Instrument: Bass Trombone

[@medora2499]

This guy needs to teach children. He has the right voice and the right amount of enthusiasm.

[@cicadaboi101]

Yes.

[@MD-bf2ce]

Oh you are totally right!

[@jamesleodelacruz]

Ikr

[@azmiraclegirl441]

And make 30k a year? Lol hes too good to be some glorified babysitter

[@iijace9138]

agreed

[@jriver64]

This expert player knows how to demonstrate a clear message of what this instrument can do. Awesome job! Thank you.

[@philharmonia_orchestra]

+Tony Rivera Thanks! We're so glad you liked it.

[@simgingergirl]

This dude needs to give up the trombone and go into radio. Such a smooth, relaxing voice.

[@stitchyduck]

even his breathing goodness

[@Kafkodesu]

Are you stupid or something? No musician would give up playing their instrument just to do something else. There are plenty of voice actors who still play their instruments.

[@stitchyduck]

#missedjoke

[@carlenger9707]

I swear to god I've seen your channel 3 times on different videos today.

[@gregoryfishburne1303]

He is so ridiculously good at the bass trombone that even that competes with the greatness of his voice (and yes I know that you didn't necessarily mean this literally)

[@havokmusicinc]

Bass trombone, best trombone. The bass bone is one of the most loud and violent voices in the orchestra, and I'm surprised Christian didn't mention overblowing when discussing different timbres.

[@pancakepredator8474]

You heard contrabass? Beautiful sound.

[@ashleythorpe7933]

But it should never sound vulgar and brutal (to easy to do)

[@mikestang679]

It's the Beast, of the Bass Bone......nuff said...

[@AOSMAKAKMS]

@@ashleythorpe7933 LOL

[@jessicagibson3865]

I really just wanted to hear what a bass trombone sounded like but ended up staying for the entire video. This was utterly fascinating.

[@crocodilerock9892]

This guy is boss.

[@genryhennis2102]

No he's bass.

[@larrucordray623]

leo ?

[@crazygamer-mr6nr]

crocodile rock t

[@donovanhoffner6620]

No he's Christian Jones

[@frankwankerl7021]

HG Music 0:28

[@slateflash]

4:27 THAT is the sound i love in the bass trombone. I love that buzzy tone

[@ltva8781]

Literally sawtooth wave

[@skatastolako]

loved this perma-smile on this teacher, and the good vibes he was pulsating. Also very detailed explanation, one of the best videos of the entire series

[@philharmonia_orchestra]

Thanks for watching, we're glad you think so!

[@huaen8880]

"The harmonic series is an inherent property of any closed length of tubing, whether it's a trombone, trumpet or *hose pipe*" That just caught me completely off guard XD

[@InventorZahran]

I used to have a science book that contained instructions for making a "brass" instrument out of a garden hose.

[@sanstheskeleton2023]

Not just closed pipes. Flutes are open pipes and they manipulate harmonics just as much as brass instruments.

[@jorgepeterbarton]

@@sanstheskeleton2023 and any instrument that is tuned. Strings, mallets, bells. Its a fundamental of using calculus to explain waves that arent sines of any kind using the fourier series.

[@sanstheskeleton2023]

@@jorgepeterbarton All instruments manipulate harmonics in one form or another. I was talking specifically about flutes and brass, where standard technique is that you use harmonics and adjust them for tunefulness, either with fingerings, or lipping around imperfect valve combinations.

[@sanstheskeleton2023]

TheTElleyvision You've got this backwards. As an open pipe, the flute has access to all the of the harmonics. When I practice harmonic excersizes on flute, I hit the octave, the 12th, the fifteenth, and so on. Not just the 12th, the 17th, and up. However, if you were to take a clarinet, it only has access to the odd partials, as it is a stopped cylindrical pipe.

[@kameronpeterson3601]

I believe there is an error in your title. It should read "Instrument: Best Trombone."

[@shadowv6794]

XD

[@nurynbatrisyah9863]

HAHA my senior be like...

[@kairs621]

I play tenor with an f key and I’m so jealous of bass trombone I want one

[@banned2619]

Facts

[@mazon33]

Of course

[@christopherh4333]

YOU HAVE THE BEST ACCENT EVER

[@philharmonia_orchestra]

Yes, it is from 'Jupiter' in 'The Planets' suite by Gustav Holst. The melody was also adapted and used in the hymn 'I Vow to Thee, My Country'.

