Bluecoats 2014 TRUMPET SOLOIST Cam - Finals Week - Ben Gunnarson

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Ben Gunnarson

Ben Gunnarson

10 жыл бұрын

Bluecoats 2014 Trumpet Soloist Ben Gunnarson performing this years production, "Tilt" before the DCI Wold Championship Semifinals in Indianapolis. We were housed at Indiana Wesleyan University, and were using their indoor track facility for our full ensemble rehearsal. What an amazing season!
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@210Driver
@210Driver 10 жыл бұрын
Dude was legit powerhouse. One of the cleanest head cams I've seen.
@BenGunnarson
@BenGunnarson 10 жыл бұрын
Thanks a bunch!
@simpletonium7587
@simpletonium7587 8 жыл бұрын
These people are straight up athletes.
@michaellehmann6092
@michaellehmann6092 8 жыл бұрын
For those of you who don't know, that wire on his mouthpiece is an electromagnetic range extender, and its one of the few small ones I have seen. Here's how it works: your heartbeat is like an electrical pulse. This is why we as humans can be revived with electrical pulses after our heart stops. Now, the only way for lips to regenerate is to have blood flow to them. Many of us brass players do "horse lips" to increase the blood flow; however, that lets the muscles in your embouchure get out of focus and therefore makes you lose endurance and focus. An electromagnetic range extender uses an extremely small electrical pulse delivered to the lips through the mouthpiece (the trumpet doesn't conduct the electricity, but the specific design of mouthpiece he is using does) which does not extend range, but actually quickens recovery. You may wonder, "why don't players like Chris Martin and Phil Smith use these? The crazy truth is that as irregularly as they play, they don't play as constantly and as often as lead players do in a drum corps. Even when he's not playing during a visual rehearsal, he is recovering his lips so he always feels fresh.
@garnerlucas
@garnerlucas 8 жыл бұрын
Although I don't know how he knows this (we kind of like to keep it a trade secret...) he's right. That's why our leads sounded so good in 14.
@StrikerLou
@StrikerLou 8 жыл бұрын
So what is a good way to recover your embochure without having to get one of those electromagnetic range extender or doing horse lips because after literally every practice session I play pedal tones and do horse lips before ending and lately I have been noticing problems in my consistency? (I am a learning high school trumpet player in my junior year and you or Lucas's help would be beyond appreciated.)
@BenGunnarson
@BenGunnarson 8 жыл бұрын
+Strikegmng practice a bunch and don't use too much pressure. Air is key!
@StrikerLou
@StrikerLou 8 жыл бұрын
+ToweringTimeTable well I guess pressure could be a problem. But should I still use pedal tones as a way to recover after a really long practice session, because I do it after I practice everyday? Btw thanks so much for replying I am really grateful for help me out. Also, your a godlike Sith Lord at trumpet playing imo :)
@michaellehmann6092
@michaellehmann6092 8 жыл бұрын
+Strikegmng Sith don't play trumpet... And "The Force" should not be applied to your face to extend range. I'd say, in range terms... He's more of a sky walker.
@BenGunnarson
@BenGunnarson 9 жыл бұрын
Josh Tomlin, it won't let me comment on your post, but I just used the GoPro headband that you can buy for it.
@joshtomlin211
@joshtomlin211 9 жыл бұрын
Ok. Definitely going to try this out! Thanks
@bruhgronk6710
@bruhgronk6710 5 жыл бұрын
Hey Ben, just wait until 2016 it gets better.
@john_schex
@john_schex 9 жыл бұрын
I'm not a brass player but its nice seeing how you are replying to almost everyones comments. Mad respect.
@S0RGEx
@S0RGEx 9 жыл бұрын
Dude, I will consider myself a successful musician when I'm as good of a trumpet player as you. lol. That was badass, awesome job.
@BenGunnarson
@BenGunnarson 9 жыл бұрын
Thanks a ton. Practice practice practice!
@salvadorlopez2144
@salvadorlopez2144 5 жыл бұрын
Who’s here 2019?
@murrayk2828
@murrayk2828 5 жыл бұрын
lmao me i jusr love Blue Coats i plan on joining them i wanna learn the 3:30 solo which is fun
@lucasb3462
@lucasb3462 4 жыл бұрын
Nick Murr not if you keep making furry stuff
@kennethschechter352
@kennethschechter352 4 жыл бұрын
2020
@micah3986
@micah3986 3 жыл бұрын
21
@taradikoff123
@taradikoff123 4 жыл бұрын
13:45 .. How can someone possibly have enough endurance to march this whole show and nail a double g that powerfully..
