I started trombone at age 7, and I had forgotten how difficult it was at the beginning. Keep practicing! Thanks for showing me all the effort we all had to put in. It reminds us that once we reach a good level, we shouldn’t stop after all that hard work.
Yo, really well done! Having good slide control and being able to navigate the partials isn’t easy, especially in 30 days! Hope you have more fun with trombone in the future 🎉
found this channel by accident. I have been learning to play trombone with a brass band for the last 12 months (music written in treble clef B flat) and am enjoying it loads. The ability to pitch-match with an actual person and trombone is wonderful. So please to hear your progress and definitely keep on going with it.
I’ve played trombone for a couple years now and I’m definitely going to try this piece! 😂 it’s sounds honestly really fun to play and I have to say you learned faster than I did, everyday I’m still learning new ways to improve my sound!
You shouldn’t regret mouth piece buzzing at all! I am a college student majoring in tuba performance and music education. My teacher who is the principle tubist of the Oregon Symphony actually encourages it because it has less resistance which makes you over train and that makes playing in general easier. It also helps you with training your ear. So definitely keep buzzing on the mouth piece!
Interesting... I did the exact same thing on exactly January 15th, 2024, where I began playing as part of a 30 day challenge in attempt to learn something new, and man... it was definitely a journey. I did this because I honestly I had nothing. And by 'nothing', I mean no talents or skills to display, and any hobbies to do, so I needed something. But I find this pretty cool and quite surreal considering I did the same thing. For only 30 days, you actually sound really good. But that's where imma stop with critique as I'm only 11 months in lol. But yeah, I encourage you to continue with the trombone as it is very rewarding and fun.
@@therealalexpoole Of course! Throughout the journey of learning the trombone, per other people's opinions from band directors, past trombone players, private tutor, etc, they all said I progressed faster than the average player and am around high school level. And to be honest with you, especially currently, it can be difficult to believe, but I'm still pushing through. The trombone has shifted the course of my life in a new direction that has brought me so many new experiences and new ones to come in the future. So, coming from someone self-taught, hopefully you make the most out of the trombone. It's arguably the most expressive brass instrument and the one closest to the human voice, so it can basically sing. So yeah, do your best along this journey and don't practice for 2 hours a day like I did lol. Have fun!
Some advice for beginner trombones based on my own experience: 1. Its gonna happen A LOT but dont let your frustration take over your playing. Just take a deep breath and try again slower until you get it. Don't be embarrassed if you mess up in class, everyone does it. 2. Make sure to take really big breaths even if you're not playing a big part. It really helps tone quality and the overall sound of the note. 3. To avoid accidental slurs, move your slide more "robotically" and swiftly; and make sure to "ta" when playing a new note. 4. Have fun!!! You're practicing this instrument to gain skill in something you're interested in, not to impress your band teacher. You can learn your own songs, or even compose one! Goodluck
Cool project! As a composer myself (with a background in piano, cello, guitar, percussion/drums), and I dabbled in clarinet once a few years ago, I have always found brass to be among the most mysterious of all, most likely because of the system of embrouchure + partials and therefore can be a bit intimidating to write for. Compared to a piano or string instrument where the production of the pitch is very visual (you hit/strike/pluck the pitch where you want, what you see is what you hear kind of thing). I've studed numerous orchestration books so I have a working understanding of brass and their idioms, but even still every time I write a passage for trombones (especially) I sweat a little bit in fear it may not even be playable, even though it might be very easy on piano lol. I sometimes think of doing something like this, learning the basics of a brass instrument just to wrap my head around the idioms better, but I honestly don't think I'd have enough time in my life - that's time that would take me away from my other instruments and composing, and from what I hear brass instruments in particular are quite demanding to keep up. If only time were infinite haha. Anyway, do you find having learned these brass instruments that your composing for them has improved? Or is it about the same?
Thanks for watching! Keeping up with all the instruments is definitely the hardest part. I haven’t picked up the trombone for a serious practice session since this video came out haha. But in terms of writing, I think learning the basics of an instrument has helped me write for them 100% better. If I can play it, I know a professional can! I also have a better idea of what is going to feel better to play which helps with orchestrating/giving different parts to different instruments. I would definitely recommend it! Finding time is the hardest part. Especially with something as loud as brass, I couldn’t practice late into the night or really early in the morning like I can with a softer instrument.
@@therealalexpoole great points! I actually started learning cello a few years ago and it has completely transformed my skills with string writing - so there is something to be said about that. With brass instruments in particular, I think one of the things which can blow my mind after looking at my orchestration books, is how intervals which appear close together on a piano (or even a string instrument) such as a 2nd or 3rd, depending on the interval might require an insane position shift from 1st to 7th (or on certain wind or valve brass instruments this can require a surprisingly complex fingering)! So this influences my confidence in writing fast alternating chromatic parts which might be super easy on piano. Anyway I might considering picking up a brass instrument in the future to learn even just the basics to wrap my head around it - perhaps not unlike yourself I learn best with hands-on activity rather than reading about it second-hand. It's encouraging to see you do it and hear your story! I found you first from your trumpet video - having done both, which do you reckon was the most fun and easiest (considering this context or learning brass for writing)?
