Ok so in band class I have been playing flat for the past 2 weeks or so. So my director switched me to 4 strength reeds (Vanderon V12) and I got in tune but my sound has suffered greatly. I got several 4`s and my best 3 1/2`s and came home. I warmed up well (on both types) then tuned on each. The 3 1/2 was in tune!!!! The 4 was too but the sound still isnt nearly as good. Any insight as to why I might be flat at school and in tune at home? Any help would b great! Thanx.

that is similiar problem to me.. I can play intune at home but at band I am sharp, quite a fair bit sharp.. do brass tune a little flat or does anyone know why?

Thanks

the school could be much warmer than your home...that could cause your instrument to be sharp at school and not at home.

Yeah I thought temperature might be it but I didnt know. If anyone else has any other ideas about possiblities I`d appreciate them. Thanx.

Could I buy a mouthpiece that is a flatter style so I don`t have to pull out as much.. I can adjust but depending on the venue it is hard work I like the instruemnt.. R13 but maybe different mouthpiece I currently play on buffet M13