I love it that much, too. Paul is my idol, when it comes to this sort of stuff. Do you play it on cornet or trumpet? I play it on both - and I prefer cornet for this repertoire.
Steve, thanks for your kind comments and for asking a very good and important question regarding breathing. You're right, I don't take or use much air because I use a low flow/ high resistance technique across my entire range. Due to the configuration of my physical technique my general level of compression is higher than most players but my top lip is very relaxed which allows maximum resonance and therefore increased amplitude. It's unconventional but most of what I now believe and do is!
Unless they had multiple cameras, they recorded this in multiple takes and edited together. Still a great player no doubt but he didn't play it like this all the way through.
Freddy Shumakerr while no one will say that Paul Mayes is a mediocre player by any means, I seriously doubt anyone could do the entire first part (till 00:34) without a breath. Are you 100% certain this wasn’t edited?
Thanks! The best advice is something you've probably heard before;PRACTICE SLOWLY. REALLY SLOWLY! PERFECT IT AT A SLOW SPEED AND SPEED UP THE PERFECTION. Good luck
I found the sheet music to this study and read along as he played. This guy is really, really good. Effortless control over a wide range. Very nice indeed.
Thanks. If you like the accompaniments they are now available for purchase from BRASS WIND PUBLICATIONS. You get the trumpet & piano parts in full, a cd of the accompaniments played at 3 different speeds and my solo recordings of all 14 studies. Great value!
Thanks for your positive comments. Great to get this type of feedback and to know it's helping others in some way. Yes I'm preparing some more studies to post soon including 7, 9 and 11. If you ever get that feeling when you need to exhale before you inhale try panting about 10 times before you start - it's a technique I use often. I also get asked a lot about playing the opening 12 bars in one breath; truth is I can actually do it in one @ c=80 ! It's all about efficient use of the air.
Breathtaking rendition Paul an inspiration to every Brass player. Mr Arban would be honoured that you blessed his study with such precision and energy.
Yes! Wow. I find this piece rather difficult to get all the lip slurs but you make it sound as easy as pie. And not only that, your tempo is 1.5 times what I play it at. Thanks for making this video; it's inspirational!
Woooow, the best interpretation of this study I've seen on youtube! On the other hand, anyone know where to find the piano accompaniment of this piece? If I can download it in mp3 much better ... :)
Another great performance Paul! This was my audition piece for my high school band in 10th grade. I ate, drank, and slept this tune for 3 weeks! And I can play it by memory even after 30 years of not playing it...although not to the level you play it. Fantastic job! You've helped inspire me to pull out the ol' Arbans book again!
The brilliant new accompaniments to all 14 studies are available through brasswind publications. The publication includes both piano and trumpet parts and a cd with the accompaniments at three different speeds plus my performances. A must have for all serious trumpet and cornet players.
This was literally the only video of any instrument on TH-cam that isn't obviously struggling to get everything in there. Everyone else either couldn't breathe fast enough, didn't have a consistent tempo, or had unfortunate tone. Thank you.
@JimboJohnsy Hey, slow and steady is the key. I know everyone hates to hear that advice, I know I did. But until I heeded it I never got anywhere. There are some arban's excercises starting on page 77 that will help. If you slur them first then repeat and double tongue the same thing SLOWLY I bet you'll see some great results. The key with double tonguing is to keep the air flowing as if you were slurring. The tongue can't interrupt airflow that is not present. Hope that helps!!!
@Mouserninja No, no special fingerings. Just 1 & 1-2, only lifting your middle finger. If you tried an alternate fingering (maybe 1-3 for that D), it would be horribly out of tune. Just keep working on it, play it half speed and slowly increase until you're far beyond the normal tempo, then when you play it normal speed it will feel easy. Also, he plays this a little quicker than tempo, so don't feel the need to match him unless you're able.
Thanks for the comment. If you want to hear more I recorded all 14 studies and they come with the publication. The accompaniments are brilliant. Composed by John Alley (genius pianist London Symphony Orchestra) they are all in different styles and bring a fresh challenge andnew lease of life to the studies. You play?
