@@hank1519 Someone asked me at the time I saw her, “don’t you just want to take her home, with you?” Or something to that affect.... She was totally right, I was and still am totally smitten!😀
Amazing how accurate and precise she played those lip trills. You just don't pick up an instrument and play those with the ease and clarity she displayed for us unless you have the talent she has. You are so amazing Allison Balsom.
Listening, looking and analyzing the recording sessions of this artist is just amazingly inspiring. I deeply respect the technical approach and emotions anchored in the work of Alison Balsom
I played trumpet in school, from 4th grade through High School. I still have it, but have not played in decades. I was introduced to the French horn in HS, but never anything like those two horns! I do wish I had been given a chance to experience them back when I still played.
If you started all over, forgot what you think you know, and practice all day long for the next fifty years, nooooo! From pre-school til today, Ms Balsom is continually developing her technique, lungs, legs and stamina. She was most likely born with a tiny little trumpet in her sweet little hand! Her family are musicians. Why not search on line Amazon.eBay and Google for a reasonably priced horn assuming you are an adult. No one in the universe will ever sound like Alison, ok? Just be YOU, and practice! Of course it will sound like cats fighting in the attic at first, that’s perfectly natural. There’s so much to learn. Hope you don’t smoke, that shortens your breath and life.
Such a cool vid. The baroque trumpet was a complete discovery for me, after 50 years of listening to classical music. The reference to Maurice André is a nice homage to the French trumpetist. Thank you.
She mentions the late trumpet virtuoso Maurice Andre and there are a number of his performances that can be found on UA-cam. Definitely worth listening to.
Your enthusiasm is very contagious and I have found myself delving in to Barogue music, which I hadn't appreciated in quite the same way before. Thank you Alison
I love listening to classical pieces featuring the trumpet but until watching this I really didn't have much of a clue about how they worked. After watching it I am even more impressed how the range of notes are produced. Thank-you.
Wonderful. My father used to play trumpet. I play several musical instruments, but because of neighbours I did not dare to start playing my father's trumpet. Thanks to this video, I'll start practising and I'll play the trumpet ... 👍👍👍👍👍
What a joy to hear this! I majored on trumpet in school. Mostly baroque brass, some classical. Thank you so much for this video! I greatly enjoyed your comparisons! I played the Handel's Trumpet Will Sound on a D trumpet.
That is intensely fascinating. I've offhandedly wondered about which instruments were correct for the pieces they're being used for. Not only that, I definitely prefer the feel and tone I just heard from that Baroque trumpet. So glad I wandered onto this.
I always enjoyed Alison Balson´s masterful play of the trumpet. But now I fell in love. She is gorgeous in any way! Such a likable person! How passionate, full of knowledge and taking she explains makes me feel that anyone in her surroundings has to be the luckiest person in the world.
I have never played a trumpet before. I don’t know why this showed up in my feed but I’m glad I did. Can we just have her teach us music stuff all day?
Great introduction into the natural trumpet, by Allison. A wonderful player and such a personable individual! Now I know what the holes actually accomplish. And, I could listen to her speak all day long.
I’m a guitar fan, and never thought I would be so riveted by a piece on trumpets! Very, very well presented Madam! It just shows that music can transcend all ages and types. I am related on my mother’s side to the late Maurice Murphy, himself a trumpet player of some repute. I often think how weird you can hear something with him playing nearly every day, thanks to film scores. I also make the comment about the Beatles, so I keep that tenuous link in me. Makes me feel some connection with great musicianship!
As a former trumpet player your artistry is greatly appreciated. Your love for the great instrument is contagious so many trumpet players are neurotic but your whole being is very healthy. I always loved Andre and Dokshitzer and as well find your beautiful playing captivating.
Thank you Alison, I'm a pianist but this gave me a lot of insights on the production of the trumpet sound, and totally new view on how the trills were made on the baroque trumpet, the baroque trills are very difficult, imagination must be used
I've played folk string instruments for over forty years; brass and woodwinds have seemed mysteries unasked. The lady musician has to have studied deeply for years and her discipline and joy come through wonderfully...
This is fascinating. I played trumpet in 5th grade and cornet in 6th grade (I was absolutely terrible) from which I have some recollection of how the instrument works. This shows that even if a child has no musical talent (me) or does not pursue music, music education can still help understanding.
