Keith Learns Trombone In 30 Days

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[@imthehomestarrunner]

"I got a real music stand!" [everything falls off immediately] ah, the authentic music stand experience

[@eustacia03]

Has anyone ever successfully kept their music on the stand for an entire rehearsal? I never did!

[@dmoneyonair]

THATS WHAT I SAID

[@alexakelley2353]

@@hmin3493 good tip!!!!

[@chrisowens3529]

If anyone can keep their music from falling off the music stand then they are a wizard

[@laurelmontgomery762]

For sure lol

[@ashleighslibrary5488]

At first I was like “Why isn’t Becky there?” Then I realized she’s had to live it for 30 days

[@danielleking262]

Plus, I saw her to reflection off of the trombone in the beginning, so I think she was recording him in most shots! 😄

[@thenewshaymetal666]

Cold

[@kebert2thumbsup]

They probably recorded during the day, so if she had to work.....

[@ashleighslibrary5488]

Just wanted to clarify I meant no hate coming from this. I'm sure Becky is used to it with all the instruments Kieth plays plus she has a life outside the try guys

[@quietusplus1221]

XD

[@lilybird6868]

I feel like people forget that Keith majored in French Horn in college with a scholarship. He's extremely musically talented!

[@isabellamundy7791]

French horn REP

[@yuulfuji]

WHAT i’m so jealous i wish i could get that for oboe 🥺

[@faclonx6275]

@@isabellamundy7791 he should learn the clarinet next

[@isabellamundy7791]

@@faclonx6275 I'm never letting a brass player get lost in the woodwind sea... Being a horn is a like spiritual connection btwn all french horn players ever... Woodwinds would never understand

[@marshallelliott5488]

Ayyy I play French horn! Lets go! Its actually one of the hardest brass instruments fun fact.

[@emmakavalec7421]

the fact that 90% of keith’s notes were in tune after only playing for 30 days is incredible

[@jeraldtanthetown7765]

Dude plays better then me which fun fact dont know key signatures

[@YogurtSnipe]

Fun fact I can’t read notes. Just never grasped anything past Bb.

[@jeraldtanthetown7765]

i have great news i have learnt the key signature

[@mihailmilev9909]

@@jeraldtanthetown7765 epic!

[@stupidwhiteteen9978]

He knew how to play before he started he just wants clout

[@Dianaeatsfood]

Let's appreciate Chris for giving Keith a whole ass trombone and being such a supportive teacher throughout Keith's process 👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻

[@rebeccastolberg2148]

As a musician, when someone says they’re going to buy a $150 instrument off of Amazon, a part of your soul just dies.

[@c_lee_]

"Whole ass trombone" is a mood and I am here for it!

[@sallyparker11]

And for having the most beautiful hair I’ve ever seen

[@jnmaietta]

His KZbin channel is awesome. Lot of collaborative projects with other content creators

[@torriwilliams1726]

Honestly!!! I don’t even have a trombone on my own. Literally school instruments 🥺

[@dixiecripps7792]

I am genuinely surprised that Keith didn't make a single tromBONER joke in the entire video. Guess it shows how seriously passionate about music he is.

[@Mare416]

I was going to like your comment, but it had 69 likes, and I didn’t want to mess with that.

[@prinxofspades]

I think it was also so this video was a little more kid friendly? It seemed a little more targeted towards students learning music than usual. Especially towards the end

[@blacksheep5183]

What made you think that Keith didn't have a Boner while he is playing the Trombone.

[@pero_kostic]

Nah,thats just u

[@FireyHealer]

I appreciate you

[@rorystevens7070]

Bro as a trombonist, I’m shocked at how quick he got vibrato- and all those notes learned. Essential elements is a different breed. I recommend using the trigger, life is much much easier with it. I’m impressed!

[@ez8308]

It sounded like he already knew how to play other brass instruments, so not too surprising

[@wyattlykins6594]

I am a trombonist aswell and I gotta agree with trigger, life is breezy.

[@ardeshirirani7061]

@@ez8308 yea he majored in french horn but still pretty good

[@spencerparker8406]

@@wyattlykins6594 Unfortunately with all that extra tubing it just makes it harder to play higher notes

[@stupidwhiteteen9978]

He knew how to play it before he made the video he just wants attention and veiws

[@TeaAmarettiii]

im back here after twosetviolin reacted to this video!! keith should definitely try violin in 30 days with twosetviolin 😂

[@aubreya.2251]

same 😚🤚

[@ashu4040]

YESSSSSSSS

[@Fonn_GFM]

Same

[@mellohomie1237]

Wait hold up which video was it??

[@lilymuu]

@@mellohomie1237 "Professional Musicians Rate KZbinrs’ Instrument Skills" 4:53 seconds into the video!

[@julincheung8748]

You know Keith is legit when he calls it a piece and not a song.

[@stepheniesantilli6717]

This video is the music major representation I didn't know I needed

[@AreebProductions]

I upload photo editing tutorials, come if you want to but It's totally fine if you don't ❤!!!

