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If you have already made a sea-cruise to say the Caribbean or the west coast around Catalina, you'll recall how blue and clear water was. The ideal location for fun in the water.
I think (if) you've been scuba diving, or maybe not and the cruise offered an underwater expedition you want to register. A large (Si). If you register, you want to be in good physical condition and be an experienced swimmer, and especially being certified. Certification assures the cruise dive team you are qualified Scuba Diver, Great Reaper also lurks underwater.

SCUBA diving is one more sporting activities worldwide, but there are some knowledge in question before entering your exciting journey.

Here are some things to do or related to diving.
(C): (1) Being in good physical condition and certified. Fitness and certification are the two most important aspects of diving, make your trip enjoyable and safe.

(2) Have a checklist. There are many factors to consider, but it is the most important elements for be sure before you leave home.

Mask, fins, weight belt, regulator and Octopus, Compass, Dive Light and backup, a diving knife, diving watches, air tank and backup dive flag, a spokesman for spare top kit care, Flare Gun not forget the flares.

(3) Have a diving partner. This will make your diving more enjoyable and safer, especially if you have trouble. Maintain eye contact at all times, and try not to expel you spokesperson partners.

(4) Have a third person. It is very important to have someone else along the upper side. They should have a cell phone handy in case of problems, they can also help you when you come out of the water.

(5) Take along an underwater camera and underwater light and backup. Want to show your friends and family photos of your beautiful underwater adventure.

(Don'ts): (1) Please Do not drink and diving. Intoxication may put a diver in a compromising position. A being, the inability to use common sense and rational judgments, especially when it comes to security involving you and your partner. Leave the alcohol at home to enjoy all your viewing your photos.

(2) Forget to let someone know where you go and approx. when you return.

(3) Eating a large meal before you dive. You must wait at least two (2) hours after eating before you dive. Diving on a full stomach can put you in a dangerous situation. Not only creates the possibility of acquiring cramps, but also possible in your upchucking spokesman making it difficult to breathe.

These are only some of Do's and Don'ts relation to the sport of scuba diving.

Here are some topics of my section tidbits you might be interested

Tid-Bits: Several centuries BC ancient sculptures found that Assyrian soldiers crossing rivers using inflated bladders. That documentation swollen bladders that could be used as breathing apparatus. I will leave that to the imagination of readers.

Leonard da Vinci as the first known mention of an underwater breathing device. (UBD) around the 15th century. He described it as Bad Human Nature, and has gave no details on how it worked. Mainly because using the (UBD) could possibly be used for casting ships and even used to commit murder.

Tight goggles have been introduced in France in 1930. They were actually invented by Guy Gilpatrick to prevent salt water from your eyes to the surface. Thank you Gil.

The first diving certification courses in the U.S. was offered by the Department LA Co. Parks and Recreation. The program was presented by Albert Tillman and Bev Morgan.

It was 1956 before combinations became available to the public.

I'll add Tid-Bits of the articles dating. The main subject of this article is to warn as diver to use common sense in security and enjoy great rewards that you receive from your diving experience

If you are new to scuba diving, or experienced, you can visit my website at [http://www.scuba-pro-tips.com] for Tips and solutions you might use in your quest to discover how to become proficient in the beautiful art of Scuba Diving

DEG Magnum Mouthpiece Puller $129.99 The Magnum Mouthpiece Puller has a lifetime warranty and is made from stainless steel, The cast jaws automatically size to any brasswind mouthpiece to effortlessly pull it out. The Magnum mouthpiece puller is compact to easily fit in your case.

Deg Magnum Mouthpiece Puller $129.99 The Magnum Mouthpiece Puller has a lifetime warranty and is made from stainless steel, The cast jaws automatically size to any brasswind mouthpiece to effortlessly pull it out. The Magnum mouthpiece puller is compact to easily fit in your case.

Yamaha YAMAHA YAC10859 SAX MOUTHPIECE BRUSH $2.99 Perfect for removing mouthpiece build-up that is both unsightly and detrimental to good tone production, these mouthpiece brushes should be in every sax players case.

Yamaha Yamaha Yac10859 Sax Mouthpiece Brush $2.99 Perfect for removing mouthpiece build-up that is both unsightly and detrimental to good tone production, these mouthpiece brushes should be in every sax players case.

