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You answered your own question - in part. The part of the Saxophone that you blow into is called a mouthpiece. There are many different brands, makes and models of mouthpieces. They can be very expensive. The small piece of cane on a saxophone mouthpiece is called a reed. Reeds are also available in various brands and strengths to choose from. Adolph Sax considered the saxophone both a "Brasswind" (Instruments made of brass) and a "Woodwind" (wind instruments that are blown and are not considered brasswinds). When a conductor asks for the "Reeds to play" he/she usually intends for the woodwinds to respond. So sometimes the term "reed" is confused, since it is synonymous for the cane on the mouthpiece or the slang used to distinguish a group of instruments. The other important part of the mouthpiece is called the "Ligature". It is the device that holds the reed in place - again there are many makes and models to choose from for this device. A saxophones mouthpiece, reed and ligature all effect the sound the player will make. Most Jazz Pro's refer to these parts together as their "set up".
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∙ 12y agoI don't know exactly what they are made out of. I'm pretty sure that it is mostly cork, though.
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∙ 16y agoIt is called "the mouthpiece"
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∙ 11y agoIt really is just called a mouthpiece
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∙ 8y agoIt is called a cup-shaped mouthpiece
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What part of a trumpet do you blow into?
The part of the trumpet you blow into is called a "mouthpiece"
Can the Asymmetric 544 3c plus trumpet mouthpiece be used on any trumpet?
Yes. In general, any trumpet mouthpiece can be used on any trumpet.
What kind of trumpet does Wynton Marsalis play?
A monette trumpet with a monette mouthpiece
Does a trumpet have a reed?
The trumpet has no reeds. It is a brass instrument, which means the mouthpiece is a single piece of brass.
How do you deal with algae in a trumpet mouthpiece?
Boil it for 10 minutes, then take it out and scrub it HARD with a sponge and mouthpiece brush and soap.
What part of a trumpet do you blow into?
The part of the trumpet you blow into is called a "mouthpiece"
Can you use a trumpet mouthpiece for a saxophone?
No. The saxophone has a specialized mouthpiece with a small wood insert called a reed. The trumpet has no reed.
What is a trumpet called if the mouthpiece doesn't come off?
Stuck...Seriously though - It depends on the instrument. If it really is a trumpet, then chances are it's custom made, and the mouthpiece is not designed to come off. In this case, however, it is still called a trumpet.
Can the Asymmetric 544 3c plus trumpet mouthpiece be used on any trumpet?
Yes. In general, any trumpet mouthpiece can be used on any trumpet.
What is a trumpet mouthpiece?
your butt
Do the trumpet and saxophone both have mouthpieces?
Yes, but they each have a different type of mouthpiece. A trumpet has a metal cup type of mouthpiece, where a saxophone has a plastic mouthpiece that holds a wooden reed.
Does a trumpet have the same mouthpiece as a slide trumpet?
The ones I've seen do.
What kind of trumpet does Wynton Marsalis play?
A monette trumpet with a monette mouthpiece
How do you get the mouthpiece out of the tube?
regular trumpet? pull.
Does a trumpet have a reed?
The trumpet has no reeds. It is a brass instrument, which means the mouthpiece is a single piece of brass.
Does a trumpet mouthpiece look like a head?
not really
How tall is a trumpet?
Chris Botti plays a Martin Committee Handcraft trumpet made in 1939, and uses a 3C silver plated mouthpiece from Bach made in 1926, having recently retired his 1920 3C Bach mouthpiece.
