Trumpet Practice Buzzing Utensil

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Published on July 26, 2010

Description

Buzzing, i.e. playing the trumpet mouthpiece without it being attached to the trumpet, is an important part of the practice routine of many trumpet players. So important in fact that a device was invented which enabled you to attach a mouthpiece to a trumpet in a way that it enables the player to buzz while holding the trumpet in an accustomed fashion. The original device is called the "Berp". This is my attempt to recreate it for all the 3d-printing brass players out there.

Links:
Buzzing: bit.ly/cpx8eg
The original "Berp": berp.com/about.html
The "Berp" in action: bit.ly/9213dY


Instructions

* Print it
* Attach it to the trumpet using an M3 nut and bolt.
* Insert the mouthpiece
* Buzz

The original "Berp" enables you to adjust the resistance of the device. This feature is definitely on my to-do list for the next version.
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How hard would it be to adapt this to a small shank euphonium?

Wow. I have one of the actual ones but didn't think of designing one. Really cool!

Where was this when I was in band! Holy Crap man!

I never heard of this device before, but I'll try it with my trumpet!