+Patrick OBrien Well I'll be a Freshman so it's not that bad because I've started learning this one. I've got all the exercises needed for this particular song, skips, clarkstudies, etc. It'll be my first All-State competition so I'm pretty worried xD
Hello Paul, thanks a lot for your answer. I am very interested in your technique. I have started to play trumpet when I was 6 years old. I think the zenit of my "career" was in 5th grade, playing the first trumpet of Bachs overture, but then I was studyin science and I just rediscoverd trumpet again a year ago. (I never stopped totally) But now it is really fun again to try to play Arban and similar things. I now look at the embouchure more with a scientific view and try different things...
@Arts0Music0Anime Arbans can be found in any music store really, or any music site. I got my for a good price form Amazon, about 30 bucks, which isnt bad for the book at all. And me myself, I can play parts of this, I guess like you, as well as Fantasie Brilliante (even though my triple tonguing isnt too good at all) and I play on a 5B it depends on your preferences, but my director moved me from a 7C to a 3C to 5B, and I used it for every ensemble and Honor Band I played it. Hope this helps!
@KFtpt I think it's just the echo added by the computer. Sometimes guys will add a "Concert Hall" setting to their mix for a little vibrance to the sound. Could be wrong though, good catch!!
this song is a beast, i am working on knocking all of these studies out, after you master the first two, the rest make more sense. there are recordings of all of them out there, they help! great job!
wow. that was awesome. its good to post this kind of videos so other people who arent at that level yet. its very educational for people like me who are attemting to play those kinds of pieces.
you are correct, it is supposed to be an A natural for the turn, and that is how paul plays it in this recording. Also Will Strider, the trumpet professor at Tech, also explained that it was an A natural. Also for people looking at this due to all-region- in the second set of erratas released, it includes saying that the A is supposed to be a natural in the turn because reprinted versions do not have the natural sign. It is in the Arbans book itself though.
Je vous admire, j'avais travaillé cette étude au conservatoire d'Aix avec le regretté Marcel Bien. Il avait été l'élève du maitre du cornet à pistons , Eugène Foveau. La meilleure des versions ici comme toujours!
I agree with Ibanez3789 I used to double tounge with doo - goo really fast but could not gain much control, i changed to Ta Ka and i gained a lot more control. It depends on what YOU as a performer wants and needs to create a beautiful and full tone. Try different methods before sticking with one and you'll be right as rain!
That's amazing; you could have permitted yourself at least flicker of a smile at the end! Waiting in hope for another Trumpet Prof video... I'm sure there are lots of us who know there is more to trumpet playing than high notes, and hope that you are the one who will enlighten us!
Tres bon musicien avec une fasiliter de jouer j'aimerais jouer. Comme lui mais. Je suis trop vieux. Maintenant à 74 ans j'ai jouer de la trompette durent. 60 ansJacques. Larcheveque
For faster phrases, it is not uncommon for players to use the 3rd valve 'E' instead of 1st and 2nd. Although it does affect intonation, it isn't noticeable to all but the most precise of ears if played at fairly brisk speeds. At least, it's less noticeable than missing the note entirely. (That doesn't mean that it is impossible to play those E's with 1 and 2; only that the difficulty can sometimes diminish the sound.) In short, its really just preference.
@TitanticFAIL No. If you watch he breathes at the rests and designated breath marks like he's supposed to. This is actually how Arban intended the characteristic to be played.
Vous me confortez donc dans ma présomption ! J'espère voir bientôt une video de vous en pleine exécution de la même étude d'Arban... j'en serais ravi ! ;o)
Yes they are, in my region they kept the Ab's. But do whatever your region told you to do. But just for future reference, those are supposed to still be Ab.
Paul, this is superb. I point all my pupils to this video and have learnt a huge amount from watching/listening myself. The main thing I take from it is to stay relaxed and not take too much unnecessary air in. The biggest problem I used to have with these studies was getting all stuffed up and having to release air before breathing in again. I'm not sure what 'low flow/high resistance' means exactly but to me just being relaxed is the no. 1 priority. Any chance of some of the others?