[@Lewej1]

@@stepheniesantilli6717 Heck yes, we need more of that ❤

[@challengemeneo]

Yup

[@yooniemin7]

Yes

[@kayla91794]

As a band teacher, Keith PLEASE make this a series, it was so much fun! Learn all the instruments! I will definitely be showing my kids this video to inspire them!

[@chriswitmer9754]

Keith learns all the instruments is something I would get behind 110%. Plenty of other KZbinrs to collab with as well too (EMC productions for Drums/percussion, Daniel Thrasher or Kyle Landry for Piano/Keyboard, and those are just from my subscriptions !)

[@litacarbone129]

Yes! All the yes! Flute should be next but I may be bias 😋

[@M0rbidCuriositea]

I certainly hope it inspires kids (or adults!) to consider it when they may not have before.

[@chamchaolover]

Same same same!!!

[@trickycoolj]

I’m marking my calendar for Oboe!

[@gracegrapes7772]

keith playing the trombone almost perfectly after only 30 days is amazing hes literally better than the only 2 trombonists in my highschool band who have been playing for months to years

[@roguelites5225]

He used to play French horn at a near professional level so it’s not surprising he picked it up so quickly still very impressive

[@yuyuridolly]

they're high schoolers with no prior experience and probably unmotivated and unchallenged to get better at their instrument

[@xfrostyresonance8614]

@@roguelites5225 Well that explains it. Trombone is so much easier than horn when it comes to embouchure (not so much picking and moving to notes in multiple positions).

[@tfin61games98]

You can tell he's well trained in brass. Especially when he double tounges on day 8 lol.

[@keladry12]

Keith may have only gotten to middle schooler trombonist, but he was 100% that middle schooler trombonist who everyone knew was the best and was going to keep playing the trombone forever.

[@carissabrunson1299]

I'm literally living that right now lol !!

[@VioletRay-Art]

This is such a wholesome comment.

[@meredithdavis6663]

my brother is that player lmao hes 17 and an incoming senior in high school and has been in the top band since his 8th grade year 👍

[@joeyidontnoyu]

@@carissabrunson1299 lies

[@rye.c]

We had a saxophone who was like that. I live in a very small and shitty town where our school "band" consists of about 35 kids at max and 4 at minimum none of which wanna be there, and this kid came from California with at least half his life dedicated to instruments. He quit our band a year after he joined and apparently he does gigs lol

[@classicaltrombone]

I'M SO PROUD 😭😭😭😭

[@teeheehello9019]

Hi Chris! You seem like a really nice guy

[@yumnicorn]

Thank you for being such a great teacher! You rock dude!

[@fuyuyashioriko3489]

We’re proud of him too 😭

[@staceywood4013]

You are an amazing person! You have such a warm and kind enthusiasm and seem so genuinely kind and positive. What Keith did was incredible, but I was admiring your gifts and skill as well. I’ve taught elementary music for over a decade, and was so impressed by your talents as a teacher. I hope you can make teaching your full time profession, in whatever capacity; you have a marvellous gift that would only benefit the children around you.

[@papichulo6462]

Dude can’t believe you got make a video with them. His chops really failed him a bit, my band teacher makes me play a couple of low notes so that blood comes back to my lips. I did not expect for him to play sooooooo sooooo good.

[@venehashimoto5396]

I thought this was going to be a typical humorous try guys video but this was a lovely change of pace. I love that it was taken seriously mad respect to Keith. I went to school for music so it’s nice to see music being appreciated. Keith did WAY better than the average high schooler 😧

[@natoliven245]

keith majored in french horn performance in college i think

[@MrAxe802]

I like how even a solo trombone piece starts with 37 bar rest :-D

[@lefettsack]

Keith is like if a trombone became a real boy.

[@jaclynfairhead5848]

This is so true!

[@ariaxion]

That gave me a great laugh!!! So accurate!

[@41tinman41]

Right? Goofy when needed, but smooth when he makes it so. He upgraded from being a slide whistle to a trombone of a man.

[@monicalovelette6532]

i hope this makes it into the next comment reading video

[@aftonjoy8073]

holy shit. i’ve never heard anything more factual in my entire life

[@misfitbxscuit]

"i just got a music stand!" *sheet music starts falling* if this isn't the most relatable thing as a musician then what is

[@i_dont_really_know_anymore]

Music stands are the WORST. Like- who invented them and why are they not sturdy??? At that point, just memorize the music. A music stand puts you through so much more PAIN

[@stitchgroover]

@@i_dont_really_know_anymore In over 40 years of playing piano, I have never managed to memorise a single piece. I can't play by ear either, so if I don't have sheet music in front of me, I'm basically back to beginner status.

[@annesophie22]

every single time when i was in choir. every single one of them.

[@feigekatarina5745]

@@stitchgroover and that's my argument for why sheet music reading isn't as great as it's cracked up to be. I think a truly great musician should be able to read music and play without it. (Not that I have the right to judge, between not having the opportunities and my impatience, the only musicality I have is my voice, so honestly anyone who can play an instrument has done a good job.)