@gracekamau6384
@gracekamau6384 9 жыл бұрын
Still amazing everytime I see it. Can't wait to see you guys July 16th! :)
@toneyvaughn2536
@toneyvaughn2536 7 жыл бұрын
Dude why are you so good it's unbelievable like I've memorized a lot of your solos in the past few years but for some I have to play in a lower octave because I am just not as comfortable in the higher ranges like you are. Incredible.
@BenGunnarson
@BenGunnarson 7 жыл бұрын
Toney Vaughn thanks!
@Diskjok11
@Diskjok11 7 жыл бұрын
Yo was good my dood, see you Monday lol
@alansimmons4071
@alansimmons4071 9 жыл бұрын
Awesome guys and girls! Thanks for sharing
@mrtaco1834
@mrtaco1834 2 жыл бұрын
The fact he held that last note out so clear after ALL of that is just astonishing.
@THELAW21
@THELAW21 8 жыл бұрын
Can't wait for this years video
@chaser22081
@chaser22081 7 жыл бұрын
I'm surprised this doesn't have more views! These are fantastic!
@commitgaazzer09
@commitgaazzer09 9 жыл бұрын
I cannot believe what I just watched. Just pure talent. I'm a clarinet player for my HS marching band, and I'm learning trumpet just so I can hopefully join this group. I know it seems like a lot, and I have to work extra hard, but it seems so worth it to me. 😍❤️ I'd rather join this corps than win all the money in the world.
@BenGunnarson
@BenGunnarson 9 жыл бұрын
Thanks a bunch!
@haywoodyablowme9486
@haywoodyablowme9486 9 жыл бұрын
Heh, I"m a clarinet player learning trumpet for the Bluecoats as well.
@CODpsychic123
@CODpsychic123 10 жыл бұрын
Can't stop watching this
@itsmikey2667
@itsmikey2667 8 жыл бұрын
Watching this video gets me hyped for tryouts on November 21st :D
@MAFlint
@MAFlint 8 жыл бұрын
i might have just creamed my pants at 4:10
@alexalonso4980
@alexalonso4980 4 жыл бұрын
Oh
@donovanengland5533
@donovanengland5533 8 жыл бұрын
This is amazing!
@BenGunnarson
@BenGunnarson 8 жыл бұрын
Thanks!
@jayfine01
@jayfine01 8 жыл бұрын
Cant wait to be you one day. Huge inspiration!
@griffin3383
@griffin3383 8 жыл бұрын
omg this is awesome
@TaktFF
@TaktFF 6 жыл бұрын
I just realized that when their horns are down the horns are tilted! Wow, nice detail.
@veldkampmotorsports2k205
@veldkampmotorsports2k205 6 жыл бұрын
Does the pitch bend give u goosebumps every time. I get goosebumps every time. It’s awesome.
@thebrotato642
@thebrotato642 3 жыл бұрын
my high school played hymn of acxiom in 2019 when I was a senior. I literally wish we could've played it this good
@nick81801
@nick81801 9 жыл бұрын
This, is, Beautiful! You inspire this trumpet player to do this type of competition and play this good. Thank you for the video!
@BenGunnarson
@BenGunnarson 9 жыл бұрын
You're very welcome!
@nick81801
@nick81801 9 жыл бұрын
i just saw the upcoming events on your guys's page and i wish i have $175 cause i would go to the audition camp in canton because i live in eaton so about 2 hr or 3 hr drive. but i mean oh well i could just wait to see you guys live. oh and i matched the notes on piano and wrote them down and started practicing your solo and wow its freakin' sweet! im just not used to that type of tonguing.
@BenGunnarson
@BenGunnarson 9 жыл бұрын
Come to the audition camp! Even if you don't get a call back it's a FANTASTIC and educational experience. Say hi to me there!
@nick81801
@nick81801 9 жыл бұрын
ToweringTimeTable i dont have $175 though..otherwise i would man... seems like a blast!
@BenGunnarson
@BenGunnarson 9 жыл бұрын
Nick Combs Find it! Ask your friends, their parents, your parents, local businesses, and even your school (they will often give out small scholarships to camps and stuff). No matter the result, it's the experience of a lifetime!
@Gizzy9987
@Gizzy9987 5 жыл бұрын
This show, felliniesque and out of this world are the shows that REALLY got me into DCI, and now I’m marching this summer and I couldn’t be more excited to be among legends.