Being a cornet player I certainly know that is difficult! This was absolutely fantastic and you need quite good stamina to complete this without mistakes! I came close to applauding when watching this! What cornet is that by the way? :)
I'm in the Texas 6A district and this and Etude 11 in the Aruban are the ones I'm trying to stick out on. Etude 2 is a whole new story like I don't know why I even bother
"Yup. I just played the shit out of that. On to #2."
I honestly listen to this everyday. I practice this song everyday. My goal is to sound like this. It motivates me every single day without fail.
Nailed it yet?
Still playing trumpet?
I love it that much, too. Paul is my idol, when it comes to this sort of stuff.
Do you play it on cornet or trumpet? I play it on both - and I prefer cornet for this repertoire.
How's this piece going homie?
Steve, thanks for your kind comments and for asking a very good and important question regarding breathing. You're right, I don't take or use much air because I use a low flow/ high resistance technique across my entire range. Due to the configuration of my physical technique my general level of compression is higher than most players but my top lip is very relaxed which allows maximum resonance and therefore increased amplitude. It's unconventional but most of what I now believe and do is!
The chops on this guy holy cow
Unless they had multiple cameras, they recorded this in multiple takes and edited together. Still a great player no doubt but he didn't play it like this all the way through.
Freddy Shumakerr while no one will say that Paul Mayes is a mediocre player by any means, I seriously doubt anyone could do the entire first part (till 00:34) without a breath. Are you 100% certain this wasn’t edited?
@@meat. I've seen people play pieces longer than this in one long go. Of course this person was using circular breathing
Not go breath sorry my mistake
It is possible, just take a deep breath. He isn't blasting out anything. I am less than mediocre and i can do it.
Thanks! The best advice is something you've probably heard before;PRACTICE SLOWLY. REALLY SLOWLY! PERFECT IT AT A SLOW SPEED AND SPEED UP THE PERFECTION. Good luck
I'm learning this (slowing down) the hard way!
I found the sheet music to this study and read along as he played. This guy is really, really good. Effortless control over a wide range. Very nice indeed.
Thanks. If you like the accompaniments they are now available for purchase from BRASS WIND PUBLICATIONS. You get the trumpet & piano parts in full, a cd of the accompaniments played at 3 different speeds and my solo recordings of all 14 studies. Great value!
Paul Mayes Where was this when I was a music major in 1986?. Your videos are amazing. I would have swum across the pond to have a lesson from you.
A few years after hearing this, and currently studying at a world class music school, his playing still absolutely blows me away, bravo!
Thanks for your positive comments. Great to get this type of feedback and to know it's helping others in some way. Yes I'm preparing some more studies to post soon including 7, 9 and 11. If you ever get that feeling when you need to exhale before you inhale try panting about 10 times before you start - it's a technique I use often. I also get asked a lot about playing the opening 12 bars in one breath; truth is I can actually do it in one @ c=80 ! It's all about efficient use of the air.
One of the best trumpet/cornet vids on youtube. Intonation is great, control, attacks, everything is there. This guy is an accomplished player!
Breathtaking rendition Paul an inspiration to every Brass player. Mr Arban would be honoured that you blessed his study with such precision and energy.
Paul, your playing is simply stunning and brilliant! Wow!!!!
Absolute perfection. Can't believe an Arban study has made it as one of my favourite TH-cam videos....Bravo !!
Yes! Wow. I find this piece rather difficult to get all the lip slurs but you make it sound as easy as pie. And not only that, your tempo is 1.5 times what I play it at. Thanks for making this video; it's inspirational!
Congrats! Beautiful tone!
I've been listening to this over and over for the past month.. You are a truly amazing player
Woooow, the best interpretation of this study I've seen on youtube!
On the other hand, anyone know where to find the piano accompaniment of this piece? If I can download it in mp3 much better ... :)
great piece played by an even greater player... just got it for my tuba last night and can't wait to break it in.