[@i_dont_really_know_anymore]

@@stitchgroover I can’t blame you I guess. I have awful memory. In fact, as time goes on and as you start to play harder pieces, it starts to become so much harder to memorize. Especially with 40 years of piano playing and not being able to memorize. But once you can FORCE yourself to memorize, you start to get the hang of it!

[@danielscott3000]

Is there any update as to the progress on this series? I'm sure many band kids are dying to see Keith trying to learn their instruments. If this continued, it would get lots of love from the music community.

[@moonluver26]

Keith is the instruments as Eugene is to dance. I hope Keith keeps learning instruments to showcase. Also it might be fun to do a video where Keith try’s to teach instruments to the guys.

[@notAshildr]

"Try Guys git gud at recorders" anyone?

[@arabelladouglas7600]

As a music education major who plays trombone: my entire degree path is focused on finding ways to explain this stuff without sounding vaguely sexual and the truth is it cannot be done ✅

[@josel.rodriguezgarcia2980]

One could say it hardly works without the parallels.

[@hallieharvey4073]

As a former trombone player I can’t disagree with you 😂😂

[@EightPieceBox]

What's so sexual about being a tromboner?

[@gracemcdowell7537]

@@EightPieceBox 🤣🤣🤣

[@hernameispekka_Rebecca]

Haah!

[@Ghxst_Seasxns]

Everyone is saying how similar Keith and Chris look so similar, but can we just talk about how hard Keith worked on this? And how WELL he pulled it off? I have so much respect for brass players already, because the weight of the instrument would already be something I’d struggle with, let alone standing there for hours to practice. But now? It’s just increased tenfold. He went from knowing nothing to being able to serenade us with a beautiful piece in 30 days, which just goes to show that NOTHING is stopping you from achieving your own personal goals. If you wanna learn how to play the guitar, do it! If you wanna learn how to speak Spanish, do it! Learning is how we all come together as people, and the end result is magical ❤️

[@panconmo2059]

El gringo sabe lo que dice, pónganle pasión y todo saldrá bien 👍

[@andreigolovik3047]

Knowing nothing? He was a horn player all through university. Switching between brass instruments is like switching between guitar and bass; the basics and feel are nearly identical

[@Ghxst_Seasxns]

@@andreigolovik3047 Actually at the beginning of the video he expressed that this is the only bass instrument he’s struggled with because it’s differed compared to what he’s played, and it’s why he chose it, because he knew it wouldn’t be easy. It’s not nearly identical, as I’m sure a trombone player wouldn’t be able to just pick up and play a French horn solo in a blink of an eye. Also, please remember it took him 30 days of practice to be able to do what he did, and i really doubt he only practiced for thirty minutes a day. He put in a lot of effort and time to get where he was at the end of the video, so no, it’s not easy. He started from knowing nothing about that specific instrument, and even stated that, and grew to be able to play a beautiful piece in thirty days, and that is a very daunting task. Edit; at 0:59 he even states “I have no idea how to play that thing, it’s got no valves”

[@Ghxst_Seasxns]

@@andreigolovik3047 The time stamp where he talks about it is 0:48 I believe :) it’s the only brass instrument he can’t just pick up and play.

[@isabellechong7841]

fun fact, the trombone actually is one of the *lighter* brass instruments since it's essentially just one big hollow tube. Instruments like the tuba or baritone tend to be heavier bc a) there's more pipe to them and b) the valves (in my experience) tend to add on extra weight. also if you're lazy (although it's poor posture to do so and it's bad for your airflow if you're practicing big sound) you can sort of cross your legs and rest the bell on your knee when practicing to improve endurance

[@laynie7720]

I was so nervous for his recital but hearing that first phrase I was like OH MY GOD. he did so well, and if Keith can learn the trombone in 30 days, anything is possible.

[@raIphg]

As a 6 year Tubist in high school, I’m very impressed on how he did, his notes were on point and that goes on to show that he did a lot of progress throughout the 30 days

[@ColonialForbin]

I read that as “6 year old tubist” and thought, how does a 6 year old have enough air support

[@raIphg]

@@ColonialForbin lol

[@oliverdiamond6594]

@@ColonialForbin oh my god same here.

[@collinsjon13]

"I'm a proud papa right now." Keith truly is daddy's favorite.

[@laurenbooth227]

Underrated comment award goes to you. 😂😂😂

[@smembi]

No one: Keith: Having the goal to become a one man high school band

[@mirora2212]

Like Burt from Mary Poppins

[@Nacho34th]

As comedic as it is to see these guys fail, it is such a good feeling to see them succeed at something legitimately challenging.

[@EPSON-HP]

As a violinist, who played this piece on the violin, I am very impressed. The mistakes are minor. It was well played. I swear, he did that in fricking 30 days...

