Harmon WOW-WOW Trumpet Mute

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A mute is a device attached to a musical instrument which changes the instrument's tone quality (timbre) or lowers its volume. Mutes are commonly used on string and brass instruments, especially the trumpet and trombone, and are occasionally used on woodwinds. Their effect is mostly intended for artistic use, but they can also allow players to practice discreetly. Muting can also be done by hand, as in the case of palm muting a guitar or grasping a triangle to dampen its sound. Knowing how to find the best trombone mute demands understanding the different makes and models. Straight Mute The design of a straight mute with a cork was replaced with a rubber pad. This allows the mute to cut down more sound and last longer. It simply makes the trumpet much quieter so that you can practice in a wide variety of settings without disturbing other people or sacrificing the quality of your embouchure or airflow. When trumpet players use Harmon mutes, they commonly find problems with intonation and difficulty playing in the lower register. With the Zinger, you can not only reach lower notes but play them in tune.

USpatent 1546258A,George Schluesselburg,"Mute for wind instruments",published 1925-07-14,issued 1925-07-14, assigned to P. T. Harmon Lane, Michael (7 August 2019). "Piano Pedals» What do they do and how to use them". Flowkey . Retrieved 14 September 2020. Whether you are a novice player in search of your first mute, or a seasoned professional looking to enhance your accessory collection, there is a brand for you.This mute provides a lot of resistance for the player, making using the mute much more strenuous than open playing, as well as in comparison to most other mutes. Your sound will be significantly reduced through this system, but you can use headphones to hear yourself playing. Answer: I recommend the Yamaha Silent trombone mute. If you are practicing, you probably want to keep as quiet as possible so that you don’t bother your neighbors, your roommates, or your parents. A silent mute gives you the chance to practice anywhere. If it’s a beautiful day, you can take your instrument down to the park and practice without disturbing the birds. You can sit in the comfort of your living room and practice while your partner watches TV right next to you. Question: Is it harder to play the trombone with a mute?

By simply placing the mute inside your bell, you can feel as if you are playing normally, but your neighbors won’t file a noise complaint. Firth, I. M. (1974). "The wolf tone in the cello: Acoustic and holographic studies" (PDF). Speech Transmission Laboratory. 15 (4): 42 . Retrieved 13 September 2020. In many instruments of this family... there is one particular tone elicited by the bow which sounds quite different from the rest, but the wolf tone is most well known... in the cello. Harmon mutes cause a metallic, muted sound that can be changed by removing the stem. When inserted, the stem will exacerbate the metallic, penetrating sound of the mute, while playing without the stem will cause the sound to be more subdued. Professional trumpet players have also reviewed TrumCor’s Harmon mutes. Wayne Bergeron stated that the Zinger is one of his favorite mutes because of its great sound and intonation through different dynamic levels.

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This extending tube mute has an extra long inner tube to fix common intonation problems. This improves pitch at even the extremes of the trumpet register. An example of a leather mute: USactive 7906716B1,Paul Wiessmeyer,"Mute for bowed stringed instruments",published 2011-03-15,issued 2011-03-15 These mutes are never normally used in a performance setting and are only used when practicing. Materials