LSO Masterclass - Trumpet

Phil Cobb and Nigel Gomm from the London Symphony Orchestra give a trumpet master class for the KZbin Symphony Orchestra 2011
lso.co.uk/players

[@BuzZoo]

I just love Nigel in this. LSO trumpet and still makes it so clear that you should always enjoy playing and don't be put off by how fantastic Phil is (by all means have a go). I am absolutely crushed to hear he is no longer with us. I take solace from the fact that generations of trumpet players to come will heed his wise words. In that, he is immortal.

[@yoelbright]

He sounds just like Maurice. Same brass band vibrato and strong articulation. Can’t believe he’s so young

[@BassTrumpet08]

RIP Nigel Gomm. Top bloke and wonderful player. Much missed.

[@heythere452]

Truer words have never been spoken Duncan!!

[@schnozz87]

@tealtoejam How many Trumpet players does it take to change a lightbulb? 1 to change it, 50 to sit and talk about how much better they would have done it...

[@Oncealivinman]

"If you're not enjoying it, then the listeners won't enjoy" SO TRUE!!!

[@AttitudeCastle]

Rest in Peace Maurice Murphy, very sad that he passed. His master class was amazing, though Phil and Nigel i'm sure will step up to the job!

[@JVTeragarden]

The man plays beautifully, his technique seems to serve the musical expression quite well, the LSO doesn't hire players who aren't the complete package, so to the nitpickers, your time is better spent learning how to play. There's also a beautiful, warm, cornet-like quality to his sound, which I may be imagining!

[@joebone87]

What an incredible talent - a worthy heir to the great MM.

[@crazylazyable]

2:07 Sign of a good trumpet player is that he/she breathes in like that before speaking 😄

[@shmevanriceballz2857]

What so you mean he/she? He is confirmed a HE

[@axelbruv]

@Shmevan Riceballz Well, you don’t know how people spend their weekends.

[@philipthomey7884]

watching again in 2019. Excellent.

[@abishakesiva]

Wow. That was so AWESOME! Helps alot with my own Trumpet playing

[@trumpetfrille]

He is like a machine...........with emotion.

[@lalruatsanga2806]

beautiful

[@peytonjmusic]

I think every amazing trumpet player has a badass watch.

[@Tulio1308]

Seu som é perfeito!

[@nappa9002]

Ha, it's funny because I doubt the 'haters' have actually seen Phil Cobb play, because he's one of the best trumpet players I've ever watched, and by far the best I've ever seen play in person. Also, there's only one person of his position in the world, and most of the haters just wish that they could have reached that standard, and that position in such a renowned orchestra, instead of falling at a hurdle early on.

[@VeronicaKingsley]

I have played and met many fine musicians that leave mouthpiece marks upon their lips. They had amazing range, endurance, tone, articulation... All that good attributes. Phillip could have just shaved too close that morning. As far as Maurice Murphy. John Williams mentions him by Name upon reflecting on the LSO's association with his Star Wars and film scores. We should be so lucky and talented to leave an impression like that on any conductor.

[@SchilkePiccolo]

What a fantastic talent! What a sound! His father and brother were both players. He got his first cornet at age 3-1/2. Things you do well at an early age are very natural and stay with you. Extremely impressive trumpeter. They don't hire just anybody to play principal at the London Symphony btw.

[@NathanOstMusic]

They don't seem like they're going to be best buds for life. haha

[@Shankovich]

RIP Gomm :(

[@john1951w]

Good luck in the job Philip. RIP Maurice Murphy - never to be forgotten. To get this post in a world ranking orchestra at your age is pretty staggering. Reminiscent of James Watson and the RPO in the 1970s. Pleased it's gone to a brass bander!!!! Any chance of guesting at Whit Friday in Saddleworth some time? Well done.

[@BigFlipFlap]

@TheRc0211 I think your talking about a mute. There are various types of mutes for brass instruments. They can change the timbre of the instrument or reduce the volume to make it sound softer.

[@NathanOstMusic]

haha the second chair guy is always like "Well, uh, um, dangit. Perfect."

[@eysikal]

@TheRc0211 I think you are talking about a mute. It goes into the bell of the instrument and is used to change the character of the sound.

[@semolloyd]

very impressive

[@ShitEuphPlayer]

RIP Nigel Gomm. You will be missed :(

[@da11king]

Wow the young fella has a nice bright sweet perfect sound! How does he makes the Bb trumpet sound like a C? 😳🎺👏👏

[@rakabholman4821]

I am a trumpet player and I have to say his version is really good.

