For the Student or Casual Player,
A Medium Facing Mouthpiece is Preferred
For the entry-level player, a good quality plastic mouthpiece such as those made by Selmer, Vandoren, Yamaha... is a good choice.
Compound/composite mouthpieces like the Vandoren B45 and Selmer Brilhart are excellent choices for step-up performance.
The Vandoren 5RV (composite) and Selmer C* (hard rubber) mouthpieces have been the choice of top professionals for years.
Mouthpiece Sections
Suggested Reed StrengthWith the same tip opening: long facing = stronger reed, short facing = softer reed.
With the same facing: open mouthpiece = softer reed, closed mouthpiece = stronger reed.
More from Selmer
Musicians appreciate and prefer the acoustical correctness of Selmer (Paris) mouthpieces and their consistency from one to another. These attributes are due to the fact that these mouthpieces are precision machined from solid stock to achieve the exact dimensions essential to proper acoustics.
Brilhart mouthpieces consistently rank high on the list of preferred brands among band directors or performing professional musicians. Within the Brilhart line, all musicians can find exactly the woodwind mouthpiece that best meets their playing demands - at a price they can afford.
Resources:
Selmer, Vandoren
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