[@OrlandoAponte]

Man, brass instruments must be so difficult to play. I'm a string player, but bass trombone is my favorite instrument.

[@ridely700]

Trumpet player here, it's not very difficult

[@OrlandoAponte]

Adachi I suppose as a string player, it's difficult for me to grasp an instrument in which you cannot physically see most of the changes in pitch. On my viola, I know where the notes are just by looking at the fingerboard. For brass players, it's much more tactile. That's part of why it seems difficult to me

[@metromatician]

I play both cello and trombone, and I'll say trombone is much easier. Why? Intonation. With string instruments intonation is so minute. Intonation is much easier on brass instruments. Think about it this way: On trombone there are 7 slide positions (6 with an F-Attachment). This gets a little more complicated since different partials aren't exactly in tune (for example, F4 in first will be sharp, and that whole partial has to be played slightly lower than other partials. Ab4 is very flat, making it pretty much unplayable in first position). On cello you have pretty much a different possible position for every half step, and they are all of varying distances (i.e. the closer to the bridge the closer the positions). That's further complicated by string crossings. Your slides have to really be on point to be in tune. I also play a little bit of trumpet. I can "see" the notes since I visualize the fingerings as trombone slide positions (trumpet is just a trombone taken up an octave). As a cello player I'm not even given the luxury of seeing positions. Anyway, that's just my opinion. Edit: I kind of forget to mention what exactly I meant by minute intonation. Basically, on cello smaller movements lead to much larger changes in intonation than on trombone.

[@OrlandoAponte]

metromatician I see. Maybe I should have been a trombonist then. I mean, string instruments are definitely very difficult, but as I mentioned before, something about not being able to SEE where the notes/proper intonation are seems daunting. I guess it's not as bad as I imagine it.

[@meat.]

Brass is harder....end of story xD

[@MrIKnow-qk8cr]

You just tell he loves to play his trombone

[@hamboneh2701]

I play this and the tuba. Lower Brass FTW

[@kingtiger009]

im with you on that one i have played both as well

[@BigDogHaver]

I play tuba and soon bass trombone for my highschool's jazz band. Can't wait!

[@huntercinnamon6912]

eyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyy

[@fanaticaldueling6337]

hambone h what kind of tuba?

[@quinnmcmath4393]

Me tooo!!!! I play tuba for concert and soon bass trombone for jazz

[@ikeeichenberg9068]

I'm really impressed by his ability to buzz without a mouthpiece

[@mattmorrow7777]

Excellent! I played trombone in a west Texas band in the mid 1980's. I sold my trombone because I needed money for college. I am going to a pawn shop tomorrow to buy a trombone and and guitar.

[@gabriel_kyne]

This is an incredible resource for beginner orchestrators everywhere. The only thing that could make it better would be notation at the bottom to help connect the sound to the score. Thank you to all the musicians who worked to put this together!

[@gabriel_kyne]

oh, look at the ipad app...

[@philharmonia_orchestra]

Gabriel Kyne Thank you for watching, it's nice to hear such a positive response!

[@sota2135]

The most perfect lession i have ever seen, there is no error in his lession, so smooth and clearly, I'm sure his music is perfect aswell. I never thought I'd respect someone just by hearing them preach like this

[@toAdmiller]

When I was just beginning trombone in junior high (on a "pea-shooter" starter trombone), I got to watch from backstage behind the high school trombone section belting out the Finale from Symp. #1 in D minor by Kalinnikov. I thought to myself, "Holy Crap! I had no idea it could THAT...!" I fell in love with the look and feeling of power, and have not looked back since...

[@Muckymuckmuck]

Thank you so much for your video. I am introducing my 2 y.o. son to brass instruments and this video was perfect

[@philharmonia_orchestra]

We're happy to hear it! Thanks for watching and sharing!

[@sebilontzis]

+Philharmonia Orchestra (London, UK) what model is that trombone?

