Denis Wick He is a former president of the International Trombone Society. He served as principal trombonist of the prestigious London Symphony Orchestra for 31 years, and has contributed to the training of musicians at institutions such as the Guildhall School of Music and Drama and the Youth Symphony Orchestra. He is also known as the author of trombone instruction books. He is also active as a conductor of brass and wind ensembles. Leveraging his extensive knowledge and experience in instrumental performance, he develops mouthpieces and mutes at Denis Wick, the company he founded. Denis Wick mutes are handcrafted by skilled artisans, ensuring consistently high quality in sound and pitch. When Denis Wick was actively performing with the London Symphony Orchestra, he would create prototypes and have them tested by the orchestra. The current straight mute design originated when composer B. Britten, who was present at the time, exclaimed, "This is the tone I've been looking for!" ■ Denis Wick's aluminum straight mutes are loved by brass players worldwide for their traditional straight mute tone. Straight mutes with a brass bottom produce a brighter tone compared to aluminum mutes. ■DW5504B Brass/Aluminum Straight Mute for Trumpet Brass is a heavier metal than aluminum, and it produces a more cohesive, slightly softer sound. The bottom of this mute is made of brass, which has a higher specific gravity than aluminum, resulting in a softer and brighter tone than aluminum mutes. The tone blends easily with high-pitched woodwind instruments, and the brass's responsiveness and clear attack make it easy to express the contours of the sound. Hideki Sato's evaluation: "Of all the instruments I tried out, this was my personal favorite!" Compared to aluminum, which tends to spread the sound, this mute gives the sound more definition and makes it more focused. The direction in which the sound travels is fixed (forward), and it feels like the mute is creating a path for the sound to travel. While it has a metallic tone, it can also produce a calmer, softer sound (expression) than aluminum. This mute can be used for any genre, whether classical or pop music.
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