LOTUS XL vs XL2 Cup! #lotustrumpets #trumpet #mouthpiece

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How do the XL cup compare to the XL2 cup?The XL lets you maintain a sweet sound with tremendous core, but holds off on the brilliance until you start playing at or above forte. This can really help you to blend within the ensemble and avoid getting “the hand” from the conductor. It’s also great for helping you ace all the articulation qualities the repertoire demands with ease. It was developed together with Miro Petkov, principal player with the @concertgebouw in Amsterdam.
The XL2 sounds very similar to the XL when you play it softly. The big difference happens when you step on the gas. While the XL2 still has a large cup volume, it starts to sparkle and shine with brilliance at a significantly earlier dynamic level than the XL. It’s the more aggressive of the two options.

Recorded live at Gottschalk Music Center