I've watched this video countless times... I am in 10th grade and I've been playing for 6 years... this is simply amazing. This is my dream song. I hope to play it with my symphony or band group someday. Awesome job!
If you don't mind me feedback, I feel you were a little too keen with the speed at times.
I would like to hear you do it seeming more relaxed with the speed in the first 90 seconds, so I could enjoy every note in teh sumptuous introduction a little more. The later tempo is perfectly appropriate and pleasurable to listen to.
VERY GOOD. comee to Miami and tutor me... i may be intermediate or higher. but still want help u are awesome !! im surprised your mouth didnt weaken out
As an avid clarinet player I cannot even begin to describe how much I love this performance. I am hoping that I will be able to solo this at my senior concert!
It is very worked, plus it has good sound and technique, the problem is chopped and especially in the treble, is to improve, and much, still striving and see how you get it. Congratulations!
dude who's that clarinet chick in the front on the far right she is so hot and the blonde girl in the second row wow I didn't know any hot girls played the clarinet. oh good job by the way.
@jasmine2015baby Well, two years before this performance, I wrote a biography on George Gershwin. One year before, I had the solo music in my hands and began practicing. Five months prior, I began to seriously work on the piece, upon which I began to learn how to glissando. Two months in advance, I auditioned for the solo, having inadvertently memorized it. And for one month, I rehearsed with my wonderful ensemble.
Fun to watch. Love the little bounce you have going. Shows you are really into the musical peice you are doing. And yes Clarinetest like to show off, as do drummers, trombonist , trumpeters, and any other musician who has the self confidence that they know they are good. Great job young man.
I love this piece and its my absolute dream to play it at my last concert with my school band!!! I really look up to players like this :) I better get dropping hints to my conductor and clarinet teacher!!!
My daughter (10 years old) just started playing clarinet for school. You are an inspiration! What a beautiful rendition of this song. Very handsome musician!!
the notes to that peice don't look very hard... but the emotion you used is absolutely STUPENDOUS. good job! what grade were you in when you performed this?
Alright everyone. Please STOP the comments about race here. My ethnicity has absolutely nothing to do with my performance. Whether good or bad, ANY stereotype of race is hurtful to a person's abilities and respect. In fact, I am sad that I even have to say something because of the way I look. The bottom line is that ANYONE can do great things if he or she puts work and passion into it. If you don't believe me, watch the thousands of my YouTube clarinet colleagues in the sidebar :)
@ButterflyBriBri97 They have more discipline than us, while we are on youtube, facebook and online games - they are either studying or practicing instruments.
@mcgyversfriend Would be SO grateful if you could point me in the direction of the score for this. Would be so awesome if our wind band could play this (i'm clarinet after all ;) )
@RJShaw0 alot of people so maybe you should get a life instead of just trolling youtube for once. This man did a great job on this piece and if you are to ignorant to realize this then perhaps you should not be handling a computer. Good day Sir!
@RJShaw0 You are just jealous because you cant play to the quality as this man. Oh but wait there are many combinations to this man here (you). I am sure you are just another director that thinks he is God's gift to the world of music and trolls youTube for the latest in musical mess ups. Little dose of reality fella, you are not the world best musician either. Another thing we are human and we make mistakes and i bet he was pretty nervous that he has to play Rhapsody in Blue in front of...
Really excellent. I am trying to convince my conductor to let me play this with my high school's wind ensemble at my senior concert next year. I'll try to upload a video if I do make this happen.
I just found this randomly and thought this was excellent!!! One of my favorite compositions ever. My daughter will be playing the clarinet this coming 6th grade year... Wanted to show her what she can do!
@Michelle062970 Awesome! Best of luck to her! I also highly recommend marching band if it is offered in high school. It really adds another dimension of community to the musical experience!
@macgyversfriend Oh my god, Marching Band is amazing. I'm a Freshman so my band class sucks. I am stuck with all the people just learning how to play. I love the sound of your Clarinet too, what do you use?
