What is the tip opening on a sax mouthpiece?
The Saxophone Mouthpiece (and Clarinet Mouthpiece) Tip Size, or Tip-Opening, is the distance between the reed and mouthpiece tip. This number is usually on the side of the mouthpiece body, or on the table. The smaller the tip size the more narrow the opening; the larger the tip size the larger the opening.
How do you measure tip opening?
The mouthpiece tip opening corresponds to the distance between the reed and the tip of the mouthpiece. A simple way to see it is to lay the mouthpiece flat on a table: then notice there are a few millimeters between the mouthpiece and the table, this is the tip-opening.
What does a bigger tip opening do?
a bigger tip can give you more power, a bigger tone and more flexibility to shape the sound. It can add a lush end and more bottom. Therefore it’s harder to play exactly in tune as with a clover tip.
How does tip opening affect sound?
The tip opening is the actual distance that the vibrating reed needs to travel back and forth in order to create your saxophone sound. The smaller the distance, the less energy needed to get that sound going. Smaller tip openings also make it easier to control the sound in terms of timbre and intonation.
What tip opening is a Selmer C *?
C* – 1.55 mm Tip.
What tip opening is a Yamaha 4C?
Standard Series
| Model | 4C | |
|---|---|---|
| Alto Saxophone | Tip Opening | 1.60mm |
| Facing Length | 23.0mm | |
| Tenor Saxophone | Tip Opening | 1.70mm |
| Facing Length | 24.0mm |
What do saxophone mouthpiece numbers mean?
The number on a saxophone mouthpiece represents the size of the tip opening, usually on a scale of 1 – 10. Lower numbers indicate smaller tip openings, while higher numbers indicate larger tip openings. Unfortunately, mouthpieces are rarely labelled consistently between brands.
What is the difference between Selmer S80 and S90?
The S90 comes with a chamber that is a little bit larger, which means that it produces a darker sound that suits jazz players. On the other hand, if you’re going to be playing in an ensemble, then you should opt for the S80 as it produces a brighter sound and blends in better with other instruments.
What is the difference between a 4C and a 5C mouthpiece?
The 4C has a moderately narrow sized tip opening for easy response and clear tone, and the 5C has a moderate sized tip opening allows for greater volume and projection and a rich tone quality.
Which mouthpiece is better Yamaha 4C or 5C?
So, when it comes to solos, color diversity, and the richness of tone, the Yamaha 5C is the better mouthpiece for you. However, if you’re a beginner or a pro that’s very concerned with the focus of tones and want a more balanced sound across all registers, you should opt for the Yamaha 4C.
When should I change 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 is the tip opening of a Selmer C *?
The S80 C* features a 0.67in (17mm) opening, but is also available a variety of tips which are available to order, please contacts us for more information.