[Imprint of tuba mouthpiece]

I am primarily a trumpet player, but when I do play trombone or tuba, I will get a mark from the mouthpiece but it goes away fairly fast.

If you are getting a red mark, it could be a skin irritation from the mouthpiece.

Have you changed mouthpieces recently? Is it new or used? I know that in many high schools, the mouthpiece goes with the horn (I dont really understand why) and someone prior to you could have used it and it hasnt been cleaned good. b**bs Or they cleaned it with something you are having a reaction to. Clean it good and inspect it for any exposed brass or wear in the plating. Use a polishing rag then clean it again to remove any tarnish left behind. If there is any exposed brass or worn plating, replace it. If you havent changed pieces, how old is your current mouthpiece? Do the same as above.

Also, if you have changed mouthpieces, the current mouthpiece could also have a different rim shape that is creating the "indent" on your upper lip. Maybe you need to look into buying a new piece that has a flatter rim and more rounded edge going into the cup. (less bite) But above all else, use only enough pressure to create a seal on the rim of the mouthpiece.

Good luck, and if the girls see it and question it, tell them it is just from practicing to be a better kisser for them.

[Double "C"]

So I am having a real interesting problem on my bugle (a dynasty G353 sop).

Getting double "C" is a real chore and I cant seem to find a fingering to make it work well. Double Bb B or D isnt a problem, but that C just doesnt want to project.

Anyone else experienced this? If so, any work around solutions?

[Your Instrument(s)]

I've never talked to anyone who's played a piccolo bugle.  How are they?  Ever played any other brand of picc (I think King made a picc bugle)?

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This one is a kick to play. It plays more in tune than my Bach Bb/A piccolo I have. (I think I forgot to list that horn) I havent played any other brand of picc bugle though.

I was expecting it to be real thin. While it does have that tight piccolo sound that cuts, it is a pretty fat sound. It isnt stuffy at all, blows real freely. I am having fun with it and the comedic value of a big guy playing this tiny horn to open our show is priceless.

[Your Instrument(s)]

Hello everyone. This is actually my first post to this forum and I thought it was an appropriate place to have everyone get to know me a little. I am a crossover player, where as I play many wind and percussion instruments. My instrument list would be quite long if I listed them all individually so I wont list them all.

The most important to this forum is "G" horns so I will start there.

Dynasty G353 3 valve sop

DEG 2 valve piccolo bugle (thus my forum name)

American Heritage 2 valve sop

American Heritage(I think) 2 valve Alto (#4 ever made)

Bb Trumpets

Benge CG

Bach Strad #37

---both well before UMI---

Olds super recording with offset 2nd valve

3 other not worth mentioning

Trombones

Bach Omega series with "F" attachment

old Cleveland tenor

and 2 other non descript horns

F-horn

Conn 6D

Tubas

1 Besson

1 Couisnon or however you spell it

Drums

5 Remo basses

3 Remo snares

3 sets Remo quads

3 tenor drums

3 other snares

2 other basses

and now those weird horns

Flute

1 DeFord with electronic pick-up

Alto Sax

1 Bundy

Bassoon

1 that I dont remember the brand

Strings

2 violins

2 baritone ukelele

2 guitar

2 auto harp

1 dulcimer

1 steel guitar

1 piano

Dang I have played a bunch of instruments over the years.

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---Bob---

Dream '04-?