Hidden away in the heart of the French Alps, Dimitri Donat dreams up trumpet, cornet & flugelhorn mouthpieces that he then makes in is workshop.
Designed and intended for musicians of all levels, Donat mouthpieces are always of the highest quality and authenticity. Designed for playability, they bring comfort and precision for a rich and warm sound.
Putting all your heart and soul into your trade to make it an art, that’s the craft and that’s how the workshop Donat conceives and manufactures its mouthpieces for trumpet, cornet, flugelhorn, french horn, euphonium or trombone.
For the whole family of wind instruments, the mouthpiece is the key piece. It will be chosen according to the repertoire, the level and the style you are looking for.
Adapting your mouthpiece is a simple and effective way of improving your playing without changing your instrument.
Each model is the result of a long study. No existing form has been copied.
What makes the difference compared to other manufacturers of brass instrument mouthpieces is that Dimitri is a bar turner but also a trumpet player who combines work and passion.
Because of his presence in the music world, his address book filled up very quickly. Erik Truffaz, Ambrose Akinmusire, Nicolas Pardo but also Ibrahim Maalouf gave him valuable advice.
Unique pieces, tailored, made with great care with a clear objective: constantly improve the concept and meet the expectations of artists.
Putting all your heart and soul into your trade to make it an art, this is how Atelier Donat defines craftsmanship. René Donat, the founder of this workshop, led his life this way.
French Horn and SaxhornA unique mouthpiece For musicians of all levelsTHE CENTERPIECE The centerpiece of the instrument, the mouthpiece will be chosen according to the repertoire, level and style sought. For a musician, the search for the perfect mouthpiece can be the story of a lifetime … But since life is short (!!) we have…
TROMBONETechnically flawless for musicians of all levels THE CENTERPIECE The centerpiece of the instrument, the mouthpiece will be chosen according to the repertoire, level and style sought. For a musician, the search for the perfect trombone mouthpiece can be the story of a lifetime … But since life is short (!!) we have chosen at…
FlugelhornA unique mouthpiece For musicians of all levels The flugelhorn has conical bore that’s made it one of the saxhorn family. It can be called soprano saxhorn. Available in 24K gold plated, silver plated or raw brass. 2 blanks available Classical Short shank Consult our catalog Consult our chart comparison HOW TO CHOOSE YOUR MOUTHPIECE?…
Piccolo trumpet / Soprano cornetTwo different instruments A similar mouthpiece From the brass family the piccolo trumpet measures sixty four centimeters. A piccolo trumpet has a fourth piston that allows obtaining low notes. Short versions are the most recommended for sound quality and projection. The smallest of the orchestra’s trumpets can play an octave more…
CornetAdaptable mouthpieces for musicians of all levels It’s name means little horn. The cornet finds its place in the brass band. Highly appreciated for its warm tone, it is widely used in England, the birthplace of the Brass Band culture. Its conical branch is its main asset differentiating it from the trumpet. The mouthpieces for…
TRUMPETTechnically flawless for musicians of all levels THE CENTERPIECE The centerpiece of the instrument, the mouthpiece will be chosen according to the repertoire, level and style sought. For a musician, the search for the perfect mouthpiece can be the story of a lifetime … But since life is short (!!) we have chosen at Atelier…
CHOOSING YOUR MOUTHPIECE
The choice of a mouthpiece is very important and quite delicate. You can improve your playing skills and abilities, your sound and your attacks by choosing a good mouthpiece combination: rim, cup shape, backbore, blank and plating.