Asymmetric 544 3C+ Trumpet Mouthpiece $73 The 544 trumpet mouthpiece design tends to produce a little brighter sound than other orchestral mouthpieces without losing it's versatility. The 544 is a 3C+ mouthpiece. The plus means easier high-register, more endurance and several additional semitones of high range. Like the other Asymmetric mouthpieces, the throat is open (.150") for a bigger sound, but not to the point of adversely affecting endurance or intonation. Additionally, the cup and backbore have been balanced. This is a trumpet mouthpiece of choice for all-around applications.Mouthpiece case and brush

Wurzbach Bb Big Bell Trombone with Mouthpiece $149 Wurzbach continues its value driven horns with the 316AW large bore, large shank mouthpiece trombone. A smooth slide and .500 bore makes getting around on this horn easy. Add to that an 8" bell for great projection, and you"ll realize that this is no "peashooter"! Supplied with deluxe case and mouthpiece.

Giardinelli Magic Mist Hygienic Mouthpiece Cleaner $2.25 Giardinelli Magic Mist Hygienic Mouthpiece Cleaner is delivered in a convenient 2 oz. pump-spray bottle. Use it to keep your instrument case smelling fresh as well. Made in the USA.2 oz. bottlePump sprayerMade in the USA

Asymmetric Opera 545 Trumpet Mouthpiece $73 The Opera 545 trumpet mouthpiece is designed for symphony players, jazz players and others desiring a less aggressive, more legitimate sound with good projection. The upper rim has a well defined inner edge for reliable upper lip suspension, good flexibility and clean attack. The rim surface is semi curved with a slightly higher inboard surface, and slightly softened outside edge for comfort and endurance. The bottom rim inner edge has also been softened to improve low register performance and flexibility. The #2 Schmitt style backbore, effectively deeper cup (minimal cup/backbore separation) and 25 throat (.150") along with massive cup and shank weighting tend to provide excellent slotting and a somewhat darker, more Teutonic sound, ideal for symphonic, operatic or jazz performances. Enhanced range and endurance are here, too. This combination of features in a legitimate, orchestral mouthpiece is hard to find.Mouthpiece case and brush

Gard Woodwind Mouthpiece Pouch $15.99 Designed for the teachers or doublers, this clever case holds up to four woodwind mouthpieces ranging from Tenor Sax to Bb Clarinet.

Organ Mouthpiece $24.99 Organ Mouthpiece - Photographic Print

Mouthpiece $11.99 From prosecuting (and defending) murderers in the Bronx to handling the public and private problems of Manhattan’s elite, Mouthpiece recounts the colorful adventures of New York City’s ultimate legal operator. “In the pages before us, the Counselor tells a saga’s worth of tales of the city. As the saying goes, he’s got a million of them.” — Tom Wolfe, from his Introduction Edward Hayes is that unusual combination: the likable lawyer, one who could have stepped off the stages of Guys and Dolls or Chicago . Mouthpiece is his story—an irreverent, entertaining, and revealing look at the practice of law in modern times and a social and political anatomy of New York City. It recounts Hayes’s childhood in the tough Irish sections of Queens and his eventual escape to the University of Virginia and then to Columbia Law School. Not at all white-shoe-firm material, Hayes headed to the hair-raising, crime-ridden South Bronx of the midseventies—first as a homicide prosecutor and then as a defense attorney seeking to free the same sort of people he formerly had put in jail. Tom Wolfe immortalized this setting in The Bonfire of the Vanities . Ed Hayes was his guide, and he served as the model for the scrappy defense lawyer Tommy Killian. Eventually, Hayes moved his practice to Manhattan, using his neighborhood white boy instincts and connections and the rough-and-tumble techniques learned in the Bronx on behalf of the rich and powerful and famous. From a high-stakes legal shootout over the Andy Warhol estate to working to secure financial justice for the families of the World Trade Center victims, Hayes has been behind the scenes of how New York City really operates. For the tens of millions fascinated by New York’s unique blend of glitter and grime, of idealism and corruption, of avarice and ambition, Mouthpiece provides the ultimate close-up of high-stakes Gotham gamesmanship.