@opienick
@opienick 7 жыл бұрын
Jesus God I've never watched this one... That double G at the end... Legit Orgasmic. I screamed "Oh my f*cking god". It was sooo in tune.... Holy shit.
@upsidedownpyramid7617
@upsidedownpyramid7617 4 жыл бұрын
Playing this intro piece as my part three in my high schools 2019 show
@itsadryn9693
@itsadryn9693 4 жыл бұрын
The Giant Rat That Makes All Of The Rules which school?
@JustinianXD
@JustinianXD 8 жыл бұрын
I fucking jizzed my pants when it started "the bluecloats!!!"
@thatbandgirl2535
@thatbandgirl2535 8 жыл бұрын
ME TOOBJSHSHSHWBS
@nathanberry5633
@nathanberry5633 7 жыл бұрын
How many times did u "get some" during spring training and tour?
@brycelawler6380
@brycelawler6380 5 жыл бұрын
Nathan Berry I don’t think you can “get some” on tour.
@mbmaccin555555
@mbmaccin555555 4 жыл бұрын
You definitely can, just dont get caught..
@Ricecookerrrrrrrrrrr
@Ricecookerrrrrrrrrrr 4 жыл бұрын
Nathan Berry Late but he’s taken and has been so
@ckooooooooo975
@ckooooooooo975 9 жыл бұрын
Much high C!!! Then nice double G at the end who ever that was!!
@joshuaalmond8429
@joshuaalmond8429 9 жыл бұрын
What is around his mouthpiece?
@Kc-jr6cq
@Kc-jr6cq 3 жыл бұрын
Electromagnetic thing it helps with endurance and recovery
@joshuaalmond8429
@joshuaalmond8429 3 жыл бұрын
casey pullin that’s funny you comment 6 years later, cause now I’ve actually marched with Ben back in 2016 and asked him in person lol
@bysuke-
@bysuke- 3 жыл бұрын
@@joshuaalmond8429 so what is it?
@4FunSoGood
@4FunSoGood 9 жыл бұрын
it looks like "trumpet strike" , great video too
@greeyageofficial7630
@greeyageofficial7630 8 жыл бұрын
Do you think you could make a video on how you put on that wire because I got lost in that comment and I have no idea what anyone is talking about. Thanks
@diegocastro1780
@diegocastro1780 6 жыл бұрын
My Highschool band is playing Hymn of axciom aswell for our marching show
@jbmetz18
@jbmetz18 9 жыл бұрын
Did you play a G at the end?
@ckooooooooo975
@ckooooooooo975 9 жыл бұрын
No that was the guy next to him. He stayed on the C
@Zynxy1234
@Zynxy1234 7 жыл бұрын
What mouthpiece would you recommend for a Trumpamelophonium. As an avid player I must know :P
@bandgeek097
@bandgeek097 9 жыл бұрын
This show is so awesome. Every aspect of it. I'm a trumpet player myself and hope to join DCI after I graduate. You wouldn't happen to go to Indiana University would you? One of my friends in Marching Hundred told me a Bluecoats trumpet soloist attends IU.
@BenGunnarson
@BenGunnarson 9 жыл бұрын
That would be me!!
@bandgeek097
@bandgeek097 9 жыл бұрын
ToweringTimeTable That's awesome. You nailed that solo. I'm gonna be a freshman next semester at IU and I look forward to meeting a trumpet player of your calibre in Marching Hundred.
@BenGunnarson
@BenGunnarson 9 жыл бұрын
Sweet, I'll see you there!
@kameronvrieswyk4256
@kameronvrieswyk4256 9 жыл бұрын
If you don't mind me asking, what is that around your mouthpiece? Also, I'm thinking of joining a drum corps. Any advice in playing and/or marching?
@BenGunnarson
@BenGunnarson 9 жыл бұрын
Just some extra wire, the mouthpiece was a little bright to start out with. Just do your best, learn from as many different places/people, and be ready to take in new information quickly! A really great idea is to find someone that marches/has marched that lives near you. They are an invaluable source of information, and know most of the answers to questions you might have. This is especially helpful for specific questions about marching and playing.
@Zeymate
@Zeymate 9 жыл бұрын
Just curious. What mouthpiece did you use?
@JesusFreak459
@JesusFreak459 9 жыл бұрын
Will you also be doing this for the 2015 season?
@zachkissinger1548
@zachkissinger1548 9 жыл бұрын
OMG AMAZING!.What kind of mouthpiece?
