Mastering the Funky Sound of the Wah Wah Mute
If you've ever listened to a classic jazz record and heard that vocal, talkative brass sound, you're hearing a wah wah mute in action. It's one of those accessories that doesn't just change the volume of your instrument—it completely shifts the personality of what you're playing. While most mutes are designed to just make things quieter or slightly change the timbre, this specific little piece of metal (or sometimes plastic) opens up a whole world of expression that almost sounds like a human voice. ...