Don't hear those D's that often! Congrats on the Nationals. Fantastic performance👍
@danielthomas76295 күн бұрын
Neither do I...! Thanks!
@TheSproutarian4 күн бұрын
@@danielthomas7629 My thoughts too. No-one plays those notes on eupho. Bob Childs has played super A, Garry played super C, but Dan is playing much higher (see this and his shorts video where he does tripe B). Dan has now reached the status of legend with his thundering sound and high notes, and I am not sure David Childs could even do that. I am starting to understand now, Dan's playing is now reaching new limits in euphonium playing. Bob Childs once played the limits, then David, now Dan is taking it even further.
@danielthomas76293 күн бұрын
@@TheSproutarian For what it's worth, I was having a lesson with Bob Childs in his kitchen, and I asked him what his highest note is, and he ripped out the loudest super D I've ever heard, made me jump a mile!
@adammcg71153 күн бұрын
@@danielthomas7629 Are the high C#’s better on a Sovereign compared to a Prestige? I’ve Played on a Prestige for years and I get terrified every time I see one. That Harrison’s solo is lovely/horrible all in one😅
@danielthomas76293 күн бұрын
@adammcg7115 Nope! C#s are terrible on all modern large bore euphs; I think it's just the nature of the beast. Best C# I've ever played was on a 1970s medium bore Besson New Standard, but there were lots of dreadful things about it, too!
@wynnewilliams88665 күн бұрын
Great stuff Daniel and congrats for your performance at the Nationals, absolute magic 😊
@danielthomas76295 күн бұрын
Many thanks!
@BuckSwope6 күн бұрын
You stand out as an individual performer. You have great musicianship, you play with confidence and produce a beautiful tone and really good control on the high notes, a great overall performance. You are such a joy to watch and listen to. Well done Dan.
@danielthomas76296 күн бұрын
You're too kind!
@BuckSwope6 күн бұрын
@@danielthomas7629 I say let the truth be known,...before everyone knew of you, i can still remember you around the trade stands at St.Georges Hall much younger, innocent and inquizitive.
@ivandubov25375 күн бұрын
And the band is also great 😊
@BuckSwope5 күн бұрын
@@ivandubov2537 I agree, they sure are great, and potentially about to become even more greater.
@TheSproutarian6 күн бұрын
Dan: what was that last note? Just amazing.
@danielthomas76296 күн бұрын
Super D!
@BuckSwope6 күн бұрын
@@danielthomas7629 you mean Super Delicious
@mauriciojr83326 күн бұрын
Wonderful👏🙂
@danielthomas76296 күн бұрын
Thanks!
@mauriciojr83325 күн бұрын
@@danielthomas7629 I live in Brazil and this kind of music is something rare over here. Listening you play it so well is a complete discovery for me. Thank you too.
@georgemelitsis26076 күн бұрын
Holy hell. You're a machine! Incredible
@TheSproutarian6 күн бұрын
Yep, Dan is a total tank....completely tearing it up.
@danielthomas76296 күн бұрын
Thanks very much!
@arlandohara717717 күн бұрын
Unreal! That blew me away. Much admiration.
@arlandohara717717 күн бұрын
So valuable. You taught me this in a recent lesson but needed a refresher before we meet again. Thank you!
@arlandohara717717 күн бұрын
Essential video- thank you!
@petersauer346028 күн бұрын
Thanks brother!
@jillybet3Ай бұрын
Beautiful💗
@jillybet3Ай бұрын
Thanks Daniel, I'll give this a go 🎺
@andrewkeegan59872 ай бұрын
Fantastic. Knew it happens but not heard it explained explained/taught that well before.
@MrDavidoneo2 ай бұрын
Do you have any experience with involuntary shaking in face muscles? I have been playing for many years and last few years I have started to get the these involuntary shakes in my jaw and trying your exercise seems to exagurate it (Buzzing without any support) Before it havent been a real problem when playing but it is starting to be and this spring I really struggled because of it.
@danielthomas76292 ай бұрын
@MrDavidoneo Hi! I would hesitate to give any advice as it sounds like you need to see a medical professional. I'd get that checked out as soon as you can to make sure there's nothing underlying that's causing it! If there doesn't appear to be a medical cause for the issue, it could be simple muscle fatigue or some other aspect of your playing that you're doing counter to what your embouchure actually needs. Without seeing you play it's very hard to suggest things! Still, make sure you get that checked out with a Doctor; there might be something underneath that's causing it which is easily treatable! All the best,
@MrDavidoneo2 ай бұрын
@@danielthomas7629 Hi! Thank you I will do that. I tried this summer to have a break from playing to see if it might be something i have built up and start up again from scratch. But its still the same as when I was in "good shape" and having played for over 20years now its just nothing I have dealt with before.