@FSXGuy1 I have an E11 Buffet wood clarinet. It gets the job done for proficient players at less the cost than an R13. Unless you plan to become a clarinet master of course! Also, you should make sure you get a good mouthpiece. Go to the store and try them and see which one works best for you! Go for dark, not bright, sound. A good mouthpiece, ligature, and reeds can sometimes make more of a difference in your sound than the actual clarinet!
@FSXGuy1 I use an M-13 Vandoren mouthpiece. Because everyone's mouth is shaped differently, I'd still recommend going to your music store and trying different models out for yourself and really focus on dark sound. That's what you want.
Great job man! you did awesome with this peice. but people aren't giving any credit to the accompanyment. they did an amazing job as well... all in all very beautiful
ha sido genial genial....por dios no puedo creerlo.que vergueza tengo llevo mucho años aprendiéndolo...muy bonita con pasion que tengo yo por el clarinete segiré practicándolo
he is really good i should know i play the clrinet i like playing i think im prettty i can paly this song but just not as good as him but i can play it good so yah
WOW! You sir, are the BEST player I have ever heard. I am in grade six, but I play Clarinet for the grade nines, I live for music and I was just wondering where I could get my hands on this song, I know I know I'm not this good but I need a challenge! :)
@LoganLevesque Well thank you very much, but there is no way that I am even close to being a professional. It's really the full ensemble accompaniment that makes this piece so great. The sheet music is not actually that difficult, but it is the style, techniques, and spirit of the piece that I spent months on. I also played an abridged version, the sheet music is 50% longer. Youtube won't let me post links, so I left the music link at the bottom of the video info. Good luck and have fun!
@siennarox4 Good Luck! Once you develop your basics, remember that tone quality and expression are what will make you different from your peers. And yes, Clarinets do RULE
At about 2:20 he has his pinky finger where the ring finger is supposed to be, can anyone tell me when that is supposed to happen because I have been playing for 5 years and haven't ever seen that or had to do it. -_-
@Jaggerslythe I'm pretty sure that he just is resting his finger there for support in the hand. I don't think he's actually using it. If he corrects his hand postition then it will be fine.
@Jaggerslythe Sorry, I don't see what you mean. At 2:21 I am playing a high Eb which requires the lower Eb key and the lower ring finger fork, which is a totally legal fingering. Maybe that's what you're seeing?
@macgyversfriend I think you just put your pinky on clarinet for support or something...must say, did look weird watching it at first, I had to watch it like 8 or 9 times to see what was happening lol
@macgyversfriend I was talking about the top hand. You put your pinky in the ring finger hole at around 2:20 I think I see what you did, but I just don't know why.
hmm... interesting how you didnt have a piano in this. i dotn see how you can play it without such an integral part of the song. (in my opinion of course)
but anyways, you are amazing at clarinet. i liked it
josh!!! it's amanda, your old section leader. I came across this video and I'm so proud of you for posting it and getting so many views! you sounded even better in person! congrats and good luck with everything josh!
@a8m5n8 Thanks so much Amanda! I never expected to get so many views, but all of the credit should really go to George Gershwin and his orchestrator Fred Grofé for creating such a universally loved work of art. I am glad that you enjoyed some of my videos and good luck to you as well!
@osh0011 these two videos are good examples. i liked these interpretation and emulated some of what was done in these two videos when i performed this for my high school band concert my sophomore year from memory. its a fun song and i hope some of my tips helped not for this song but for your playing in the future.
Awesome job! Coming from a clarinet player, that was great. The only thing I'd say is watch your fingers, (something I get called out on for a lot) they were skyrocketing. Still, amazing job! 5 stars!
i feel your pain, i just learned how to play the d and e above that and they're hard to keep in tune, as you can imagine. i shudder at the thought of going higher
The glissando actually requires a huge amount of air , control in the fingers, and a sustained embouchure. Even a small leak of air, and the clarinet will squeak. So, it worked better for me to just bypass the first half of the run, and save my air for the glissando in the upper octave. Plus, it's jazz and is meant to be interpreted by each player!
i was comparing teh embouchure control and air control to a recorder, not the capabilities of the instrument. and the embouchure is absolutely no wehre near as hard.