Yamaha Allen Vizzutti Replica Series Trumpet Mouthpiece $44.99 Allen Vizzutti's fantastic performances require a mouthpiece with exceptional qualities. His extended playing range and incredible technique requires a perfectly balanced mouthpiece, one which allows him to leap huge intervals with centered, accurate intonation and to change in a flash from a screaming lead sound to a warm broad 'classical' tone. The shallow cup with smooth inner rim edge gives a clear focused sound and plays evenly in all registers. It can increase the high range of many players without sacrificing tone in the low range. The Vizzutti mouthpiece offers great sound, incredible flexibility, plus impeccable intonation in all ranges, which in Allen's case covers a wide area!Silver-plated.Yamaha's Replica Series mouthpieces come after year of collaborating with hundreds of the world's best players at their R&D Ateliers. These players were unsatisfied with the commercial models out there and knew the Yamaha technicians would deliver exactly the tone and response they wanted. The demand for these mouthpieces has grown, so Yamaha decided to offer a select lineup. Each Replica Series mouthpiece is produced on a precise, computer-controlled lathe to guarantee each one is exactly the same as the one used by its namesake.16.67mm inner diameterSemi-flat contourSemi-thick thicknessVery shallow cup depth3.56mm throatVery narrow backboreSilver-plated

Yamaha Allen Vizzutti Signature Series Trumpet Mouthpiece $97.99 Allen Vizzutti's fantastic performances require a mouthpiece with exceptional qualities. His extended playing range and incredible technique requires a perfectly balanced mouthpiece, one which allows him to leap huge intervals with centered, accurate intonation and to change in a flash from a screaming lead sound to a warm broad 'classical' tone. The shallow cup with smooth inner rim edge gives a clear focused sound and plays evenly in all registers. It can increase the high range of many players without sacrificing tone in the low range. The Vizzutti mouthpiece offers great sound, incredible flexibility, plus impeccable intonation in all ranges, which in Allen's case covers a wide area! Gold-plated rim and cup.Yamaha's Signature Series mouthpieces come after years of collaborating with hundreds of the world's best players at their R&D Ateliers. These players were unsatisfied with the commercial models out there and knew the Yamaha technicians would deliver exactly the tone and response they wanted. The demand for these mouthpieces has grown, so Yamaha decided to offer a select lineup of these mouthpieces. Each Signature Series mouthpiece is produced on a precise, computer-controlled lathe to guarantee each one is exactly the same as the one used by its namesake.16.67mm inner diameterSemi-flat contourSemi-thick thicknessVery shallow cup depth3.56mm throatVery narrow backboreGold-plated rim and cup

Protec Standard PRO PAC Cornet Case $74.99 Includes a roomy main compartment and separate mouthpiece section.

Marcinkiewicz N6W Tuba Mouthpiece American Shank $104.99 The Marcinkiewicz N6W Tuba Mouthpiece has a narrow rim with a shallow cup depth. It is available with an American or a European shank Marcinkiewicz mouthpieces are held to the highest quality-control standards. They are made using single-point CNC technology. This ensures that any and all models will be the same, each time, every time. Marcinkiewicz mouthpieces are exceptional and are highly respected in the brass player community and are used by many famous players. Cup Selection The standard tuba mouthpieces are arranged in a logical ascending order from deep to shallow and wide to narrow in three different types; N, W, & H. 'N' mouthpieces have a narrow rim, 'W' pieces have a wider rim and 'H' pieces have a smaller inside bite. This arrangement permits players to select a mouthpiece by precise increments of depth to find the correct cup volume required by their musical needs. Rugged ABS plastic case For B 1/2 cylinder tubas Extra strong aluminum frame Chrome-plated locks and hinges Extra strong handles Velvet-lined interior Mouthpiece holder Transport Roles and role-handle for easy transport Floor moldings Holds up to 18.11”; (46cm) bells Weighs 26.45 lb. (12 kg) Made in Germany

Marcinkiewicz N6W Tuba Mouthpiece European Shank $104.99 The Marcinkiewicz N6W Tuba Mouthpiece has a narrow rim with a shallow cup depth. It is available with an American or a European shank Marcinkiewicz mouthpieces are held to the highest quality-control standards. They are made using single-point CNC technology. This ensures that any and all models will be the same, each time, every time. Marcinkiewicz mouthpieces are exceptional and are highly respected in the brass player community and are used by many famous players. Cup Selection The standard tuba mouthpieces are arranged in a logical ascending order from deep to shallow and wide to narrow in three different types; N, W, & H. 'N' mouthpieces have a narrow rim, 'W' pieces have a wider rim and 'H' pieces have a smaller inside bite. This arrangement permits players to select a mouthpiece by precise increments of depth to find the correct cup volume required by their musical needs. Rugged ABS plastic case For B 1/2 cylinder tubas Extra strong aluminum frame Chrome-plated locks and hinges Extra strong handles Velvet-lined interior Mouthpiece holder Transport Roles and role-handle for easy transport Floor moldings Holds up to 18.11”; (46cm) bells Weighs 26.45 lb. (12 kg) Made in Germany

