THE ANATOMY OF THE TRUMPET MOUTHPIECE Professor Greg Wing
Diagram of a trumpet mouthpiece (cut-away view):
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Inner rim diameter how big or small it feels
Rim width wide or narrow Rim contour rounded, flat or balanced Rim Edge bite Cup cone or bowl shape Throat size of the hole Backbore tight or open Shank how mouthpiece fits into receiver