[@ManicMonica]

Zach sitting front row directly in front of Keith just with awe in his eyes is SO cute! We stand a supportive BFF

[@tracy7518]

I agree (even tho he was wearing birks with his fancy fit)

[@Am3lia77]

@@tracy7518 YEAH, that's honestly atrocious

[@cassidyw4655]

I forgot Keith plays French horn and was like how’s this boy gonna learn not only trombone but music in 30 days lmao

[@lost_in_here248]

Didn't he major in French horn in college? 😅

[@jenniferhiemstra5228]

@@lost_in_here248 I think so, but he switched to a degree in “Theatre and Dance” if I recall. I only remember what degree he does have thanks to their ballet video from 4 years ago 🤣

[@ahhh4117]

@@jenniferhiemstra5228 he lost his scholarship for it too :(

[@darknebula7]

@@ahhh4117 I love that try guys fans are so knowledgeable about our boys... We're so attentive

[@flowrinse9671]

@@lost_in_here248 A more difficult instrument in my view. Brass player here…🤷🏽‍♀️🖐🏾 He just needed to warm up that embouchure.

[@zanyisaname4635]

As a person who has been playing trombone for about 4-5 years, Keith’s first impression of playing the trombone is like how everyone else’s thoughts about how I play it lol

[@gagafiedbabe]

I sang serenade through the leaves (actually Schubert's Schwanengesang) for my final jury in college and it made me tear up. The piece's lyrics are so beautiful sung in German

[@WendyNyxi]

I think this is what the Try Guys are all about! Trying to do something, learning and showing progress. I'm very proud of Keith admitting that the first piece was too ambitious for now, but didn't give up entirely. He did so well!

[@elevensnotebook]

I agree! They should make more of this, honestly.

[@chandrawagner4061]

@@elevensnotebook agreed! Even if they didnt post as much I'd honestly prefer this kind of stuff with less frequent posting...

[@pauletteperea9128]

I think it’s adorable that Keith and Hughie seemed so nervous for the recital considering they are both professional musicians. It reminded me of my recitals, except I didn’t like doing them and wasn’t as good.

[@bodyofhope]

So true, but when you play for your friends it just feels different 😄

[@TheGreenLanternB]

This video and the recital were WAY more wholesome than I thought it was gonna be. It seemed sincere and passionate. Way to go!

[@im.aubrie]

as a trombone player it filled my heart when he said "ive always wanted to play the trombone. trombone is the coolest brass. its so dope." also he started out on an f trigger trombone. most beginners start on tenor.

[@owenlongmusic7328]

As a musician, him learning this in a month is really impressive. His tone, range, and pitch was incredible for only 30 days. The vibrato as well blew me away. I too play the trombone. Not my primary instrument, but a beautiful one to play nevertheless. Bravo!

[@itpaynesme]

His starting point was from playing french horn already but it is incredibly impressive nonetheless, just some of the things he knows from already playing brass. Still wouldn’t be easy at all but it’d feel impossible doing it in 30 days but having had no experience with any brass instruments

[@TheMscandy123]

Let not forget he majored in french horn in college!

[@itpaynesme]

@@TheMscandy123 ohh I had no idea, that’s awesome! wish more people studied music :)

[@di5074]

Yes agreed. His tone was amazing

[@Ace_v120]

learning a brass instrument before the trombone helped a lot so

[@unfaithfulone]

I desperately want this to become a series for Keith because the music nerd in me LOVED THIS.

[@haleymaestas2624]

Sameeeee!!!! I need this to become a thing now

[@TheRoseBud20]

I want to see him try to learn something not brass. I played flute 6-12th and could never even make a noise on brass 😂

[@srjohnst]

I would love to see him play the clarinet! The descriptions of embochure for trombone sounds similar ☺️ (and maybe also flute!?)

[@writerbiter3372]

Omg SAME! Orch dork here and I am LIVING

[@FioreCiliegia]

Guysssss Bassoon though! Or taiko drums! Harp!

[@sr.nicolecancel5012]

Please make this part of the new era for the Try Guys!!!

[@rufousdederp]

I agree!

[@gunnarkilborn3915]

That's how most concertos or concerto-like pieces are to let the orchestra play a bit on their own.

[@maliceandtaxes4822]

As a trombonist who is in highschool and has been playing for 5 years, I can say that the beginning of the video is accurate to what it is like to first play trombone

[@stankatbarrell9878]

People who don't play instruments don't understand how hard this is to accomplish. Great job Keith!

[@stuffwithsoph8264]

I don't play and instrument but that's because I didn't have the resolve Keith does, so it's definitely impressive! Albeit, Keith can play other instruments unlike me...

[@olivemartini0011]

Keith's content is either food chaos or wholesome/heartwarming and there is no in-between. We stan.

[@c.tschanz7483]

That's why he's my favorite :')

[@shrimpy5296]

oh my god! the tone! the vibrato! the dynamics! so much better than 80% of the trombones in our band

[@Robin-of2jt]

Keith's progress is extremely impressive for such a sort time period! You can definitely see the benefit of his pretty extensive background in French horn--his understanding of brass instruments and musical performance already gets him a leg up. But he's surprisingly in-tune for his first time playing a slide instrument and has a great vibrato

[@FhornPatrick]

You found the best person in the world to teach and support your trombone journey. Great job Keith. @classicaltrombone, stop stealing French horn players.