Another great performance Paul!
This was my audition piece for my high school band in 10th grade. I ate, drank, and slept this tune for 3 weeks! And I can play it by memory even after 30 years of not playing it...although not to the level you play it. Fantastic job! You've helped inspire me to pull out the ol' Arbans book again!
Only 3 weeks? You a badass! 🙂
The brilliant new accompaniments to all 14 studies are available through brasswind publications. The publication includes both piano and trumpet parts and a cd with the accompaniments at three different speeds plus my performances. A must have for all serious trumpet and cornet players.
Please where can I found that????
BRAVO! Excellent work!
These are the kinds of videos I really appreciate on TH-cam.
By the way, nice tone.
I love the way you play. 👏👏👏
This was literally the only video of any instrument on TH-cam that isn't obviously struggling to get everything in there. Everyone else either couldn't breathe fast enough, didn't have a consistent tempo, or had unfortunate tone. Thank you.
Beautiful playing! Thanks for posting this classic!
@JimboJohnsy Hey, slow and steady is the key. I know everyone hates to hear that advice, I know I did. But until I heeded it I never got anywhere. There are some arban's excercises starting on page 77 that will help. If you slur them first then repeat and double tongue the same thing SLOWLY I bet you'll see some great results. The key with double tonguing is to keep the air flowing as if you were slurring. The tongue can't interrupt airflow that is not present. Hope that helps!!!
Wow.... 32 no breathe.. Amazing.. Brilliant tone and quality, i always find myself coming back to this video.
@Mouserninja No, no special fingerings. Just 1 & 1-2, only lifting your middle finger. If you tried an alternate fingering (maybe 1-3 for that D), it would be horribly out of tune. Just keep working on it, play it half speed and slowly increase until you're far beyond the normal tempo, then when you play it normal speed it will feel easy. Also, he plays this a little quicker than tempo, so don't feel the need to match him unless you're able.
Your playing is incredible! I love this and your piccolo trumpet piece (sweet picc by the way). Please post more videos of your playing.
@panamanian911 It's a cornet - it has a more conical bore than a Trumpet, and is used more in Brass Band music.
Thanks for the comment. If you want to hear more I recorded all 14 studies and they come with the publication. The accompaniments are brilliant. Composed by John Alley (genius pianist London Symphony Orchestra) they are all in different styles and bring a fresh challenge andnew lease of life to the studies. You play?
Bravo!!!
It is really really good.
Thank you for posting your playing.
I really wish to listen more music you play.
I wish the camera didn't zoom in at random times so I could know exactly when the performer takes a breath.
This is also recorded in more than 1 take.
funkmastafog you don’t know that for sure right?
@@funkmastafog He answers that question here. th-cam.com/video/SzKP2hzKuXI/w-d-xo.html
This man never breathes. EVER!
its simple...
he breathes when ever he has time for it...
just make some good breathing exercises before
This song is TX's All State Region audition 2016
Really? I'm Texas too but haven't gotten my stuff yet -.-
+Zeke C It's on the TMEA website
+Sarah Cool, thx m8
+Zeke C it's 1,2, and 11 which is not the worst thing but challenging enough
+Patrick OBrien Well I'll be a Freshman so it's not that bad because I've started learning this one. I've got all the exercises needed for this particular song, skips, clarkstudies, etc. It'll be my first All-State competition so I'm pretty worried xD
Hello Paul, thanks a lot for your answer.
I am very interested in your technique.
I have started to play trumpet when I was 6 years old.
I think the zenit of my "career" was in 5th grade, playing
the first trumpet of Bachs overture, but then I was studyin science
and I just rediscoverd trumpet again a year ago. (I never stopped
totally) But now it is really fun again to try to play Arban and similar things.
I now look at the embouchure more with a scientific view and try different things...
I put this on my list of trumpet pieces to listen to and emulate!
Killin it! Thank you for this fantastic performance and thank TH-cam for slowmo...
this is giving me the chills....
so relaxed yet precise....
