JONAH MOSS | 2016 Grammy Lead Trumpet Audition | ID

[@nagaea7409]

North Gate is always crazy man, my school is right near NG. I heard their jazz performance at the MDUSD Jazz Fest, they crank high notes like they're a low g

[@timeisnow4116]

Goes from playing the flugelhorn horn directly to trumpet, I don’t know how many of you play, but that transition is not a simple and easy one, the flugelhorn horn mouthpieces are different than the trumpet mouthpiece and the blow is not the same, for him to be able to go right from flugelhorn horn to playing way above the staff on a trumpet is not ordinary at all. This kid has a massive amount of talent and blessing.

[@bysuke-]

The transition was so huge for me I had to get the same mouthpiece as my trumpet one. For trumpet I use a WB GR and the transition from flugel to trumpet was too huge for me so I had to get a WB GR flugel mouthpiece this man is pure talent.

[@unklehitman1541]

Factz

[@DitkaCollector]

For anyone that just thinks you're a screamer you go and blow everyone away with beautiful tone on the Flugel, while the Bb is hooked on your arm like a boss. This is amazing.

[@tinkart518]

Right when you said "I'm a senior in highschool" I knew I was gonna feel real bad about myself and also be blown away and inspired! I'm a senior in high school too and I play lead also, hopefully I can play as well as you do by the time I'm a senior in college if ever haha. Great job

[@bigeyezzzzzzz]

TinKart Thabk you!

[@oneilchery1192]

bigeyezzzzzzz for your range what do you pratice on ?

[@alantomas5015]

Are you a senior yet????

[@alantomas5015]

Yeppp 4 years later bro...and I’m still watching

[@Beastmode-lv8zg]

Every time I feel unmotivated to practice, I always come to this video. Seeing what Jonah was able to do, and him only being a senior at the time, is really motivating. I'm glad that I've found this video.

[@statter-z8685]

I feel the same man this guy's an inspiration to me.

[@Jojomosstrumpet]

Thank you for the kind words

[@statter-z8685]

Hi! I hope everything's going well with your playing .. hey do you have any advice from a player who's just trying to get better in general . I'm willing to put in the work I just don't know what to work on specifically. Thank you In advance

[@statter-z8685]

For*

[@statter-z8685]

I struggle with tounguing and hate to say it range

[@Mariachikids00004]

Lead Excerpt #1 "Grammy Lead Piece" 0:20 Lead Excerpt #2 "Roller Coaster" 0:41 Lead Excerpt #3 "Groovin' Hard" 1:19 Sentimental Mood (Flug. & Lead) 2:19 Billie's Bounce (Lead Style) 4:09

[@kylepogline1790]

I'm with everyone else, I keep coming back to this video for just pure enjoyment, if not inspiration. I was in love with Dirty Loops before I even came to this video, and to hear you just knock one of their solis out of the park was a joy I cannot relive. Keep posting updates and future audition tapes for me to drool over :)

[@michaelackerman3823]

I was floored by your lead playing, but the flugel work is even more impressive. What a gorgeous style, sound, approach, beautiful in every way on the ballad. The lead is just spot on, but your flugel playing is what blows me away. Wow, keep up the great work. You are AMAZING!!!

[@bigeyezzzzzzz]

Michael Ackerman Wow...thank you so much!

[@michaelackerman3823]

Much deserved, you are an amazing musician

[@Trolologram]

I've literally watched this video about 20 times and I'm still amazed.

[@bigeyezzzzzzz]

+Trolologram :)

[@timeisnow4116]

Kid can play, and I mean play. This is an inspiration to musicians of all ages, I am blown away by this kid. Loving his fire hot sizzling tone and the clean articulations. Great job man, keep killing em!!!

[@michaezapin]

Such a phat brilliant tone, fluid, the flugel horn so mellow -- hard to believe such mastery of that instrument at such a young age - you can hold your own against players of older generations.

[@CarlosHernandez-el4oc]

It's crazy that now you have probably already graduated from Juilliard. Best of luck in the future and hopefully everyone in your class will be okay during the pandemic situation.

[@tpte]

Great playing. I also like how happy and relaxed you were on your intro.

[@silkcut336]

Jonah, how are you man ??? Masimius's Dad here, you are awesome on this and now at Juilliard. I know you are learning a lot. I just saw this for the first time; I don't usually get on the computer. Congratulations on all you have achieved. Thanks for fun music times, and being a bud to Masimius too.

