Mute

Trumpet mute types

Trumpet mute types

The most common types of mutes are the Straight Mute, Cup Mute, Harmon Mute, Plunger Mute, Bucket Mute, and Silencer or Practice Mute.

  1. What is a trumpet mute called?
  2. What are the different types of mute?
  3. How do I choose a trumpet mute?

What is a trumpet mute called?

The harmon mute, also known as the wa-wa, wow-wow, or wah-wah mute, is available for trumpet and trombone and is mainly used in jazz. ... The mute is made of metal (usually aluminum or copper) and has a cylindrical or bulbous shape; mutes of the latter type are sometimes called "bubble mutes".

What are the different types of mute?

The most common types of mutes are the straight mute, the cup mute, and the wah-wah mute. Other mutes that fit over, not inside the bell, are the plunger mute, and different types of hat mutes.

How do I choose a trumpet mute?

How to Choose a Horn Mute

  1. Cherry makes for a lighter mute. ...
  2. Ash is used to temper the brightness of cherry.
  3. Rosewood is a dense wood that creates a dark, rich tone.
  4. Black ash will create a richer sound.
  5. Aluminum is often the metal of choice for practice mutes.
  6. Brass is often the metal of choice for stop mutes.

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