Harmon WOW-WOW Trumpet Mute

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A Nano mute retains the sound of a Harmon mute, making it easier to hear yourself play. It will still reduce volume significantly, but it will be more satisfying to the individual player. Considine, J. D. (May 27, 2006). "When Miles and Trane made history". Toronto, Canada . Retrieved 13 September 2020. ProTec constructed this practice mute with high-quality spun aluminum and a long-lasting cork. Its simple materials allow this tool to be value-priced. As a result, there are actually lots of different types of trumpet mutes and it can be a bit confusing to decide which one you need. There are quite a few different varieties of trumpet mutes, which produce distinct sounds to fit certain pieces and genres of music. Jazz music especially employs the use of a mute often for artistic reasons.

If you are an intermediate musician, you can find something like a straight mute or a cup mute to help you diversify the type of music you can play, especially jazz or classical music that indicates the need for a trombone mute. And of course, at this level, you can still benefit from being able to quietly practice around your house. Advanced/Professional Musicians All practice mutes add a great deal of resistance to airflow. However, playing with a Nano mute can feel similar to playing with a Harmon mute. Koehler, Elisa (March 1, 2015). Dictionary for the modern trumpet player. Lanham, Maryland: Scarecrow Press. ISBN 978-0-8108-8657-5.

Trumpets are known for their ability to be very loud. Although this is a great quality to have when playing in concerts, jazz bands, and marching bands, trumpet players often find it difficult to practice at home.

These mutes are never normally used in a performance setting and are only used when practicing. Materials Although they are not as popular as other brands, they are dedicated to providing products with great quality. Made in the United States, Faxx mutes are a great choice for any trumpet player. The lead trumpet and lead trombonist of a pro big band often make sure their sections are using the same brand of mutes for a completely cohesive sound. Of course, this isn’t always the case with session musicians in studios. While these little cone-shaped devices do in fact mute the sound as the name suggests, they also allow trumpeters to produce a huge variety of different sounds. Mutes are widely used on brass instruments to alter their timbre. [4] [6] They are often directly inserted into the instrument's bell, but can also be clipped or held onto the end of the bell. [11] Mutes of various types are available in many sizes for all brass instruments, including the tuba; trumpet and trombone players have the widest selection of mutes. [6] [12] [13] They are made of a variety of materials, including fiber, plastic, cardboard, and metal (usually aluminum, brass, or copper). [14] In general, mutes soften the lower frequencies of the sound because they nearly close the bell, but accentuate higher ones due to resonances within the mute. [15]Some Harmon mute users believe that denting their mute improves the quality of the sound, but whether this controversial tip is true or not is yet to be confirmed.