Denis Wick DW5531 Adjustable Cup Trumpet Mute,Blck/Silver

I was relieved to discover that these practice mutes accomplish the same practical goal in a far more straightforward manner, and that they have accurate pitch reports. br>br>I purchased a practice mute, and it is fantastic. When compared to an open horn, it lowers the SPL by over 24dB at the same distance. It's loud enough that I don't need headphones, but quiet enough that it won't bother people nearby. At 1 meter, the SPL is usually less than 75dBA when playing. br>br>I can play with someone who is standing in front of my horn without endangering their hearing. I'm not even shoved into a room and have the door slammed in my face.

Isla John

| May 09, 2021

This is, first and foremost, a practice mute. There isn't a mute for the performance. Its sole purpose is to silence your horn, allowing you to play at full volume without disturbing your neighbors. When you use this mute, I would say that you get probably 15% normal volume . So simply practicing normal tones with a closed bedroom door between you and your parents should keep the noise out of their ears and prevent them from turning up the TV volume. Second, your playing is being met with some resistance. br>br> It's barely audible at full volume, but you can hear it. Consider a runner who wears weights during practice and then is able to run even faster when the weights are removed. The resistance is a good thing to warm up with, or even do your entire practice with, because when you remove the mute, Ba da der der! It's as if you've been given a new lease on life. I can see this improving my lung and playing power if I use it frequently during practice. For a student player, it's unquestionably a good investment.

Liberty Bowers

| Jun 10, 2021

It's quite loud for a PRACTICE mute. The Liberty Mutes practice mute is MUCH louder than the Bremmer Sshmute. In addition, it is larger than the two I just mentioned. br>br>I'm used to the Bremmer Sshhmute, which I used to practice late at night when everyone else was sleeping. With this mute, I'm unable to do so.

Beckett Oconnor

| Oct 13, 2021

br>br>Pros: Dennis Wick Trumpet Practice Mutebr>br>

- It's small and light enough to carry around in a gig bag.

- It's quiet enough to drown out the majority of the noise. It's not as "quiet" as the Yamaha practice mute, but it doesn't require ear protection either. This one comes with a phone. When the rest of a concert band is rehearsing, I can actually practice a lick without disturbing them. If you have a closed door between you and the other person, it should be good enough for a condo/apartment or while they are sleeping.

- All Denis Wick mutes are of high quality. , and the corked end is very well done, staying in the bell.

- in tune with distortion-free Unlike my much heavier (and obsolete) Charlie Spivak WISPA Mute, this one is free to a low F and the pedal tones are well below that.

- Pros: It is reasonably priced. br>br>Cons: It is relatively expensive. br>br>

- There is some back pressure, but it is not excessive. Except for two 3/16" diameter holes facing you, the mute completely seals the bell.

- As a result, the sound is very "muted. " br>br>It's highly suggested.

Haisley Pollard

| Feb 12, 2021

Certainly! I'm a semi-pro trombone player who's always wanted to try out the trumpet. My family gave it to me for Christmas last year, and I've been itching to play it ever since. But, because I live in a condo with thin walls, I don't want to bother my neighbors. I already have a silent brass model practice mute for my trombone, but I didn't want to spend that much money on something I'm still learning, so I went with this guy. It performs admirably for the price. Yes, there is back pressure, and it is quite severe, but you can't really complain for the price you're paying. If the back pressure is a real issue for you, I'd recommend drilling a third hole in the side, 90 degrees from the other two. This should aid in the resolution of the problem. I only gave it four stars because I thought the back pressure was significant enough to mention. Other than that, it's great, and I'm very happy with it for the price! If you're on the fence, buy it, and drill a hole if you want less pressure. Just keep in mind that adding another hole will raise the noise level even more.

Sydney Hughes

| Jun 10, 2021

This mute is fantastic, and I use it with my bach KGUBrass trim kit.

Raya Wright

| Nov 27, 2021

This year, he has solos with the senior trumpet player, which is unusual for a lowerclassman at this school, and he is preparing to take over the senior trumpet spotlight next year. This is something he wants to practice and get good enough at so that his band director can include it in spring concert competitions this season (assuming the competitions are allowed) or next year. We bought this item on his band director's recommendation, who also plays the trumpet. This is my son's first mute, and the first time he tried it out by playing his solo material from marching season, the sound quality was fantastic. I'm not a musician, but I've used music as a form of therapy since I was in high school marching band, and just messing around with this mute, the sound quality and pitch sounded exactly like a professional live band performance. The price is similar to what you'll find on other websites, and it's significantly less than what you'd pay in a local store. When my trumpet player wants to expand his toolkit for trumpet playing and possible performances, we'll go with this particular brand.

Kynlee Keith

| Jan 09, 2021