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# Pickett Blogs

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### [Resistance and efficiency. Do they matter?](https://blog.pickettblackburn.com/trumpet-resistance-efficiency)

Aug 9, 2021 11:25:11 AM

Of course they do!  When determining the ideal amount of resistance, the first factor to consider would be which style, ensemble, or musical direction that you have in mind. Whether you're performing lead in a jazz band or 2nd trumpet in the local symphony, your mouthpiece choice plays an integral part in your approach. Once you identify your musical needs, you can then begin the mouthpiece search. 

![Eric](https://blog.pickettblackburn.com/hs-fs/hubfs/Eric%20KMEA-1.jpg?width=45&name=Eric%20KMEA-1.jpg) 

[Eric](https://blog.pickettblackburn.com/author/eric) 

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[Pickett-Blackburn Shop](https://blog.pickettblackburn.com/tag/pickett-blackburn-shop)

### [Celebrating 18 amazing years in business!](https://blog.pickettblackburn.com/18years)

Aug 2, 2021 1:55:37 PM

Quite a lot has changed since the business started in August of 2003 through today in 2021, spanning 18 years.

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[Peter](https://blog.pickettblackburn.com/author/peter) 

[Read More](https://blog.pickettblackburn.com/18years)

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### [What no one tells you about working at Pickett-Blackburn!](https://blog.pickettblackburn.com/what-no-one-tells-you-about-working-at-pickett-blackburn)

Jul 27, 2021 11:12:45 AM

First off, I love my job! 

![Eric](https://blog.pickettblackburn.com/hs-fs/hubfs/Eric%20KMEA-1.jpg?width=45&name=Eric%20KMEA-1.jpg) 

[Eric](https://blog.pickettblackburn.com/author/eric) 

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