Britt Andrew Burns
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You Do Not Walk Alone - Britt Andrew Burns
This somber yet uplifting setting of a traditional Irish blessing gently reminds us that we are never alone. Beginning in Lydian mode, the work eventually transitions into a minor key before fading into soft whispers. Accessible ranges and part writing make this work appropriate for graduation and moving-up ceremonies.
Score available here:
www.jwpepper.com/You-Do-Not-Walk-Alone/11568033L.item
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Відео

Developing Perfect Pitch as an Adult, Part 2
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This is a follow up video to my first video on how I developed absolute pitch at age 17.
The Unchanging for String Orchestra (with score)
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Completed in early 2023, this work for string orchestra was inspired by the line: “To see that everything around you is changing, means something inside you is unchanging." Download this music from: brittandrewburns.bandcamp.com/ Purchase the score and parts for performance: www.jwpepper.com/The-Unchanging/11516947.item www.sheetmusicplus.com/en-US/product/the-unchanging-22484430.html
The Story of the Humidifier Chord (and how to use it)
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A true story about my association with a specific jazz chord.
Composing with Polychords, Part I: the Basics, the Dangers
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An introduction to polychord basics and the risks when composing with them.
Ralph Vaughan Williams' clever use of compound intervals in his Pastoral Symphony
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A look at how Vaughan Williams uses spacing to soften his dissonant tones.
As a Composer, Can I Write Anything I Want?
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A look at what composers face when dealing with reality.
The Most Forbidden Dissonance in Music
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A look at the most problematic dissonance a composer can write.
Can Perfect Pitch Really Be Learned by Adults?
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In this video, Britt Andrew Burns clears up a lot of misinformation about absolute pitch (aka perfect pitch) and explains his story in how he developed it. #absolutepitch #perfectpitch #eartraining
Wonder for Orchestra by Britt Andrew Burns
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Selected as a 2018 Editor's Choice pick by JW Pepper, this is an excerpt from the work titled WONDER for symphony orchestra. Composed by Britt Andrew Burns. Published by Imagine Music, purchase this title for performance from: jwpepper.com or imaginemusicpublishing.com #editors choice #wonder #orchestra
Valor for Alto Sax & Piano by Britt Andrew Burns
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A somber work for Alto Saxophone and Piano, composed by Britt Andrew Burns. Purchase from: jwpepper.com
Clarity: for Flute, Clarinet & Piano -- by Britt Andrew Burns
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This recording captures a performance of Clarity, a work that was originally composed for orchestra. This version has been arranged for Flute (doubling Alto Flute), B-flat Clarinet and Piano. This has been a popular work and can be purchased from various sources listed below. jwpepper.com sheetmusicplus.com tfront.com indie-classical.com
Distance : for Band, by Britt Andrew Burns
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Distance was composed in early 2009 (and later revised in 2011) when I was feeling very homesick. The title was inspired by the big change that comes when one relocates 1,000 miles away from familiar territory to begin a new life. Although this kind of event is very exciting, it also can create pain from the absence of friends and family. The music is intended to sound bittersweet in nature bec...
March of the Arachnids : for Band, by Britt Andrew Burns
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March of the Arachnids was composed with the intention of being music for the Halloween season, although it could be performed at other times in the year. The early sketch was written in 2008, although the work wasn't fully realized until the Spring of 2011. The work is dedicated to my composer friend, Joseph Eidson, whose music largely inspired the orchestration and harmonic material for this ...

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  • @HOAMusicTW
    @HOAMusicTW 4 дні тому

    thank you

  • @theboxingbreakdown5535
    @theboxingbreakdown5535 4 дні тому

    The big question to follow up on is what level is your perfect pitch from going through the burge courses. Are you able to hear single note melody lines, name chords from bottom to top, hear to what cents notes are out of tune, be able to hum or sing notes from pitch memory etc. would be great to see what level of perfect pitch can be attained from the courses. Thanks!

