Jim Markey

BSO bass trombonist James Markey offers a mini-lesson on one of the hardest excerpts in orchestral literature for his instrument. Even if you aren't a trombonist, you'll be fascinated by this inside look into how a musician prepares his/her part!
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[@qbonics30]

JIM MARKEY THE MAN!!!!!!!!

[@alphaoticyt8738]

This is practically a free private lesson! This helped so much with making this excerpt just easier to comprehend.

[@henrym1677]

Jim it was great to hear all the challenges and sophistication that goes into making what we as listeners just hear as "beautiful music". Clearly not simple.

[@theuofc]

A terrific lesson, enthusiasm, clear steps, easy to understand. I've gained a new appreciation for the trombone. Thank you!

[@tromboneman4517]

Ingenious way of making a very difficult excerpt much more manageable. I plan on learning it after I’m done with college auditions.

[@richardranti]

Oooooooooh. So that's why you have the big gig! I observed one thing you didn't speak about, but amply demonstrated:a fantastic ear. Training it for all aspects of musicianship (pitch, style/taste, and rhythm) is fundamental.

[@darinmendez105]

How wonderful!

[@stefanstolarchuk5766]

Thanks so much, this is great!

[@andreabonsignore1414]

superb! Many thanks.

[@PhillONeillTrumpet]

Great advice here. I love how the anchor notes in addition to being chordal notes they work nicely with where you would want to pulse the phrase rhythmically.
Thanks for putting this out Jim

[@newenglandartiste]

Nice tone, pitch, playing and explanation. I know all instruments have their challenges. I play guitar and drums. I know a few trombonists and I hear that it's one of the hardest instruments to play. All slide and no keys to press down. Point. You need a great ear! lol

[@johngilbert6988]

Excellent!

[@Colintuba]

Maybe this video should have a more descriptive title !

[@purplewhoj7848]

mans really out here going doot

[@TheCoolestGamer20]

Amazing video. I'm a former euphonium player, been playing trombone for like 15 years now so I have stupid fingers. This helped me IMMENSELY!

[@BassboneNelson]

Wow
That clean

[@user-ev5uu6qj4r]

thanks !

[@cheatwallstreet263]

Wow. That’s all I have to say.

[@scottmattison4966]

Do most people use 1st position on the first A#?

[@fernlin-healy2174]

What happens if your arms are too short to reach the higher slide positions?

[@mutex1024]

There are usually options with a trigger that can be used.

[@TheCoolestGamer20]

Use a Trombone with an F attachment, just know that using it with this excerpt is exponentially harder

[@frederickjohnston-horstman5910]

"one of the hardest excerpts" oh yay great I have 5 days

[@nobunaga1950]

Jim, you must buy a good mic. Recording on the mic of the smartphone is not a good idea