[@macree01]

and furthermore has been performing at a very high professional level from a very young age. Guys like Phil are guys that were being featured at soloists with major orchestras in their teens. Do your self a favor critics, next time you have a thought, let it go, and think to yourself if you are even in 1/100000 of the position that this guy is in.

[@samsing2300]

yeah i know. trumpet in f also. but i just mean i see alot of other orchestral players playing the opening of mahler 5 (and most orchestral excerpts/repetoire) on c trumpets. i actually like this excerpt on b flat more but wondering if the LSO guys think its really the way to go. also, how many people single the triplets? how many people triple tongue them? just curious

[@MarcusHammarberg]

What a player! At that age! I'm amazed. Phil you make all Salvationist proud

[@mjtvalfather]

Phil's a nice guy and seriously talented too

[@nivaldorodriguespereiraper1960]

Bom dia ,já me escrevi logo no início vídeo,só por estar legendado em BR

[@m8tate]

2:44 "Starting off as you mean to go on" How old is this kid, and why is he not in DCI?

[@ShitEuphPlayer]

Oh my God. He lowers his left eye brow at 1.14, he's so unprofessional! And then at 1.37, he moved his upper left lip up a micron, that's not right! He should follow my example. I am pretty good for my age after all. I was first chair in my local youth band! ( I swear. This is similar to some of the shit you read on these videos. Where some no-body attempts to give playing suggestions to people who are just.. Better than them)

[@MusicalLaoVlogger]

@benjaminsurber Currently I think he's using one of Schilke's B series and some form of a Denis Wick Mouthpiece but in this video he's using a Bach Stradivarius and again some form of bach mouthpiece.

[@benjaminsurber]

Does anyone know what kind of trumpet and mouthpieces Cobb uses?

[@5mikeyman5]

He's one year older than me....... unreal. I wish I could play anywhere near that good.

[@MrPaddyshamus]

@evansavage101 actually he joined 18 months ago at the age of 21 and he is now 22 years old not 23. i know this because he was the guest soloist at NYBBGB course last week. i am the principal Eb tuba player from there and i spent most of the time he was there talking to him. he is a true inspiration and a very funny bloke also.

[@elliott111uk]

because when you're as good as them, you play it how you want!

[@DaGuitarSaxMan]

The closed captioning is wrong at 8:30-8:32... "High concert B" not "High concert Beat"

[@WhatTheFlyinFudge]

Holy crap, this kid looks really young.

[@TrumpetTongo]

Right, time for me to go do some more practice ......

[@HondaOdyessy]

TrumpetTongo aww same bro

[@cky1616]

I'm sure they have their reasons for playing the way they did. It could've been a mistake, or it could have been intentional. But until Cobb and/or Gomm answer Admiralkirk's questions, we won't know for sure. I'm also wondering why they changed markings too.

[@ericofonseca]

RIP Nigel Gomm.

[@tetchan13]

how old is he now?

[@TheRc0211]

Sometimes performers have a silver round object attached to the mouth of the trumpet, can someone tell me what is it called and why is it used?

[@Mooseman327]

That is called a "mute." There are four main types of trumpet mutes; a straight mute, a cup mute, a plunger mute and a Harmon (or wah-wah) mute. The Harmon mute is, typically, made of aluminum and is, most probably, what you're referring to. Mutes are used to alter the sound of the instrument and that is indicated by the composer/arranger in the actual score. A jazz musician will use a mute at his own discretion.

[@tombonele]

POPPIN' THE COLLA'!!

[@Goober715]

Popped collar for the win.

[@joshopsho]

Don Juan gives me chills

[@leoalpiano]

No entendí todo el video, pero habla acerca un poco de la respiración, de las frases etc.

[@TheAdachir87]

RIP Nigel Gomm

[@UhhhWhatMcGough]

What kind of trombone is that?

[@metalmilitia137]

im embarrassed to read some of these comments as a trumpet player because of the snotty, arrogant trumpeters who think they know everything and HAVE to say in some way that they're better than someone. grow up guys, no one cares if you could play a high c in 7th grade.

[@lindsay_marron4764]

Eric Zabala i played my high c in 5th lol

[@samsing2300]

just curious, how come you guys arent playing this stuff on C trumpet?

[@jobinmcdastard3426]

I know this is an 8 year old comment, but British players predominantly play Bb horns

[@dbtpt]

@daejavu2008 he transposed the keys... -_- because he's using a Bb horn

[@euphfellowship]

@niknotnick09 Interesting, never seen the wedding ring on the right hand before...

[@standubbs]

The first entry in Mahler 5 is written for B-flat trumpet (but switches to C at a few points).

[@ThePobb111]

Their not trying to teach it to the masses, they're trying to teach people who are auditioning for the LSO... so the people are already great players.