  • @Ribiveer
    @Ribiveer 5 днів тому

    the song at 12:31 sounds to me like it's in C minor, not F minor. I guess this is a section of the song where it has modulated? The second version sounds like B minor.

  • @theuniversalconnection3510
    @theuniversalconnection3510 7 днів тому

    You are amazing. Thank you so much for sharing this video. Keep up the great work. Blessings to you.

  • @pizzahacker4526
    @pizzahacker4526 8 днів тому

    Hey actually serious question, are they stopping you from revealing the contents of the dvds completely or something? There must be something you can give us as a baseline to start learning absolute pitch. On David Burge’s website it says you will hear a change immediately. I definitely believe that if there was something this valuable to musicians it should not be behind a pay wall. There are videos of how to learn pretty much everything involving music on youtube and a real tutorial on how to learn absolute pitch should be one of them. I genuinely want a reply to see what you think about this.

  • @EyalZeidman770
    @EyalZeidman770 8 днів тому

    Interesting 🤔 unusual chord. Thanks.

  • @williamkahl7978
    @williamkahl7978 10 днів тому

    Your assessments are right on. I wish there was some kind of program (as an add on to the course?) Where random pitches, chords ,etc for the master classes could be generated to match the drills, and subsequent verification rounds. A partner is the best way to go, but a real luxury for most. This I believe would be great help. Thank you for all your expert advice. Bill Kahl

  • @gerardyun
    @gerardyun 10 днів тому

    I took the Burgess course decades ago when I was first thinking about being an actual musician. I was more curious than anything else since I've kind of always been able to play what I heard even without early lessons, etc. I think he started on F# and Bb and something happened about week 3 and then it has been pretty strong ever since. I love hearing this way, hearing into the note, into the sound. Yes, I went on in music even without much of a background as a kid, and have a doctorate in conducting. I am now teaching at university level in Community Music in Canada and much of my research is in the larger area of Listening, which is great. I think people have all kinds of weird superpowers and being able to learn exceptional listening opens us to the most amazing world. There really are no limits. This is an awesome video and I love your narration. OMG I see C as white too! F as brown. G as green. But that is another story. Thanks for this.

  • @tonepot2339
    @tonepot2339 11 днів тому

    What goes through your head when you hear a pitch that's around halfway between two pitches?

  • @thepianoplayer416
    @thepianoplayer416 12 днів тому

    Any benefits having PP?

    • @pizzahacker4526
      @pizzahacker4526 9 днів тому

      I would be able to transcribe music much better

    • @thepianoplayer416
      @thepianoplayer416 9 днів тому

      @@pizzahacker4526 Have to think about it. Like many musicians who play 1 or more instruments, I have good sense of relative pitch but not PP. Give me the first note of a song, I can play the rest of it in that key on a violin. Give me a single note and ask me what it is sometimes I get it wrong. If I listen to a big enough chunk of a piece like Mozart Divertimento I can tell it's in D major. I arrange pieces for piano originally for other instruments on a computer program. I can hear from the playback if a note is supposed to be natural, sharp or flat (based on the notes before & after as reference).

  • @areion8161
    @areion8161 12 днів тому

    Have you notice any other components to AP other than the chroma of the tones? Like my teacher has universal AP and he doesn’t listen to the chroma, but rather maps the notes to a virtual piano in his head. I’m wondering if you’ve experienced notes tied to this 12 tone pitch row in your mind.

  • @g.garcia106
    @g.garcia106 13 днів тому

    i want to develop it...

    • @thepianoplayer416
      @thepianoplayer416 12 днів тому

      Not so sure yet. Once played on an out-of-tune piano. It hasn't been tuned for a while so out by about half a pitch. Sat down and played a version of "What a Wonderful World" in F. The song sounded like it's in E. Many people who have perfect pitch claim they would listen to a song as played originally. If you transpose it in another key, it'd sound wrong to the ear. I don't have a problem playing the same piano keys I'd normally use on the piano that is out. To me it's just muscle memory. People who have PP when playing on an out-of-tune piano would throw them off completely.

