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Pivot Your Way to a Better Embouchure!
In this video, I'm going to talk about what an embouchure pivot is, and how to develop your own pivot! As always, if you want me to take a look at your chops, look into booking a session with me at www.euph.org/book-online
#wearebesson #euphonium #tuba #embouchure #lowbrass
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My Favourite Warm-up!
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In this video, I go over some pointers for how to warm-up, and what my favourite method of warming-up involves! Enjoy! If you want a one-off lesson with me, drop by euph.org and have a look at my booking calendar! #besson #wearebesson #euphonium #tuba #lowbrass
Free Buzzing and My Favourite Embouchure Exercise!
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About time I made an instructional video! This is my video on free buzzing and a favourite exercise pf mine that you can have a go at... Enjoy! Please let me know in the comments if there are any subjects you'd like me to make a video on! If you want further advice or even an individual lesson with me, head over to euph.org and have a look around! You can also find me on Facebook. #WeAreBesson ...
Brown Bird Singing
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One of my favourite melodies. Accidentally left unlisted for two years…! Enjoy!
Eternal Story, Kosuke Yamashita - Featuring Daniel Thomas and Adam Bokaris
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Kosuke Yamashita's ethereal Eternal Story. Originally for tenor saxophone and trumpet, it is performed here as a euphonium duet by Daniel Thomas and Adam Bokaris. Please like and subscribe to both of our channels! ua-cam.com/channels/ijjiFvupFGiDESZBpOvaVA.html #euphonium #lowbrass #ユーフォニアム #brassband #blackdykeband #grimethorpecollieryband
Joshua Fi't the Battle of Jericho (Arr. Markey) - Daniel Thomas, Bass Trombone
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An octet arrangement by James Markey of the famous song. Hope you enjoy!
Two Movements from Philip Wilby's Euphonium Concerto
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From a live concert with Black Dyke at the University of Leeds. Filmed in February 2020!
Kabalevsky Violin Concerto, Finale - Daniel Thomas, Euphonium
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The third movement of Dmitry Kabalevsky's Violin Concerto. Hope you enjoy! Visit euph.org for more info.
Schumann - Adagio
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Adagio and Allegro Op. 70, is a chamber music piece in A-flat major for piano and horn (optionally cello or violin) by Robert Schumann. It was written in February 1849. This is the Adagio performed by Daniel Thomas on euphonium, with a bit of green-screen tomfoolery.
Euphony (Robert Redhead) - Daniel Thomas, Euphonium
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Daniel Thomas performing ‘Euphony’ by Robert Redhead at the 2019 Brass Spectacular event in Basel, Switzerland!
Bravura (Peter Graham) - Daniel Thomas, euphonium
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Peter Graham's 'Bravura' performed by Daniel Thomas, accompanied by Ruth Webb.
The Midnight Hour - Euphonium Daniel Thomas
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'The Midnight Hour' by Jonathan Bates, performed by Daniel Thomas and the Cory Band.
The Essence of Time
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The 2013 NYBBW perform Peter Graham's Essence of Time at the Musicfest event in Aberystwyth Arts Centre
Pursuing Horizons
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The NYBBW '13 playing Dudley Bright's 'Pursuing Horizons' at their final concert at the Aberystwyth Arts Centre, under the baton of Dr.Stephen Cobb.

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  • @andrewkeegan5987
    @andrewkeegan5987 День тому

    Fantastic. Knew it happens but not heard it explained explained/taught that well before.

  • @MrDavidoneo
    @MrDavidoneo 4 дні тому

    Do you have any experience with involuntary shaking in face muscles? I have been playing for many years and last few years I have started to get the these involuntary shakes in my jaw and trying your exercise seems to exagurate it (Buzzing without any support) Before it havent been a real problem when playing but it is starting to be and this spring I really struggled because of it.

    • @danielthomas7629
      @danielthomas7629 4 дні тому

      @MrDavidoneo Hi! I would hesitate to give any advice as it sounds like you need to see a medical professional. I'd get that checked out as soon as you can to make sure there's nothing underlying that's causing it! If there doesn't appear to be a medical cause for the issue, it could be simple muscle fatigue or some other aspect of your playing that you're doing counter to what your embouchure actually needs. Without seeing you play it's very hard to suggest things! Still, make sure you get that checked out with a Doctor; there might be something underneath that's causing it which is easily treatable! All the best,

    • @MrDavidoneo
      @MrDavidoneo 2 дні тому

      @@danielthomas7629 Hi! Thank you I will do that. I tried this summer to have a break from playing to see if it might be something i have built up and start up again from scratch. But its still the same as when I was in "good shape" and having played for over 20years now its just nothing I have dealt with before.