Loving the video! I’m currently learning French Horn and really enjoying my time with it. I’m roughly college level on trumpet, and middle school level grasp on trombone, and Horn has had the hardest learning experience so far. I’d love to see you tackle it at some point.
5:55, so the thing that you move around to make notes is the slide, the tuning slide is the thing at the back of the instrument to make your notes sound more in tune. understandable mistake though
Also I just wanna say, your day 30 piece was incredible for that short time period. I started in 6 grade and I probably wouldn’t have been able to play that part as well as you until mid 7th
It’s an understandable mistake. My band director started on trombone but a lot of band directors who started on something besides as a trombone, I’ve noticed they often using tuning slide interchangeably even though it technically is different
I started trombone at age 7, and I had forgotten how difficult it was at the beginning. Keep practicing! Thanks for showing me all the effort we all had to put in. It reminds us that once we reach a good level, we shouldn’t stop after all that hard work.
Thanks for watching
Love that you took inspiration from Hadestown for your piece! The opening number is the reason i play trombone today
That's awesome! Thanks for watching!
I really enjoyed this! I’m a bass trombonist, and it’s always interesting to look back at where we all start!
Can’t wait to try this piece out :)
Thanks so much for watching!
nice to see a fellow bass trombonist in the comments
Yo, really well done! Having good slide control and being able to navigate the partials isn’t easy, especially in 30 days! Hope you have more fun with trombone in the future 🎉
Thanks for watching!
Ive been playing 5 years now. Sounding good, keep working on the basics and things get way easier from there!
Thanks for watching!
found this channel by accident. I have been learning to play trombone with a brass band for the last 12 months (music written in treble clef B flat) and am enjoying it loads. The ability to pitch-match with an actual person and trombone is wonderful. So please to hear your progress and definitely keep on going with it.
That’s awesome, thanks for watching!!
I’ve played trombone for a couple years now and I’m definitely going to try this piece! 😂 it’s sounds honestly really fun to play and I have to say you learned faster than I did, everyday I’m still learning new ways to improve my sound!
That’s awesome! Send me a video of you playing it!! Thanks for watching!
Love the journey! I like that you were open about skipping 2 weeks, made me feel better about not practicing guitar but inspired me to get back at it
Thank you my friend!
Just discovered this channel. Looks really interesting and well made! Keep on going with this entertaining but also informative content 🎉
Thanks so much for watching!
Yes! Loved your trumpet video, and now we get my favorite brass instrument, trombone!! Keep it up :)
Thanks so much for watching!
You shouldn’t regret mouth piece buzzing at all! I am a college student majoring in tuba performance and music education. My teacher who is the principle tubist of the Oregon Symphony actually encourages it because it has less resistance which makes you over train and that makes playing in general easier. It also helps you with training your ear. So definitely keep buzzing on the mouth piece!
That’s good to hear! Thanks for watching!
Interesting... I did the exact same thing on exactly January 15th, 2024, where I began playing as part of a 30 day challenge in attempt to learn something new, and man... it was definitely a journey. I did this because I honestly I had nothing. And by 'nothing', I mean no talents or skills to display, and any hobbies to do, so I needed something. But I find this pretty cool and quite surreal considering I did the same thing. For only 30 days, you actually sound really good. But that's where imma stop with critique as I'm only 11 months in lol. But yeah, I encourage you to continue with the trombone as it is very rewarding and fun.
That’s awesome! I’d love to hear how your progress has been through your time! Thanks for watching!
@@therealalexpoole Of course! Throughout the journey of learning the trombone, per other people's opinions from band directors, past trombone players, private tutor, etc, they all said I progressed faster than the average player and am around high school level. And to be honest with you, especially currently, it can be difficult to believe, but I'm still pushing through.
The trombone has shifted the course of my life in a new direction that has brought me so many new experiences and new ones to come in the future. So, coming from someone self-taught, hopefully you make the most out of the trombone. It's arguably the most expressive brass instrument and the one closest to the human voice, so it can basically sing. So yeah, do your best along this journey and don't practice for 2 hours a day like I did lol. Have fun!
Some advice for beginner trombones based on my own experience: 1. Its gonna happen A LOT but dont let your frustration take over your playing. Just take a deep breath and try again slower until you get it. Don't be embarrassed if you mess up in class, everyone does it. 2. Make sure to take really big breaths even if you're not playing a big part. It really helps tone quality and the overall sound of the note. 3. To avoid accidental slurs, move your slide more "robotically" and swiftly; and make sure to "ta" when playing a new note. 4. Have fun!!! You're practicing this instrument to gain skill in something you're interested in, not to impress your band teacher. You can learn your own songs, or even compose one! Goodluck
ALSO EMPTY YOUR SPIT REGULARLY!!