[@abbyveatch5513]

fr

[@oliviarickelman3300]

I feel like this is the comment to tell the fact that used to play French horn and now I play trombone

[@scarcat2469]

I have not fallen to the dark side… yet

[@bobbysalazar1740]

They almost converted me too! 📯

[@isaacgeorge6388]

I’m staying loyal here. But…. Imma dabble with percussion a bit

[@toniachan4701]

There's this expectation that any content Keith puts out has to be funny but this is straight up beautiful... the dedication, the ambition, the effort and the emotion?? Aptly named beautiful Keith

[@jenniferhiemstra5228]

Fully agreed...I think his former days in “show biz” outside of the internet show here, because the constant need for “perfection” is a very real thing for live performance artists.

[@Cove_Blue]

I legit started to tear up a bit!

[@MrDrDemento]

I am stunned! I played the trombone throughout Middleschool (braces finally ended my "career") and I could not manage in 2 years what Keith accomplished in 30 days. And what tone! Bravo! I was pretty good with the spit valve however.

[@eirikastokes9652]

Through this video I really actually felt my soul go back in time to learning choir in high school and how much joy it brought me. I didn't expect to be so moved by this but I really am deeply moved. Well done, Keith. 💖

[@kebert2thumbsup]

I love how everyone dressed up for Keith's recital.

[@stellal3592]

Me too

[@asteroidkitty3121]

Just like high school. Gotta play the part lol

[@devanand8199]

except zach who wore his “birks”

[@susie8799]

Keith is the band kid representation I didn’t know I needed

[@AreebProductions]

I upload photo editing tutorials, come if you want to but It's totally fine if you don't ❤!!!

[@AreebProductions]

Fr

[@emooproductions3394]

Yessa haha

[@laceylents46]

Seriously! I miss being in band so much!!!

[@rexprocellas4161]

As a trombonist myself, I must say I'm glad someone understands how superior the trombone is (especially to trumpets). Seriously though, super impressive stuff given the time frame. Also, always nice to see two unrelated creators you've been watching for years do a collab just out of the blue.

[@ssimms8995]

I’m a strings/piano instrumentalist. I have always thought the trombone is so cool. I am not a fan of brass instruments personally, but the trombone is the only one that excites me. It is definitely superior to the trumpet. I want to try the trombone for 30 days, but I would struggle so bad. I tried French horn for a college class and struggled so bad. I haven’t developed the breath control since you don’t need it for piano/violin/bass guitar lol But maybe I’ll do it anyways to humble myself. Power to the trombone!

[@joeyrobinson9118]

Hearing him complaining about his lips hurting brings me joy, I've been a trumpet player for years now and that's just my life.

[@t_ylr]

It's funny how much of playing instruments involves making your mouth hurt lmao. I used to play sax years ago and I still have weird calluses on my lower lip from the embouchure

[@user-xm8go4mp8w]

I feel like as a musician, injuries or malpractice when playing is rarely talked about, so I found it refreshing when Keith took a break.

[@isabellemcgraw2781]

Agreed

[@SheedahSunshine]

Same.

[@kebert2thumbsup]

Tendonitis in flute/piccolo players is TOO REAL!!!

[@reaganb6013]

@@kebert2thumbsup same with violinists 😩

[@kebert2thumbsup]

@@reaganb6013 oofff. NOT FUN!!! I remember my section leader a had brace for her tendonitis. My cousin too.

[@Mare416]

"I was like 95% sure this was a prank" I feel like that sums up Miles' energy.

[@loi5563]

My main instrument is the Trombone, I've been playing for about two years now. It is a beautiful instrument and for Keith to play it so well in just 30 day is astonishing. We really are proud of you Keith, you're amazing!

[@phirat]

that is actually a huge development in 30 days... it definitely helps that he played brass before but his tone is invredible for 30 days!!! big respect... I play trombone for smth like 9 years now and i definitely wanst at this lvl until my 3rd year if I look back so really really great job on this one

[@alexm6313]

Ok, can we talk about how good Keith's dynamic control was, especially at the end of the piece.

[@Sunny-nn1xd]

Yes! I was impressed, I don't know how directly that carries over from the horn. His phrasing is lovely too.

[@mr.cellophane1435]

As a trombonist I would just like to say that I am highly offended that the captions called Keith playing the trombone “trumpet noises”

[@sarahleo1563]

Like when people call the clarinet a flute 😂

[@troebeliewoep]

@@sarahleo1563 yeah phff a clarinet is more like a straight saxaphone

[@sarahleo1563]

@@troebeliewoep watch your mouth 😝

[@NcMuggets]

All brass instruments are just progressively bigger trumpets.