“When I was a child I thought as child…” too many children and perhaps their parents expect perfection without years of instruction, they give up. and refuse to practice, practice, practice. If they have passion and want to, they will.
Great video I love your British accent and the passion you show for those instruments. I can imaging how that Baroque trumpet would sound in the Bach Brandenburg concert # 2
Enjoyed your playing and video. The baroque trumpet reminds me of my 1920s vintage " peashooter" trumpet but not stretched as long and of course with valves to aid playability. Loved listening to you ! Thank you. Mike from Boston
It is definitely brighter. If you've ever played a natural horn the same is true but the horn isn't as bright an instrument as the trumpet so it isn't as noticeable.
This tone can be achieved on the modern trumpet, it just takes a lot of practice. like, when you lips don't hurt after 30 minutes I'd say you're ready. (I'm not a pro. this is just experience talking)
Thank you a very informative video , I am learning the trumpet on my own and that cleared up some problems i was having understanding how the valves function.
What a kick. Human tastes really change and the taste for volume has left great sounding instruments in our collective dust. The clavicrord (for instance) has a killer sound that isn't like anything we hearing now.
My trumpet teacher in college had a natural trumpet hanging on his studio office wall...on a hook. He would pick it up on occasions and rip off a fanfare. Always fascinating. I did not fully understand the overtone series until I took a college class on the physics of sound. Combined with my trumpet teacher's demos and explanations made it all click. It is interesting to note that there are American drum and bugle corps with 80 + members that are using "just" tuning. The third of all chords not being slotted where we are used to hearing them in traditional tempered tonality. I am not so sure it is not a fad that will fade that is being used, in part, to make an 80 person hornline stand out amongst the other top 10 DCI corps in the world all with essentially the same level of insane precision.
I would like to see a a piece on the keyed trumpet that was featured by Haydn: the link between the natural and valve trumpet. (I am aware that it was more like a cornet than a trumpet, with its conical bore; but the Haydn concerto is generally listed as a 'trumpet' concerto).
A really great video explaining early trumpet playing. I got to play in the World Trade Center lobby back in the 70s in the lobby on my trumpet Jazz band. Lots of other cool gigs too but this stands out.
I was wondering about trills on a trumpet with no valves and was glad to see you demonstrate it. Trill with the lips??? Wow, I never would have imagined that! (I've never played the trumpet.)
As a piano tuner I have come to understand the harmonic series and how it works in brass instruments. As a Euphonium player it would have been most helpful to have this taught to me earlier in life. Thanks for trying to help others understand about it
I play both the modern and Baroque flute. There is definitely a sense of accomplishment playing the Baroque flute which, like the natural trumpet, is much more difficult to play.
Wow. As a trumpet player I'm ashamed I didnt know this about the Boroque trumpet. And this explains a lot about the trumpet sound I cannot mimic when playing "The Prince of Denmark's March". That tone and trill sound just not able to be produced with the modern trumpet. 🤯
A very interesting video , you have an excellent tuition manner and you really make it enjoyable to listen to . I play a lovely Conn super king B from 1956 , it plays great , however ......i do like my euph .
“There are a few higher ones than that, as well, but it’s early.”
felt this deep in my soul.
@Aldo Franco bruh what
@Felipe Steven BRUH WHAT
Nothing to it, huh? I adore Ms Balsom, she’s a global treasure.
The precision of that trill at 4:57 !
Omg
@@csgtywastaken ya wow
I rest my case.
Lookup her version of Eternal Source of Light Divine, simply sublime 😍
Now imagine it one trombone
Without the trigger
Not only does she have technical perfection, she lives the music and brings it to life.
We should all appreciate serious musicians, but I love the trumpet, thank you ma’am!
Everyone else has expressed admiration so eloquently which just leaves me to say, thank you, Alison!
5:05 that trilling left me mouth open and I am a professional trombonist.
Thank you Maestra Balsom 🍀
Absolutely blown away!!!
That's the end of Haendl's Eternal Source of Light Divine
Had these baroque composers heard that modern trumpet, it would have blown their minds. So much cleaner notes. Thank you for wonderful tutorial!
“There are a few higher ones than that, as well, but it’s early.”
Lol...it’s early for me all day...that’s my excuse.
Lovely playing by a lovely lady!
She's both charming and brilliant! Quite a combination.
Indeed, Hank! She’s even more charming in person.