@alexslaydon5589
@alexslaydon5589 9 жыл бұрын
How long did it take you to start playing that high in the upper register? I'm in ninth grade and can only hit a high C...and that's on a good day. I get so frustrated that I can't play like that and it's a dream of mine to play with a marching band of your skill level.
@selmacheeks9301
@selmacheeks9301 8 жыл бұрын
Hey Alex, I myself is also in the 9th grade but I can hit notes above the staff. I'm talking about double B and Cs. But I have been playing for 6 years now. Everyday, sometime after school I practice for a good hour or two. I rip through scales and licks. If you're having trouble with the higher registers, then you might have to go out and buy an E.F Clark book. It starts off with basic stuff, then as you progress, the difficulty increases as well. If you're still having trouble, you might want to invest into a private teacher- or maybe even ask your band director for help. But keep practicing. You'll get better I promise.
@rayshardcunningham6694
@rayshardcunningham6694 8 жыл бұрын
+Selma Cheeks Me and you must be twins cause I can go to triple C and I practice just like you. You might be some good competition🎺🎺
@selmacheeks9301
@selmacheeks9301 8 жыл бұрын
rayshard Cunningham likewise
@robsterthalobster5305
@robsterthalobster5305 7 жыл бұрын
Alex Slaydon I'm a sophomore this year and the highest I can go to is a double f lol
@Zynnian
@Zynnian 6 жыл бұрын
Alex Slaydon that's where I was at as a freshman but now I am at a double f as a sophomore you can't force it it comes gradually. I never started increasing my range until I got comfortable with the upper range. You may be able to play those notes but playing them in a piece is different. It was one piece in particular. I played cafe rio on second trumpet during jazz band and it was a struggle but it got me comfortable
@evanbennington
@evanbennington 5 жыл бұрын
My band director from last year was in this
@XxFIREBIRD78xX
@XxFIREBIRD78xX 9 жыл бұрын
I am a sophomore in HS this year I get trumpet from Dereck Gipson. I believe he helps a lot at Blue Coats and he is getting me to go to the Atlnata Camp this year. Is there anything I should mentally or physically prepare myself besides the obvious? The obvious being long hours of marching and playing. Thanks for making such a great video for us to watch.
@BenGunnarson
@BenGunnarson 9 жыл бұрын
Thanks! Get linked in on the 2015 Hornline Auditionee page on Facebook, as well as the Bluecoatstrong Audionee page. That'll give you a lot of helpful information on how to prepare for auditions and prepare for the summer.
@XxFIREBIRD78xX
@XxFIREBIRD78xX 9 жыл бұрын
Thanks for responding so fast and another question. How good are all of the people in Blue Coats? I know they are good but what would i be going up against to get in? Being first chair in HS is pretty hard, but i think getting at least in to this program would be even harder. Thanks again for taking the time to help me out
@BenGunnarson
@BenGunnarson 9 жыл бұрын
The Bluecoats have a strong talent base and most of us are in college, but there are still high school students in our group! Your audition is not completely based on your playing ability either. Visual proficiency, maturity, focus, and learning ability are all important aspects of becoming a Bluecoat.
@XxFIREBIRD78xX
@XxFIREBIRD78xX 9 жыл бұрын
ToweringTimeTable Well it's awesome that you responded and thanks for taking the time to help me out. With any luck I'll see you next season! Thanks again!
@KyleF315
@KyleF315 9 жыл бұрын
Well doing audition camps and all the training and stuff for season what would you say your range would be to qualify for a 1st trumpet part?
@BenGunnarson
@BenGunnarson 9 жыл бұрын
Whatever it takes to play your part. Part assignments really don't matter though.
@Analog_Frozen
@Analog_Frozen 8 жыл бұрын
My band is playing tilt for BOA in 2016 what recommendations would u give me on playing that solo? I can reach all those notes but being clean is tricky....
@BenGunnarson
@BenGunnarson 8 жыл бұрын
+James Austin Practice a lot!
@Analog_Frozen
@Analog_Frozen 8 жыл бұрын
+ToweringTimeTable be sure to checks us out this year😉
@Zoroark90000
@Zoroark90000 8 жыл бұрын
What's your band called?
@toneyvaughn2536
@toneyvaughn2536 7 жыл бұрын
AnALoG FroZeN lol I think I watched you guys in Atlanta
@jacoblancaster858
@jacoblancaster858 7 жыл бұрын
AnALoG FroZeN I'm curious to see this is there a KZbin video of it?