  • @Debangshuification
    @Debangshuification 14 днів тому

    Tldr: no adults can't

  • @thedolphin5428
    @thedolphin5428 15 днів тому

    I can always tell C# because it is the key of Moonlight Sonata.

  • @thedolphin5428
    @thedolphin5428 15 днів тому

    To my mind, congenital perfect pitch is merely an accident of birth -- that is, nature patterning neurones in certain ways to and from your ear ... possibly layed down in-utero. So because we now know the brain has neuroplasticity and can re-route interconnections where they once weren't, it makes perfect sense that one can MAKE THOSE links happen. I believe, the best situation to help this is through autogenic relaxation, when the brain is subconsciously and unconsciously more open to reprogramming.

  • @rinnikfox
    @rinnikfox 19 днів тому

    This topic has interested me a lot lately from a cognitive science perspective I think you hit a lot of the same thoughts I had about how other people approach the subject. I've always thought that given the correct incentives, your body and brain are really good at adapting and learning new things, it's just figuring out how to train correctly is the hard part because your first instinct is to always fall back to the skills you already have.

  • @pensive_
    @pensive_ 20 днів тому

    Thanks a lot for this good news. I have good relative pitch but not perfect pitch. After your video, I will give it a try. Was always told you were either born with it or not, from Hschool to university. This is the first time I hear someone with credibility claim the opposite.

  • @YEAHSURETHINGMAN
    @YEAHSURETHINGMAN 20 днів тому

    I find an immense sadness present in this piece, with a touch of hope. Great stuff man!

  • @moeb4348
    @moeb4348 20 днів тому

    This guy does have perfect pitch....that's why he is talking in the most boring monotone voice ever. Sounds like a robot from an old sci-fi movie from the 1950's. BORING as HELL!

  • @johnb6723
    @johnb6723 26 днів тому

    I have it, but only when humidity is very low.

  • @thepianoplayer416
    @thepianoplayer416 26 днів тому

    Once learned a piano version of "What a Wonderful World" in F. Played the piece on an out-of-tune piano in a store so sounded like the song is in E. People who has perfect pitch claim they are used to listening to a song in 1 key they can't play it in any other key except that specific key.

  • @miritsm
    @miritsm 27 днів тому

    interesting 😊 so what is the right way to learn perfect pitch? i really feel i can but don't know where to begin, ty🙏

    • @BAndrewBurns
      @BAndrewBurns 24 дні тому

      You could try the Burge course like I did, or perhaps have a friend compare the notes very slowly with you. I'm in the process of making a follow up video on this topic, where I will address this.

  • @AllNighterHeider
    @AllNighterHeider 28 днів тому

    That was beautiful, I have several friends Ill recommend to your channel. Thanks Stay

    • @BAndrewBurns
      @BAndrewBurns 28 днів тому

      Thank you for taking the time to listen! And thanks helping to spread my channel.

  • @-jq8gt
    @-jq8gt 28 днів тому

    If learning perfect pitch was possible, you would already know about it, much like magic penis enlarging pills. I don't buy this stuff for a minute. I'm just working on my relative pitch, which I DO believe I can achieve. It's VERY telling that after an entire year since this was posted, there is no top comment about it working. And please, don't tell me to watch the whole video. No one makes a 27-minute to explain how something CAN'T be done. And if it COULD be done, as I've said, we all would've heard about it by now.

  • @BrendaBoykin-qz5dj
    @BrendaBoykin-qz5dj 29 днів тому

    Thank you,Britt. Interesting discussion.⭐🌹🔥🌹⭐ Very balanced.

  • @daniel_cunha
    @daniel_cunha 29 днів тому

    Lol, a lot of cuts on the video and full of bullshit, good luck for all of you trying to "learn" perfect pitch 😂😂😂

  • @user-jj5qb4uv4q
    @user-jj5qb4uv4q Місяць тому

    I learned i had perfect pitch at 14. Its something ur born with, but it remains dormant if you aren't taught how to use it. Thats why not every kid who played piano when they were like 5 has it. Its a rare ability, and it's also a skill. People have different levels of pitch recognition, and some people have higher skill ceilings that others.

