Mouthpiece Anatomy

Shown are the different points of a saxophone mouthpiece. A mouthpiece has many essential parts to produce sound. There are more reference points, but this shows you the key areas.

• Tip and Side Rails
• Side Walls and Baffle
• Chamber and Throat
• Table, Body, and Shank

Here is a WC Sax Mouthpiece in a size 7 opening. There is no right tip opening, play what's most comfortable for you to achieve your sound. Why make it difficult on yourself?

• Small Opening: Size 3 and 4
• Medium Opening: 5, 6, and 7
• Large Opening: 8, 9, and 10 

• Short Facing: Will emphasize the upper register for achieving the top tones easier
• Medium Facing: The middle point of a short and long facing, this will give you the best of both worlds for performance and versatility
• Long Facing: Will emphasize the lower register giving you a fuller and warmer tone throughout 

Here is a WC Sax Mouthpiece with a Rollover Style Baffle. There are 4 types of saxophone mouthpiece baffles.

• Straight
• Rollover 
• Concave
• Step

The chamber is located inside the larger opening of the mouthpiece. 

• Small Chamber will increase the airspeed creating a more compact sound and brighter tone
• Medium Chamber is between a small and large chamber, a perfect blend of color and resistance 
• Large Chamber will slow down the airspeed producing a darker tone