[@jacobanderson5900]

He makes everything look so easy!

[@edred1911]

Bro ,i come back to see this vid everyday,hes so good on trumpet congrats jonah.

[@RealDrew-or6mq]

As a freshmen starting in high school and who's dream is to be a pro trumpet player, seeing a senior only 3 years ahead of me doing what it is your doing is insane. Just double G after double G like its nothing. Completely blew me away. You outstanding

[@bigeyezzzzzzz]

Andrew Lott Hey, thank you so much! If you believe in yourself, and find some great teachers who believe in you, and then you practice a whole lot, anything is possible. I've still got a lot of work to do, but I'm grateful for all of the help I've had thus far.. here's wishing you all the best!

[@knreal]

You sir have a lot of talent. You may be the reason why I pick my horn up again and start playing regularly. You have a long and great career ahead young man. Keep it up!!!

[@bigeyezzzzzzz]

Ken Real Wow! Thank you so much. I sure hope I can live up to your prediction!

[@Mugicha808]

That flugelhorn tone and those half valve presses... Oh and not to mention the phenomenal trumpet skills too. Keep it up!

[@CamilaFerrufinoMusic]

Oh my goodness. I'm a high school senior trumpet player and I wish I had an ounce of the talent that you possess. Extremely blown away by that intro to your first excerpt on the flugel. Gorgeous sound.

[@bigeyezzzzzzz]

Wow, thank you so much!

[@Trumpetboy331]

I have this video listed in my favorites because of the incredible way you play Sentimental Mood.

[@bigeyezzzzzzz]

Billy Dahlor Well, thanks!

[@Trumpetboy331]

No problem!

[@michaezapin]

Jonah you smoke that horn so much! Your tone and control is amazing in the upper register. As precise as a keyboard. Boy has the bar been raised since I was in school so many years ago. Keep up the amazing playing.

[@bigeyezzzzzzz]

michael zapin Thank you so much! I've got lots of work still to do, but it's great to get positive feedback along the way!

[@bohansolo]

I'm gonna still be watching and learning from this video 3 years from now, which will be a whole 10 after this was posted wow...

[@bohansolo]

Been watching from 2016 too, lmao

[@Stryke2wice]

Still watching?

[@bahaazahlan5460]

He didn't even have to wait a second to get accepted 😂😂. WELL DONE

[@tyrek3oo]

Your Sentimental Mood rendition turned my legs to jelly man!! I really enjoyed it.

[@bigeyezzzzzzz]

Wow, what a cool thing to say! Thanks :)

[@tyrek3oo]

+bigeyezzzzzzz was that written out, or did you make it all up, because I would love to play it

[@bigeyezzzzzzz]

It's actually just the written head of Sentimental Mood, and I took the last A section up an octave.

[@tyrek3oo]

Would you be able to send a link to where you got it?

[@bigeyezzzzzzz]

Sure, here is the PDF: goo.gl/DqL9zw And here is the backing track: goo.gl/a6sVdt Enjoy!

[@jimmygiggle8253]

Fantastic Jonah, I'm just going in to senior year here on the horn. My school's stage band loves "In a sentimental mood", loved hearing belt those notes! Great job man, brilliant playing.

[@bigeyezzzzzzz]

Jimmy Giggle Thanks so much...that means a lot! I've got plenty of work to do to turn this into a career, but positive feedback along the way sure helps! By the way, I love your name! :-)

[@donbaffio]

Beginning of the Flugel was the best part, so beautiful and melodic, really confident. Unbelievable stuff, can't wait to see what you do in the future!

[@bigeyezzzzzzz]

Thanks so much....your message is very motivational!

[@brianpotstra5063]

As a beginning trumpet player, this is so inspiring!

[@goodzilla3122]

I come back to this video a lot because I absolutely love your versions of the last two tunes.

[@bigeyezzzzzzz]

That's so cool to hear. Thanks so much!

[@goodzilla3122]

I do have a question. Did you adopt a new embouchure to achieve that range, or did you just work with what you were given?

[@bigeyezzzzzzz]

GOODzilla Fortunately, I did not have to change my embouchure. But I did, and still do, have to do a lot of work with what I was given! :-)

[@goodzilla3122]

Alright thanks a lot for the reply

[@batedblade]

His high notes sound likes James Morrison's

[@clawboss2028]

No. Not at all.

[@maxbeasley4692]

Bravo, young man. Bravo.

