GR Piccolo Trumpet Mouthpiece Adapters

Gary graduated University of Wisconsin-Oshkosh with a Bachelor of Music Education Degree. Gary studied trumpet with Allen K. Butcher, from the University of Wisconsin-Oshkosh, Dennis Najoom, Co-Principal Trumpet with the Milwaukee Symphony Orchestra, and Renold O. Schilke to name a few. After college, Gary traveled on the road, backing up big-name acts, arranging, composing, doing copy work and some studio work.

GR as an educator

Gary Radtke has been a High School Band Director, Department Head, as well as, an accomplished composer/arranger. This extensive background is the basis to his series of clinics, “The Scientific Approach To Brass Playing” and “Understanding The Mouthpiece”.

GR’s Technical Background

GR is a journeyman tool maker. He started GR Technologies in 1999 and introduced new tools and new thinking. GR also defined the mouthpiece with mathematical parameters, developed a system for communication, improved design, and developed methods for proper fitting. (GR Playing Tests)

GR Piccolo Trumpet Mouthpiece Adapters

GR Piccolo Trumpet Mouthpieces are standard with a Cornet Shank. The adapters allow you to use these mouthpieces with horns which require trumpet shanks.

But wait...these are not your simply every day adapters. These adapters each feature their own blow resistance and playing characteristics. You will be able to customize the feel and blow resistance to center the notes and optimize articulation.

Yes, each adapter offers a different blow resistance! This has never been heard of in the industry!

Advantages of GR adapters with GR Piccolo Trumpet Mouthpieces:

- Players can use different adapters for different musical situations. For example, if you need to play the extreme upper register, use a tighter adapter for compression and a characteristic sound. But, if you need to play bigger above an orchestra, use a slightly more open adapter.

- If you can not play a very small piccolo cup, yet you must perform extreme upper register work, a tighter blowing adapter can be used to achieve compression with a larger piccolo trumpet cup!

- GR Adapters will give you the ability to adjust for the Bb and A side of the piccolo trumpet.

- One GR Piccolo Trumpet Mouthpiece quickly becomes three when used in conjunction with the GR Adapter Set!

Piccolo Trumpet Adapter Characteristics

#41 is tighter and allows for great control. Articulation up high is excellent for playing the Brandenburg.

#43 is the middle of the road. Medium blow resistance. Plays big and full. Assists with a clear sparkling tone.

#45 is the largest and good on A side. It has a bigger sound on the Bb side. Preferred by strong players. Produces a huge piccolo sound. A favorite for using the piccolo in a large orchestra.

GR Piccolo Trumpet Mouthpiece Adapters offers the most efficient and effective set up for piccolo trumpet that hes been discovered to date. You simply will not believe the huge brilliant sound, incredible intonation, even articulation and ease of response throughout the horn. Leave the competition behind.

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