  • @randomkid831
    @randomkid831 4 дні тому

    Hie there Daniel.. i have a solo coming up of grandfather’s clock i saw a video of you playing it with the black dyke please give me a guide through it.. especially the third movement i would really appreciate it as a fan😭

  • @chongziyueharrychs7864
    @chongziyueharrychs7864 14 днів тому

    great video! how do you recommend becoming a player who can just start playing cold? i find i pretty much cant play at all when im cold but after 5-10 minutes of buzzing and glissing my playing is fine

  • @ellarh1
    @ellarh1 15 днів тому

    Hi Daniel, I like this piece, where can I purchase a bass cleff copy

  • @johnhouston5921
    @johnhouston5921 19 днів тому

    This is incredible!

  • @davebrook5082
    @davebrook5082 27 днів тому

    I never warm up cuz I never cool down!

  • @manuelgatterer7317
    @manuelgatterer7317 Місяць тому

    Hello! Do you use just air? Does the tone comes without buzzing ?

    • @danielthomas7629
      @danielthomas7629 Місяць тому

      @@manuelgatterer7317 Just air! No tongue or buzzing, just a 'HOO' attack.

  • @s1914
    @s1914 Місяць тому

    Fascinating

  • @spatlegibari
    @spatlegibari Місяць тому

    Hey Daniel! Awesome job with the recent videos! I see you’re using a Besson, have you switched over to a new primary horn from your Geneva? Was thinking of purchasing a Geneva myself.

    • @danielthomas7629
      @danielthomas7629 Місяць тому

      @@spatlegibari Thanks! Yes, I use a Besson 967-T!

  • @willsoneupher4040
    @willsoneupher4040 Місяць тому

    Hello again, Daniel. How do you feel about the use of embouchure trainers and mutes as practice tools?

    • @danielthomas7629
      @danielthomas7629 Місяць тому

      @willsoneupher4040 I've only ever used a pencil squeezed between my lips as an aid for developing compression, everything else just seems to be an expensive version of that! Stay away from any devices that aim to reduce mouthpiece pressure; too little pressure can be as detrimental to your playing as too much pressure! As for mutes, I personally don't see a benefit; I actually don't use practice mutes at all as I find the resistance messes up my face.

    • @willsoneupher4040
      @willsoneupher4040 Місяць тому

      @@danielthomas7629 Hi. Thanks for answering my questions. I have a P.E.T.E. I bought mostly because I wanted to build stronger embouchure muscles. I don’t use it often, but I’ve been thinking that maybe I should? Would you elaborate a bit more on building compression? I have a practice mute because I don’t want to disturb anyone, but I gotten to the point where I hate having to use it. Plus, it sucks when I’m playing through long tones trying to tune. 😂😂😂

    • @danielthomas7629
      @danielthomas7629 Місяць тому

      @@willsoneupher4040 Potentially something I can talk about in my high range vid! Compression is basically the pinching power of the lips, helps you keep your chops under control as you ascend so the hole in the middle of your lips doesn't collapse or become too open. P.E.T.E seems to be a device which pulls away from the lips, I'm not really sure what that develops, in all honesty? If you're after some easy exercises which build chop strength, check out the 'Three Daily Playing Calisthenics' at the following link www.trombone.org/articles/view.php?id=240#:~:text=The%20Three%20Daily%20Playing%20Calisthenics,and%20the%20Pencil%20Trick%20Routine. I find that the above routine is enough to keep me in shape, even if I don't touch my instrument for a few days. I've even had a week away from the instrument, only doing the above exercises everyday, and it's been enough to keep me reasonably in shape on the instrument.

    • @willsoneupher4040
      @willsoneupher4040 Місяць тому

      @@danielthomas7629 GOTCHA!!! I definitely look forward to seeing that video! There’s a video that warburton made explaining how to use it much better than I can. 😅You can actually use both ends of the device. One end for pulling and the other for holding in place, much like the pencil technique you said you’ve used sometimes. Thanks for the tips!!!

  • @danbryant5959
    @danbryant5959 Місяць тому

    Hey Daniel, thanks so much for sharing this advice. Really appreciate the simple and straightforward approach, on all your recent videos, to what can be a complex topic.

    • @danielthomas7629
      @danielthomas7629 Місяць тому

      @@danbryant5959 Thank you very much! I'm trying to provide content that isn't just "breathe more!"

  • @neiljohnson1971
    @neiljohnson1971 Місяць тому

    Hi Dan, hope you're well. Thanks for a great video. I've been playing 40+ years, and have never heard anyone refer to this pivot before. I'm off to experiment now....!! Cheers.

