The Brass Band Forum

Can't see it being a good idea.

To be adjustable must mean that the mouthpiece is in at least two parts - this has got to compromise sound quality.

Not pressing is the holy grail!! Especially if you've been doing it for years, it's a hard habit to break. I found a good technique recently when I found myself as the only solo cornet (everyone else on holiday). Basically, before breathing I position the mouthpiece so that it's resting on the top l...

Not to be confused with East London Brass (the ex Waltham Forest Co-op band), Waltham Forest Brass is a young band with a great spirit.

We regularly tour to Italy and play events around Waltham Forest.

Have a look at our website: www.wfbrass.net

I bought a Sovereign just as soon as I could afford one! Only problem with it is the triggers on 1st and 3rd valve slides - if you get an airlock stopping the slide returning then it isn't as easy to get it back as if you had a finger ring. Still a great instrument though and I think most of the top...

I find that stamina comes from breathing, well more the support from good breathing transferring the strain away from the lips. I've just come back from an intensive trumpet/cornet course in Italy where we worked on basics - breathing, then mouthpiece buzzing, then lip slurs (all without using the t...