[@carlenger9707]

Sebi It's a Conn 62H. If you're looking for a nice bass trombone, look no further. EDIT: Here's one if you like: www.wwbw.com/Conn-62H-Bass-Trombone-463276.wwbw

[@markdavidburger]

An excellent presentation. One can tell that he loves his work. Thank you!

[@Harrs2]

Fantastic musicians all around but this guy is definitely the best teacher.

[@philharmonia_orchestra]

NEW INSTRUMENT FILMS: Hi everyone! We’re about to embark on making some new instrument films and we want to hear from you! What instruments do you want to see covered? Reply within the next week! Thanks for watching!

[@kalashsarode]

This is 3 years too late, but if i could request right now, it would be Gran Cassas and toms and how they go together. Thank you for all these super useful videos

[@kmk8284]

I love how he explain! Easy to understand

[@daviddebroux4708]

The difference between the tenor trombone and the bass trombone: one of them brings me tears of joy.

[@gregoryfishburne1303]

This guy is the coolest. And really ridiculously good at bass trombone

[@janAlekantuwa]

I love that section of Jupiter!

[@patrickfoit8261]

same!!

[@philharmonia_orchestra]

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[@scottyofeden]

This whole series is amazing, but this guy took it a couple steps further. Love it!

[@AlaskanTrain21]

on a side note, Jupiter sounds goddamn beautiful in that key

[@johnminiongamer1991]

It depends more on the player than just the instrument.

[@tuckershowkeir7536]

+John MinionGamer I think they were talking about the song.

[@tuckershowkeir7536]

+John MinionGamer wait, nevermind. you probably knew that. I commented that before he played Jupiter.

[@janAlekantuwa]

That section of Jupiter is near the end, where tye violins and glock play shimmering arpeggios while the trombones, euphonium, and tuba play the chorale theme. It is not the same as the chorale led by the horns and violins in the middle of the piece. This particular section starts with the low brass, then the trumpets finish the theme, them the triumphant music flares up and the piece ends.

[@69way3Emp]

Alex Burger-Roy it's so good

[@bobjacobson858]

I was surprised to learn, upon starting to play a tenor trombone, that the harmonics of the bass trombone are essentially the same--that is, the B-flat pedal tone on the bass trombone is the same octave as that on the tenor trombone. However, the bass trombone is designed to make it easier to play the lower notes, with much better tone quality than is generally possible when played on a tenor trombone. Of course the triggers aid in this (although most tenor trombones these days also have triggers--but mine is an old fashioned 'straight' tenor trombone of relatively simple construction). The contrabass trombone is a lower-pitched instrument whose natural range is more like that of the so-called 'BB-flat' tuba.

[@user-gi3ro9rm9k]

The pedal tones UGHHHH so satisfying

[@karhukivi]

Excellent! This was just the sort of explanation and demonstration I wanted - thank you!

[@philharmonia_orchestra]

You're most welcome.

[@leader_big_shiee]

4:07 ride of the valkeries guys

[@jorgepeterbarton]

I love the smell of trombone in the morning

[@JWFdocumentaries]

this man is passionate. i wonder if he likes ska music. there have been some legendary ska trombonists, Sir Don Drummond, for one. but never a bass trombone in ska. it would be epic. serious skill, great instructional. keep on groovin'!

[@climbthatmountain]

Beautifully played and explained! Lovely trombone.

[@ChigbunduO]

This video could create a whole new generation of trombone players.... if only enough kids saw it.

[@philharmonia_orchestra]

We do have evidence that people use our instrument films to choose new instruments and we have heard from and met several people who chose their instruments with these films. So we are sure there are some young trombone players out there being inspired by this video.

[@JWentu]

so far, one of the best among these instructional videos. well explained and thorough!

[@philharmonia_orchestra]

We have a new instrument film - EUPHONIUM - coming out on 23 Feb 2018 - make sure you subscribe to be the first to see it! TRAILER: kzbin.info/www/bejne/i2LRf6x9galkbZI

[@philharmonia_orchestra]

Hola, desafortunadamente no tenemos nuestro app para Android. Es solo para iPad. Pero puedes ver muchas cosas del app aqui: philharmonia.co.uk/explore/instruments. Gracias por tu interés!

[@dimitrisrorris4071]

Excellent presentation from Christian Jones, and a very pedagogical indeed! One of the best I've watched in this series! Great teacher.

