[TPIN] A new addition to the Bb Plunger/ was pixie mute and plunger

[Clyde E. Hunt]

Hello List,

Some of you may may be interested in the set-up I use with a plunger mute:

First,  you need to purchase a common garden variety, plastic, B-flat 
Kazoo!  Then, wrap a length of rubber electrician's tape around the 
center, or widest section of the kazoo, so that it won't mar the bell of 
your trumpet. But make certain you don't cover/impede the vibrating 
diphragm!

Now insert the kazoo firmly into the bell, large end first. Several 
things will become evident as you play
:
1. You will probably need to push your tuning slide all the way in.
2. You will be able to "bend" tones like never before
3. If you play softly into the mic, you'll get this wonderful, rasping,  
buzz  in your tone.
4. Now, add your favorite Bb plunger.....I like the smaller sink plunger 
(makes it easier to get high notes) ( : >) ,,,,,,,,,and you'll take
   "Do Nuthin' Til You Hear From Me" (also earlier known as "Concerto 
for Cootie") to new heights!!
5. Be prepared for a whole new thread of conversation (with the 
audience) at you next club date.

Also,  for a neat variation on this mute, cut the correct size hole in 
the bottom end of an old straight mute, insert a Bb kazoo and epoxy it 
in place....no leaks. Creates a wonderful soumd, especially when played 
into the mic.  But obviously, you can't use your plunger with it.

Have Fun!

Clyde E. Hunt



Travis Wilson wrote:

> one of my favorite sounds on the trumpet is the use of the plunger 
> with a pixie mute. This youtube vid of Ryan Kisor and the LCJO shows 
> Ryan doing a great job of it on Concerto for Cootie.
>
>
> http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=noBvKz0YQm0
>
> Travis
>

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