Topmusicanswers
The only difference with and without the patch is the vibration of the mouthpiece. Without the patch the vibrations of the teeth on the bare mouthpiece vibrate in your head and you think it sounds louder, more resonant. Record yourself with and without the patch.
- What does a mouthpiece patch do?
- Do saxophone mouthpieces make a difference?
- How long do mouthpiece patches last?
- What is a saxophone mouthpiece patch?
What does a mouthpiece patch do?
Ideal for educational purposes, the Reserve mouthpiece patch prevents the teeth from sliding on the mouthpiece. It can be a useful tool in promoting the correct development of various aspects of embouchure and tone production, especially how much mouthpiece to take and the prevention of biting.
Do saxophone mouthpieces make a difference?
Some people feel mouthpiece material has a direct impact on sound and some feel otherwise. ... The result is that there is no significant difference in a listener's perception of saxophone sound when steel or hard plastic mouthpieces of similar dimensions are employed in playing long tones on a saxophone.
How long do mouthpiece patches last?
And, to be sure, everyone will eventually need to replace the patch on their mouthpiece occasionally. They wear out. Mine last about 2 months.
What is a saxophone mouthpiece patch?
The Purpose of a Mouthpiece Patch
For some sax players, the patch also helps reduce the sound vibrations from the mouthpiece onto the teeth, as those vibrations seem to irritate these players (I would assume that the effect would be similar to the bodily sensation of nails on a chalkboard).