[@GustavoPreviatto]

At 1:16 , I was looking all the videos for this moment! I didn't know which instrument made that part in the music. That's an aewsome serie of videos! Thank you.

[@philharmonia_orchestra]

+Gustavo Previatto Thank you for watching!

[@philharmonia_orchestra]

It is indeed from 'The Creation' by Haydn. More specifically it can be heard in 'Vollendet ist das grosse Werk', which features at the very end of 'Part 2'.

[@philharmonia_orchestra]

You are welcome!

[@InventorZahran]

5:18 That's one of my favorite sections from Jupiter!

[@Samuel-ln6qu]

Omg I love that song at 5:19

[@philharmonia_orchestra]

For anyone who is wondering, that is the theme from Jupiter, which is part of The Planets, by Gustav Holst.

[@venox4373]

I play the tenor trombone, very impressed with this guy's knowledge! :D

[@anzorghudushauri9201]

great! good pedagogical skills and ineteresting information!!thanks

[@philharmonia_orchestra]

Thank you very much!

[@alexfreeman8444]

love his Mahler 6 sound!

[@philharmonia_orchestra]

That's good to hear!

[@KyleRaftery]

What a great video! Saving this for future use.

[@timpy1887]

5:52 thought he was about to play star wars.

[@sebilontzis]

James Heynes 😂😂😂

[@MiNameisJager]

Yeah I thought about that one too the first time I heard this piece. It is an excerpt from Prokofiev's Montagues and Capulets. One of my fav pieces

[@sanstheskeleton2023]

MiNameisJäger Specifically Dance of the Knights

[@timpy1887]

It is a bit interesting, to see what you were only a couple of years ago. I totally don’t expect imperial march anymore, since I know a lot more orchestral repertoire.

[@theosmith1182]

This is a common joke amongst low brass players whenever Prokofiev is on the docket. Here's an example: kzbin.info/www/bejne/j6LIgGeMd8ylp9U

[@lucashoffses9019]

6:36 it helps keep the instrument inside the bell.

[@jtwoolley]

This guy has so much enthusiasm.

[@kazhilly]

Fabulous video. I find it amazing how much hard work is involved to play this instrument.

[@ellasolanagarcia]

So informative. Thank you!

[@markgames2679]

Tim you are a great on bass trombone ,,,,,,,,,,thank you.......... i which have you as my teacher

[@robertforrester578]

That just plain old good work Brother. Bob from Philadelphia

[@ryanschneider3700]

@Niamh Wright the euphonium virtually never shows up in orchestras. They're usually played in wind bands.

[@laneandfriendsmusic754]

6:36 "keep the instrument inside of the bell" 😂😂😂 Greatest quote of all time

[@alejandronieto576]

Great video, once again. I'll come back in 5 years.

[@joemo3k61]

I love the bass trombone videos!

[@FannomacritaireSuomi]

Is this the amazing deep-pitched brass instrument you hear in the epic renditions?

[@vickjr98]

this was brilliantly explained

[@philharmonia_orchestra]

Thanks for the feedback! We're so glad you enjoyed it.

[@combusted4964]

I like how this video, talking about the bass trombone is x2 longer than the regular trombone video.

[@ironchancellorottovonbisma8573]

I want q bass trombone so bad, they are by far the coolest instrument. I really want to play dance of the knights on it's full range someday with a nice bass trombone.

[@philharmonia_orchestra]

That's brilliant! Also, if you ever have any other questions, don't hesitate to ask.

[@courtneychadderdon156]

You're a very player. I play trombone in my school band and you were the perfect inspiration for me to continue!!

[@oldmotherbasesoldier7835]

I'm a very player too

[@vickjr98]

@@oldmotherbasesoldier7835 lmao

[@SirJaffas]

Thank you so much! We played Jupiter in my school band a long time ago.

[@gingersroc]

Both that bald head and his voice are the calmest things known to mankind. Also, in the tuba clan, a bass trombone can also be a member to serve the tuba gods

[@xtralarsproductions]

these vids are pretty great. Specially the ones where they talk about how to play n stuff, altho im not planning on beginning myself

[@philharmonia_orchestra]

We're glad you got something out of the series!

