Rim bite affects play similar to how rim thickness affects it.
At the same time, a narrower rim tends to “cut”, or press, into the lips, which can hinder blood circulation, thus limiting a musician’s ability to play continuously for a longer duration.Ī wider rim offers more comfort and better endurance, since it diffuses the pressure applied to the lips over a wider contact area.Īs a general rule, thinner rims are better suited for trumpet players with thicker lips, while wider rims are better suited for trumpet players with thinner lips. Mouthpiece rim thickness can affect playing comfort, tone articulation and endurance.Ī thinner rim means less contact with the lips, and therefore more lip vibration and tonal flexibility and range. Thickness and bite are the main characteristics that affect these aspects of mouthpiece playability. The rim is the top edge of the trumpet mouthpiece and has implications for a player’s tonal range, comfort and endurance. Moreover, a player’s own ability, such a their embouchure strength, and their physiology, such as lip size, will also factor into how they sound and feel using a particular mouthpiece. Note that although each part of the mouthpiece affects play in different ways, how a player experiences their instrument will be a function of how ALL parts of their mouthpiece work together. Before we get into interpreting mouthpiece sizes and how to choose the best one for you, an understanding of the different parts and their effects on sound, comfort and playability is essential.
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