Funnily enough, this modification makes your single-valve bass better suited than just about any modern dual-valve bass for the Bartok B-F glissando! Very cool modification, and while I as someone with short arms greatly prefer an independent dual rotor setup, I have to imagine the low C and B on this instrument are unparalleled in terms of clarity and volume versus when two valves must be engaged especially for the latter.

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Thank you for sharing this unique insight. I wasn't previously aware about the different between pivoting versus shifting, so it's clear now. One question I had is that if you use a pivot to hit pedal Bb, wouldn't that be the same embouchure rather than a different embouchure? (Relatedly, NY trombonist Normal Bolter has mentioned that trombonists rarely use the exact same embouchure when we play.)

great video, thanks for sharing!

I can now hit a pedal Db on my tenor trombone, thank you so much

Hi Brad! It's Cathy Kasch! I googled you and this showed up! Amazing to hear your voice again. Great to see you! Hope you are well.

I am from Delaware USA and my hs band teacher would tell me about the importance of forming an embouchure on the trombone when I was transitioning from trumpet to slide trombone. I did not know what he meant by embouchure. So he narrowed it down and had me getting a trombone mouthpiece to buzz on it so I can get used to playing a lower instrument. My music director did warn me that the trombone is a different animal. I have adapted well and successfully cultivated my sound on the trombone in a short amount of time from my junior to senior year.

Thank you for the advice. What is that on the slide?

I want to see how he got that slide so smooth

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Great tuition - thanks Bradley. I love the fact that you point out the individuality of technique (quote: "... it may not be right for you ...")

Very interesting

Why not just get a superbone and use it with all three valves down

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I think it would be a good way (if not the best) to play Bartok B1-F2 gliss with that settup. Maybe make a video demo of the Bartok gliss? I gues I would not be the only one that whold enjoy it.

Thank you for the interesting video of your 72H. It sounds very nice. I am curious - when you play the octave B's and C's, what (if anything) are you intending to demonstrate by playing the upper octave on the F valve? If I were playing those notes in succession, I would play the upper octave in 7th and 6th on the unvalved horn.

I can play a pedal C on just a large bore tenor Trombone. I can't begin to imagine what I could do on a Bass Trombone.

would it be wrong to take a 60's conn 72h and give it a little upgrade by changing the valve setup to accomodate a second valve?

What would your advice be for me. I have played tuba now for 4 years and i am considered great at it but now i am learning bass trombone for jazz band and I was wondering if there are any tips for going from a tuba mouthpiece to one on a trombone.

Hi Trystan, thanks for watching my videos! First of all, I wouldn't be too concerned with what other people think about your choice of instruments. If you like your single valve horn and you can negotiate the music you want to play with it, who cares? By the same token, a double trigger horn opens up lots of new possibilities. You can definitely add a valve to your horn, but I would only do that if you're really happy with it and love the way it plays in general. Selling your horn and buying a double trigger is probably a better way to go. There are lots of great horns on the market. I play Conn trombones primarily. The new Conn 62h is a great instrument and reasonably priced. The Yamaha Bass Trombones are really nice and can be found used for around $2000.- Ebay is a good place to look for a used bass trombone. Good luck! Bradley

Hey Bradley, Great videos!! I also play very similar to you, with me shifting the instrument to transition from low to high. Anyway, I have a quick question for you if you don't mind to answer. I'm primarily a Tuba player, however in the past few months I purchased my first bass trombone ( I already own a cheap tenor to play for fun). I plan to play mainly for a jazz big band, however some solo/piano accompaniment stuff interests me as well. Because I'm a Tuba player, and on a limited budget, I decided to purchase a single trigger bass trombone. (double trigger brought it up another 500-1000$) I've read that you can do pretty much everything you'll need to play on a single trigger horn(besides low B natural), so I went with that, and felt pretty good about it. However, many people have criticized my decision saying that I absolutely should have bought a double trigger over a single trigger.....So that FINALLY brings me to my question(sorry). Is it possible to have a second trigger installed onto my single trigger horn??? Would that even be a possibility??? Or would it be just the same amount of money to sell my horn, get my money back and spend a little extra to purchase a double trigger horn? So sorry for the length, but I felt like you were the one to come to....THANKS A LOT!!!