@francescodeguidi Thanks for listening and for your comments. Yes I was on the Peter Gabriel Recording.
His finger technique is incredible! This tips of his fingers never leave the valve caps! Even the 3rd!
0:99 His third finger leaves the Valve Cap...
Wonderful playing Paul. If only I could play my violin a fraction as well you play the cornet / trumpet!
this is awesome..love this study under the arban!
Arban is the best,
I'm almost through his books, and i learned verry much of this.
Que bien por fin escucho a un músico que lo hace sin fallas metiendo las ligaduras a donde van y prolijo felicitaciones
I remember when I auditioned for ECU band camp with this going into the 8th grade. Can’t play like this anymore sadly
Execelente, mis mas sinceras felicitaciones por el nivel logrado en su carrera.Gracias por ofrecer sus interpretaciones.
Thanks for posting. This is how it should be played. Nice and clean.
Most excellent playing. Salute !!!
@Arts0Music0Anime Arbans can be found in any music store really, or any music site. I got my for a good price form Amazon, about 30 bucks, which isnt bad for the book at all. And me myself, I can play parts of this, I guess like you, as well as Fantasie Brilliante (even though my triple tonguing isnt too good at all) and I play on a 5B it depends on your preferences, but my director moved me from a 7C to a 3C to 5B, and I used it for every ensemble and Honor Band I played it. Hope this helps!
@KFtpt I think it's just the echo added by the computer. Sometimes guys will add a "Concert Hall" setting to their mix for a little vibrance to the sound. Could be wrong though, good catch!!
this song is a beast, i am working on knocking all of these studies out, after you master the first two, the rest make more sense. there are recordings of all of them out there, they help!
great job!
Not too shabby!
wow. that was awesome. its good to post this kind of videos so other people who arent at that level yet. its very educational for people like me who are attemting to play those kinds of pieces.
Hermosa interpretación!!!
you are correct, it is supposed to be an A natural for the turn, and that is how paul plays it in this recording. Also Will Strider, the trumpet professor at Tech, also explained that it was an A natural. Also for people looking at this due to all-region- in the second set of erratas released, it includes saying that the A is supposed to be a natural in the turn because reprinted versions do not have the natural sign. It is in the Arbans book itself though.
So perfect and inspiring~! Thank you the sharing.
Je vous admire, j'avais travaillé cette étude au conservatoire d'Aix avec le regretté Marcel
Bien. Il avait été l'élève du maitre du cornet à pistons , Eugène Foveau. La meilleure des versions ici comme toujours!
As my trumpet teacher would say......"Well done young man!" .....i never did it quite like that!!
I agree with Ibanez3789 I used to double tounge with doo - goo really fast but could not gain much control, i changed to Ta Ka and i gained a lot more control. It depends on what YOU as a performer wants and needs to create a beautiful and full tone. Try different methods before sticking with one and you'll be right as rain!
wow been playin that for years never knew it could sound like that. gonna practice all day tommorrow
That's good advice Daniel. Perfect at a slow speed and speed up perfection.
Fantastic! There needs to be more videos of him.
There are videos of Paul playing ALL of the Arban Studies. Thank the Heavens!!!
Just use the search function on TH-cam and you will find all of them.
That's amazing; you could have permitted yourself at least flicker of a smile at the end! Waiting in hope for another Trumpet Prof video... I'm sure there are lots of us who know there is more to trumpet playing than high notes, and hope that you are the one who will enlighten us!
I am enlightened by listening to his AMAZINGLY great recordings of the Arban Studies - played on Bb Cornet, as they should be.
This song kicked my ass at MO All State auditions in 2012
wonderful. I love it. I have to play 1 of the first 3 studies for region and if i could sound like this i would be guaranteed first chair.
who else is playing this for region
Ronald Phillips me :))
me everyday :)
Tres bon musicien avec une fasiliter de jouer j'aimerais jouer. Comme lui mais. Je suis trop vieux. Maintenant à 74 ans j'ai jouer de la trompette durent. 60 ansJacques. Larcheveque
You made me bend my knees ...
