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Is a Harmon mute a cup mute?

Is a Harmon mute a cup mute?

The harmon mute, also known as the wa-wa, wow-wow, or wah-wah mute, is available for trumpet and trombone and is mainly used in jazz. Unlike the cup and straight mutes, it has a cork that completely blocks airflow around the mute.

How do you Recork a Harmon mute?

Use a curved hand burnisher to remove dents in the cork area. Round the end of the mute by pressing it against a bell iron with a straight burnisher, rotating it all around. Avoid using barrel balls to round the mute end – usually the mute flares outward making it difficult to fit in the bell.

Where are Denis Wick mutes made?

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Denis Wick Products Ltd. is based in Poole, Dorset on the south coast of England, using traditional hand-crafting skills and the latest CNC technology to create one of the largest ranges in the world of mutes, mouthpieces and accessories for brass instruments.

How are trumpet mutes made?

Metal brass instrument straight mutes are made of aluminum, brass or copper, or aluminum with brass or copper caps. From sheets of metal, disks are cut that will be then spun into mute caps or cones. Our mute spinner, Henry Nelson of Midwest Hand Tool, has been spinning mutes for us for many years.

What kind of music do Denis Wick mutes play?

Denis Wick mutes have set the standard for tone and intonation for many years. They bring an amazing range of tone colours to any brass section and are essential for the performance of a huge range of music, from classical composers such as Mahler and Shostakovich to film scores, avant-garde music, big bands and small group jazz.

Where does Denis Wick make their mouthpieces?

Denis Wick Products Ltd. is based in Poole, Dorset on the south coast of England, using traditional hand-crafting skills and the latest CNC technology to create one of the largest ranges in the world of mutes, mouthpieces and accessories for brass instruments.

What can you do with the Denis Wick app?

The Denis Wick App is an interactive product catalogue and hub of education, performance, and inspiration for the world’s brass community. Including detailed information on every product, our app includes articles, recordings, and video clinics covering just about every subject and genre of music.