[@nattiberrington]

@@troebeliewoep it literally is though. A soprano sax looks like a clarinet, but metal and gold colored xD

[@lydiagrace8779]

We need this to be a series. I WANT MORE!!! This totally inspired me to play the flute again. I played for 5 years. And then my last year of high school someone stole my flute. I kinda just gave up after that. But I’ll be buying a new one this week. This video made me realize how much I miss it. Now I’m inspired. Maybe I’ll pick up another instrument too who knows. Thank you Keith!!!!!

[@em_shorter]

This is INSANE! Inspired me to finally pick up my grandpa’s old trombone and get to learning so I can audition for my college marching band this summer, just like i’ve always wanted!

[@emilymoran5389]

Keith: Plays multiple instruments, has own comedy group, runs a successful KZbin channel, has a sauce line *Bruh he’s so accomplished*-

[@Isalarson]

And he can sing!

[@pauliinavirtanen3769]

@@Isalarson oh yeah you're right!

[@amiyaaKinski]

AND LOVELY WIFE!!

[@Christina-ty4rs]

Can we take a moment to admire Keith's unless hustle?

[@alicerose311]

This should be a new series! Each try guy should learn something in 30 days

[@rachaelg.1962]

Ned had his 6 pack vid

[@ladeacarr4245]

totally agree... hmmm a foreign language??! ballroom dancing??? lol

[@agotiprime7687]

I can tell you for a fact Keith that as a trumpet player, who plays on first with braces, it is so difficult to not hurt your lips (especially if you’re mouth piece is only a 5c) and the best way to get the pain to go away is just tolerance. After so long of playing you realize that you can only get the pain to go away is just building up your strength to it bro. You’ve done amazing for only playing for 30 days. Keep on playing brother

[@GSYdrums]

At least Kieth can play out Neds divorce hearing

[@carinat2667]

A grown man putting on a recital for his friends it the most wholesome thing I’ve ever seen🥲 I’m not crying, Zach and Miles are🥲🥲🥲

[@hollycaylynn9370]

Tell me why I got SO NERVOUS for him for this recital with literally no stakes 😂But that was seriously so impressive.

[@icrowbot]

8:17 "every highschooler plays this piece" lmao wut

[@pamelah1220]

I love how supportive everyone was. They all dressed up.

[@sopranospinner]

Hi, Keith! We would have been happy to be in your video at Bertrand's Music if you had said what you were doing! We were being super cautious about masking and capacity in our tiny store when you came in! Congratulations on achieving your goal--you are an inspiration!

[@samlinares8877]

this is so sweet, i hope he sees this!

[@lilly_koii]

KEITH please go back and do a sequel at the store!

[@ondreafegan1373]

We must make this something the guys see!

[@deborahooi6856]

Yes please!! Keep this series up and do a sequel at the store!

[@numberoneappgames]

That was nice of you. Funny how you found the video. :)

[@tonyswope8671]

okay but literally his tone and pitch accuracy is so surprisingly good, and the vibrato on the sustained notes was even and not erratic…. He successfully played through phrases with genuinely decent dynamics. I am INCREDIBLY impressed

[@pauliinavirtanen3769]

Same, that was amazing!!

[@aragonasten]

Well he did go to college on a french horn scholarship so the basics are there. But of course for 30 days its impressive hehe

[@paytonritchy7251]

His dynamics impressed me the most!

[@iplayzthegamez]

ik im a year late or so, but this for sure makes me want to pick up my old trombone from middle school and give it another shot. I was beaming through Keith's entire recital and I was so happy for him when he got his standing ovation. brought a tear to my eye :')

[@imaperson682]

Keith, you are an inspiration for every, and all bands in school right now in these Try Guy-ing times! I play trumpet, but in spirit of your efforts, I thought why not try it too? My trumpet range increased so much now! Thanks for the inspiration Keith!

[@amandalouise_]

the Try Office members literally looked like they were all tearing up/very moved by Keith's recital & I have to say I was right there with them - you did fantastic Keith!!! now go ice your lips

[@AreebProductions]

I upload photo editing tutorials, come if you want to but It's totally fine if you don't ❤!!!

[@raineeace]

The moment Keith mentioned the “Essential Elements” book my brain whipped me back to being in my high school orchestra and the music room being littered with these books.

[@itpaynesme]

I remember it too when I studied jazz as an elective but fuck I was so horrible in that class & I’m so thankful they had like 2-3 other clarinetists who were incredibly skilled and I just played really quietly except for like two or three songs that I actually knew 😂 luckily I was fine when we did theory and when we did improv which was mainly what we were graded on but I felt so fkn inadequate then lol aside from one girl, everyone else in my class were each in multiple bands/orchestras and i never showed up lol and then her and I would spend time together but then she started skipping that class so I was left to be shite on my own 😩

[@Danella-iq2kl]

I still after 5 years on playing the clarinet look at the book for fingerings it is a life saver

[@littlewishy6432]

High school…?

[@pkay6144]

You started in high school?!??