[@normanmendonca2834]

Great articulation, strong tone, well executed and a confident young man. Great range and very capable of playing the trumpet. Blessing apron you young man. I wish you all the luck in the future. Keep playing my man. All the best to you from Moe town in Australia.

[@roosterslime9430]

Bro... Sick trumpet. I'm a sax player, but I know a good trumpet when I hear it. Congrats on making it!

[@mayurgurukkalsaints0]

Im a sophomore in high school. And i keep coming to this video as an inspiration. Sorry Jonah, but i'm gonna take some of your licks from that AMAZING solo

[@bigeyezzzzzzz]

Go for it!!

[@charlestom3873]

was jonah in marching band

[@bigeyezzzzzzz]

Never! Bouncing around and over-blowing in marching band is not at all good for one's embouchure.

[@charlestom3873]

well i wouldn't call it over blowing and bouncing around, but alright.

[@Jojomosstrumpet]

I did it for two years

[@brandonbigelow2295]

I watch this if i want to just hear good jazz. You are on your way my friend!

[@bigeyezzzzzzz]

Brandon Bigelow Thank you so much...your words are very motivating :-)

[@harveyrose8968]

Jonah, that was so GREAT and FANTASTIC, that you finally made my face unstuck!!!!--CONGRATULATIONS!!!

[@trumpetjordy]

Yeah boi! Got some true skills right there!

[@TheConturo]

Love the contrast between the snappy, bright lead and the sexy flugel playing. Amazing stuff

[@bigeyezzzzzzz]

Thanks so much, man!

[@clarisusa]

Let alone the top notch lead playing, thats a really really nice solo too

[@bkf8166]

Wow! Love that he's playing a Schilke.

[@Dynamic1312]

God wow. I'm just amazed that you're this young and already at a professional level of playing.

[@bigeyezzzzzzz]

+Erick Sanchez Jonah Moss says, "Lots more work to do, but thank you for the encouragement"

[@hip_af]

Dude the Dirty Loops hornline cover ya did was flawless! Nice work man, killin it.

[@bigeyezzzzzzz]

Thanks so much....I I think I got really lucky with that take!

[@speck4427]

Very mature tonality on flugel.

[@lawrencefroymovich]

Billie's Bounce such a fun song to play :)

[@allanbirmantas1695]

Hi Jonah, I have been checking out many of the auditions here on FB, and I have to say as a former Trumpet player, you are my favorite. I hope now you are in some college band blowing up a storm.

[@bigeyezzzzzzz]

Allan Birmantas Wow, thank you so much. I really appreciate your very kind words! And yes, I am in college now (Juilliard) working hard to get to the next level. But, honestly, I'd never be where I am if it wasn't for my amazing mentor, Michael Miller.

[@allanbirmantas1695]

You are welcome, and you are at the right school, likely the best. Best of luck.

[@bigeyezzzzzzz]

Allan Birmantas Thanks again!

[@BoredomBSS]

Great playing i’m a sophmore that will probably be a trumpet screamer in jazz or marching since my range is petal tones to a 3 octave c

[@meezydarko]

Damn homie this is hot stuff, now I see why wynton took such an interest in you

[@haywoodyablowme9486]

ahhhh the flugel is like ear butter fantastic work!

[@bigeyezzzzzzz]

Well, thanks!

[@michigo_xo]

My jazz director showed us this video during class today and holy crap dude we're all astonished. Never stop making music dude, amazing AMAZING stuff🤘🏼✨✨💜

[@bigeyezzzzzzz]

Wow, that's amazing! Thank you so much for your kind and motivating message!

[@bigeyezzzzzzz]

P.S. - what school do you attend?

[@michigo_xo]

bigeyezzzzzzz I'm a senior at Heritage High School out in brentwood! We're pretty local to you guys actually. I play guitar in the jazz band out here!

[@bigeyezzzzzzz]

Yes, you're not far at all from where I went to high school. Thanks again for all of your encouragement, and I wish you all the best with your guitar!

[@emmanuelacevedo3828]

Beautiful flugelhorn vibrato

[@markwhite3958]

Tremendous playing!!!

[@samoates5767]

That mic effect combined with the great flugel sound is very nice

[@jonahg.4748]

Wow, really great. You've got chops!

[@bigeyezzzzzzz]

+Jonah G. Well, thanks, but it's really because I've had endless help learning how to play from an incredible mentor, Michael Miller, who doesn't stop at anything to make me sound better than I could ever imagine.

[@brandonleon874]

Awesome chops!