@@bluemanlou3082 Wow! Cheers!
@@hank1519 Someone asked me at the time I saw her, “don’t you just want to take her home, with you?” Or something to that affect.... She was totally right, I was and still am totally smitten!😀
@@bluemanlou3082 Very understandable!
@@bluemanlou3082 Being a fan of a great artist is such a pleasure.
Brilliant. Love the insight, intelligence and sensitivity she brings to the trumpet - along with a great deal of charm
Huge fan of Alison, I find her inspirational
Amazing how accurate and precise she played those lip trills. You just don't pick up an instrument and play those with the ease and clarity she displayed for us unless you have the talent she has. You are so amazing Allison Balsom.
Love this sort of thing. A very beautiful and very talented lady perfectly demonstrates the baroque era trumpet. Thank you most Kindly.
Alison, you are such inspiration for all women in Brazil. We love you! Thank you for everything you have done.
Listening, looking and analyzing the recording sessions of this artist is just amazingly inspiring. I deeply respect the technical approach and emotions anchored in the work of Alison Balsom
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I played trumpet in school, from 4th grade through High School. I still have it, but have not played in decades. I was introduced to the French horn in HS, but never anything like those two horns! I do wish I had been given a chance to experience them back when I still played.
If you started all over, forgot what you think you know, and practice all day long for the next fifty years, nooooo! From pre-school til today, Ms Balsom is continually developing her technique, lungs, legs and stamina. She was most likely born with a tiny little trumpet in her sweet little hand! Her family are musicians. Why not search on line Amazon.eBay and Google for a reasonably priced horn assuming you are an adult. No one in the universe will ever sound like Alison, ok? Just be YOU, and practice! Of course it will sound like cats fighting in the attic at first, that’s perfectly natural. There’s so much to learn. Hope you don’t smoke, that shortens your breath and life.
Thank you. This is a magical instrument which allows us to appreciate the baroque era so much more.
A gold mine for music lovers and also for everyone else :)
Such a cool vid. The baroque trumpet was a complete discovery for me, after 50 years of listening to classical music. The reference to Maurice André is a nice homage to the French trumpetist. Thank you.
She mentions the late trumpet virtuoso Maurice Andre and there are a number of his performances that can be found on UA-cam. Definitely worth listening to.
Always a treat to hear a real expert at work.
Your enthusiasm is very contagious and I have found myself delving in to Barogue music, which I hadn't appreciated in quite the same way before. Thank you Alison
It’s baroque
I love listening to classical pieces featuring the trumpet but until watching this I really didn't have much of a clue about how they worked. After watching it I am even more impressed how the range of notes are produced. Thank-you.
Wonderful. My father used to play trumpet. I play several musical instruments, but because of neighbours I did not dare to start playing my father's trumpet.
Thanks to this video, I'll start practising and I'll play the trumpet ...
👍👍👍👍👍
Very nice presentation by a super talented trumpet soloist!
The sound of that Baroquetrumpet, wonderful. Now I know more about trumpets also👍
My piccolo looks like a Cornish pasty. Absolutely hilarious. The way she just said it so casually. Legend.
When she played that lip trill...
Normal thing if you're trombonist though I have to admit it was really precised
@@apotezatorautentycznosci6760: Sure it is! Just natural to us, huh? No practice?
@@e.conboy4286 what do you mean?
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She is amazing! I’ve never heard her equal. Have you?
What a joy to hear this! I majored on trumpet in school. Mostly baroque brass, some classical. Thank you so much for this video! I greatly enjoyed your comparisons! I played the Handel's Trumpet Will Sound on a D trumpet.
The gorgeous and very talented Alison Balsom.
We can see that Alison Balsom is a treasure.
What a fantastic communicator, Alison....I learnt a lot
That is intensely fascinating. I've offhandedly wondered about which instruments were correct for the pieces they're being used for. Not only that, I definitely prefer the feel and tone I just heard from that Baroque trumpet. So glad I wandered onto this.
I always enjoyed Alison Balson´s masterful play of the trumpet. But now I fell in love. She is gorgeous in any way! Such a likable person! How passionate, full of knowledge and taking she explains makes me feel that anyone in her surroundings has to be the luckiest person in the world.
itg was fun listening to her explain things that i have no idea of
I have never played a trumpet before. I don’t know why this showed up in my feed but I’m glad I did. Can we just have her teach us music stuff all day?
