2 Levels Of Percussionist Perform The SAME Piece

[@AdamTanPercussion]

Hope you're all doing well this week! I wanted to try something different with this week's episode, so here's an interesting take on the 'levels of X' format with a very polished competition performance from Jonathan Kauffman compared to a professional concert performance from Robert Oetomo - and you'll be surprised at the differences! Anyway, if you want to check out the original videos they're in the description, and as always I'm looking for more awesome videos from you guys to watch during this period at www.adamtanpercussion.com/submit :) Stay at home and stay safe!! #TheStudioFamily

[@jonathankauffman4031]

Hey, that's me! Thanks for the feature Adam! To anyone wondering what mallets I was using, I used a graduated set of Thomas Burritts: Mallet 1: TB2 Mallet 2: TB3 Mallet 3: TB3 Mallet 4: TB4 If you decide to use these mallets, then I would highly recommend changing the mallet 4 to a TB3. Looking back at this the TB4 was WAY too loud and articulate for this piece. Hope this helps!

[@iKilledkenny214]

This is epic Johnathan. Saw your snap story so I wanted to watch it. Great playing

[@AdamTanPercussion]

You did a great job man!!

[@robertoetomo]

Jonathan Kauffman thank you for playing the arrangement so wonderfully; truly is a wonderful performance! And congratulations on receiving second prize! You are a fine musician that only has just begun flourishing. Keep up the great work and keep working hard. I can’t wait to see more of your performances in the years to come. All the very best and take care!

[@jonathankauffman4031]

@@robertoetomo Thank you so much for your kind words, and thank you for writing this brilliant arrangement! I've had an amazing time with this piece and I hope that I can continue to perform and inspire others as you have inspired me. Many thanks!

[@pawnstarsofficial9083]

Sorry bro but why you wearing a Halloween costume, you look like a space man. Just ware normal clothes next time bud because it’s distracting from the actual performance.

[@neeffizzlebeef1375]

Hey this is my best friend Jonathan! We go to Cedar Park together (I play quads in the marching band) and it’s awesome to see him featured on this channel!

[@DeRack]

I'm going to be so rusty when I get into school again

[@AdamTanPercussion]

Haha don't worry, everyone is going to be on the same page! Try and practice at home if you can :)

[@AnDream109]

@@AdamTanPercussion I think some students might be interested in a how/what to practice at home video, especially since a lot of kids don't have access to a marimba right now. I mean the ghetto way is to tape up your floor, but there's a lot of different ways to go about practicing without a marimba.

[@AdamTanPercussion]

@@AnDream109 next week we'll have Ian Grom giving some tips about practice at home :))

[@AnDream109]

Adam Tan 😮👀

[@deedeeg3249]

For me as a keyboard player what I find to be challenging (being taught in a marching band setting) is the big difference in technique when it comes to concert setting and solo performance pieces. While the over all technique is the same (use mainly your wrists no arm etc) the play style and is completely different from each other and certain technique differences is hard to master (like making your wrists more loose for glicandos). Marching band is very strict and linear in wrist movement and play style where as concert and solo pieces requires multiple variations to technique and is very loose and requires an individual players own interpretation of the piece to shine through.

[@AdamTanPercussion]

This is a really interesting way of looking at it! I believe that players of both disciplines can learn a lot from each other, and sometimes it's good to come from a fresh perspective :)

[@deedeeg3249]

@@AdamTanPercussion I agree!! I really want to improve on solo pieces and interpretation but I do not have access to my school marimba! For now its practicing on the floor lol.

[@brianrandall3795]

For me, marching gave me chops while concert gives me human expression.

[@madisongrizzard6755]

I have a hard time switching styles also but it may also be because I have more of an interest with marching band or ensemble preformance, I don’t care much for concert setting mallet but I am trying to get more into solo playing so these videos are helpful lol 🙂

[@bariphonium4]

Yo that kid is from Cedar Park HS, we've competed against their band many times

[@AdamTanPercussion]

Ohhh what a coincidence! I'm guessing they (and you) are pretty good :)))

[@bariphonium4]

@@AdamTanPercussion oohhh yes, Cedar Park has a VERY good marching band

[@_cynth_wave]

Oh wow, same here! Although they're definitely out of our league more recently.

[@JohnnyK0]

TX gang rise up

[@mochageico]

@@JohnnyK0 eyy texas i was like, "hey, I recognize that uniform"

[@jasoncruz7755]

Both performances were very impressive. The level of performance exhibited by Jonathan is very strong, and I believe that as he continues to play, he will develop some of the nuance that Adam is discussing. Another factor I am considering is the mallets being used. Robert is using a graduated set of mallets, but what is Jonathan using? My students typically use whatever mallets we provide, limiting their understanding of sound texture. If Jonathan is using a matched set of field grade mallets, his ability to play with more sensitivity could be impaired. Overall, excellent performances from both. Thank you Adam for the great insight.

[@TheBedrockMC]

He uses the thomas burritt graduated set

[@KeWDu]

Jonathan prepared this piece for only a month before the competition. That compared to even just 1 full semester of school is really impressive.

[@MarimbaMaurice]

That was super interesting to see and hear that difference between the two even though both performances are super good.

[@madisongrizzard6755]

Sometimes during competition playing the players change the composition especially the dynamics according to what the judges want to hear, you will see this a lot in ensembles the judges aren’t usually looking at any sheet music but critiquing the story telling with dynamics. Hope that was helpful, I’m no where close to being a professional but I just know from experience that’s judges comments will ask to change dynamics. Love the video 🙂

[@AdamTanPercussion]

This is true! I do still think that the dynamics in Robert's sheet music and Robert's performance in this instance still match the overall character of 'Over The Rainbow' a bit more, and I've found that a great proportion of world-class level marimba competitions have judge panels that allow a little bit of flexibility, but still want the player to be true to the music first. Anyway, Jonathan still did a great job and it's good that we have space for freedom in music no matter where it is performed :)

[@mac_n_cheesie]

I've honestly no experience in front ensemble or any sort of keyboard playing aside from me messing around on a marimba lol. Idk why I'm watching this vid...

[@FollowJesus777-KING]

Because music, regardless of instrument is amazing

[@brianrandall3795]

I would love it if you did one of these comparing college and professional players! Much of the time I can't tell the difference :/

[@firohmanman7473]

OMG ,its so cool

[@cjaverysrandomreviews4675]

Jonathan is the best.

[@oddnando]

i was watching this while playing on my switch and when i heard the nintendo switch sound effects i thought my nintendo switch was flipping out

[@spenceralger3600]

Jonathan Koffmannnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnn

[@adamwojtasiak6204]

Where was this video when I was doing this piece for competition!?

[@demarcuswade3194]

Let’s go

[@adamwojtasiak6204]

Would you be willing to do another video on the same song?

[@darkcircle899]

Wow I'm so early this is crazy

[@ArnyT12329]

Chorea Luna solo

[@ArnyT12329]

May I recommend the one played by Hayden Schroeder from Hebron high school

[@ludwigvanbeethoven8058]

ngl i absolutely hated the way jonathan played this. he played it the exact opposite way i like. but that is absolutely fine because again it is all about how the player themselves interprets the music.

[@DeeboComing]

I love watching Asian marimba players because they always seem to have better touch and phrasing than American players. Their performance always seem to flow better and be more relaxed. Idk what it is about us Americans but there's a clear difference in interpretation of music and touch. 🤦🏾‍♂️

[@shades_snazzy]

Nothing to do with race… just practice and dedication…