[@shaunbeakley348]

That book has caused years of anguish. Despite the single year I used it

[@FritoBanditoify]

Came here from TwoSetViolin!! We’d love to see a collab where you learn the violin in 30 days 😍

[@SpaceshipOperations]

17:20 Now now, this is one of the sweetest and most wholesome things I've heard in a while. Chris is such a great, supportive and lovable teacher.

[@palomin]

Why does everyone at the recital look like a proud dad at Keith

[@1deathseeker]

Because he's daddy's favorite and we're all daddy.

[@Abhi-wl5yt]

I am so proud of Keith. He really outdid himself, yet again. This guy never stops to amaze me. Bravo Keith, Bravo!

[@eilo_forrest2925]

0:35 as a trombone player i highly appreciate this. Yes trombones are the best, superior

[@lp9931]

Nah trumpet

[@TheSheeeeep]

Based

[@redplaysgames719]

SUCH NOSTALGIA! I used the David thing as an audition thing when I was in high school. This REALLY takes me back. also I know that Keith had prior brass experience, but after only a few days, he was playing the way I was after I'd been playing for a lot longer than that.

[@elizabethbrock4741]

“I realize I’m starting to sound real sexual with what I’m saying” You never realize how dirty the terminology for learning an instrument is until you’re an adult. As a string musician I can think of several: our instruments have F-holes, our instruments have G-strings, we make different notes by doing different fingerings, and I’m sure there are others. 😂

[@user-bz5vn1kv5g]

I’m a string player as well but I hear flutists talking about “tounging” hahaha

[@dwianiindraningsri]

@@user-bz5vn1kv5g flutists here, and yes we use the term "tonguing" a lot. And there's a technique called "flutter tongue" as well.

[@Thisismyuserr]

Don't forget about all the slurs!

[@J.D....]

@@dwianiindraningsri and you play it in A minor.

[@zaftigo5495]

I've always laughed at the "fingering" charts.

[@ironjellly]

I hope Keith knows how inspirational he is to young kids in band and theater. Arts programs are always less popular than athletics and scholarly programs in academics, so they often get looked over and sometimes completely crumble all together. Keith showing his love for music like this just makes me really hopeful for the younger people watching 💖

[@wombat4583]

Rather than less popular I think it's important to consider what's needed to get started. Outside of a school setting, athletics are often cheap to get involved with (though some require more equipment than others), whereas with music there's the cost of the instrument and for most guidance is needed to fix mistakes and beginner tips before they become bad habits.

[@ironjellly]

I never had to purchase an instrument while in band. Never spent a single cent. I was very, very lucky that my school had the funding to buy their own instruments. This isn't the case everywhere, obviously, which is why it's important to fund these programs just as much as others.

[@wombat4583]

It's not so much having to purchase things for school. My point was that interest often starts outside of school. If you want to continue after school you'll need to purchase it. If you have a strong interest you're probably considering it before the opportunity arises in school. Sports are something that's often inclusive or easy to start. Music can have harder point of entries. Of course I do have a problem with how some schools are obsessed with sports scholarships but that's a different problem.

[@piersoncomposer]

@@wombat4583 The one thing to consider though is that the majority of HS and younger athletes don't continue sports beyond HS either. There is certainly a failing with music education to help equip kids to become lifelong musicians but that is not unique to the arts. Our society definitely idolizes sports in ways that we don't see in other areas. Sports also do cost a ton of money, especially if you want to get good at it (just like anything). But from a purely school-education standpoint, there is a similar cost between sports and arts for the casual learner. You are definitely right that interests start outside of school though. Most artistic friends I know were supported in that and encouraged by family members, same with sports students. Overall, what I'd like to see more of is holistic education and experiences with young people; knowing they can play sports while also engage in arts (and that BOTH can continue after formal schooling).

[@WassamelonSeed]

Even though i’m not a trombonist (i play baritone saxophone), I am impressed on how quickly he was able to pick up the trombone. I’m still in high school but I have learned new instruments from playing clarinet to saxophone to bassoon. It’s not easy, well done 👏

[@bluishblow]

12:45 as a twosetter i laughed so hard

[@NiNa-hp6wr]

In case you don't understand: This was really, really good! The dynamics, the vibrato, the overall control and the colour of your notes .... It was sooo good!

[@DrDingsGaster]

Exactly! He really did a good job for only doing this in 30 days. Having prior brass experience definitely helped though.

[@LivinMyJeffLife]

I cried real tears. 😭 Music is an amazing thing😇

[@crazyrandomsquid7732]

@@DrDingsGaster Absolutely. I went the opposite direction from bone to horn, and having experience made it wayyyy more manageable

[@Lewej1]

Right? I was so surprised. I didn't know what to expect but vibrato was not one of them, and neither were those subtle dynamics. That was _really_ good for a piece he crammed in a few days.

[@carlo1453]

Yes!! The phrasing and the vibrato really made the piece come to life, not to mention how beautiful the piece is to begin with!

[@notemilyzhang]

When Essential Elements popped up, every band kid screamed and fell over

[@karltee7862]

You're absolutely right. I still have mine even though I graduate over 10 years ago

[@bellamyavery]

*every american band kid

[@SenoritaSevilla]

It’s such a classic!!