@ItsSwattyV2
@ItsSwattyV2 10 жыл бұрын
Bluecoats soloist OP, pls nerf his skill, tahnks.
@user-nj4tu4hf7g
@user-nj4tu4hf7g 9 жыл бұрын
รักทรัมเป็ตเสมอไป
@BlobbyBee
@BlobbyBee 7 жыл бұрын
Who is the soloist that plays at the beginning before the voice over?
@findtherightoneover
@findtherightoneover 8 жыл бұрын
wow give me your talent.
@joshtomlin211
@joshtomlin211 9 жыл бұрын
What did you use to keep the go pro on?
@ryandrone7885
@ryandrone7885 6 жыл бұрын
4:20 mercy thats alot of trumpets
@-qwaz-
@-qwaz- 9 жыл бұрын
lold at 13:59
@ItsSwattyV2
@ItsSwattyV2 10 жыл бұрын
If you don't mind me asking how many years were you marching before this because youre a monster dude...
@BenGunnarson
@BenGunnarson 10 жыл бұрын
This was my second year with the Bluecoats ('13 and '14), but I went to three years of crown summer camps before that.
@brunettearmy7465
@brunettearmy7465 7 жыл бұрын
I'm over hear like, I play the clarinet..... You're amazing at the trumpet though!
@GameConnoisseur69
@GameConnoisseur69 9 жыл бұрын
Did you have any prior corps experience before auditioning for The Bluecoats?
@BenGunnarson
@BenGunnarson 9 жыл бұрын
Nope. However, I did go to some Crown summer camps for a few years beforehand.
@GameConnoisseur69
@GameConnoisseur69 9 жыл бұрын
Yo that's cool! You sound awesome, I'm hoping to march Coats after another few seasons of DCA.
@Wizard9178
@Wizard9178 8 жыл бұрын
How do you play a brass instrument? Do you spit in the mouthpiece and notes come out?
@BenGunnarson
@BenGunnarson 8 жыл бұрын
+Stewart Rhodes I mean, that's what I do...
@ihatepancakes272
@ihatepancakes272 8 жыл бұрын
you blow...
@Bandit0313
@Bandit0313 8 жыл бұрын
Yes, we spit in the valve to make sound. Jk, I'm just messing with you. There's quite a lot of technique to it. It can be hard depending on what you're doing if you don't practice hard, the right way and the smart way. Everything is just relied heavily on your air flow, accenting styles..I don't really know how to explain it. There's just a lot to learn if you're just beginning or wanting to start. Kind of hard to tell you the things you need to know and how to do it correctly, whether it's your air, accenting, or just how you practice.
@BenGunnarson
@BenGunnarson 8 жыл бұрын
+Justin C you don't know him but he's actually a professional bass trombonist that I go to school with
@Bandit0313
@Bandit0313 8 жыл бұрын
+ToweringTimeTable oh ok
@MrJtd0826
@MrJtd0826 9 жыл бұрын
How hard is it for corps to split up the parts? I'm guessing there is not much of a gap in skill from top to bottom.
@BenGunnarson
@BenGunnarson 9 жыл бұрын
It actually sorts itself out pretty evenly!
@HIME5SENTZ
@HIME5SENTZ 9 жыл бұрын
Hey Ben, first off nice job man! I'm a junior in high school and really considering doing DCI. I know auditioning for a top 10 rookie year is kind of a shot in the dark, but I was wondering what tips you had in general. My ultimate goal would be a bluecoats lead, but obviously not rookie year. Range-wise (considering that's an element that leads need), I have a solid F#. The g is spotty however I have the remainder of this school year and the entire next year to open that up. I also try to focus on tonguing a lot since that seems to be a prominent feature idea in trumpet sections. I understand practice is a major part of it- I do a lot of that :) but anything in specific, or anything preparation-related at all? I might go to the experience camp coming up early June- would you recommend that?
@BenGunnarson
@BenGunnarson 9 жыл бұрын
Yea man! Just come to the Blue Way camp and I can explain a lot of this stuff in person!
@HIME5SENTZ
@HIME5SENTZ 9 жыл бұрын
Sweet! I'm going; talked with parents tonight, can't believe I'll have the chance to meet you!