I learned to play the glissando, from D to C, almost entirely with my fingers. Play a high B, and practice sliding your finger off of the hole, to C. Gradually get slower and use a lot of air. Then move down to A and slide to B. To combine, begin sliding off the bottom finger, and when about a third of the hole is uncovered, begin sliding off the next finger. Just be confident and don't press down on the keys too hard. You can also shade notes by hovering lower finger slightly above lower holes.
Thank you so much that was very helpful advice... i noticed that i was pressing down extremely hard on the keys... which is why i had a hard time playing it. :)
I think you played your version well but some of the runs are crushed together. I am sure you are much better than this now!
cavalierfan2008 2 days ago
As a trumpet player... I have to admit... Wow. This is a dream come true. You go boy!!
lnventlve 6 days ago
I've watched this video countless times... I am in 10th grade and I've been playing for 6 years... this is simply amazing. This is my dream song. I hope to play it with my symphony or band group someday. Awesome job!
Jinboyparisien 1 week ago
nice playing.
If you don't mind me feedback, I feel you were a little too keen with the speed at times.
I would like to hear you do it seeming more relaxed with the speed in the first 90 seconds, so I could enjoy every note in teh sumptuous introduction a little more. The later tempo is perfectly appropriate and pleasurable to listen to.
Patinho 1 week ago
VERY GOOD. comee to Miami and tutor me... i may be intermediate or higher. but still want help u are awesome !! im surprised your mouth didnt weaken out
bluePedal2 2 weeks ago
asian father--"now play it backwards!!!"
sugarpancakes69 2 weeks ago
As an avid clarinet player I cannot even begin to describe how much I love this performance. I am hoping that I will be able to solo this at my senior concert!
dantehman224 2 weeks ago
@dantehman224 Woohoo! I'd love to see your interpretation if you do :)
P.S. Score links in the description. Good Luck.
macgyversfriend 2 weeks ago
Nice Job keep it up. Some people will hate no matter what you do. You know you did a Great Job. Excellent!
duck1359 2 weeks ago 3
It is very worked, plus it has good sound and technique, the problem is chopped and especially in the treble, is to improve, and much, still striving and see how you get it. Congratulations!
MrVicentful 3 weeks ago
Man, that was incredible! I can play the piano parts for this. I wish I could've met up with you; my high school's band isn't that good. ;)
SchrodingersCake 3 weeks ago
name of the music ?
matutee321 1 month ago
@matutee321 ups its in the tittle :P
matutee321 3 weeks ago in playlist instrumental
Bravo Bravo
matutee321 1 month ago
dude who's that clarinet chick in the front on the far right she is so hot and the blonde girl in the second row wow I didn't know any hot girls played the clarinet. oh good job by the way.
CMDRmaster 1 month ago
does anyone have the sheet music for the clarinet solo?
123arianagrandefan 1 month ago
@123arianagrandefan sorry, i just read the description and now i feel stupid
123arianagrandefan 1 month ago
my first band preformance was as long as this video....
stackguy5674 1 month ago
BRAVO ! ! ! !
cidcampeador1952 1 month ago
33 people had a clarinet stuck up their ass
TheLexwolf 1 month ago
Et en plus il prend la partie de trompette...
Orchidoclastie 1 month ago
Trop vite!! Et mal joué, aucune profondeur de gorge!
Orchidoclastie 1 month ago
Okay... So this is what I'm looking like in 15 years o-o
i3ubbleTea 1 month ago
this guy is pompous but still give him props
gianluru93 1 month ago
You are fantastic keep up the great work! How long did it take you to learn this?
jasmine2015baby 1 month ago
@jasmine2015baby Well, two years before this performance, I wrote a biography on George Gershwin. One year before, I had the solo music in my hands and began practicing. Five months prior, I began to seriously work on the piece, upon which I began to learn how to glissando. Two months in advance, I auditioned for the solo, having inadvertently memorized it. And for one month, I rehearsed with my wonderful ensemble.
