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!
@Sherman1fan
3 жыл бұрын
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!
@EdwardSolomon
4 жыл бұрын
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.
@jerryone7451
3 ай бұрын
Awesome Mike
@matthewk4245
8 ай бұрын
Extremely impressive, especially with the Rainbow Motif. One of the best recordings I've heard of it.
@mikeszabo5631
8 ай бұрын
Thanks very much! This is much harder to play on contra compared to bass
@starman5754
3 жыл бұрын
Great respect Mike! Awesome tone and control with this beast!
@mikeszabo5631
3 жыл бұрын
Thanks!
@TenorCantusFirmus
4 жыл бұрын
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.
@pablobasstb
4 жыл бұрын
you make it look soooooo easy....
@markfdesimone
Жыл бұрын
You've beautiful warm tone on this horn. The harmonics sound so clear. Thanks for posting this!
@mikeszabo5631
Жыл бұрын
Thanks very much Mark!
@timsackbutt
4 жыл бұрын
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!
@byroncrump4390
2 ай бұрын
Thanks Mike
@peterhogarty5741
4 жыл бұрын
Thanks Mike for sharing this with us as it is really impressive,
@Capricegirl_
4 жыл бұрын
That is a beautiful horn.
@BillMacPerth
4 жыл бұрын
Fantastic Mike ... great playing and explanations. Loved it.
@adamschmidt546
4 жыл бұрын
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 KZitem. 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 👍
@mikirueda5158
4 жыл бұрын
What a perfection!
@EzyPezyLemonChezy
Жыл бұрын
Dude, this is insane!
@piggdsbest333
Жыл бұрын
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 !
@stefanstolarchuk5766
4 жыл бұрын
This is great stuff, Mike- Thanks!
@waitotong9590
Жыл бұрын
It seem it needs a bit more structural support. It's flexing around every time you put down the instrument
@francisbueno7202
4 жыл бұрын
Awesome indeed
@edwards2010getzen
4 жыл бұрын
How Splendid ✨🥰✨
@jamesbrownjr.5074
2 жыл бұрын
This makes me giddy!
@user-tj8hh2xr5p
Жыл бұрын
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
@xkay-six1845
4 жыл бұрын
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!
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