Explanation of G valve tuning with musical example

I recorded this video in response to several questions about the tunning of my second valve. This video includes several musical examples.

[@lowbrassman2000]

Thank you very much for taking the time to record this video. I bought an Edwards second hand (got a steal-of-a-deal, too) which came with a G valve. I never thought much of it and ordered a G-flat, keeping the G crook in the case. After watching your previous videos, I've decided to give it a try. What a difference it makes! Thanks again for all the videos. They are a continuing source of inspiration and motivation. All the best!

[@Vpmatt]

He can play the bone like a champion of the world! And his eyeballs can swivel like Action Man. He can do it all!

[@bassbonebobf]

Nice. You're making me contemplate changing my second valve! Of course, there are days where I'd prefer to have only one valve (or no valves, even!).

[@SuperJox]

Thank you so much for taking your time to create this video! I'm a big fan of the 2nd valve myself and thought of the "Bollinger" style of tuning but this G thing is incredible. I play on a Greenhoe Bach (at it's version of Mecca right now). I would like to have this G system to toy around with, perhaps different tuning slides to go back and forth. It's incredible how your top space G with the valve sounds just like 4th position. Wow! Thanks again!

[@MrRevbev]

Excellent explanation and beautiful playing. Why is there always one "dislike"? I don't get that, but I do get the G valve. Thank you Dr. Pollard

[@davidaubuchon7309]

Excellent sound and really appreciate the explanation. Thank you.

[@16mmDJ]

Ideally there would be some form of tuning slide where there is plenty of room for G and Gb tuning; you'd just pull the slide out a good ways for Gb. Beautiful job on the Bach, by the way.

[@chrismarbrey9678]

That makes sense.

[@nakt16]

Thanks!

[@yomearreglo]

Haydn - Die Schöpfung (the creation). Part 2 Scene 2 - Achieved is the glorious work.

[@simeonvassilev9395]

how many are the positions of the slide when only the g valve is engaged?

[@erniebiggs8343]

Nice

[@HopelessPlace340]

what kind of trombone do u have. what sie mouthpiece do u use

[@cpg2198]

do you use a Shires vintage mouthpiece?

[@boro977]

Chris Geiger it is Laskey

[@johnhouston5921]

I believe that Dr. Pollard plays on a Laskey 93D.

[@tracymiller1149]

I think it'd be fun to play trombone in an orchestra. I never see any openings.

[@carlenger9707]

That's a Besson BE-943. I knew a guy who had that exact same horn with the second valve tuned in g.

[@Extreme3733]

what's the melody at 1:53

[@Serge_Korr_Music]

Great video! I have the question: is it the Bass Trombone, right? Do you know, have we now the Tenor Trombones with this system (Bb/F/G; Bb/F/Gb...) or this system is on Bass Trombones only? Problem B1-natural on Tenor Trombones is resolved or no yet? Thank you!

[@samuelbrowning9155]

Tenor trombones really only have one valve, if any. To play a B1 on a tenor, you would either have to go to 7th and lip it down, or pull out your F attachment (assuming you have one) to E. I really wouldn't consider this to be a problem with tenor trombones, mostly because tenor trombones hardly ever have to play down there, and when the time comes, most professionals can play the low B pretty well.

[@Serge_Korr_Music]

Thanks, Samuel, so much!

[@edward02091996]

que boquilla Utilizas?

[@bonenpark]

HaHa my second hand c valve trombone is like a piper club to your jet. Compared to THAT horn you have ! THAT horn is too complicated for my mind...lol ! Great TONE That is what is important to me the TONE !

[@brianlittleton4714]

What is that black plastic thingy on your trombone ? Brian H. Littleton

[@jonathanallen418]

+Brian Littleton That's a B.E.R.P.

[@danknight_2770]

Hopefully I get to play Bass Trombone in High School😩

[@SuperJox]

It's a Courtouis

[@matthewcollier2682]

what company is your trombone from ?

[@johnhouston5921]

Matthew Collier, I believe that Dr. Pollard plays on a Antoine Courtios (AC550BH Legend series) bass trombone, with Rene Hagmann valves.

[@gearaddictclimber2524]

It’s an Antoine Courtoise 551 Creation

[@DevLHeatScopE]

What trombone is that?

[@therealtromboneguy]

DevL HeatScopE Antoine Courtois, not sure the exact model number

[@DevLHeatScopE]

The Trombone Guy is this a good trombone? I'm looking in the affordable. Or do you think the Getzen 3062AFR is good?

[@therealtromboneguy]

DevL HeatScopE the courtois is definitely a great horn, but it all comes down to personal preference so I would reccomend testing out a bunch of different horns

[@DevLHeatScopE]

The Trombone Guy do you play bass?

[@therealtromboneguy]

DevL HeatScopE No I play tenor, Courtois AC420BHW

[@CTA12356]

*sigh* The Creation by Haydn, learn your excerpts!

[@honbobgreene]

Challi T-bone: condescension much? Hopefully you're not a teacher :/

[@tombonele]

MO LIKE EXPLANATION OF Y U A FOOL