I've been using the BERP for years. One finally broke and I replaced it immediately. Unscrewing it is a minor inconvenience, but I've had it for so long, this doesn't bother me. Buzzing has helped a lot - with my intonation, among other things. You're supposed to wash it out? What do you know - I learn something new every day.
Excellent video! Well prepared and delivered. I'm a middle school Band Director in Florida and have never used a "buzz-aid", but look forward to using them, for both my student's development, and my own. Thanks! :-)
I've had my B.E.R.P. for just over 23 years now--Stephen Jones incorporated it heavily in the lessons I took from him back then. Unfortunately, the receiving end of the screw popped out within a few months and I never replaced it. I wish I could still get the original B.E.R.P. Joan LaRue showed me in SoCal which had resistance holes, but also held the mouthpiece directly in the lead pipe. Of course that added a half inch or so to the reach (and made it difficult to trade it in and out), but it held the mouthpiece more firmly on the horn than I could ever get my plastic B.E.R.P. to do. I think it's just time to get the Brass Buzzer, especially for the benefits of "over training" as you mentioned. Another super helpful video on my Jon Talks Trumpet archive binge!
I got a brass buzzer by accident a few years ago, when I bought a bunch of other stuff. The long story short for how much force it would take to detach the 2 pieces of the device: a lot. They're brazed together, which is going to hold remarkably more than normal soldering. I kinda want to find another one that nobody wants, and simply try to break it, just so I can do a Mythbusters-style video.
Check out my video about Parke mouthpiece sizes for a more complete answer, but the simplest (but not very complete) answer is that the inner rim diameter is closest to a Bach 1.5C, the average cup depth is like a Bach 1C, 24 throat, and orchestral style backbore that’s a little smaller than a Bach 24 backbore (stock on Bach A cup mouthpieces).
Your vacation buzzing posture is quite close to my regular practicing posture
🤣 I get more upright as I get more warmed up...
I've been using the BERP for years. One finally broke and I replaced it immediately. Unscrewing it is a minor inconvenience, but I've had it for so long, this doesn't bother me. Buzzing has helped a lot - with my intonation, among other things. You're supposed to wash it out? What do you know - I learn something new every day.
Excellent video! Well prepared and delivered. I'm a middle school Band Director in Florida and have never used a "buzz-aid", but look forward to using them, for both my student's development, and my own. Thanks! :-)
Thank you so much for your kind words!!! Glad you found this interesting - buzz aids can be dead useful! Best of luck on your journey.
I've had my B.E.R.P. for just over 23 years now--Stephen Jones incorporated it heavily in the lessons I took from him back then. Unfortunately, the receiving end of the screw popped out within a few months and I never replaced it. I wish I could still get the original B.E.R.P. Joan LaRue showed me in SoCal which had resistance holes, but also held the mouthpiece directly in the lead pipe. Of course that added a half inch or so to the reach (and made it difficult to trade it in and out), but it held the mouthpiece more firmly on the horn than I could ever get my plastic B.E.R.P. to do. I think it's just time to get the Brass Buzzer, especially for the benefits of "over training" as you mentioned. Another super helpful video on my Jon Talks Trumpet archive binge!
I got a brass buzzer by accident a few years ago, when I bought a bunch of other stuff. The long story short for how much force it would take to detach the 2 pieces of the device: a lot. They're brazed together, which is going to hold remarkably more than normal soldering. I kinda want to find another one that nobody wants, and simply try to break it, just so I can do a Mythbusters-style video.
You're not kidding... I was actually trying really hard to see if it would give at all, and it absolutely didn't. Very solidly built product.
I used the BERP for years. Good stuff.
Awesome video Jon!
Thanks, Peyton! Glad you enjoyed it :)
Nice work. Love these videos.
So glad you’re enjoying them!
I love the Brass Buzzer. I personally put electrical tape on the receiver for the mouthpiece so it doesn't scratch the mouthpiece shank
That’s a great tip! Thanks for sharing, I might have to do that myself. 😊
Have you tried the Stomvi UpSound? It’s the favorite buzzing tool I’ve tried!
No, but it looks awesome! Hopefully some day I’ll get a chance to try it.
You’re very funny and thank you so much for great videos. 🎺🎺
Brother, is it 650-280-24 parke mouthpiece?
Close! It’s a Parke Orchestral 640-280-24. 🤓
@@JonTalksTrumpet is it same with what size to Bach mouthpiece?.
Check out my video about Parke mouthpiece sizes for a more complete answer, but the simplest (but not very complete) answer is that the inner rim diameter is closest to a Bach 1.5C, the average cup depth is like a Bach 1C, 24 throat, and orchestral style backbore that’s a little smaller than a Bach 24 backbore (stock on Bach A cup mouthpieces).
Thank you bro..
Yes I already watch the video. 650-280-24 is equal to 1 1/4..
Cool. No idea what it sounds like.
Classic berp is better