Matthew writes: How can this HUGE generlization that a deep funnel mouthpiece is standard, be valid? ++++++++++++++++
Easy Hard Charger! Before we get our panties too bunched up here, I did not recommend another mouthpiece. What I said was that this particular mouthpiece has a shallow cup. It is not a medium cup nor is it a deep cup. This may indeed work for the student in question but generally speaking-speaking to the statistical average and not the exception-a shallow cup is not recommended for all around playing. Citing an exception doesn't disprove the rule. In addition to my NOT recommending another mouthpiece (nor can I recall ever recommending a particular mouthiece in this forum) I DID tell her where to look for what she wanted and the general type of alternative mouthpiece if she couldn't find it. Quite frankly, if I could lay my hands easily on the Tuckwell MP I own I would sell it to her myself. Personally, I think she should consult with her instructor and the Moose before making a change of equipment but I'm not about to waste energy or brain cells on the matter. Cheers! The Jack Attack! _______________________________________________ post: horn@music.memphis.edu unsubscribe or set options at http://music.memphis.edu/mailman/options/horn/archive%40jab.org