@acesleek9718
@acesleek9718 2 жыл бұрын
How'd it go?! Only 6 years late lol
@juannou2710
@juannou2710 2 жыл бұрын
@@acesleek9718 I was wondering the same thing lol
@acesleek9718
@acesleek9718 2 жыл бұрын
@@juannou2710 haha yeah, im actually marching jersey surf this year as my rookie year but i get to march till 2028 so i get like 6 years to march
@anon136
@anon136 10 жыл бұрын
im a bit curious, im a Junior in HS and was thinking about trying out for a corp this year and i wanted to know what i should be able to do to be able to handle anything they will try and throw at me.(play trumpet btw)
@BenGunnarson
@BenGunnarson 10 жыл бұрын
Just try and be as good as you can personally be! You don't have to be perfect. Tone matters a lot, and then I would get as technically proficient as possible (scales, articulation, range, etc.) Also, accept a challenge rather than being nervous about it.
@anon136
@anon136 10 жыл бұрын
ToweringTimeTable ill keep that in mind, Thanks.
@BenGunnarson
@BenGunnarson 9 жыл бұрын
We have specific audition material that we have to practice, which is available on the Bluecoats website.
@Maakimaaku
@Maakimaaku 9 жыл бұрын
Just curious, what mouthpieces do you guys use for the trumpets? Or does it very from person to person?
@BenGunnarson
@BenGunnarson 9 жыл бұрын
A mix of Hammonds and custom Marcinkiewicz.
@Maakimaaku
@Maakimaaku 9 жыл бұрын
Hammonds ey? i personally never tried one but i do own a Marcinkiewicz. Oh and thanks for responding, ive always wanted to actually ask someone who marched DCI but could never find someone. Which one did you use?
@BenGunnarson
@BenGunnarson 9 жыл бұрын
I've used both during two seasons. I've found that the Hammond works better during the off-season.
@Maakimaaku
@Maakimaaku 9 жыл бұрын
Thanks, I might look into Hammond some time. Do you know Michelle Russo?
@Maakimaaku
@Maakimaaku 9 жыл бұрын
She's actually a friend of a friend lol. I was amazed to find out I kinda knew someone who marched bluecoats.
@jacoblowe4638
@jacoblowe4638 6 жыл бұрын
Your gamer tag my buddy
@nemolovesy0u
@nemolovesy0u 9 жыл бұрын
What type of gloves are those?
@nemolovesy0u
@nemolovesy0u 9 жыл бұрын
ToweringTimeTable thank you so much. Im planning on marching Spirit this year so this will be helpful. Youre awesome!
@lordraska5632
@lordraska5632 8 жыл бұрын
For the wire on your mouthpiece, is it literally just a wire? Or is there something else that goes with it?
@BenGunnarson
@BenGunnarson 8 жыл бұрын
It's platinum
@lordraska5632
@lordraska5632 8 жыл бұрын
ToweringTimeTable So, it's just platinum wire wrapped around your mouthpiece?
@TheRabbitHasLanded
@TheRabbitHasLanded 7 жыл бұрын
ToweringTimeTable how do u make one?
@SunsetWingman
@SunsetWingman 9 жыл бұрын
Whats with the rubber band on the mouthpiece?
@BenGunnarson
@BenGunnarson 9 жыл бұрын
It's metal wire, see the earlier comments
@jarrettswanson9474
@jarrettswanson9474 9 жыл бұрын
What is normally a range for a lead/1st trumpet in corp?
@Kurteously
@Kurteously 8 жыл бұрын
double G
@BenGunnarson
@BenGunnarson 8 жыл бұрын
+Jarrett Swanson A VERY comfortable high c.
@Kurteously
@Kurteously 8 жыл бұрын
Wow. My expectations were a bit high I guess.
@BenGunnarson
@BenGunnarson 8 жыл бұрын
Screamers and top splits have f's and g's or more, lower splits average solid d's and e's or more. In replying to the original poster, I don't know many leads that cant play a normal high c like it's a piece of cake.
@Kurteously
@Kurteously 8 жыл бұрын
lol high C's are a piece of cake but playing a double G to end the show is the hardest part. I played an F at the of our show this year and I always feel like dying by the end.
@jacoblowe4638
@jacoblowe4638 6 жыл бұрын
See my buddy
@jasonburnett2306
@jasonburnett2306 9 жыл бұрын
Wow you're really good. Are you marching bluecoats next year?
@BenGunnarson
@BenGunnarson 9 жыл бұрын
Thanks! And yep, this will be my third year.
@jasonburnett2306
@jasonburnett2306 9 жыл бұрын
ToweringTimeTable how is it playing lead part? And how many people were actually on lead?
@BenGunnarson
@BenGunnarson 9 жыл бұрын
Super fun! and 8, with some splits
@jasonburnett2306
@jasonburnett2306 9 жыл бұрын
ToweringTimeTable what kind and size mouthpiece do you use?
