small inner diameter for superior high tone. Medium throat for easy all-around playing. 29C4 17.
Trombone/Euphonium/Baritone Mouthpieces (Small Shank) Rim Inner Diameter (mm) Contour Thickness Cup Depth 45A 24.26 Standard Standard Shallow 5.85 Seminarrow Small inner rim diameter with an extremely shallow cup for brilliant tone. Easy high notes. Ideal for bass trumpet. 45C2 24.26 Semiround Standard Standard 5.85 Seminarrow Small inner rim diameter with a clean bite. Easy playability with a bright tone. Popular with studio players. 46B 24.58 Standard Standard Semishallow 5.
Trombone/Euphonium Mouthpieces (Large Shank) Brass Standard Series Model No. 20 Rim Inner Diameter (mm) Contour Thickness Cup Depth 47 24.98 Standard Standard Standard 5.85 Standard 48 25.25 Standard Standard Standard 6.62 Seminarrow Well-balanced rim and cup with a fairly narrow backbore. Meets the needs of professional players. 48D 25.25 Standard Standard Semi-deep 6.62 Seminarrow Same rim as the 48 with a relatively deep cup. Rich low register with a soft tone.
Bass Trombone Mouthpieces Rim Inner Diameter (mm) Contour Thickness Cup Depth Throat Backbore (mm) 58 26.84 Standard Standard Standard 7.25 Semi-wide Medium cup and rim for easy playability through the low and middle registers. Crisp attack with outstanding flexibility. 59 27.22 Standard Semi-thin Standard 7.25 Semi-wide Relatively thin rim. Rich sound even on pedal tones. Voluminous cup for solid lows and plenty of power. 60B 27.83 Standard Semi-thick Semishallow 6.
Brass GP & Silver 925 Series GP & Silver 925 Series Our GP and Silver 925 Series have been created especially for professionals who require superior quality from their mouthpiece. The GP Series features an innovative shape and extra-heavy goldplate finish for players who prefer a focused, concentrated tonal core. The 925 Series are the first production mouthpieces in the world to be manufactured from pure sterling silver for a rich, warm tone core with sufficient sparkle for clarity and life.
Flugelhorn Mouthpiece Inner Diameter (mm) Contour Thickness Cup Depth 14F4-GP 16.76 Semi-flat Standard Standard Throat Backbore (mm) 4.30 Standard Playing Characteristics Relatively large inner rim diameter ideally matched to an original “V” cup. A good choice for demanding professional studio applications. French Horn Mouthpieces Model No. Rim Cup Depth Throat Backbore (mm) Inner Diameter (mm) Contour Thickness 30-GP 30-ST 17.08 Standard Standard Standard (double cup) 4.
Brass Signature Series Signature Series Trumpet ERIC AUBIER International soloist Model No. Rim Inner Diameter (mm) Contour Thickness Cup Depth Throat (mm) Backbore 17.03 Semi-flat Standard Standard 3.80 Standard AUBIER FRITS DAMROW Former principal trumpet of the Royal Concertgebouw Orchestra (Amsterdam); Professor of Trumpet at the Zurich University of the Arts (Switzerland) Model No. Rim Inner Diameter (mm) Contour Thickness Cup Depth Throat (mm) Backbore 16.
Brass Signature Series Trumpet BOBBY SHEW Jazz trumpeter renowned for powerful lead playing and expressive solos Rim Inner Diameter (mm) Contour Thickness Cup Depth Throat (mm) Backbore SHEW-LEAD 16.54 Semi-round Semi-thick Very shallow 3.56 Narrow SHEW-JAZZ 16.85 Semi-round Semi-thick Standard 3.65 Standard Model No. ALLEN VIZZUTTI Soloist in a multitude of musical genres—from jazz to classical Rim Inner Diameter (mm) Contour Thickness Cup Depth Throat (mm) Backbore 16.
Brass Signature Series Cornet DAVID KING Professor of Performance at the University of Salford; international conductor and cornet soloist Model No. Rim Inner Diameter (mm) Contour Thickness Cup Depth Throat (mm) Backbore 16.91 Standard Standard Deep 4.60 Semi-narrow DKINGS Flugelhorn BOBBY SHEW Jazz trumpeter renowned for powerful lead playing and expressive solos Model No. Rim Inner Diameter (mm) Contour Thickness Cup Depth Throat (mm) Backbore 16.
Brass Signature Series French Horn JAMES SOMMERVILLE Principal horn of the Boston Symphony Orchestra Model No. Rim Inner Diameter (mm) Contour Thickness 16.93 Semi-flat Standard Inner Diameter (mm) Contour Thickness 17.99 Standard Standard SOMMERVILLE Cup Depth Throat (mm) Backbore Standard (V cup) 4.30 Standard Cup Depth Throat (mm) Backbore Semi-shallow (V cup) 4.50 Semi-wide THOMAS BACON Soloist and chamber music artist Model No.