macgyversfriend 1 month ago 3
Fun to watch. Love the little bounce you have going. Shows you are really into the musical peice you are doing. And yes Clarinetest like to show off, as do drummers, trombonist , trumpeters, and any other musician who has the self confidence that they know they are good. Great job young man.
medicineman1951 2 months ago
You should visit "Blues Clarinet Psicodelic"
FranClarinetFly 2 months ago
damn he's good
russian129 2 months ago
I love this piece and its my absolute dream to play it at my last concert with my school band!!! I really look up to players like this :) I better get dropping hints to my conductor and clarinet teacher!!!
iloveyouwowxxx 2 months ago
Which high note? At the end of the first bend its c 2 ledger lines above the staff. The highest note in the intro is the f above that.
Muzician32 2 months ago
I look up to players like this! I always wanted to know how to play this!
TheNightcloudHATER 2 months ago
whats that high note? :3
TheNightcloudHATER 2 months ago
Do you have a recording of this?
dracobobyto8 2 months ago
Spectacular! I love the emotion you put into it! I've been playing clarinet for 3 years and I would love to sound like this!
mozdemir281 2 months ago
certainly the best version i heard
midnight88ful 2 months ago
Blazin Asians! We rule
brownbear696969 2 months ago
i play the clarinet and i hope to do that some day
pizza102601 2 months ago
i Love Clarinet
diaselectro 3 months ago
i having clarinet
scelebci 3 months ago
My daughter (10 years old) just started playing clarinet for school. You are an inspiration! What a beautiful rendition of this song. Very handsome musician!!
Marsman61 3 months ago
' Wow How Could He Memorize all Those Notes ! Wow I Liked This . : )
GirlNamedMakayla 3 months ago
the notes to that peice don't look very hard... but the emotion you used is absolutely STUPENDOUS. good job! what grade were you in when you performed this?
TomJLable 3 months ago
i wish my little school had a band like this :\ can't wait till college! great playing btw
James22255 3 months ago
Wow you are just incredible, and this song is really cool :). I'd love to have this solo. Amazing job! :D
musiclover7996 3 months ago
Where is that kid (the soloist) now? Juilliard??!
jeannemalm 3 months ago
Holy fuck that was awesome!
FrozenFourthSeason 4 months ago
My annoying friend keeps playing this glissando, and it is getting on my nerves. But a very beautiful song.
Ster29051 4 months ago 15
@Ster29051 I couldn't agree with you more. Clarinets like to show off XD
macgyversfriend 4 months ago 28
@macgyversfriend
I play clarinet, and I found this comment in no way offensive.
Only because it's true! :D
Morphdog9819 3 months ago
@macgyversfriend Is there something wrong with that?? So what if we like to show off you can't hear us worth crap half the time!! :)
hollyberry2015 3 months ago
@macgyversfriend oh no, he learned how to gliss up and down, so he sounds like a slide whistle.......
Ster29051 1 week ago
@Ster29051 Jokes on you! Portamento.
dakkehdak 1 month ago
LOVE IT!
hysteriahobo 4 months ago
amazing!!
3029120 4 months ago
this is great! really enjoyed it =)
RRavenclawsDiadem 4 months ago
i play clarinet and sax but wow that guy memorized all those freaking notes!
atheawesome412 4 months ago
But I've been playing for 5 years. So yeah.
FallenAngel9977 4 months ago
I bought a clarinet two days ago...its hard as FUCK.. i thought it would be easy since i play sax but no.... :(
xMicroNikx 4 months ago
@xMicroNikx Actually the clarinent gets easier as you start to learn.
FallenAngel9977 4 months ago
:^(
MrPiccolomib 4 months ago
Keep it goin' bro! Such a sick solo.