Marcinkiewicz N6w Tuba Mouthpiece American Shank $104.99 The Marcinkiewicz N6W Tuba Mouthpiece has a narrow rim with a shallow cup depth. It is available with an American or a European shank Marcinkiewicz mouthpieces are held to the highest quality-control standards. They are made using single-point CNC technology. This ensures that any and all models will be the same, each time, every time. Marcinkiewicz mouthpieces are exceptional and are highly respected in the brass player community and are used by many famous players. Cup Selection The standard tuba mouthpieces are arranged in a logical ascending order from deep to shallow and wide to narrow in three different types; N, W, & H. 'N' mouthpieces have a narrow rim, 'W' pieces have a wider rim and 'H' pieces have a smaller inside bite. This arrangement permits players to select a mouthpiece by precise increments of depth to find the correct cup volume required by their musical needs. Rugged ABS plastic case For B 1/2 cylinder tubas Extra strong aluminum frame Chrome-plated locks and hinges Extra strong handles Velvet-lined interior Mouthpiece holder Transport Roles and role-handle for easy transport Floor moldings Holds up to 18.11”; (46cm) bells Weighs 26.45 lb. (12 kg) Made in Germany

Marcinkiewicz N6w Tuba Mouthpiece European Shank $104.99 The Marcinkiewicz N6W Tuba Mouthpiece has a narrow rim with a shallow cup depth. It is available with an American or a European shank Marcinkiewicz mouthpieces are held to the highest quality-control standards. They are made using single-point CNC technology. This ensures that any and all models will be the same, each time, every time. Marcinkiewicz mouthpieces are exceptional and are highly respected in the brass player community and are used by many famous players. Cup Selection The standard tuba mouthpieces are arranged in a logical ascending order from deep to shallow and wide to narrow in three different types; N, W, & H. 'N' mouthpieces have a narrow rim, 'W' pieces have a wider rim and 'H' pieces have a smaller inside bite. This arrangement permits players to select a mouthpiece by precise increments of depth to find the correct cup volume required by their musical needs. Rugged ABS plastic case For B 1/2 cylinder tubas Extra strong aluminum frame Chrome-plated locks and hinges Extra strong handles Velvet-lined interior Mouthpiece holder Transport Roles and role-handle for easy transport Floor moldings Holds up to 18.11”; (46cm) bells Weighs 26.45 lb. (12 kg) Made in Germany

V2 Mouthpiece $10.95 Fox Racing V2 Mouthpiece Replacement mouthpiece for the V2 helmets.

Schilke Standard Series Trumpet Mouthpiece Group I In Silver 12 Silver $45.99 Schilke knows the importance of possessing the best mouthpiece for the instrument and the player. The Schilke Mouthpiece Numbering Systems are designed to aid students, amateurs, and professionals alike in determining the best mouthpiece for their style, comfort, and performance needs. Initially important is the fit of the mouthpiece. It is necessary for the shank of each brass mouthpiece to touch the end of the mouthpiece once inside the instrument. This creates an even taper from the backbore of the mouthpiece to the inside. Keeping a mouthpiece clean with a mouthpiece brush is incredibly important as dirt can greatly affect intonation. The numbering system for trumpets is divided into four components delineating cup diameter, cup volume, rim contour, and backbore. The cup diameter is the first upper-case number in the system. Most cap diameters of trumpets and cornets fall between .600 and .725. The number 1-25 in the Schilke system represent .005 increments between .600 and .725. The cup volume is indicated by the upper-case letter. Mouthpieces with a deeper cup create the darkest sounds while shallower cups generate bright sounds and are intended for playing in high registers. Within this numbering system A is small, B is medium-small, C is standard (medium), D is medium-large, and E is large. The rim contour is the second number in the system. 1 stands for rounded, 2 for semi-rounded, 3 is standard, 4 is semi-flat, and 5 is only slightly rounded. Most players prefer the #3 rim contour as it is flat enough to create an ideal air seal but its slight rounding allows for some flexibility of play. Rounder rims offer even more flexibility but can be tiring to play. Flat rims feel comfortable to the player but more or less hold the lips in a fixed position. The final small letter in the numbering system indicates the backbore. Tighter backbores are ideal for creating bright, brilliant sounds while larger backbores lend themselves to more mellow sounds. Among the backbore delineations, a represents tight, b is straight, c is standard, d is slightly curved out, and e is large. Using this method, a standard mouthpiece might be represented as 9C3c. However, when all of the measurements are standard, this mouthpiece would likely be represented only with a #9. Regardless of your level of play, use the Schilke Mouthpiece Numbering System to determine the best mouthpiece for your preferences and needs.