[@gooddolan]

Sounds awesome!

[@cliffhouser9138]

Very impressive!!!

[@Gemashke]

You sound great, sir!! Keep up the great work...the future looks very good for you as a lead trumpet player!!

[@bigeyezzzzzzz]

Geshmake Thank you very much, kind sir. I am working hard to hopefully make your prediction become a reality!

[@Dodgeramsam789]

You are incredible seriously I'm so freaking jealous

[@bigeyezzzzzzz]

BuckWildPro Well, thank you so much!

[@andyborjas2961]

I'm going into high school and learning jazz, I hope I can be just as good as you in the near future.

[@bigeyezzzzzzz]

+Andy Borjas Thank you, Andy, and with your focused goal, I imagine you'll do really well!

[@michaezapin]

Wow you've got some set of chops! Amazing.

[@bigeyezzzzzzz]

michael zapin Well, thank you! Lots of work still to do, but it's great getting good feedback along the way!

[@iang.9109]

This sounds amazing!

[@bigeyezzzzzzz]

Ian G. Thanks!

[@pauletheridge2412]

Yeah, baby!! You love what you are doing and it shows. Totally dig this. ENERGIZING!

[@bigeyezzzzzzz]

Well, thank you!!!!! Lots more work to do, but it's great to get such positive support along the way :-)

[@PokeMinerNate]

Really digging the half valving in your Billie's Bounce solo!

[@bigeyezzzzzzz]

F0bic Hey, thanks so much!

[@RoscoeDashin]

Absolutely amazing tone and everything all around. You remind me of my friend Adam, he's exemplary at the upper register and articulation as well. Never stop playing friend ;)

[@bigeyezzzzzzz]

The Dashing Troll Wow, thank you! Much appreciated :-)

[@lucasblake449]

adam eaton?

[@sisleymichael]

Best of luck. You have it. Keep going dude.

[@adityatyagi4009]

Man, you are a fantastic trumpet player! I am inspired to start putting more time in on my horn. Thanks for the inspiration. I hope to hear more about you in the future.

[@bigeyezzzzzzz]

Hey, thanks so much :)

[@adityatyagi4009]

Quick question. What method books and so forth do you work out of? Thanks for any info!

[@bigeyezzzzzzz]

I've worked for years with a specialized, ever-changing routine put together by my mentor, Michael Miller, that involves all sorts of different books and exercises. But, one thing he showed me that made a great difference was the following video by Charlie Porter: kzbin.info/www/bejne/oJ-TeKGFjZl5ra8

[@adityatyagi4009]

Cool, thanks! Watched Charlie Porter's videos awhile back and definitely could use the refresher. Do you play other styles?

[@bigeyezzzzzzz]

+Aditya Tyagi Actually, this is pretty much all I do at this point. That said, I imagine I'll be expanding into other genres once I start at Juilliard in the fall.

[@bruin4937]

Wow, Jonah, you killed it! Great playing, and I don't doubt that we'll be hearing about you in the future! Great job!

[@Ridingreelz]

Amazing talent, especially the Duke Ellington part

[@bigeyezzzzzzz]

Thank you....it was nice to receive your kind words.

[@IsaacBooking]

hes greattt his tonguing and high notes

[@trevorc3952]

I have the same type of embouchure as you. My bottom lip curls in when I play higher and pretty much disappears above the staff. but I always thought it meant I'll never play high. This is pretty inspirational man.

[@itsbrig9526]

Outstanding, your amazing at Trumpet!!!

[@bigeyezzzzzzz]

Thanks very much!

[@ZancaGiuseppe]

bravo!!!! Good to see young serius trumpet player like you

[@bigeyezzzzzzz]

Thanks so much!

[@netsord6919]

This is some fantastic playing! I hope to reach your level someday!!

[@seangreenfield9791]

2 years later and i still think your a god jeeesuss

[@blainekelley816]

Teachers will push you to refine and improve ... always possible to do so. But there is so much good happening there = very good, indeed! Keep it up. As Claude Gordon said, 'there's always room at the top.' You are heading there!

[@bigeyezzzzzzz]

blaine kelley Wow, that is so very kind of you. I hope I can live up to your prediction!

[@MrAFWG]

Nice chops kid. Very clean, great tone.

[@bigeyezzzzzzz]

Thanks so much!