TechN9nen9NhceT 4 months ago
Amazing. It's truly wonderful, so skilled! What a great thing to listen to before bed.!
imtheplantman 4 months ago
Alright everyone. Please STOP the comments about race here. My ethnicity has absolutely nothing to do with my performance. Whether good or bad, ANY stereotype of race is hurtful to a person's abilities and respect. In fact, I am sad that I even have to say something because of the way I look. The bottom line is that ANYONE can do great things if he or she puts work and passion into it. If you don't believe me, watch the thousands of my YouTube clarinet colleagues in the sidebar :)
macgyversfriend 4 months ago 55
@macgyversfriend just has to do with having strict parents... that happen to be common for that particular race
slimeball6969 4 months ago
@macgyversfriend well said! your tuning is superb, I know how difficult it is to play it stylistically without forcing the sound too much! x
katbrowningmusic 3 months ago
@ButterflyBriBri97 They have more discipline than us, while we are on youtube, facebook and online games - they are either studying or practicing instruments.
1234jerkman 5 months ago
Ugh those bends. <3
Zelderp 5 months ago
I tried the links you posted but with no luck I would love to play this can you help me out so I can find the arrangment that was played
nakeddancer2000 5 months ago
JOSH! Lol this is my school!
XtrmKiwi 5 months ago
excelente perfecto i'm clarinetist
AAIIBBPP 5 months ago
Who is the good-looking clarinetist to the right of the soloist? She's a hottie...
neilmak 5 months ago
You, kind sir, are amazing, I applaud you!
Reyjaka 5 months ago
This lil kid was awsome!
SanteeDrummer323 5 months ago
it's always the asains who are best at everything.-_-
facemelter1997 5 months ago
@facemelter1997 How about you put some effort into something, see what you get, and stop being racist? -_-
Reyjaka 5 months ago
i dont really know why people listen to music like this.. look at my chanel for some REal music...
DrummerGod182 5 months ago
1:58
"fuck yeah"
TheEpicFacepalm 5 months ago
@mcgyversfriend Would be SO grateful if you could point me in the direction of the score for this. Would be so awesome if our wind band could play this (i'm clarinet after all ;) )
willz1208 6 months ago 3
@willz1208 found it, just needed to expand the info bar
willz1208 6 months ago
@willz1208 I've placed the link to the score in the description. Good luck.
macgyversfriend 6 months ago
@RJShaw0 alot of people so maybe you should get a life instead of just trolling youtube for once. This man did a great job on this piece and if you are to ignorant to realize this then perhaps you should not be handling a computer. Good day Sir!
SaphireDisc 6 months ago
@RJShaw0 You are just jealous because you cant play to the quality as this man. Oh but wait there are many combinations to this man here (you). I am sure you are just another director that thinks he is God's gift to the world of music and trolls youTube for the latest in musical mess ups. Little dose of reality fella, you are not the world best musician either. Another thing we are human and we make mistakes and i bet he was pretty nervous that he has to play Rhapsody in Blue in front of...
SaphireDisc 6 months ago
Cool. I want to learn that.
2468colorado 6 months ago
Can anyone send me the whole clarinet part if it is not any trouble?
ChunkyFunkyMonkey12 7 months ago
Well, if this is a high school band then I guess it is a nice job !!
koninete84 7 months ago
Really excellent. I am trying to convince my conductor to let me play this with my high school's wind ensemble at my senior concert next year. I'll try to upload a video if I do make this happen.
dantehman224 8 months ago
Woah, freaking awesome glisses man :D
linnaes 8 months ago
This was the song that made my decision for me to play the clarinet it is one of my favorite pieces of music
sstillwe3282 8 months ago
I just found this randomly and thought this was excellent!!! One of my favorite compositions ever. My daughter will be playing the clarinet this coming 6th grade year... Wanted to show her what she can do!
Michelle062970 8 months ago 4
@Michelle062970 Awesome! Best of luck to her! I also highly recommend marching band if it is offered in high school. It really adds another dimension of community to the musical experience!
macgyversfriend 8 months ago 2
@macgyversfriend Thank you :)
Michelle062970 8 months ago
@macgyversfriend Oh my god, Marching Band is amazing. I'm a Freshman so my band class sucks. I am stuck with all the people just learning how to play. I love the sound of your Clarinet too, what do you use?