Right? Smarts, beauty, talent, British!
Brilliant, informative short video. Thank you to all involved.
Great introduction into the natural trumpet, by Allison. A wonderful player and such a personable individual! Now I know what the holes actually accomplish. And, I could listen to her speak all day long.
Fascinating and so enjoyable to hear. Thank you, Alison Balsom!
I’m a guitar fan, and never thought I would be so riveted by a piece on trumpets! Very, very well presented Madam! It just shows that music can transcend all ages and types. I am related on my mother’s side to the late Maurice Murphy, himself a trumpet player of some repute. I often think how weird you can hear something with him playing nearly every day, thanks to film scores. I also make the comment about the Beatles, so I keep that tenuous link in me. Makes me feel some connection with great musicianship!
As a former trumpet player your artistry is greatly appreciated. Your love for the great instrument is contagious so many trumpet players are neurotic but your whole being is very healthy. I always loved Andre and Dokshitzer and as well find your beautiful playing captivating.
Thank you Alison, I'm a pianist but this gave me a lot of insights on the production of the trumpet sound, and totally new view on how the trills were made on the baroque trumpet, the baroque trills are very difficult, imagination must be used
I've played folk string instruments for over forty years; brass and woodwinds have seemed mysteries unasked. The lady musician has to have studied deeply for years and her discipline and joy come through wonderfully...
You are correct. She’s incredible! Such lovely personality and charm.
This is fascinating. I played trumpet in 5th grade and cornet in 6th grade (I was absolutely terrible) from which I have some recollection of how the instrument works. This shows that even if a child has no musical talent (me) or does not pursue music, music education can still help understanding.
Absolutely!
“When I was a child I thought as child…” too many children and perhaps their parents expect perfection without years of instruction, they give up. and refuse to practice, practice, practice. If they have passion and want to, they will.
"
The trumpet shall sound and we shall be changed"
We shall be changed, but not before the dead in Christ are resurrected
Thank you for this, Alison. Always learning new stuff. What fun!!
Great stuff Alison, always love to hear you play, I love the baroque era of music.
I do too; but they probably never heard Bix or Louie and a few others!
I know nothing about trumpets and this is educational and very interesting. Thanks!
What an interesting, informative, and altogether charming presentation. Thank you.
Love your energy and enthusiasm. Thank you for sharing your passion.
Fascinating. Simply brilliant. Thank you.
Intonation is great. Real pro. Awesome job.
Great video I love your British accent and the passion you show for those instruments. I can imaging how that Baroque trumpet would sound in the Bach Brandenburg concert # 2
Risk = joy. Love that trumpet's sound (all of them, but especially the valveless one.)
Terrific demonstration by a lovely ambassador for the instrument! 👏👏❤️
Thank you Alison! You are wonderful trompetist.
Enjoyed your playing and video. The baroque trumpet reminds me of my 1920s vintage " peashooter" trumpet but not stretched as long and of course with valves to aid playability. Loved listening to you ! Thank you. Mike from Boston
Just me or does the Baroque trumpet have a richer tone than the modern trumpet? French Horn player here...
Maybe it's sounds more direct because it doesnt have all that curved tubing
It's a nice smooth tone. I used to play the b flat trumpet and they can get on the raspy side.
As a hornist, I thought the same.
It is definitely brighter. If you've ever played a natural horn the same is true but the horn isn't as bright an instrument as the trumpet so it isn't as noticeable.
This tone can be achieved on the modern trumpet, it just takes a lot of practice. like, when you lips don't hurt after 30 minutes I'd say you're ready. (I'm not a pro. this is just experience talking)
Absolutely thrilling information to know! Thank you for your passion and impeccable talent. Salute.
This was beautiful and very educational. I do enjoy listening to baroque music from time to time and yes, technology influences things.
Thank you a very informative video , I am learning the trumpet on my own and that cleared up some problems i was having understanding how the valves function.
What a brilliant lady. One of my heroes.
I must admit I got a thrill
When she played that lovely trill
I don't know how anyone could give this a thumbs down!!!
Just jealous trumpet players.
Mike Temple .
Never under-estimate the ignorance of some people. (:- )
Woodwinds. Violists.
TALIBAN, probably.
What an INCREDIBLE instrument!!
Fantastic video. Thank you, Alison.
