Are Crystal mouthpieces good?

But they’re worth a try. Anyway, crystal mouthpieces are (a) nice because they don’t change with temperature and don’t scratch easily, and (b) not so good because they are relatively easy to chip and break if dropped, and they are more expensive than hard rubber mouthpieces. But they’re worth a try.

Do jazz saxophone mouthpieces change the sound?

The mouthpiece is where the sound begins. The air you blow forces the reed to vibrate against the mouthpiece, and these vibrations then go into the horn to be shaped and changed into the glorious bright sound and notes we love from the sax.

When should I upgrade my saxophone mouthpiece?

Here are some reasons to change your Saxophone mouthpiece Some are working too hard to get a good tone (blowing way too much air and/or exhausting their embouchure) and want a mouthpiece that helps them play the entire range of the horn more efficiently.

What are Vandoren mouthpieces made of?

Vandoren mouthpieces are made from a very high-quality ebonite, often referred to as hard rubber – NOT plastic. All Vandoren mouthpieces begin as ebonite molded blanks.

How do you test a mouthpiece?

Starts here4:32Play Testing a Saxophone Mouthpiece – YouTubeYouTube

How long do saxophone mouthpieces last?

In general, mouthpieces DO wear down over time due to the normal wear and tear that it is subject to during performance, as well as breakdown from saliva. Even the reed vibration alone is enough to, over time, physically change a mouthpiece. On average, regular players seem to notice these changes after 2-3 years.

How do you get a good jazz sound on alto sax?

Starts here8:19How to Get a “Jazzy” Saxophone Sound – YouTubeYouTube

What mouthpiece did Paul Desmond use?

M. C. Gregory model
Desmond played a Selmer Super Balanced Action model alto saxophone coupled with an M. C. Gregory model 4A-18M hard rubber mouthpiece, both dating from circa 1951, with a moderately stiff Rico 3 ½ reed.

How do I make my saxophone sound clear?

Starts here7:48Do This to Clear up Your Spitty Saxophone Sound – YouTubeYouTube