If the Conn 110H can be Tuned to E, then it could work, but you should read my comments regarding the drawbacks to this setup. You need to have a good tech, and you have to spend some time getting used to it.

I am working on these by ear. They are a bit challenging to me plus a single valve adds a bit of slide excitement!

Keith, good questions. It is fast, but of course a valve is quicker. First of all, it isn't really a substitute for a double trigger horn. I wouldn't use it to play solo repertoire, for example, where a lot of quick technique is required. The other thing to remember is that the tuning is still in E, which means that C is in 6th, and B natural is in flat 7th. That is more of a hinderance in terms of speed than the trigger itself. On top of that, there is a lot of compression and suction involved as the trigger moves in and out. You have to learn to activate the trigger slide while the F valve is depressed. This all requires practice. 16th notes can be played, but I would use a double trigger horn if I need ed to play a lot of them. It was a great project, and it works very well, but it is more complicated to play and use (and requires more effort, as well.) Modern open wrap horns with good valves will also give you a fat B natural.☺

You setup seems fast. I would like to know how quickly can the slide be engaged in an actual playing situation? If you could describe or show a quick 16th note passage that includes the tuning slide that would be great. I imagine that the technique would have to be precise to avoid any variation in tone quality as engagement/disengagement occurs.

With regards to the exercises, I intentionally played them in many Keys, hoping that if I played them enough, people would figure them out and learn them by ear. Now I realise that some find it difficult to do that. I will find a way to get them written out. My next Video will be done in a few days...😊

Hi Keith, adding a trigger would probably be simpler, but would cost a bit more, I think. The main drawback is the fact that you're still in a long 7th position for the B. You also need a really good tech, because it has to work really well and be reliable, otherwise there's no point in doing it. But I like to play my low C in 7th pos. (even with Double trigger horns) because of the open sound, and with this horn I also have a very open B natural. Regards, Bradley

Hi Keith, adding a trigger would probably be simpler, but would cost a bit more, I think. The main drawback is the fact that you're still in a long 7th position for the B. You also need a really good tech, because it has to work really well and be reliable, otherwise there's no point in doing it. But I like to play my low C in 7th pos. (even with Double trigger horns) because of the open sound, and with this horn I also have a very open B natural. Regards, Bradley

While I see this as a solution for the single trigger bass, is it cost effective as opposed to moving up to the double trigger bass? That 72H sounds fantastic! I can see why you would want to keep it practically the way it is yet facilitating the low B.

Great exercises. I think that being able to figure these out by ear would be extremely beneficial over having them written out. Once you figure one out, just go down a half step!

Sorry to be so late in responding... Thanks for the positive Feedback! This was a great project, something I had been want Ing to try for quite a while. Thanks to Claus, it really works and is fun to play. I must admit that for my everyday playing I use double trigger horns, but I still play it regularly and enjoy it everything time. Bradley

Cool!

...such as shifting and pivoting. I hope to have it done soon. Glad that people are profiting from this

Thanks for the positive Feedback, I really appreciate it. I will definitely get the exercises out soon. I am working on a new Video which will deal with embochure and advanced technique such a

Such fantastic tips and tricks. I also would like this written. I know your issues so take your time but please do so...and make more videos like this! Really helped me! Thank you Bradley!

Thanks for the encouragement. I will make more as soon as I find the time. I have a lot more to add to this topic, low register playing is a major issue for many of us. I certainly struggled with it. I hope to get something together in the next month or so. Take care, Brad

Make more videos cuz this stuff is helpful

Hey, thanks! You mean the Musical examples? I don't have a program for writing music, but I will see what I can do. Maybe I can scan them and get them to you through email. Regards, Brad

Excellent... thanks for the tips! Would it be possible to get it in written?

That's beautiful! How clever!!

you sound really nice! I wonder if that could be done to a BBb Contrabass Trombone?