Great advice! Thanks for watching!
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Cool project! As a composer myself (with a background in piano, cello, guitar, percussion/drums), and I dabbled in clarinet once a few years ago, I have always found brass to be among the most mysterious of all, most likely because of the system of embrouchure + partials and therefore can be a bit intimidating to write for. Compared to a piano or string instrument where the production of the pitch is very visual (you hit/strike/pluck the pitch where you want, what you see is what you hear kind of thing). I've studed numerous orchestration books so I have a working understanding of brass and their idioms, but even still every time I write a passage for trombones (especially) I sweat a little bit in fear it may not even be playable, even though it might be very easy on piano lol. I sometimes think of doing something like this, learning the basics of a brass instrument just to wrap my head around the idioms better, but I honestly don't think I'd have enough time in my life - that's time that would take me away from my other instruments and composing, and from what I hear brass instruments in particular are quite demanding to keep up. If only time were infinite haha. Anyway, do you find having learned these brass instruments that your composing for them has improved? Or is it about the same?
Thanks for watching! Keeping up with all the instruments is definitely the hardest part. I haven’t picked up the trombone for a serious practice session since this video came out haha. But in terms of writing, I think learning the basics of an instrument has helped me write for them 100% better. If I can play it, I know a professional can! I also have a better idea of what is going to feel better to play which helps with orchestrating/giving different parts to different instruments. I would definitely recommend it! Finding time is the hardest part. Especially with something as loud as brass, I couldn’t practice late into the night or really early in the morning like I can with a softer instrument.
@@therealalexpoole great points! I actually started learning cello a few years ago and it has completely transformed my skills with string writing - so there is something to be said about that. With brass instruments in particular, I think one of the things which can blow my mind after looking at my orchestration books, is how intervals which appear close together on a piano (or even a string instrument) such as a 2nd or 3rd, depending on the interval might require an insane position shift from 1st to 7th (or on certain wind or valve brass instruments this can require a surprisingly complex fingering)! So this influences my confidence in writing fast alternating chromatic parts which might be super easy on piano. Anyway I might considering picking up a brass instrument in the future to learn even just the basics to wrap my head around it - perhaps not unlike yourself I learn best with hands-on activity rather than reading about it second-hand. It's encouraging to see you do it and hear your story! I found you first from your trumpet video - having done both, which do you reckon was the most fun and easiest (considering this context or learning brass for writing)?
Loving the video! I’m currently learning French Horn and really enjoying my time with it. I’m roughly college level on trumpet, and middle school level grasp on trombone, and Horn has had the hardest learning experience so far. I’d love to see you tackle it at some point.
Thanks for watching! I did a little french horn in college and it was ROUGH! I'd love to try it again, just waiting for one in my price range lol
If you are fine with beginner level single horn, the Verus Scholar is around1,200 and I thinks it's on sale rn @@therealalexpoole
5:55, so the thing that you move around to make notes is the slide, the tuning slide is the thing at the back of the instrument to make your notes sound more in tune. understandable mistake though
Thank you! And thanks for watching!
Also I just wanna say, your day 30 piece was incredible for that short time period. I started in 6 grade and I probably wouldn’t have been able to play that part as well as you until mid 7th
good job
Thanks for watching!
Wow, in only 30 days that's really good!! Next you should try Euphonium/Baritone.
Thanks for watching! As soon as I see one in my price range, I’m there!
Those high Ds sound great for only 30 days!!
Thank you! And thanks for watching!
Ok the piece at the end kinda ate tho
Thank you!!!
Just for clarification, the tuning slide is not the main slide. It is the small one that you do not move while playing.
That’s embarrassing… is the big one just called the slide?
@@therealalexpoole yeah tuning slide is just for tuning not playing
hey that’s a slide trumpet
If your thinking about doing another i reccomend the sax its not to hard to learn but you can play lots of songs
I've got a sax! It's on the list!
I don’t know if this would apply to you but I always found it a lot easier to play with a larger bore trombone.
Thanks for watching!
why'd he keep calling the slide the "tuning slide" lol. I cringed every time he said it.
i mean it technically is a tuning slide
My bad! Thanks for watching!
Even band directors refer to it as a tuning slide. Big whoop if you find it "cringe" 😂
I'm sorry to hear that Oliver!
It’s an understandable mistake. My band director started on trombone but a lot of band directors who started on something besides as a trombone, I’ve noticed they often using tuning slide interchangeably even though it technically is different
To change up from brass instruments, flute/piccolo would be cool
Ooh! That's a good point thanks for watching!
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not bad for 30 days! I would say try to open your teeth more so you have a clearer tone great upper range!
Thanks for watching, and thanks for the advice!