Axartsme 4 months ago
@FSXGuy1 I have an E11 Buffet wood clarinet. It gets the job done for proficient players at less the cost than an R13. Unless you plan to become a clarinet master of course! Also, you should make sure you get a good mouthpiece. Go to the store and try them and see which one works best for you! Go for dark, not bright, sound. A good mouthpiece, ligature, and reeds can sometimes make more of a difference in your sound than the actual clarinet!
macgyversfriend 9 months ago
@macgyversfriend
Can I know what mouthpiece?
FSXGuy1 9 months ago
@FSXGuy1 I use an M-13 Vandoren mouthpiece. Because everyone's mouth is shaped differently, I'd still recommend going to your music store and trying different models out for yourself and really focus on dark sound. That's what you want.
macgyversfriend 8 months ago
@rellibelly1 I absolutely agree. The accompaniment is ultimately why i chose the piece!
macgyversfriend 9 months ago
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FSXGuy1 9 months ago
What clarinet do you have?
FSXGuy1 9 months ago
Great job man! you did awesome with this peice. but people aren't giving any credit to the accompanyment. they did an amazing job as well... all in all very beautiful
rellibelly1 9 months ago
You are Amazing my good sir....not only you played that with passion, you also played it with pride....Kudos on you too for memorizing it!!
acacosta84 10 months ago
You've probably been playing for a while, but doesn't your face begin to ache after a while?
AgainstRascism 10 months ago
You, sir are amazing!
I play clarinet and I can do some cool stuff but not like that 8D :D
Amazing. :)
xXKmwhitedragonXx 10 months ago
that was crazy good!
imma clarinet too
respect bro....well imma clarinet turned contra
akng329 11 months ago
ha sido genial genial....por dios no puedo creerlo.que vergueza tengo llevo mucho años aprendiéndolo...muy bonita con pasion que tengo yo por el clarinete segiré practicándolo
carmen19900529 11 months ago
WOW !!!! JUST WOW!!!
WHAT ELSE CAN I SAY?
AMAZING!!
gatofilete 11 months ago
absolutely amazing! I am in awe of his talent. I played clarinet for 7 years, and never got to be this good.
okcowgirl2014 11 months ago
You made me fall back in love with my instrument :')
Woww , your a beautiful player -3
TheAngelnevermore 11 months ago
he is really good i should know i play the clrinet i like playing i think im prettty i can paly this song but just not as good as him but i can play it good so yah
453stephanie 11 months ago
WOW! You sir, are the BEST player I have ever heard. I am in grade six, but I play Clarinet for the grade nines, I live for music and I was just wondering where I could get my hands on this song, I know I know I'm not this good but I need a challenge! :)
LoganLevesque 11 months ago
@LoganLevesque Well thank you very much, but there is no way that I am even close to being a professional. It's really the full ensemble accompaniment that makes this piece so great. The sheet music is not actually that difficult, but it is the style, techniques, and spirit of the piece that I spent months on. I also played an abridged version, the sheet music is 50% longer. Youtube won't let me post links, so I left the music link at the bottom of the video info. Good luck and have fun!
macgyversfriend 11 months ago 2
CLARINETS RULE! I just started playing so wish me luck!
siennarox4 11 months ago
@siennarox4 Good Luck! Once you develop your basics, remember that tone quality and expression are what will make you different from your peers. And yes, Clarinets do RULE
macgyversfriend 11 months ago 3
@siennarox4 I wish you luck :3 Clarinet player for 3 years clarinet all the way
SugargliderIover 11 months ago
Nice, but should have held out glissando and not cut the phrases too short
BonquishaJones 11 months ago
I also feel that the runs are rushed... As a clarinet player, I like to drag out my glisses for maximum jazziness!