[@musicoscope]

Excellent! Bravo!

[@kellangearytv1720]

At 1:17, is Jones playing the Storm from William Tell Overture by Rossini?

[@Agui007]

I love these instruments and a great guide talk through. Howard Shore used this instrument emphesis in Sarumans Orthanc tower speech in the deleted LOTRs scene. 👌🏼

[@Claudia-kq9lf]

His buzz is so well pitched even without the mouthpiece;;

[@maslav_]

Is the part from 7:37 an improvisation or is it an excerpt from any particular piece or song? It sounds really bluesy and modern.

[@Winsler05]

Awesome explanation dear. God bless

[@richardnadson2328]

Listen to the New Philharmonia Orchestra recording of Vaughan Williams’ Symphony no. 4 to hear what a trombone section should sound like, especially the bass bone.

[@stephenowens5091]

Omg he sounds like an occult leader of literally any kind. His voice is so monotone and mellow.

[@rosiemeade7612]

Omg this instrument is so much harder than I thought. I play flute, piccolo, violin and harp (all in treble clef) so i always asume anything outside the tremble clef is easier because they never get the melody. Clearly I was wrong

[@bored_person]

What is the dynamic range of a bass trombone? On or off.

[@davidbraid8429]

also - really articulate and informative presentation by all - very well done PO

[@philharmonia_orchestra]

Thank you very much for your kind words, David! Do let us know if you have any ideas for instruments we haven't covered yet, as we'll be making some new instrument films soon! Thanks for watching!

[@davidbraid8429]

well... since you ask - Theorbo, Guitar, Mandolin (former used a lot in Baroque music, the latter 2 in Mahler, some modern things) - just a thought.

[@bjkjr12]

That E at 1:17 I honestly thought at first was coming from a tone generator because of how clean and steady it was

[@Harmonica2000]

It's a very informative video and I, as a learner, enjoy it very much. Thanks for the effort.

[@callumblair7773]

I've learnt more from this than a 1 hour video

[@a.l7025]

I don't need a trombone. I still play that every morning.

[@Metal-Possum]

Hosepipe? I've got to get me one of those!

[@DennisMillner]

Insanely good video!

[@hom2fu]

5:50 you nail it Dvořák - Symphony No.9 first movement

[@alejandronieto576]

Great video. Gracias.

[@therandomsocietyrecordings4025]

Pretty awesome stuff - TRS-Records

[@saadsrequiemforsasuke7041]

Yeah now this was almost exactly the kind of trombone I was just reminded of by *_Star Wars: The Bad Batch Season 2_* episode "Plan 99"'s theme music... It was so sad, bittersweet and hearttouching... 😢💔 6:30pm 19.3.2024

[@jessshook4227]

This guy don't mess around holy crap he's good

[@RedeyePerc]

Great explanation and voice. The black shirt/black background combo makes him look like a floating head.

[@BassTrombone95]

Excellent video! You are an amazing bass trombonist!

[@visceralooze]

Have they got euphoniums and if they have why haven't they done a video on it

[@ejoomf]

euphoniums arent normally in orchestra

[@housesinmotion6031]

They should put euphoniums in orchestra because the notes are a bit more clear and louder then a trombone (from my perspective) and euphoniums also have the same fingerings as a BB flat tuba

[@visceralooze]

yeah they have such a softer sound. while trombones are great and all and i have played trombone sometimes a softer sound is needed

[@willcochran5555]

Nev we do not use euphoniums in orchestra because the softer sound you speak of is not needed, due to the cello.

[@italiancheesecurl9759]

Will Cochran But they still sometimes play roles such as in Holst's Planets 🤔

[@MARCOSCADIMIEL]

AMAZING

[@philharmonia_orchestra]

Thanks very much Marcos, we're glad you enjoyed it!

[@nacho_cheez_1454]

learned a whole lot (I play Trombone)

[@ashtonortiz8925]

trombone is the best instrument in world

[@johnminiongamer1991]

+Ashton ortiz agreed

[@sebilontzis]

+John MinionGamer agreed

[@symactoriotycomiko8092]

John MinionGamer not good enough fr your profile picture😡😤😡

[@tunnis7us]

really dig the crispy lower notes :P