What a kick. Human tastes really change and the taste for volume has left great sounding instruments in our collective dust. The clavicrord (for instance) has a killer sound that isn't like anything we hearing now.
My trumpet teacher in college had a natural trumpet hanging on his studio office wall...on a hook. He would pick it up on occasions and rip off a fanfare. Always fascinating. I did not fully understand the overtone series until I took a college class on the physics of sound. Combined with my trumpet teacher's demos and explanations made it all click.
It is interesting to note that there are American drum and bugle corps with 80 + members that are using "just" tuning. The third of all chords not being slotted where we are used to hearing them in traditional tempered tonality. I am not so sure it is not a fad that will fade that is being used, in part, to make an 80 person hornline stand out amongst the other top 10 DCI corps in the world all with essentially the same level of insane precision.
Practice, practice, practice!
I would like to see a a piece on the keyed trumpet that was featured by Haydn: the link between the natural and valve trumpet.
(I am aware that it was more like a cornet than a trumpet, with its conical bore; but the Haydn concerto is generally listed as a 'trumpet' concerto).
I am fascinated when I listen to her playing,and I'm also fascinated when l listen to her"talking"....
A really great video explaining early trumpet playing. I got to play in the World Trade Center lobby back in the 70s in the lobby on my trumpet Jazz band. Lots of other cool gigs too but this stands out.
Osiris: 'Welcome to the underworld.'
Tutankhamun
: *doot* *doot*
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Tutankhamun: Toot and come in
Interesting insight about the instruments. And... You have a lovely "embouchure".
Brilliant, just brilliant! I'm a relative beginner, but she inspires me to push harder!
Alison has a magical sound on the Baroque trumpet.
Thanks so much, I really enjoyed this. I am going to "discover" some more of your music....appreciate what you do and why you do it
I was wondering about trills on a trumpet with no valves and was glad to see you demonstrate it. Trill with the lips??? Wow, I never would have imagined that!
(I've never played the trumpet.)
As a hornist, ever since I was introduced to lip trills, I think they sound nice, but they're really hard to play correctly without daily practice.
As a trombone player, lip trills are very common. Unless you move the slide REALLY fast
@@testing582 Yup!
It is actually done with the tongue, not just the lips.
Say:
"Didil itil itil itil itil..itilitilitilitil..."
As a piano tuner I have come to understand the harmonic series and how it works in brass instruments. As a Euphonium player it would have been most helpful to have this taught to me earlier in life.
Thanks for trying to help others understand about it
Lovely exposition . Thank you so much !
Simply amazing talent! John in Texas (King 3B Trombone with F attachment)
A great trumpet player and history teacher, a talented all rounder🙂
I'm not musician enough to understand it all, but that was delightful. Thank you.
Love me some Baroque.Immensely talented and not limited to one style of trumpet.
It sounds as though she's saying, she has found joy in playing this instrument because it is moderately cantankerous.
I play both the modern and Baroque flute. There is definitely a sense of accomplishment playing the Baroque flute which, like the natural trumpet, is much more difficult to play.
Wow. As a trumpet player I'm ashamed I didnt know this about the Boroque trumpet.
And this explains a lot about the trumpet sound I cannot mimic when playing "The Prince of Denmark's March". That tone and trill sound just not able to be produced with the modern trumpet. 🤯
after my first in concert experience of Bachs Weihnachtsoratorium with Baroque Trumpet (lautten compagney in Berlin) I never looked back...
Es maravillosa, me encantan sus conciertos
I hope to also see a video on the clarino, a tightly coiled trumpet resembling a small French horn.
A very interesting video , you have an excellent tuition manner and you really make it enjoyable to listen to . I play a lovely Conn super king B from 1956 , it plays great , however ......i do like my euph .
Happy birthday! And thanks for this video!
Bravo pour l'extrait du concerto de Telemann vers la fin à la trompette naturelle, une vraie performance!
So incredibly interesting! Loved it!
Thank you Alison. Great video.
I have great respect for trumpeters and horn players. So esoteric. And Miss Balsom proves that the old instrument designs are better.
both brilliant and beautiful!
BRAVO ALISON !!!
I love how she rolled her eyes when she said "equal temperament" lol absolutely here for the sass
Stunning trills! Thanks! 😄
Thanks Allison. I find that you’re quite amazing. Keep it up, dear.
Interesting tone & timbre