  • @yoheff988
    @yoheff988 Місяць тому

    BS LOL, and Stevie Wonder can be trained to see

  • @ordjk4797
    @ordjk4797 Місяць тому

    I thought the video and voice were made by AI, but it’s not the case

  • @alans98989
    @alans98989 Місяць тому

    Seems pretty closely related to Scriabin's Prometheus Chord, except he would've normally omitted the 5th.

  • @holytaco.
    @holytaco. Місяць тому

    This might be a different chord, but if not then C418 uses this beautifully in the song Work Life Imbalance at 1:24

  • @johningham1880
    @johningham1880 Місяць тому

    But did it please The Lord?

  • @canastraroyal
    @canastraroyal Місяць тому

    Very good advice.

  • @seanonel
    @seanonel Місяць тому

    B° triad 1st inversion over C6 1st inversion

  • @mhparkmusic
    @mhparkmusic Місяць тому

    What a lovely piece!

  • @Oi-mj6dv
    @Oi-mj6dv Місяць тому

    Its a bit complicated because its been proven that even fully "perfect pitch posessors" have pitch perception fatigue and even start failing with sufficient trials in a sequence. So obviously its not a fully entirely qualitative difference between a strong ear and perfect pitch. Just speed and endurance At this point in time tho science does not know if adults can actually develop perfect pitch, or just improve pitch recognition significantly. It say the diffference is pretty pointless and minor tho. It can be trained but id much MUCH rather focus on chord inversions and chord quality recognition, transcription of lines in different instruments etc etc etc. One of the major hurdles in development of this "aural skill" is that genuine childhood perfect pitch could very well be generalizable to more timbres and this skill developed later in life could be restricted to fewer timbres thar the musician is more comfortable witj

    • @BAndrewBurns
      @BAndrewBurns Місяць тому

      Science has shown people can develop it, and I'm living proof that it does happen.

    • @Oi-mj6dv
      @Oi-mj6dv Місяць тому

      ​@@BAndrewBurns i didnt deny this. The approach is just different what im questioning tho is the utility of it. Chord qualities are not that hard to get down and as long as you get good at transcribing i really really find the benefit to be minimal, if any. But yes it can be. I do not know if without drugs tho but fun fact valproate DOES allow this developmental window to reope

    • @kornelijekovac9793
      @kornelijekovac9793 22 дні тому

      There is no perfect pitch. There is only ability to remember tones more precisely or not. If you change the tuning for 1-2 Hertz, no so called "perfect pitch-er" would notice it.

  • @LxE9799
    @LxE9799 Місяць тому

    If you add an A note to make it a chord that's made of an entire Ab half step-whole step scale, how would you notate that? Is it possible to have a flat 9th and a sharp 9th on the same chord, naming wise? Maybe as a flat 16th, I guess?

    • @BAndrewBurns
      @BAndrewBurns Місяць тому

      Well, chord labeling is not an exact science. If I'm understanding this correctly, you could have A-flat 7, b9, #9, 6, #4 chord, but you would have to spell the A as a B double-flat. If you spell it as an A natural, it would be an augmented octave (#8). It's a lot to say out loud, but it does exist.

  • @solideomusical
    @solideomusical Місяць тому

    When I was in college I used to try and attain perfect pitch. Without any reference notes (on piano) I was either able to 'nail it' or narrow it down to 'within a half step' but never 'perfect.' My professor, who had perfect pitch, found this notable. Since then I have not really applied myself to it but I tend to agree with you and not the naysayers. There are also more recent studies on this that align with your take. There is a young lady on YT (I think her name is 'Cindy Zou') who says that all of the pianists in her country had it and when she came to America she was surprised to learn that some people didn't. She tries to diminish the role of it in a successful musical career and even says she failed some transcription test because of her perfect pitch. Are you recommending Burge's course?