    • @danielthomas7629
      @danielthomas7629 Місяць тому

      @neiljohnson1971 Glad to hear it's something new, at least! Check out the notes below, just to make sure you get it right! 1. The embouchure pivot or motion refers to moving the lips and mouthpiece together as a unit in an upward or downward direction along the teeth and jaw to change register. 2. The mouthpiece placement on the lips stays the same, but the relationship of the rim/lips to the teeth changes. 3. Avoid excessive movement, let the sound and pitch be the guide. All the best!

  • @williamkeeble2704
    @williamkeeble2704 Місяць тому

    Really really interesting video here, I'm a cornet player myself but as I'm sure you will agree most of this is transferable skills across all brass instruments!

    • @danielthomas7629
      @danielthomas7629 Місяць тому

      100%! All brass instruments work the same way, just at different sizes!

  • @steffenmrsk4720
    @steffenmrsk4720 Місяць тому

    I always had difficulty finding the difference between warm up, and practice. Where do the warm up stop, and the practice begin? 🤔 Also... That is not a 4AL? 🙂

    • @danielthomas7629
      @danielthomas7629 Місяць тому

      @steffenmrsk4720 it's one of the first SM4s ever made! For me, the warm up stops when my embouchure response is good and my flexibility is working well.

    • @steffenmrsk4720
      @steffenmrsk4720 Місяць тому

      Yes, that make sense - So it has the little mark on it, after the Denis Wick engraving? (Nerd alert) #whatmouthpiecedoyouplay 😅

    • @danielthomas7629
      @danielthomas7629 Місяць тому

      @steffenmrsk4720 Got some custom pieces on the way from Doug Elliott! Might do a vid on them when they arrive...

    • @steffenmrsk4720
      @steffenmrsk4720 Місяць тому

      ​@@danielthomas7629 please do! It will be interesting! 🙂

    • @rossmacintosh7171
      @rossmacintosh7171 Місяць тому

      @@danielthomas7629it’d be great to see some info/thoughts on Doug’s euph pieces!

  • @TheSproutarian
    @TheSproutarian Місяць тому

    I knew a world class player who always needed a 4 hour warm up. Mental prisons

  • @ayrtonhockaday
    @ayrtonhockaday Місяць тому

    Awesome stuff. I dont suppose, for the next video, having a mic so the talking isn't so quiet?? I struggle to hear it, even on full volume

    • @danielthomas7629
      @danielthomas7629 Місяць тому

      I'll dig out my lapel mic! Thanks for the comment!

  • @ExploringWater
    @ExploringWater Місяць тому

    Hi Daniel, are you able to post the melody of the name of life from spirited away. I think you would play it incredibly

  • @braismolina2067
    @braismolina2067 Місяць тому

    Great video, thanks for sharing your knowledge.

  • @bensonstrumpet_tips
    @bensonstrumpet_tips Місяць тому

    Nice warm tone

  • @adammcg7115
    @adammcg7115 2 місяці тому

    That a Sovereign?

    • @danielthomas7629
      @danielthomas7629 2 місяці тому

      Yep! 967T.

    • @adammcg7115
      @adammcg7115 2 місяці тому

      @@danielthomas7629 The slightly lighter instruments seem to be a big thing now! You prefer it to the Prestige?

    • @danielthomas7629
      @danielthomas7629 2 місяці тому

      @adammcg7115 The Prestiges are great, but I prefer the more compact sound. There is a new Besson euphonium developed by David Childs which has a slightly smaller bell, and I'm eager to give it a go!

  • @Alfa_Romeo637
    @Alfa_Romeo637 2 місяці тому

    No way!!!! thats got to be fake

    • @danielthomas7629
      @danielthomas7629 2 місяці тому

      Lol! Only thing fake here is the painting on the wall!

  • @sevasundri
    @sevasundri 2 місяці тому

    Proud of you Dan, absolutely phenomenal (still surprised you aren't a tour guide at big pit) 🩷

    • @danielthomas7629
      @danielthomas7629 2 місяці тому

      Haha! Thanks a lot! Nice to hear from you x

  • @neilcraver2967
    @neilcraver2967 2 місяці тому

    We are! Our journeys at home will take us to Colorado (at 9000 feet above sea level!) for both of us to play an all John Williams program with a concert band, followed by a week of a jazz big band for me.

  • @neilcraver2967
    @neilcraver2967 2 місяці тому

    Excellent video, Dan! Margie and I are currently traveling in Italy for 3 weeks with only our mouthpieces and have a heavy schedule when we return to the states. This really helped me progress. All the best to you.