@BenGunnarson
@BenGunnarson 9 жыл бұрын
Take a look back in some of the earlier comments.
@danielhall6164
@danielhall6164 9 жыл бұрын
I wanna be in the blue devils!! 😩😩
@NoName-yq2jn
@NoName-yq2jn 9 жыл бұрын
So why are you telling a Bluecoat that?
@thatbandgirl2535
@thatbandgirl2535 8 жыл бұрын
+The Undertaker he's been CAUGHT!!!
@jacoblowe4638
@jacoblowe4638 6 жыл бұрын
Do you Xbox one my buddy
@Eylixx
@Eylixx 9 жыл бұрын
Simply amazing stuff man. I'm sad the season is over :/ I have a question though, coming from a woodwind player, marching Drum Corps is my dream and i'm willing to practice everyday to be good enough. The thing is, no matter how many people i ask to tutor me or anything, nobody is willing to help me. I don't really know where to start and I really want to play trumpet. If anyone can help lend me a hand telling me where to start, or if there is a book of some kind I can buy, it will be greatly appreciated.
@MNjazzygirl
@MNjazzygirl 9 жыл бұрын
Hey! I'm friends with Ben and he referred me to answer your comment. I'm a saxophone music ed major and was a part of the Bluecoats hornline on mellophone this year. I picked up mellophone about 6 months before the first audition camp and taught myself pretty much everything, so it's definitely possible! Here are a few things regarding your question: 1. First off, I would not recommend learning trumpet simply because there are so many trumpets and most if not all of them are solely trumpet players who have been playing since they were in elementary or middle school. Mellophone or baritone are both super cool instruments and fun to play in a horn line, so I would check those out instead if I were you. However, if you are really set on playing trumpet, go for it! Just know that it's going to be a lot harder to get a spot. 2. Keep asking around, I'm sure there is someone who can help you get started on the instrument. Once you know the basics, you can do a lot on your own. There are a lot of books out there with exercises, Ben would know more specifically which ones would be helpful... 3. Go for it! It's totally worth the hours of work that it takes to learn a new instrument in order to march. If you have the chance to play it in a marching band first, I would definitely recommend that, or audition for an open class corps to get experience before you move up. Good luck!
@bayleefields5062
@bayleefields5062 9 жыл бұрын
buy an Arban book... anything you need to know is in thee. :)
@diegochavezisntmanam
@diegochavezisntmanam 8 жыл бұрын
+MNjazzygirl 6 months?? niice. but yeah I'd suggest maybe baritone because it's much easier to learn how to play a brass instrument on a larger mouthpiece if you have been a woodwind player all your life. I marched alto sax in high school marching band until Junior year, and then I realized that I really wanted to march a drum corp, so I learned baritone and marched it my senior year. I picked it up in may and started marching it in August. I obviously wasn't the best and struggled a lot, but I got better as the season progressed. side note: if you do march baritone, make sure you do some push ups before the season starts. holding that thing up on a long hot day is killer if your body isn't ready for it
@thatbandgirl2535
@thatbandgirl2535 9 жыл бұрын
Question.. What is the fastest tempo you have ever marched?
@BenGunnarson
@BenGunnarson 8 жыл бұрын
+XxTrumpetCheerxX 204
@thatbandgirl2535
@thatbandgirl2535 8 жыл бұрын
+ToweringTimeTable oh my
@dannyjacinto9107
@dannyjacinto9107 8 жыл бұрын
At my high school we had to march at 210 for warm ip
@benhlady1162
@benhlady1162 8 жыл бұрын
+XxTrumpetCheerxX last year for winter percussion we hit 220
@thatbandgirl2535
@thatbandgirl2535 8 жыл бұрын
+Ben Hlady damn, I think we might have hit 205 max
@Justincredible24
@Justincredible24 4 жыл бұрын
How many years were you a soloist Ben?
@BenGunnarson
@BenGunnarson 4 жыл бұрын
The Good Bob all four!
@Justincredible24
@Justincredible24 4 жыл бұрын
Ben Gunnarson why can’t I be as good as you bro
@1088aa
@1088aa 9 жыл бұрын
Dude do u play on a Yamaha xeno trumpet
@BenGunnarson
@BenGunnarson 9 жыл бұрын
Yup, reverse leadpipe.