I am ... flabbergasted!
Thanks ... For this incredible talent you seem to take great care.
;o))
Que talento, realmente esses estudos do arban so de emocionar quando bem executado com neste caso. PARABENS
Wow... absolutely brilliant!
For faster phrases, it is not uncommon for players to use the 3rd valve 'E' instead of 1st and 2nd. Although it does affect intonation, it isn't noticeable to all but the most precise of ears if played at fairly brisk speeds. At least, it's less noticeable than missing the note entirely. (That doesn't mean that it is impossible to play those E's with 1 and 2; only that the difficulty can sometimes diminish the sound.) In short, its really just preference.
Fantastic playing! Congrats!
Fantastic. Thanks for sharing.
@TitanticFAIL
No. If you watch he breathes at the rests and designated breath marks like he's supposed to. This is actually how Arban intended the characteristic to be played.
man he's blowing through the triplets (S2T1). what a beast. that was always the hardest part in the study for me.
this was my senior region music for Euphonium
Difficult stuff...but he plays it with such effortlessness
Outstanding in every facet
Vous me confortez donc dans ma présomption !
J'espère voir bientôt une video de vous en pleine exécution de la même étude d'Arban... j'en serais ravi ! ;o)
Yes they are, in my region they kept the Ab's. But do whatever your region told you to do. But just for future reference, those are supposed to still be Ab.
It's so smooth and good
God... this is absolutely fantastic. Great!!!!
The best video on arbans 1 yet
Paul, this is superb. I point all my pupils to this video and have learnt a huge amount from watching/listening myself.
The main thing I take from it is to stay relaxed and not take too much unnecessary air in. The biggest problem I used to have with these studies was getting all stuffed up and having to release air before breathing in again. I'm not sure what 'low flow/high resistance' means exactly but to me just being relaxed is the no. 1 priority. Any chance of some of the others?
@BassicallyChristian
Hi there,
It looks very much like a pre 1987 Boosey and Hawkes Sovereign.
Being a cornet player I certainly know that is difficult! This was absolutely fantastic and you need quite good stamina to complete this without mistakes! I came close to applauding when watching this! What cornet is that by the way? :)
Exceptional work, thanks
Brilhante!!! Queria poder tocar assim...
um dia a gente chega la...
yo I gotta play this for region music and im shiting bricks because this sounds impossible
Oh my gosh same! I have to do this for region
lmao you dont have to play it this fast thats for sure, im learning it 1-2 lines a day
are you in texas cuz i have to so the same...and im like last years was soo much easier...
I'm in the Texas 6A district and this and Etude 11 in the Aruban are the ones I'm trying to stick out on. Etude 2 is a whole new story like I don't know why I even bother
just practice :b
great!
im practising at the moment and its hard to reach the tempo in what it is meant to be.
its funny to use the 3, i never do it^^
absolutely brillent this is GREAT MOTIVATION!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
This is one of the pieces for Region in in my area. If I need any references to the music, now I know where to come.
Great playing and using a real proper Sovereign cornet.
Excellent ! ! !
My teacher told me to learn this thing. I want to play it like you do (it will never happen).
Thank you.
nice run!
awesome sauce playing!
You make it sound easy, nice playing.
Great study. I'm playing this next week for part of my jury. Not quite at this tempo though. ;)
@Jaygenius Yeah, I played this to audition for Bluecoats and at the time and we played it slower it seemed. I don't really remember.
did he really go from 0:07 0:33 without breathing or did he breath through his nose ?
+SPACE SEAL holy crap
+ADAM PELTIER I doubt it. I think you've just found an edit.
+SPACE SEAL its circular breathing
that's really interesting
good to learn something new :D
circular breathing
At 67 I still have nightmares about the Arban book, but play this and you know you are gettting better. I like the fellow played it on a cornet.
I ain’t gonna give this guy no lip cuz he’s got plenty! Bravo!
Very nice!!! Where i could buy this acompgnement for Arban studies
Thanks to answer me!!!
Congratulation from Spain