[@shaymarie878]

Orchestra too!! Lol

[@MollyKaren]

Oh my gosh I'm from the UK and essential elements was my first book for trumpet - my teacher used to cross out where it says "half note" and "quarter note" because we don't call them that here

[@MUVAMILK]

this was honestly a beautiful performance that almost brought me to tears and the fact that he learned how to play and how to play this song in 30 days after starting with something different is incredibly impressive. keith is so talented !

[@samkinz2048]

I got literal shivers when he played!! That was amazing and incredible, Lets go Keith!!

[@nikkihaley3653]

i misread and thought the title was "Keith learns trampoline in 30 days" and was hyped for that.

[@clairefazel8470]

i would watch that

[@sophie.5179]

I want that

[@ivymccreary7003]

he really should learn it though.

[@yesterdaydream]

Next time, I hope!

[@AgustinaRossi]

This needs to happen

[@syra1541]

I'd love to see every try guy do their independent "try" 's this was somewhat inspiring, Keith did amazing

[@ViralFootballBlockk]

Ive been playing trombone in school band for 11years now. We learned with essential elements Too and we are now over 80 people in our orchestra. After Last year, yamaha sponsored us and Jakob Augschöll from Switzerland actually composed a Song dedicated to us which we made a music video about and after all these years of kinda hating my instrument because I always regarded it as kind of a chore, I leaned to love my trombone now which i am really happy about.

[@theclassic5170]

I've been playing trombone for 4 years and am so impressed by this progression. I feel like he is even better than me in just 30 days lol. I admire the practice he puts in because I hardly ever practice XD

[@tam-nhunguyen6728]

As a high school trombone player, I’m surprised he has not tried to play the USSR anthem or make race car sounds like a true high schooler. Trombones are weird like that.

[@fallingpigscantfly]

….. u sure you aren’t describing my high school band?

[@prernap3104]

The USSR anthem was a particular hit during marching trips

[@lissethbarrantes9016]

Im sorry what 😂😂😂 imma be googling that

[@isabellemcgraw2781]

My friend and I do that all the time 😂

[@bethanywest5257]

As a flutist, I hope he tries the flute so bad and every woodwind instrument actually since those will probably be more challenging given that he already has brass instrument experience. I’m so impressed with this though and excited for the prospect of this being a new series for him!

[@theresamnsota3925]

As an oboist, horn was the easiest brass instrument for me.

[@briannahutchison3791]

Yesssss!! PLEASE TRY WOODWINDS NEXT!

[@roxymodest]

Flute is hard. Kudos to you ~

[@Sk8rToon]

If he needs percussion lessons I can help. Got a BA in it from a conservatory. While at school they had classes to teach you the other instruments (if you wanted to be a teacher). I wanted to take all of them but only got the winds class as an elective. I had a surprisingly hard time with clarinet but was ok with flute, sax, & surprisingly oboe & bassoon. The only way I got a noise out of the clarinet was if I did the double armbushure (I can’t spell) like the oboe instead of the normal single one.

[@sallylee3136]

I used to play flute and Keith should try woodwinds lol

[@yuranamo]

PLEASE make this a series! It's very motivating and makes me want to learn even more instruments

[@jeezyflo8830]

As a highschool trombone student, this was one of the pieces i needed to play and you played it really well! Amazing!

[@KimixKicks]

I just remembered keith saying in a podcast ep that he gets sad when he's not mentioned in videos and it made my heart sad because keith - you are my favorite try guy. When I saw this video I knew it would be good, but it blew me away. I loved this so much and your performance was absolutely amazing! ps i'm going to comment more often how great keith is

[@tam0102]

Seriously, same, this video was amazing! And Keith is great. I really love his energy and his voice, whether he's calm or hyped up, he always gives off pleasant vibes

[@Jartego]

No lie, I started tearing up during the performance. Performing is already such a vulnerable thing, but to have shared his music with us after only spending a month with it, I can't even begin to fathom. And he did SUCH A GREAT JOB! Very moving video, thank you

[@gracielara5420]

I'm a bit late to this, but I am a senior in high school and I have been playing the trombone since 4th grade. While I am making this comment I am in the middle of the video, but all I can think about right now, is can someone please teach him to tongue lol. I am very impressed on how fast you are learning to play the trombone, and even though I have been playing for years, I still learn many different things and face many challenges daily. I am sad that I will soon be graduating and most likely will never play the trombone again, I am pleased to know that you wanted to learn to play the trombone. The first concert of this year will be this Tuesday, I'm quite nervous because we haven't practiced enough and two of the freshmen trombones don't know how to play that well, but they have been working so hard this year to learn and have been improving quite fast. But anyways, I'm glad to see you have been learning the trombone, and I encourage you to continue learning. Great Work Keith!

[@garrettsmith2592]

as a tuba player and trombone player this really made me happy, this was so good and very VERY impressive of how much progress you made in literally a months work! good job! keep playing!!