@randomkid8312 ай бұрын
Hie there Daniel.. i have a solo coming up of grandfather’s clock i saw a video of you playing it with the black dyke please give me a guide through it.. especially the third movement i would really appreciate it as a fan😭
@chongziyueharrychs78642 ай бұрын
great video! how do you recommend becoming a player who can just start playing cold? i find i pretty much cant play at all when im cold but after 5-10 minutes of buzzing and glissing my playing is fine
@ellarh12 ай бұрын
Hi Daniel, I like this piece, where can I purchase a bass cleff copy
@johnhouston59212 ай бұрын
This is incredible!
@davebrook50823 ай бұрын
I never warm up cuz I never cool down!
@manuelgatterer73173 ай бұрын
Hello! Do you use just air? Does the tone comes without buzzing ?
@danielthomas76293 ай бұрын
@@manuelgatterer7317 Just air! No tongue or buzzing, just a 'HOO' attack.
@s19143 ай бұрын
Fascinating
@spatlegibari3 ай бұрын
Hey Daniel! Awesome job with the recent videos! I see you’re using a Besson, have you switched over to a new primary horn from your Geneva? Was thinking of purchasing a Geneva myself.
@danielthomas76293 ай бұрын
@@spatlegibari Thanks! Yes, I use a Besson 967-T!
@willsoneupher40403 ай бұрын
Hello again, Daniel. How do you feel about the use of embouchure trainers and mutes as practice tools?
@danielthomas76293 ай бұрын
@willsoneupher4040 I've only ever used a pencil squeezed between my lips as an aid for developing compression, everything else just seems to be an expensive version of that! Stay away from any devices that aim to reduce mouthpiece pressure; too little pressure can be as detrimental to your playing as too much pressure! As for mutes, I personally don't see a benefit; I actually don't use practice mutes at all as I find the resistance messes up my face.
@willsoneupher40403 ай бұрын
@@danielthomas7629 Hi. Thanks for answering my questions. I have a P.E.T.E. I bought mostly because I wanted to build stronger embouchure muscles. I don’t use it often, but I’ve been thinking that maybe I should? Would you elaborate a bit more on building compression? I have a practice mute because I don’t want to disturb anyone, but I gotten to the point where I hate having to use it. Plus, it sucks when I’m playing through long tones trying to tune. 😂😂😂
@danielthomas76293 ай бұрын
@@willsoneupher4040 Potentially something I can talk about in my high range vid! Compression is basically the pinching power of the lips, helps you keep your chops under control as you ascend so the hole in the middle of your lips doesn't collapse or become too open. P.E.T.E seems to be a device which pulls away from the lips, I'm not really sure what that develops, in all honesty? If you're after some easy exercises which build chop strength, check out the 'Three Daily Playing Calisthenics' at the following link www.trombone.org/articles/view.php?id=240#:~:text=The%20Three%20Daily%20Playing%20Calisthenics,and%20the%20Pencil%20Trick%20Routine. I find that the above routine is enough to keep me in shape, even if I don't touch my instrument for a few days. I've even had a week away from the instrument, only doing the above exercises everyday, and it's been enough to keep me reasonably in shape on the instrument.
@willsoneupher40403 ай бұрын
@@danielthomas7629 GOTCHA!!! I definitely look forward to seeing that video! There’s a video that warburton made explaining how to use it much better than I can. 😅You can actually use both ends of the device. One end for pulling and the other for holding in place, much like the pencil technique you said you’ve used sometimes. Thanks for the tips!!!
@danbryant59593 ай бұрын
Hey Daniel, thanks so much for sharing this advice. Really appreciate the simple and straightforward approach, on all your recent videos, to what can be a complex topic.
@danielthomas76293 ай бұрын
@@danbryant5959 Thank you very much! I'm trying to provide content that isn't just "breathe more!"
@neiljohnson19713 ай бұрын
Hi Dan, hope you're well. Thanks for a great video. I've been playing 40+ years, and have never heard anyone refer to this pivot before. I'm off to experiment now....!! Cheers.
@danielthomas76293 ай бұрын
@neiljohnson1971 Glad to hear it's something new, at least! Check out the notes below, just to make sure you get it right! 1. The embouchure pivot or motion refers to moving the lips and mouthpiece together as a unit in an upward or downward direction along the teeth and jaw to change register. 2. The mouthpiece placement on the lips stays the same, but the relationship of the rim/lips to the teeth changes. 3. Avoid excessive movement, let the sound and pitch be the guide. All the best!
@williamkeeble27043 ай бұрын
Really really interesting video here, I'm a cornet player myself but as I'm sure you will agree most of this is transferable skills across all brass instruments!
@danielthomas76293 ай бұрын
100%! All brass instruments work the same way, just at different sizes!
@steffenmrsk47203 ай бұрын
I always had difficulty finding the difference between warm up, and practice. Where do the warm up stop, and the practice begin? 🤔 Also... That is not a 4AL? 🙂
@danielthomas76293 ай бұрын
@steffenmrsk4720 it's one of the first SM4s ever made! For me, the warm up stops when my embouchure response is good and my flexibility is working well.
@steffenmrsk47203 ай бұрын
Yes, that make sense - So it has the little mark on it, after the Denis Wick engraving? (Nerd alert) #whatmouthpiecedoyouplay 😅
@danielthomas76293 ай бұрын
@steffenmrsk4720 Got some custom pieces on the way from Doug Elliott! Might do a vid on them when they arrive...