[@rugilockk2708]

Yeah man those guys do need to grow up

[@Soileau]

Why is your collar popped? Is it cold there? Then why are your sleeves rolled up?

[@rasheedlewis1]

any tips on how to make your lips not get tired @.@

[@Ownfest2k9]

Is it me or does Phil's trumpet seem bigger?

[@GamesGutzy]

what happened to gomm?

[@dez3540]

He sadly passed away in 2011 from cancer

[@DarkstarDarth]

I watch rugby and hit the pipe occasionally.

[@Zenith292]

HOLY SHIT, @5:54 that red ring of death...

[@jeanpaulgilleron3766]

les trompettistes anglais jouent le plus souvent avec des trompettes en sib pour mahler cela me semble plus facile avec une trompette en ut mais c'est un choix le résultat est aussi excellent car c'est la culture des brass bands

[@freyafreyat]

If you're still hating, you havent seen "Virtuosity Phil Cobb"

[@buzzerbeater9000]

@rasheedlewis1 practice. a lot.

[@djfristy]

Unless you have been taught personally by either of these people, that's a very audacious statement to make. It is very difficult to teach to personal requirements via the context of a KZbin video; however, when in a private situation, Phil is a fantastic teacher.

[@swampgator101]

This dude even breathes likes he’s playing the trumpet when he talks

[@lv999iam]

1:12 his eyes look funny.

[@marcoschrispim9328]

ESTOU RECOMEÇANDO . ME AGUARDEM !!! AINDA DÁ TEMPO!!!

[@Grillhorn]

@gestrumpet doubtful

[@tension44444]

1:56 his face was turn in to red color.

[@AttitudeCastle]

You could not be more wrong. When you get onto the orchestral audition circuit maybe you'll see.

[@JudithMucci]

Wryuuiii

[@Kanblu]

Principal Geezer innit

[@trptguy69]

To all the haters, are you principal trumpet in the LSO? No? Then shut up.

[@nickmusiclover]

Great playing, but I don't like the Bb sound. To my ear, the overtones become muddy as opposed to a c. Different sound for a different orchestra.

[@kaiyat98]

@tealtoejam ikr there r so many haters

[@ihateuutube]

they are famous because other people say they should be famous. it's the paris hilton effect.

[@hokayuuu777]

its funny how they both look at the same point beside the camera

[@Mooseman327]

That's where the music stand is.

[@skjumpers]

Truthfully, I wouldn't have noticed how young Mr. Cobb is were it not for the popped collar. Brilliant sound though.

[@pouuutin3]

Haha he pops his cooler :D

[@BrattyCaffy]

omg... all i can say is, the high note = will take me a while to learn how to get higher notes... im a second year trumpet player, and the highest note i can get to without warm up is a A - B, depends. but in short, the high note he played; will take me a while to achieve...

[@andrewfagotti148]

do you trumpet players breathe from the lungs?!

[@tonygodoy5968]

Does it sound good?

[@LowReedExpert1]

compare sound, and consider how much they hold back. go solo battle with one, and you probably wouldnt even bother playing back. 2, you obviously needed to see the video. and 3rd who makes mistakes on a song they've played before? especially at a rehearsal. I can't hold a candle to these professional and i've never missed a note during performance even when i'm on about 5 instruments. *Humility is the greatest sign of a master

[@muel0341]

I think people are more jealous of his looks than his trumpet playing.

[@TomKilworth]

Maurice Murphy died just a few months after this video was made

[@charlietian4023]

0:24 "the old principal" while phillip rolls his eyes in annoyance lol

[@tonygodoy5968]

I concur with Trumpeter007. I think you really read into it there, Charlie. The very next thing out of Phil's mouth is what a privilege he considers it to be a part of the orchestra.

[@missmaestro1]

@B347l35 hahah play trumpet "for your health"

[@jesus77755]

he said: that question is that this shit?

[@TheInstrumentalist99]

No, from the spleen.

[@pouuutin3]

Collar* frack.

[@leonard03]

hehe his face

[@B347l35]

Look its Steve Brule hahaha

[@jjohn211]

ok, he's way infanately better than me. But after he plays he has a huge "mark of the beast" (mouthpiece mark).. is he using a lot of pressure or is it just me?

[@bachstradivarius]

This is a classic example of people who know what they're talking about but have absolutely no idea on how to teach it to the masses....

[@ThaSchwab]

@daejavu2008 What, do you think the trumpeters that audition for the YTSO won't be able to do it themselves? And who cares if he didn't count the correct number of beats, you obviously aren't talented enough to be at the helm of the LSO's brass section.