@1088aa
@1088aa 9 жыл бұрын
ToweringTimeTable me too man lol everyone said that xenos suck and to get a bach strad. Lol I proved hem wrong and u helped me prove it also
@airborne5927
@airborne5927 7 жыл бұрын
Joshua Backherms You see, it's all about what a player feels when they play a horn. Everyone is different, and will get a different reaction out of a horn. For example, my band director talked bad about a few brands (Blessings, Yamaha, etc), and played on a Strad. My pro horn is a Blessings, and I love how it feels (although I would have bought it in reverse lead if I had the money). I've also played some Xeno's and really like the feel of those. There's not exactly a right or a wrong when it comes to what trumpet you should have (unless you're playing a Chinese made instrument. Don't even try it)
@rickyvelasquez549
@rickyvelasquez549 9 жыл бұрын
Tried both strad and xeno, both feel the same :/
@thomastpt8067
@thomastpt8067 7 жыл бұрын
Opinions for someone trying to increase trumpet range for a solo for next years marching show. Current highest note : C#
@thomastpt8067
@thomastpt8067 7 жыл бұрын
also what type of mouthpiece would you recommend for playing higher register notes? I personally use a Bach 3C currently. I might think about upgrading to a lead mouthpiece.
@BenGunnarson
@BenGunnarson 7 жыл бұрын
Phsc practice hard and don't give up, be efficient and use lots of air!
@thomastpt8067
@thomastpt8067 7 жыл бұрын
Ok. Thanks I'm thinking about trying out for a world class corpe next year. One of my friends is a sophomore and she got a 2+ at Blue Knights and I think I could be ready kind of. I go to Hebron HS so that could help I guess. thanks for the help
@HernandezEncoreDCIMore
@HernandezEncoreDCIMore 7 жыл бұрын
I want to join bluecoats so bad, its my dream but I live in florida and its kind of hard to travel when your 16.
@BenGunnarson
@BenGunnarson 7 жыл бұрын
Kindru GamingxVideos we have several members from Florida. There are also several corps closer to you that you could audition for if you want to march.
@jackieguyton3284
@jackieguyton3284 9 жыл бұрын
I wanna b a bluecoat uhhhgg but money issues
@jimmyj956
@jimmyj956 7 жыл бұрын
jackie guyton exact same here butt i also dont live in ohio which sucks
@mell0_ben
@mell0_ben 6 жыл бұрын
You don't have to be in Ohio to do Bluecoats
@BeatMasterForLife
@BeatMasterForLife 9 жыл бұрын
Your friend the black one at the end what note was that jeez
@michaellehmann6092
@michaellehmann6092 8 жыл бұрын
+BeatMasterForLife That's racist.
@benleinbach9969
@benleinbach9969 8 жыл бұрын
+Michael Lehmann no it is definitely not
@gfworthington
@gfworthington 8 жыл бұрын
+Michael Lehmann He is saying "geez" because of the note. Note because he is black. 😂😂😂😂
@johnathanhavener1827
@johnathanhavener1827 7 жыл бұрын
double g
@juliamcdevitt5417
@juliamcdevitt5417 9 жыл бұрын
anyone know the mouthpiece?
@decodebreakah
@decodebreakah 8 жыл бұрын
I'm not sure which cup he is using but they all use marcinkiewicz mouthpieces
@BenGunnarson
@BenGunnarson 8 жыл бұрын
+Dylan Wootton that's not true. The 2nds and 3rds use Hammond Design mouthpieces
@decodebreakah
@decodebreakah 8 жыл бұрын
Why do they use different mouthpieces?
@EuphoniumPlayer97
@EuphoniumPlayer97 8 жыл бұрын
+Dylan Wootton Different mouthpieces depending on the range can make a huge difference in tone quality, Crossmen lead baritones used custom Yahmaha mouthpieces that work better for high range playing and matching while the 2nds and 3rds used the standard Shilke 51D because it's excellent in low and middle ranges.
@YandereChanVeryFabuPerson
@YandereChanVeryFabuPerson 5 жыл бұрын
Jesus Christ your a god
@jacoblowe4638
@jacoblowe4638 6 жыл бұрын
Your Xbox one Xbox live my buddy
@ekmajr4100
@ekmajr4100 5 жыл бұрын
I wanna as gud as you one day
@jacoblowe4638
@jacoblowe4638 6 жыл бұрын
Swat team1234
@knowncoder7119
@knowncoder7119 9 жыл бұрын
Fpt first person trumpet lol
@jimmyj956
@jimmyj956 7 жыл бұрын
the trumpet sounds like a squeaky toy!😂
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