KardOfHeart 11 months ago
LOVE YOUR SOUND!!!
mackster53 1 year ago
At about 2:20 he has his pinky finger where the ring finger is supposed to be, can anyone tell me when that is supposed to happen because I have been playing for 5 years and haven't ever seen that or had to do it. -_-
Jaggerslythe 1 year ago
@Jaggerslythe I'm pretty sure that he just is resting his finger there for support in the hand. I don't think he's actually using it. If he corrects his hand postition then it will be fine.
godsmusicalson 11 months ago
@Jaggerslythe Sorry, I don't see what you mean. At 2:21 I am playing a high Eb which requires the lower Eb key and the lower ring finger fork, which is a totally legal fingering. Maybe that's what you're seeing?
macgyversfriend 11 months ago
@macgyversfriend I think you just put your pinky on clarinet for support or something...must say, did look weird watching it at first, I had to watch it like 8 or 9 times to see what was happening lol
shaylen911 11 months ago
@macgyversfriend I was talking about the top hand. You put your pinky in the ring finger hole at around 2:20 I think I see what you did, but I just don't know why.
Jaggerslythe 9 months ago
damn :o i wish i was that good at clarinet lol
metroidfan222 1 year ago
really awesome... i tried that gliss... and it sooo didn't work... xDD
and it's soo cute how he#s enjoying himself...
manusigl 1 year ago
that was AMAZING! i LOVED it!
moosezues 1 year ago
hmm... interesting how you didnt have a piano in this. i dotn see how you can play it without such an integral part of the song. (in my opinion of course)
but anyways, you are amazing at clarinet. i liked it
amumblingmouse 1 year ago
This is nuts, Josh! Great job.
MarshallVoit 1 year ago
@MarshallVoit Wow, thanks for watching! I hope you are doing well!
filmvisionary 1 year ago
how you get such a quality of sound it's truly a great sound.
morpheus0316 1 year ago
it was okay
tektc01 1 year ago
it was ok
tektc01 1 year ago
Alice in wonderland anyone?
LaughJester9000 1 year ago
Hi, This is Lovely Playing, Also Watch Ustad Abdul salam Naushad, he is an Indian Classical Clarinet Player. He is Amazing too.
abdulsalamnaushad 1 year ago
Nice to hear u play the United Airlines theme song. I'm an Airline Pilot and I must say you did a great job.
MrCars 1 year ago
sounds pretty damn good.... and its kind of small band.....but still sounds great....and props to the dude with the clarinet solo well done!!
NYCmami1989 1 year ago
whats with everyone thinkin glissing i so hard? lol
XxD3ADxTR33xX 1 year ago
when did you start playing (what age)
chikinlikin123 1 year ago
josh!!! it's amanda, your old section leader. I came across this video and I'm so proud of you for posting it and getting so many views! you sounded even better in person! congrats and good luck with everything josh!
a8m5n8 1 year ago
@a8m5n8 Thanks so much Amanda! I never expected to get so many views, but all of the credit should really go to George Gershwin and his orchestrator Fred Grofé for creating such a universally loved work of art. I am glad that you enjoyed some of my videos and good luck to you as well!
macgyversfriend 1 year ago 12
youtube.com/watch?v=1U40xBSz6Dc&feature=related
osh0011 1 year ago
@osh0011 these two videos are good examples. i liked these interpretation and emulated some of what was done in these two videos when i performed this for my high school band concert my sophomore year from memory. its a fun song and i hope some of my tips helped not for this song but for your playing in the future.
osh0011 1 year ago
youtube.com/watch?v=YQPDG-T7BVM&feature=related
osh0011 1 year ago
good breath control and then running the notes smoothly and everything will go well. ;]
try to avoid flying fingers. and shading the first tone hole on the top joint for the altissimo notes will give better response and better sound.
osh0011 1 year ago
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La clarinete de la primera fila, veri nice
Manuelmusica2010 1 year ago
La clarinetista de la primera fila...very nice
Manuelmusica2010 1 year ago
the first like dun dun dun dun don don don don dun dun dun dun thing in the beg. just screams united airlines ahaha
artimis101 1 year ago
i wanna know the notes for that intro! D:
TheNightcloudHATER 1 year ago
How is the world did he get that one sound out at the beginning without totally bombing it? Holy Crapppppp. O.o
DevilishXangel00123 1 year ago
Awesome job! Coming from a clarinet player, that was great. The only thing I'd say is watch your fingers, (something I get called out on for a lot) they were skyrocketing. Still, amazing job! 5 stars!
trouble292 1 year ago
aww lame no piano?