    • @BAndrewBurns
      @BAndrewBurns Місяць тому

      Hi, Yes. I was mostly referencing Burge's course, but you could certainly develop it on your own. And your other point is interesting. I think Western science says 1 in 10,000 people have absolute pitch, but I'm willing to bet that the real number is much higher, especially in Asian countries.

    • @BAndrewBurns
      @BAndrewBurns Місяць тому

      One other point I will add is that, you don't always have to be correct to have some level of absolute pitch. I'm going to address this in more detail in a follow-up video soon.

    • @solideomusical
      @solideomusical Місяць тому

      @@BAndrewBurns Great- Thank you- I like the idea! One more point is that if you are told 'forget it- only a select few with innate ability can achieve such and such goal' it has a dampening effect when taken to heart. In other words, people resign before they start. That is what I like about your anecdotal story- that it seems to shatter the myth. You would have never known your potential had you not questioned and challenged it (conventional wisdom) I believe Michael Jordan is credited with saying "I make shots other people won't even take."

  • @vadimmartynyuk
    @vadimmartynyuk Місяць тому

    No sound of the actual humidifier ? Come on

    • @BAndrewBurns
      @BAndrewBurns Місяць тому

      I thought someone would say this. Sadly, the humidifier is long gone.

    • @holytaco.
      @holytaco. Місяць тому

      @@BAndrewBurns You should search something similar online, like the picture :)

  • @george0t
    @george0t Місяць тому

    Swap the B with a Bb and you get a pretty common/standard voicing of an Ab13(#11) used in Jazz.

  • @esterhammerfic
    @esterhammerfic Місяць тому

    Good video, and I like the storytelling element. Keep it up!

  • @stephenweigel
    @stephenweigel Місяць тому

    I’m using this chord in an octatonic song my band is playing!

  • @bonerici
    @bonerici Місяць тому

    suprisingly sweet chord for something full of so many dissonances i assume it's because the conflicts are always nearly an octave apart

    • @BAndrewBurns
      @BAndrewBurns Місяць тому

      Yes, spacing is very important with smoothing out dissonances.

  • @novellmusicmedia6895
    @novellmusicmedia6895 Місяць тому

    Thnx

  • @MarkBonneaux
    @MarkBonneaux Місяць тому

    Interesting 🤔 It sounds discordant and yet stable at the same time, weird!

    • @BAndrewBurns
      @BAndrewBurns Місяць тому

      Yes. It has a perfect 5th in the bottom to support it, yet the top is quite dissonant.

  • @user-ms3dq6ee9d
    @user-ms3dq6ee9d Місяць тому

    I totally agree with you. After 30 years having this course on my shelf, I'm finally going to go and finish the course. As a professional musician for 40 years. You can still improve on your music. Thanks for your post!!

    • @BAndrewBurns
      @BAndrewBurns Місяць тому

      Still working on improving my ear myself. Thanks!

    • @tomclaeren169
      @tomclaeren169 14 днів тому

      Please can I get the course of the idea on what to practice to get absolute pitch please

  • @anthonyposada265
    @anthonyposada265 Місяць тому

    💥💥 great video 👍👍

  • @hefewiseman
    @hefewiseman 2 місяці тому

    this is good ,pretty generous and honest offering ,and I agree with your assessments ,there are so many misconceptions about this skill.,good insights

  • @PrototypeZZ
    @PrototypeZZ 2 місяці тому

    I don't understand those people who think that this is an innate skill - whether you have it or not. Absolute pitch is completely overrated. It's a skill like reading books or drawing. It just takes practice and some effort. I practiced a little (just a few hours) and can already hear (recognize) the notes. It’s just easier for some and harder for others, just like learning to play the piano or sing.

  • @guitarislife01
    @guitarislife01 3 місяці тому

    Yeah right