Got to try a Rath Contrabass once, blew one note and I instantly knew I had to change my frame of mind. Had to really think about slowing down my air.

@mikeszabo5631

3 жыл бұрын

Yes that’s absolutely right!

I will not try to hide my ignorance; I did not know Wagner wrote contratrombone parts. I enjoyed this immensely. Your descriptions were great as you explained how contra plays differently that regular bass. I subscribed, and will look for your other posts. Bravo!

@mikeszabo5631

Жыл бұрын

Cheers and thanks for the kind word!

Awesome, Mike! The first time I think I've seen those excerpts properly demonstrated and compared with the approach on the bass trombone. Contra is a whole different kettle of fish - a completely different instrument with its own challenges, which you highlight expertly.

As a student of composition, when asked to write for "full-sized" orchestra I use to choose the tuba over the contrabass trombone, but I love to see how Wagner, keeping in mind their respective peculiarities, was able to use both instruments in the same Work.

Extremely impressive, especially with the Rainbow Motif. One of the best recordings I've heard of it.

@mikeszabo5631

7 ай бұрын

Thanks very much! This is much harder to play on contra compared to bass

Great respect Mike! Awesome tone and control with this beast!

@mikeszabo5631

3 жыл бұрын

Thanks!

you make it look soooooo easy....

You've beautiful warm tone on this horn. The harmonics sound so clear. Thanks for posting this!

@mikeszabo5631

Жыл бұрын

Thanks very much Mark!

Thanks Mike for sharing this with us as it is really impressive,

Enjoying watching your shifts Mike... very efficient! And it's sounds great too. Regards!

@mikeszabo5631

4 жыл бұрын

Tim Dowling thanks! I’ll have to go back and watch for that!

Fantastic Mike ... great playing and explanations. Loved it.

Awesome Mike

Is the F contra more standard for orchestral playing? I've seen quite a few of those BBb contras with the double slides but not necessarily on KZread. I feel like the BBb would be a better transition for bass trombones or even tubas. What are yours thoughts on the BBb instead of the F?

@mikeszabo5631

4 жыл бұрын

@Adam Schmidt, yes F contra is more common these days. The BBb contras are hard to play and the slides tend to not work very well and are heavy, etc. Wagner originally wrote for a BBb contra, but the modern F has taken its place simply because it plays better while still keeping the difference in sound that you need with a contra. Also, the tessitura of the parts in the ring can be quite high (see 4th excerpt on this video); these parts are doable on F but would be prohibitively difficult on BBb. That being said, I can see how tubaists would find the transition to BBb easier than F. Regards, Mike

@adamschmidt546

4 жыл бұрын

@@mikeszabo5631 cool, thanks for the input 👍

This is great stuff, Mike- Thanks!

That is a beautiful horn.

What a perfection!

Dude, this is insane!

Thanks Mike

Awesome indeed

How Splendid ✨🥰✨

I played the Rainbow Motiff on an audition for my school, surprisingly didn’t go that bad but it sure didn’t sound as good as you!

It seem it needs a bit more structural support. It's flexing around every time you put down the instrument

IDK if I should buy Tenor, Bass or Contrabass Trombone, what would you suggest ? Is the Contrabass and bass trombone capable of making powerful and rich melodies in the mid/high range like the tenor or is it alway used in the lower range section ? Great video !

This makes me giddy!

Nice

Playing starts at 2:33. You're welcome.

DUDE!!!

Nice😍

Очень круто. Хочу. Такой контрабас. Благодарю за информацию. Всего хорошего.

@mikeszabo5631

Жыл бұрын

Thanks I think!

@somebody9033

Жыл бұрын

@@mikeszabo5631 he says he wants a contrabass like that, he thanks you for the info and wishes you all the best

@mikeszabo5631

Жыл бұрын

@@somebody9033 ok no problem….it’s a Rath from the UK

Whats is that trombone model?

@mikeszabo5631

Жыл бұрын

It’s a Rath Contrabass trombone

Has the album Eruptions 2 been released yet?

@mikeszabo5631

3 жыл бұрын

Yes it’s out now!

@575mewtwo

3 жыл бұрын

@@mikeszabo5631 Yay! Where can I find it?

@mikeszabo5631

3 жыл бұрын

www.justforbrass.com/eruptions-deuce

When eruptions pt. 2?

@mikeszabo5631

4 жыл бұрын

Not sure but soon!

@NordboDK

4 жыл бұрын

Darude - Sandstorm 😒