MaximusAsian 1 year ago
Dude you should play the recorder
thestick169 1 year ago
wow! i'm wordless!! it's just... WOW!!
xx1625 1 year ago
fantastic!!
mycompasstv 1 year ago
how old is he!? He looks pretty young and playing like that! Amazing!
lenxkaho08 1 year ago
@lenxkaho08 he was 18 at the time
YLD16 1 year ago
I WISH I WAS AS GOOD AS YOU!!
rbres3 1 year ago
good stuff man. truly enjoyed the video. keep up the good work.
mufcukyou 1 year ago
I love how the first clarinetist is bobbing her head to the music <3333
Evilthings 2 years ago 2
real nice i can only play a high c bove the staff and its kinda out of tune
linkinpark43100 2 years ago
i feel your pain, i just learned how to play the d and e above that and they're hard to keep in tune, as you can imagine. i shudder at the thought of going higher
ElderPablo 1 year ago
As soon as you learn how to go higher it's such fun. Keep practising :)!
CaptMag123 1 year ago
@CaptMag123 and you keep practicing spelling! :D
katcaboose 1 year ago
h'is amazing!!
HeleeneeleH 2 years ago
You're absolutely incredible! ^-^
imlolspunky 2 years ago
Wow. That was pretty awesome.
I'm not an expert on the piece, but I feel like you rushed that 17-let at the beginning. It starts out slower and then speeds up into the gliss.
But really, that was amazing, and memorized. Keep it up!!
hypernanotechnology 2 years ago
The glissando actually requires a huge amount of air , control in the fingers, and a sustained embouchure. Even a small leak of air, and the clarinet will squeak. So, it worked better for me to just bypass the first half of the run, and save my air for the glissando in the upper octave. Plus, it's jazz and is meant to be interpreted by each player!
macgyversfriend 2 years ago 6
clarinet players should never complain about sustained embouchure
its like a big recorder
the oboe is a killer embouchure wise T_T
theothercanadian 2 years ago
The clarinet is not a big recorder, it is far superior. And the embouchure is just as bad.
Kaiamara 1 year ago
i was comparing teh embouchure control and air control to a recorder, not the capabilities of the instrument. and the embouchure is absolutely no wehre near as hard.
theothercanadian 1 year ago
Ah yes, sorry.
Kaiamara 1 year ago
Exactly, not only is it jazz, but it's also your solo. You can do whatever the hell you want with it.
lukekirkwood 1 year ago
wonderfully played but it does sound rushed and notes could be held and filled out more.
ginyarejiofor 2 years ago
that was amazing!
europeangeek 2 years ago
Wow!!! First off it was amazingly played and secondly, it was done with no music to read from. That just blows me away.
YLD16 2 years ago
You did extremely well in my opinion.
I try and attempt the gliss and its pretty much an epic fail. Do you have any hints to help me improve it?
AvalonXio 2 years ago
I learned to play the glissando, from D to C, almost entirely with my fingers. Play a high B, and practice sliding your finger off of the hole, to C. Gradually get slower and use a lot of air. Then move down to A and slide to B. To combine, begin sliding off the bottom finger, and when about a third of the hole is uncovered, begin sliding off the next finger. Just be confident and don't press down on the keys too hard. You can also shade notes by hovering lower finger slightly above lower holes.
macgyversfriend 2 years ago
Thank you so much that was very helpful advice... i noticed that i was pressing down extremely hard on the keys... which is why i had a hard time playing it. :)
AvalonXio 2 years ago
amazing!! i cant play that fast!=]
essyization 2 years ago
I have never heard something so beutiful in my life inspires me to be a better clarinetist
Kibozon 2 years ago
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It sounds rushed. If you listen to the original recording, he doesn't play it that fast.
PoondasLMAO 2 years ago
Wow!! So amazing! I love it!!
ptipadawan40 2 years ago 2