[@rhavielr]

You should do dci

[@armenk8293]

Who is dci

[@thecommakozzi8050]

PLEASE do NOT do DCI. Keep doing stuff like this and keep working with your teacher on commercial playing. DCI will be a complete waste of your time. Trust me, i did DCI for 5 years, and it was a waste of my time. I wish i could take it back. My time would have been better spent working on commercial playing, jazz, classical, etc.

[@zo3490]

Michael Causey who asked

[@chandlerwilkens8312]

Michael Causey homie it’s not a waste of time . If you felt it was you obviously stuck to one Corp and didn’t really find a home . Don’t shit on people’s passion . Dci is a great place for some of the best young adult performers. I base all my success off of dci and finding my home . I prob never would’ve gotten into the music school that I did without the experience I got there

[@antonroldan8054]

what’s dci?

[@JeffOster]

Sweetness!!! You're great, dude... Play on:)

[@bigeyezzzzzzz]

Thanks so much!

[@SamuelSilvaFerBonio]

Parabéns Mano! Você é uma inspiração!

[@lanemyers426]

Serous chops man.

[@SaxophonesAreAwesome]

+Lane Myers Hi Lane.

[@lanemyers426]

hi

[@lanemyers426]

@@SaxophonesAreAwesome hi kirby

[@KleberebelK18]

Like a boss. Not any boss. A trumpet boss.

[@GamesGutzy]

Explain 5:24? The third finger trill was used when you played 1and2. I really hope you aren't faking anything.

[@bigeyezzzzzzz]

+David Breese Hi there..this is Michael Miller...I'm the person who has mentored and recorded Jonah for the past 6 years. What you saw was my way of trying to fix a nasty audio glitch that occurred at that point, which I didn't catch until a few days after Jonah left the session. A bad cable caused a "zap" that covered 2 beats at that spot. It was so bad that it was impossible to tell what he played for those beats, so I popped in those 2 beats from a previous take and didn't realize that the fingers didn't match until after the video was submitted. You have good eyes for sure. And, no, there was definitely no faking by Jonah. If you ever heard him play live, you'd know that he's the real deal.

[@GamesGutzy]

+bigeyezzzzzzz Yeah I've heard him at the 2015 Next Generation Jazz orchestra and he sounds amazing! Sorry for being quick to judge and thanks for clearing that up!

[@bigeyezzzzzzz]

+David Breese No problem. He's quite an extraordinary player, and I wish my eyes had been as sharp as yours before this was submitted, because I would've just had him redo the tune. But at least the audio glitch was only on a few low notes on an otherwise highly impressive audition. Being in the same room with the fiery sound coming from his horn is quite an extraordinary experience, to say the least!

[@GamesGutzy]

+bigeyezzzzzzz I can imagine! You sound like a great teacher and Jonah shows it! Have a good day

[@bigeyezzzzzzz]

+David Breese Thanks so much, and all the best to you too!

[@heyyeclipze5412]

Loving the articulation. I actually knew all of the music for once lol might use one of these pieces for a solo recital and was wondering if you could tell me the sight that you found some of the music but thanks anyways

[@bigeyezzzzzzz]

Heyy Eclipze Thanks so much. The music did not come from a website - it was all put together by my mentor, Michael Miller. If there is something in particular you would like, just let me know and, if you give me an email address, he said he will send it to you!

[@heyyeclipze5412]

Thanks Jonah i sent you an email!!!!1

[@Bill-E_3]

honestly i aspire to be as good as you. im only in 10th grade but being that good just seems so far away. keep up the great work man

[@bigeyezzzzzzz]

randal conners Thanks so much, and I wish you much success ahead.

[@DavesTrumpet]

Nice playing, man. Good luck!

[@bigeyezzzzzzz]

+DavesTrumpet Thanks!

[@Beastmode-lv8zg]

You are my inspiration! Wow!

[@bigeyezzzzzzz]

Well, thanks!

[@trumpetgirl0666]

wow,that was awesome, keep up the good work, this definitely inspired me to work even harder when I play my trumpet. :)

[@PattyWagun]

That playing is absolutely insane!!! Props to such a wonderful tone quality and one of a kind expression, you can really feel the emotion in each one. How young did you start playing?

[@bigeyezzzzzzz]

What an incredible comment! Thanks so much. I started playing in 4th grade, was taught by Josh Shpak for a few years, and then mentored Michael Miller (Mickle) and had some lessons with Mic Gillette as well. I've still got a long way to go, but it's great to get positive feedback along the way :)

[@StrikerLou]

Gosh you're a champion! I tip my hat to you

[@mariselaaaguilarr8137]

That flugelhorn 👌🏼

[@FanTrombone]

Great Audition! High School really? Damn! You got real talent to play anywhere you want!