Schilke Standard Series Trumpet Mouthpiece Group I In Silver 11 Silver $45.99 Schilke knows the importance of possessing the best mouthpiece for the instrument and the player. The Schilke Mouthpiece Numbering Systems are designed to aid students, amateurs, and professionals alike in determining the best mouthpiece for their style, comfort, and performance needs. Initially important is the fit of the mouthpiece. It is necessary for the shank of each brass mouthpiece to touch the end of the mouthpiece once inside the instrument. This creates an even taper from the backbore of the mouthpiece to the inside. Keeping a mouthpiece clean with a mouthpiece brush is incredibly important as dirt can greatly affect intonation. The numbering system for trumpets is divided into four components delineating cup diameter, cup volume, rim contour, and backbore. The cup diameter is the first upper-case number in the system. Most cap diameters of trumpets and cornets fall between .600 and .725. The number 1-25 in the Schilke system represent .005 increments between .600 and .725. The cup volume is indicated by the upper-case letter. Mouthpieces with a deeper cup create the darkest sounds while shallower cups generate bright sounds and are intended for playing in high registers. Within this numbering system A is small, B is medium-small, C is standard (medium), D is medium-large, and E is large. The rim contour is the second number in the system. 1 stands for rounded, 2 for semi-rounded, 3 is standard, 4 is semi-flat, and 5 is only slightly rounded. Most players prefer the #3 rim contour as it is flat enough to create an ideal air seal but its slight rounding allows for some flexibility of play. Rounder rims offer even more flexibility but can be tiring to play. Flat rims feel comfortable to the player but more or less hold the lips in a fixed position. The final small letter in the numbering system indicates the backbore. Tighter backbores are ideal for creating bright, brilliant sounds while larger backbores lend themselves to more mellow sounds. Among the backbore delineations, a represents tight, b is straight, c is standard, d is slightly curved out, and e is large. Using this method, a standard mouthpiece might be represented as 9C3c. However, when all of the measurements are standard, this mouthpiece would likely be represented only with a #9. Regardless of your level of play, use the Schilke Mouthpiece Numbering System to determine the best mouthpiece for your preferences and needs.

Schilke Standard Series Trumpet Mouthpiece Group I In Silver 5A4 Silver $45.99 Schilke knows the importance of possessing the best mouthpiece for the instrument and the player. The Schilke Mouthpiece Numbering Systems are designed to aid students, amateurs, and professionals alike in determining the best mouthpiece for their style, comfort, and performance needs. Initially important is the fit of the mouthpiece. It is necessary for the shank of each brass mouthpiece to touch the end of the mouthpiece once inside the instrument. This creates an even taper from the backbore of the mouthpiece to the inside. Keeping a mouthpiece clean with a mouthpiece brush is incredibly important as dirt can greatly affect intonation. The numbering system for trumpets is divided into four components delineating cup diameter, cup volume, rim contour, and backbore. The cup diameter is the first upper-case number in the system. Most cap diameters of trumpets and cornets fall between .600 and .725. The number 1-25 in the Schilke system represent .005 increments between .600 and .725. The cup volume is indicated by the upper-case letter. Mouthpieces with a deeper cup create the darkest sounds while shallower cups generate bright sounds and are intended for playing in high registers. Within this numbering system A is small, B is medium-small, C is standard (medium), D is medium-large, and E is large. The rim contour is the second number in the system. 1 stands for rounded, 2 for semi-rounded, 3 is standard, 4 is semi-flat, and 5 is only slightly rounded. Most players prefer the #3 rim contour as it is flat enough to create an ideal air seal but its slight rounding allows for some flexibility of play. Rounder rims offer even more flexibility but can be tiring to play. Flat rims feel comfortable to the player but more or less hold the lips in a fixed position. The final small letter in the numbering system indicates the backbore. Tighter backbores are ideal for creating bright, brilliant sounds while larger backbores lend themselves to more mellow sounds. Among the backbore delineations, a represents tight, b is straight, c is standard, d is slightly curved out, and e is large. Using this method, a standard mouthpiece might be represented as 9C3c. However, when all of the measurements are standard, this mouthpiece would likely be represented only with a #9. Regardless of your level of play, use the Schilke Mouthpiece Numbering System to determine the best mouthpiece for your preferences and needs.