@steffenmrsk47203 ай бұрын
@@danielthomas7629 please do! It will be interesting! 🙂
@rossmacintosh71713 ай бұрын
@@danielthomas7629it’d be great to see some info/thoughts on Doug’s euph pieces!
@TheSproutarian3 ай бұрын
I knew a world class player who always needed a 4 hour warm up. Mental prisons
@danielthomas76293 ай бұрын
That needs therapy!
@ayrtonhockaday3 ай бұрын
Awesome stuff. I dont suppose, for the next video, having a mic so the talking isn't so quiet?? I struggle to hear it, even on full volume
@danielthomas76293 ай бұрын
I'll dig out my lapel mic! Thanks for the comment!
@ExploringWater3 ай бұрын
Hi Daniel, are you able to post the melody of the name of life from spirited away. I think you would play it incredibly
@braismolina20674 ай бұрын
Great video, thanks for sharing your knowledge.
@bensonstrumpet_tips4 ай бұрын
Nice warm tone
@adammcg71154 ай бұрын
That a Sovereign?
@danielthomas76294 ай бұрын
Yep! 967T.
@adammcg71154 ай бұрын
@@danielthomas7629 The slightly lighter instruments seem to be a big thing now! You prefer it to the Prestige?
@danielthomas76294 ай бұрын
@adammcg7115 The Prestiges are great, but I prefer the more compact sound. There is a new Besson euphonium developed by David Childs which has a slightly smaller bell, and I'm eager to give it a go!
@Alfa_Romeo6374 ай бұрын
No way!!!! thats got to be fake
@danielthomas76294 ай бұрын
Lol! Only thing fake here is the painting on the wall!
@sevasundri4 ай бұрын
Proud of you Dan, absolutely phenomenal (still surprised you aren't a tour guide at big pit) 🩷
@danielthomas76294 ай бұрын
Haha! Thanks a lot! Nice to hear from you x
@neilcraver29674 ай бұрын
We are! Our journeys at home will take us to Colorado (at 9000 feet above sea level!) for both of us to play an all John Williams program with a concert band, followed by a week of a jazz big band for me.
@neilcraver29674 ай бұрын
Excellent video, Dan! Margie and I are currently traveling in Italy for 3 weeks with only our mouthpieces and have a heavy schedule when we return to the states. This really helped me progress. All the best to you.
@danielthomas76294 ай бұрын
Hi Neil!! Hope you and Margie are well!
@willsoneupher40404 ай бұрын
I love this!!!! Can you do a video on high range? Or a video on switching clefs, specifically from bass to treble and vice versa?
@danielthomas76294 ай бұрын
I'm certainly looking into a high note video! As for clef switching, my best advice is to learn the clef from the ground up rather than transpose at sight. I tried to transpose down a fifth, but it's impossible to do for quicker music. Get a hold of bass clef parts for treble clef pieces you know, or the opposite depending on what your mother clef is! All the best,
@willsoneupher40404 ай бұрын
@@danielthomas7629 I started on bass clef euphonium. I’m a bit slower when it comes to switching clefs. By the way, I love your sound!!!! I’ve also been attracted to the British style of euphonium playing. There’s just something about it. It’s so lush and gorgeous!😍😍😍 I’ve tried so hard to get that sound, but it just not that same.
@emmcad74314 ай бұрын
awesome video! thank you for sharing. people often overlook the importance of free buzzing. it is so refreshing to hear someone of your caliber talk about this
@danielthomas76294 ай бұрын
It's very useful! Thanks for the comment!
@Euphonium_BY4 ай бұрын
That information is precious gold! People should know how they got lucky✨ Thank you for inspirations!
@danielthomas76294 ай бұрын
You are so welcome! Thanks!
@keatonc.42314 ай бұрын
Thanks so much for making this video!
@danielthomas76294 ай бұрын
Cheers!
@TonyDixon-gp5zh4 ай бұрын
Its great that Daniel Thomas gives fantastic tips to help other Euph players, I look forward to trying these exercises, I was taught to play many years ago, apparently quite incorrectly, Dans help is helping to correct my errors, resulting in me becoming a much better player,
@danielthomas76294 ай бұрын
Thanks, Tony!!
@curting20004 ай бұрын
Never won deportment at Grotton though...
@TheSproutarian4 ай бұрын
I know you can play high too Garry. Who can play higher, you or Dan? Please tell us the truth.
@jajoh6473 Жыл бұрын
Very very beautiful Daniel, love your sublime sound on your Euphonium! Mis your sound at Black Dyke 😢😢
@samo4003 Жыл бұрын
Anyone listening to this without headphones is not doing you justice. 😊
@s1914 Жыл бұрын
Stunning 🙏
@leenvandenhende1546 Жыл бұрын
Be-au-ti-ful 🙏
@TheSproutarian Жыл бұрын
Bravo Dan, top draw melody laying. No face movement at all around the mouthpiece, amazing.