[@bigeyezzzzzzz]

Well, thanks! I've still got lots of work to do, but it's great to get some positive feedback!

[@adamalfaro4755]

I wish I could be as great as him

[@bigeyezzzzzzz]

Adam Alfaro 😊

[@evdallas123]

you got a good future youre style is in high demand

[@claudiusmaye]

This is awesome

[@Omygoodnessg]

fantastic tone and body up in the upper register. I'm trying to get my range together. Would you mind sharing a snippet of what you have practiced to achieve this? Best regards, Xavier

[@bigeyezzzzzzz]

Hi Xavier...thanks so much for your kind words for Jonah. Of course, everyone is different, but what has helped Jonah a lot is realizing that one must be able to first play high notes softly before playing them loud. By playing them softly, your lip muscles and facial setup is trained without stress. And once that is in place, all one has to do is speed up the air to play the notes fatter and louder. There is a great video on KZbin by Charlie Porter that has helped Jonah a lot, and I hope it helps you as well... kzbin.info/www/bejne/oJ-TeKGFjZl5ra8 Wishing you well :)

[@johnnylow5770]

bigeyezzzzzzz how old are you mate?

[@bigeyezzzzzzz]

Johnny Low At the I recorded that audition, I was 18. Thanks for writing - Jonah

[@johnnylow5770]

How long have you been playing for?

[@bigeyezzzzzzz]

Johnny Low Since the age of 10 - Jonah

[@subwayvinton431]

Thanks man, I really appreciate it

[@rjb1122]

OK, did you get the gig you auditioned for? What have you been doing since this You Tube video was made Nov 19, 2015?

[@Djangolulu]

Jonah is the lead player in the jazz ensemble at Julliard now.

[@rjb1122]

great news. thanks

[@JasonSmith-of7ky]

Outstanding.

[@bigeyezzzzzzz]

+Jason Smith Thanks so much!

[@shick1764]

Hello. I was browsing and listening to all of these Grammy auditions. I wasn't even looking at the videos and just working and listening to the auditions through my earphones. When I heard your audition I immediately stopped working to see who you were because your sound and playing is amazing - easily distinguished from the other players. I then found out you were selected as Lead Trumpet. Congratulations! Sounds like you are going to have a prominent and successful trumpet career. I haven't played trumpet in a long time - 30 years. Hearing you has now given me great motivation to start up again. I have an older King cornet and am looking to get a new horn. What trumpet brand and model are you playing?

[@bigeyezzzzzzz]

Well, thank you so much for such a wonderful message! There are so many people who inspire me to work harder and harder every day, and I never imagined I would be a source of inspiration for anyone else. Anyway, I am so glad you are starting to play again...and, to answer your question, my trumpet is a Yamaha YTR6340ST, And, in case you want to know, I use the Yamaha Shew lead mouthpiece. I hope that all helps, and I thank you again for such an amazing message!

[@dotv21]

+bigeyezzzzzzz Thanks for the response. I saw you stated on an earlier post about that Shew mouthpiece & ordered one. A friend lent me his Bach Strad 37 until I find me a new trumpet. I am looking into the Yamaha trumpets - YTR 6335 & 8335. I couldn't find the same model as yours. I don't think they make that anymore. I notice that the tuning slide on your trumpet does not have a brace & is round. Those 2 Yamahas I'm looking at don't come like that - they have a brace and are semi round or square. Do you have a custom tuning slide? I've been reading that the round tuning slide helps make it easier to blow or opens up the horn.

[@bigeyezzzzzzz]

+Dorothy Vela Thanks for writing, and I'm sorry to say I don't know the answer to your question. :-( The horn I play was lent to me by a family friend when I first starting playing trumpet, and it's just what has worked for me so far, so I've never looked into or learned much of anything about trumpet models, designs, etc. So sorry I can't be of any help...

[@nbrister1]

+Dorothy Vela I believe he has a reverse tuning slide. I think it makes it more open or something like that lol. Trying look up a Yamaha Xeno Reverse Tuning Slide.

[@nbrister1]

+Dorothy Vela I meant to say reverse lead pipe, my bad.

[@tyerker]

Is Billie's Bounce improv around 4:26? If so, impressive phrasing.

[@bigeyezzzzzzz]

Yes, and thanks, but I've still got lots of work to do though...