Schilke Standard Series Trumpet Mouthpiece Group I In Silver 14C2 Silver $45.99 Schilke knows the importance of possessing the best mouthpiece for the instrument and the player. The Schilke Mouthpiece Numbering Systems are designed to aid students, amateurs, and professionals alike in determining the best mouthpiece for their style, comfort, and performance needs. Initially important is the fit of the mouthpiece. It is necessary for the shank of each brass mouthpiece to touch the end of the mouthpiece once inside the instrument. This creates an even taper from the backbore of the mouthpiece to the inside. Keeping a mouthpiece clean with a mouthpiece brush is incredibly important as dirt can greatly affect intonation. The numbering system for trumpets is divided into four components delineating cup diameter, cup volume, rim contour, and backbore. The cup diameter is the first upper-case number in the system. Most cap diameters of trumpets and cornets fall between .600 and .725. The number 1-25 in the Schilke system represent .005 increments between .600 and .725. The cup volume is indicated by the upper-case letter. Mouthpieces with a deeper cup create the darkest sounds while shallower cups generate bright sounds and are intended for playing in high registers. Within this numbering system A is small, B is medium-small, C is standard (medium), D is medium-large, and E is large. The rim contour is the second number in the system. 1 stands for rounded, 2 for semi-rounded, 3 is standard, 4 is semi-flat, and 5 is only slightly rounded. Most players prefer the #3 rim contour as it is flat enough to create an ideal air seal but its slight rounding allows for some flexibility of play. Rounder rims offer even more flexibility but can be tiring to play. Flat rims feel comfortable to the player but more or less hold the lips in a fixed position. The final small letter in the numbering system indicates the backbore. Tighter backbores are ideal for creating bright, brilliant sounds while larger backbores lend themselves to more mellow sounds. Among the backbore delineations, a represents tight, b is straight, c is standard, d is slightly curved out, and e is large. Using this method, a standard mouthpiece might be represented as 9C3c. However, when all of the measurements are standard, this mouthpiece would likely be represented only with a #9. Regardless of your level of play, use the Schilke Mouthpiece Numbering System to determine the best mouthpiece for your preferences and needs.

Schilke Standard Series Trumpet Mouthpiece Group I In Silver 13A4 Silver $45.99 Schilke knows the importance of possessing the best mouthpiece for the instrument and the player. The Schilke Mouthpiece Numbering Systems are designed to aid students, amateurs, and professionals alike in determining the best mouthpiece for their style, comfort, and performance needs. Initially important is the fit of the mouthpiece. It is necessary for the shank of each brass mouthpiece to touch the end of the mouthpiece once inside the instrument. This creates an even taper from the backbore of the mouthpiece to the inside. Keeping a mouthpiece clean with a mouthpiece brush is incredibly important as dirt can greatly affect intonation. The numbering system for trumpets is divided into four components delineating cup diameter, cup volume, rim contour, and backbore. The cup diameter is the first upper-case number in the system. Most cap diameters of trumpets and cornets fall between .600 and .725. The number 1-25 in the Schilke system represent .005 increments between .600 and .725. The cup volume is indicated by the upper-case letter. Mouthpieces with a deeper cup create the darkest sounds while shallower cups generate bright sounds and are intended for playing in high registers. Within this numbering system A is small, B is medium-small, C is standard (medium), D is medium-large, and E is large. The rim contour is the second number in the system. 1 stands for rounded, 2 for semi-rounded, 3 is standard, 4 is semi-flat, and 5 is only slightly rounded. Most players prefer the #3 rim contour as it is flat enough to create an ideal air seal but its slight rounding allows for some flexibility of play. Rounder rims offer even more flexibility but can be tiring to play. Flat rims feel comfortable to the player but more or less hold the lips in a fixed position. The final small letter in the numbering system indicates the backbore. Tighter backbores are ideal for creating bright, brilliant sounds while larger backbores lend themselves to more mellow sounds. Among the backbore delineations, a represents tight, b is straight, c is standard, d is slightly curved out, and e is large. Using this method, a standard mouthpiece might be represented as 9C3c. However, when all of the measurements are standard, this mouthpiece would likely be represented only with a #9. Regardless of your level of play, use the Schilke Mouthpiece Numbering System to determine the best mouthpiece for your preferences and needs.