Brass Signature Series Trombone NILS LANDGREN Jazz soloist Model No. Rim Inner Diameter (mm) Contour Thickness Cup Depth Throat (mm) Backbore 25.11 Semi-flat Semi-thin Standard 6.25 Semi-narrow Inner Diameter (mm) Contour Thickness Cup Depth Throat (mm) Backbore 25.23 Semi-round Semi-thick Deep 7.15 Narrow LANDGREN-S LANDGREN-GP ALAIN TRUDEL Soloist extraordinaire Model No.
SHOICHIRO HOKAZONO Rim Inner Diameter (mm) Contour Thickness Cup Depth Throat (mm) Backbore 26.08 Standard Standard Standard 7.11 Semi-wide Inner Diameter (mm) Contour Thickness Cup Depth Throat (mm) Backbore 32.86 Standard Semi-thick Standard 8.00 Standard Inner Diameter (mm) Contour Thickness Cup Depth Throat (mm) Backbore BOBO-SOLO-S BOBO-SOLO-GP 32.20 Semi-flat Standard Semi-shallow 7.50 Standard BOBO-SYM-S BOBO-SYM-GP 32.90 Standard Standard Semi-shallow 7.
Brass Mouthpiece Lineup Trumpet Cup Diameter Cup Volume & Shape Shallow Narrow Wide SHEW-LEAD VIZZUTTI 11A4/11A5 13A4a 14A4a 13B4 14B4 11B4 15B4 SHEW-JAZZ 11 DAMROW AUBIER 13C4 16C4 14C4 15C4 8C4 9C4 11C4 13D4 14D4 16D 14E4 15E4 16E4 EM1 EM2 5A4 6A4a 7A4 7B4 Deep 17B4 GOULD 17C4 17D4 18C4 Cornet (Short Shank) Cup Diameter Cup Volume & Shape Shallow Narrow 7D4d Wide 8D2 11C4 11E4 9E 13E4 Deep 14E DKINGS DUTOT-S 16E Cornet (Long Shank) Cup Diameter Cup Volume & Shape Narrow Wide 7A4 S
Brass French Horn Cup Volume & Shape V Cup U Cup Cup Diameter Narrow 28B Wide 29B/SOMMERVILLE 29C4 29D4 Double Cup 30B 30C4 30D4 30 31B 31D4 31 32B 32C4 32D4 32 33B 34B 33C4 34C4 BACON 35C4 Trombone/Euphonium/Baritone (Small Shank) Cup Volume & Shape Shallow Cup Diameter Narrow 45A 45C2 Wide 46B 46C2 48A 47 Deep LANDGREN 48 48D 51B 51C4 51 51D 52 Trombone/Euphonium (Large Shank) Cup Volume & Shape Cup Diameter Narrow Wide Shallow 47 Deep 48 48D 51B 51C4 51 51D TRUDEL SULLIVAN 52
Selecting a Woodwind Mouthpiece The clarinet or saxophone player is just as dependent on mouthpiece design and quality as his or her brass-playing colleagues. Although the basic configuration is the same for all clarinet and saxophone mouthpieces, subtle differences can significantly affect the sound and playing Woodwinds feel. Yamaha has prepared an array of top-quality woodwind mouthpieces to meet the musical requirements of players at every level of proficiency in every genre.
Woodwind Mouthpiece Comparisons Clarinets E b Clarinet Saxophones B b Soprano Saxophone Approximate Size Equivalent 3C 4C 5C 6C Selmer HS ★ Bundy 2; Selmer C85 Series 105 Hite 41; Selmer C★ Mitchell Lurie 43; Selmer S; Selmer C85 Series 115 Bundy 4; Selmer HS ★★ ; Selmer C85 Series 120 7C B b /A Clarinet Yamaha Model No.
Yamaha Woodwind Mouthpieces Yamaha Custom Ebonite Mouthpieces Yamaha Custom saxophone and clarinet mouthpieces are sculpted out of choice ebonite, with exceptional clarity. Their accurate intonation and comfortable playability have made them popular with many leading artists. Woodwinds a high-quality hard rubber which offers a deep resonance and tonal qualities similar to those Standard Model Mouthpieces of natural wood.
Standard Custom Saxophone Mouthpiece Saxophones B b Soprano Saxophone Model Facing Length (mm) 3CM E b Alto Saxophone Model Tip Opening (mm) 1.20 4CM 1.25 5CM 19.0 1.30 6CM 1.35 7CM 1.40 E b Alto Saxophone Standard Clarinet Mouthpiece 1.50 4C 1.60 5C 23.0 1.70 6C 1.80 7C 1.90 B b Tenor Saxophone Model 3C 3CM 1.60 4C 4CM 1.
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