  • @willsoneupher4040
    @willsoneupher4040 2 місяці тому

    I love this!!!! Can you do a video on high range? Or a video on switching clefs, specifically from bass to treble and vice versa?

    • @danielthomas7629
      @danielthomas7629 2 місяці тому

      I'm certainly looking into a high note video! As for clef switching, my best advice is to learn the clef from the ground up rather than transpose at sight. I tried to transpose down a fifth, but it's impossible to do for quicker music. Get a hold of bass clef parts for treble clef pieces you know, or the opposite depending on what your mother clef is! All the best,

    • @willsoneupher4040
      @willsoneupher4040 2 місяці тому

      @@danielthomas7629 I started on bass clef euphonium. I’m a bit slower when it comes to switching clefs. By the way, I love your sound!!!! I’ve also been attracted to the British style of euphonium playing. There’s just something about it. It’s so lush and gorgeous!😍😍😍 I’ve tried so hard to get that sound, but it just not that same.

  • @emmcad7431
    @emmcad7431 2 місяці тому

    awesome video! thank you for sharing. people often overlook the importance of free buzzing. it is so refreshing to hear someone of your caliber talk about this

  • @Euphonium_BY
    @Euphonium_BY 2 місяці тому

    That information is precious gold! People should know how they got lucky✨ Thank you for inspirations!

  • @keatonc.4231
    @keatonc.4231 2 місяці тому

    Thanks so much for making this video!

  • @TonyDixon-gp5zh
    @TonyDixon-gp5zh 2 місяці тому

    Its great that Daniel Thomas gives fantastic tips to help other Euph players, I look forward to trying these exercises, I was taught to play many years ago, apparently quite incorrectly, Dans help is helping to correct my errors, resulting in me becoming a much better player,

  • @curting2000
    @curting2000 2 місяці тому

    Never won deportment at Grotton though...

    • @TheSproutarian
      @TheSproutarian 2 місяці тому

      I know you can play high too Garry. Who can play higher, you or Dan? Please tell us the truth.

  • @jajoh6473
    @jajoh6473 10 місяців тому

    Very very beautiful Daniel, love your sublime sound on your Euphonium! Mis your sound at Black Dyke 😢😢

  • @samo4003
    @samo4003 11 місяців тому

    Anyone listening to this without headphones is not doing you justice. 😊

  • @s1914
    @s1914 Рік тому

    Stunning 🙏

  • @leenvandenhende1546
    @leenvandenhende1546 Рік тому

    Be-au-ti-ful 🙏

  • @TheSproutarian
    @TheSproutarian Рік тому

    Bravo Dan, top draw melody laying. No face movement at all around the mouthpiece, amazing.

  • @salvatorescannavino4866
    @salvatorescannavino4866 Рік тому

    Meraviglioso

  • @No-Pressure-Only-Results
    @No-Pressure-Only-Results Рік тому

    Galing super great

  • @erlingdahl1849
    @erlingdahl1849 Рік тому

    YOUR RANGE!!

  • @atamanoquiz
    @atamanoquiz Рік тому

    This song is a good song. The performance is also wonderful. Which manufacturer do you use for your instruments?

  • @phillipgouthier1349
    @phillipgouthier1349 Рік тому

    Brilliant performance! I feel that you are, often, overlooked as one of the finest Euphonium Players in the world!

  • @coggsee12
    @coggsee12 Рік тому

    Gwarn boy

  • @elkartian
    @elkartian Рік тому

    Wow the Sergei Nakariakov of the euphonium,some of the finest euphonium playing I've ever heard ,cannot wait for your first solo cd

  • @s1914
    @s1914 Рік тому

    Phenomenal 😱

  • @TheSproutarian
    @TheSproutarian 2 роки тому

    Hey Daniel: you wanna hear an old euphonium legend? Check out the recent youtube recordings put up of Wendy Picton in the 90's. She's gonna blow your mind! She has an x factor few players have.

  • @codaturner1499
    @codaturner1499 2 роки тому

    Dang dude! maybe I can try and practice that on my euphonium!

  • @TheSproutarian
    @TheSproutarian 2 роки тому

    You certainly know how to do the business. I hear lots of Garry Curtin influence in your band and solo playing, am l correct? I also hear Bob Childs influences of course.

  • @chriscombest
    @chriscombest 2 роки тому

    This is sick. Awesome playing!

  • @johnbrookes8804
    @johnbrookes8804 2 роки тому

    Exquisite!

  • @johnbrookes8804
    @johnbrookes8804 2 роки тому

    There can't be many top euphonium players who are that competent on trombone (bass or tenor). Brilliant, Daniel!