3:17 Mike: “Why does it squeak?” Clarinettists: *crying* “I don’t know!” Edit: Guys I know how to play a clarinet. I’ve been playing for 5 years, chillax with giving me tips in the comments lmao
Wait, I didn't think reed instruments had partials the same way brass does. Isn't that why woodwinds tend to have octave/register keys? (I actually have no idea; I only play brass.)
Lightly bite the reed and tuck your bottom lip in. Pull back the corners of you mouth and keep your air steady to further prevent squeaking. I don't play saxophone but I have friends that do. (Plz like so he see this.)
Jacob Tolar I play alto sax, you bend your bottom lip slightly, just enough to cover your bottom teeth. Bite the top of the mouthpiece and don’t puff your cheeks :D
Just imagine smiling while playing it and tighten your mouth enough on the reed so that it still has space to vibrate but is tense enough so that all the air going through does vibrate it
saxaphone player here, thing is I've never heard of the wooden sax before, and from the looks of it the mouth piece is completely different. it's quite possible you're meant to play it in the same fashion as a normal saxaphone, but i don't see how.
I teach myself piano songs by ear, and the way that you learned the first song is exactly how I end up learning songs. I just hear two notes, and I go from there.
Same I play too!! some of these notes have the same fingerings. EVERY WOODWIND PLAYER: *scoffs* except saxophone they're lonely and weird queer instruments.
I am a sophomore in university, working on a psychology major and music minor and every time I need inspiration to put time into and conquer something really hard, all I have to do is watch one of your videos and see the time and dedication you put into these HARD tasks! Thanks a bunch, my friend 👍😁
chris ward isn't that easy... takes a LOT of practice and stuff, if u have at least some experience you would know that it's hard enough to do a cork...
You are an amazing inspiration! Love watching these videos and seeing you struggle with talents others have mastered! :D It really makes me want to go out and discover and learn something new! :)
I walked through Brick Lane, saw this man playing, bought this instrument, got frustrated trying... and then I saw you had a video about it and restored my faith!
That's majorly impressive! I've been playing the (regular) saxophone for about 10 years or so. I see so many people at your level of skill who have been playing for multiple years on end, so it is truly impressive to see how far you've come in just a couple of hours. My biggest piece of advice that I happened to see while watching (which I think can make playing a lot more intuitive) is to tongue the notes. I noticed that while playing you would blow each note separately, and basically, the point of tonguing is that you use your tongue to temporarily stop the airflow to distinguish the notes. I think it could make the whole playing process potentially a lot more enjoyable too.
Okay finished the video now.. I actually got chills when you succeeded .. as a fellow musician it’s moments like these we live for!! Been a fan of your channel for a long time and you are a very inspiring person mate!
Did you individually breathe between every note cause that's what it looked like and that is a great way to pass out. The way you separate notes on a wind instrument is to tongue them with a special syllable depending on your articulation of the note. I have no idea what the syllables would be on that because I play euphonium which is a brass instrument so it has quite different ways to articulate than a wood wind. Also just as a random side note, the euphonium I played my freshman year of high school had 3 valves so, yes, 3 valve euphoniums do exist.
Mike, I have the next skill to learn. I've been pondering what could be fun, but also interesting. This is what I've come up with: Learn to throw 3 darts, getting 3 bullseyes.
It’s brigs back memories of the kids in middle school trying to learn their instruments. “Let’s sea if we can make a sound” “half of these notes have the same finger position” then they figure out a song they like and play it over and over and over. I know cause I did the same things
A: This was super awesome. B: Great song choice C: first thing that popped into my mind was "Learn to do a back flip on a BMX bike"....might get to meet some cool people to help you learn it!
I started playing the xaphoon pocket sax (die-cast plastic variety of the bamboo sax) a couple of years ago, and actually got the hang of it pretty quickly. Today I play both the Tenor sax and the alto sax, but I originally started out on the xaphoon. Please don't leave it at 'Take five' - keep at it, and the instrument will give you priceless rewards.
I was pretty sure I've never heard this song before, and now I've heard it in a TV show and a movie. Is this a popular song and I just didn't know it? I've never experienced a stronger Baader-Meinhof Phenomenon.
+Landon Kryger I think it's rated as one of the most popular jazz song in history. After I heard it first I also started hearing it everywhere! thanks for watching :)
Oh good I play clarinet and saxophone. This bamboo thing has a terrible fingering system I'm so sorry for what you did to yourself Mike 😂 Impressive job nonetheless
That probably explains why he couldn't play for more than 20 minutes at a time. Playing with your bottom lip out like that will surely tire you out quicker than with it tight.
This is the same as a recorder.. use "duds" or "tuts".. and the fingering system is pretty easy.. i learnt all the notes in just 20mins of the recorder... but u need months of practice to get speed, etc
I’ve been playing saxophone for 5 years now and I can confirm that every sound that is made when first learning the instrument is terrible haha. But with patience and practice it can sound pretty amazing. I’m actually a self-taught saxophonist because I wanted to play in my school’s jazz band but they didn’t accept non-traditional jazz instruments. Playing the flute, obviously that wasn’t jazzy. So I learnt alto sax and joined jazz band. With some time and effort I was able to get there and graduated with a subject award in jazz!
As a saxophonist, I am cringing a little at how he holds his mouth. For those who don't know, here is how you hold your mouth, when you use a reed: First, it helps to lick the reed or put the reed in your mouth before putting it on the mouthpiece. Your bottom lip's inside part of the mouth should NEVER be touching the reed. Only the outside should be touching the reed. Have your bottom lip hide your teeth, as if you are an old man, with no teeth. Put your bottom lip on the reed, and have your top lip just sit normally. Don't be afraid to bite a small amount, as it shouldnt hurt the mouthpiece. As long as you don't bite too hard, you should be just fine. Make sure when you blow, the sides of your lips aren't having air escape that. If there is, push in as hard as you can. DON'T puff your cheeks. Not doing so will create a MUCH more better sound. If you have any questions, just ask. Im fine with answering questions.
Dude, so many people bitching around because he has wrong technique. Damn, he practised 7 hours and you expect him to do everything right? Why can't people just appreciate that he is interested in learning the instrument?
When you pick your fingers off from the holes, keep them hovering above. Keep them bent, it allows for quicker transitions without getting a weird slur in the music.
Just found your channel through another site. It is damn impressive how fast you have picked up the saxophone, I remember myself putting hours upon hours into Take Five to master it. Now luckly I do but I actually rarely play it anymore. That bamboo sax however, that is a really nice piece of kit. Anyway I'm gonna check your channel out for new content from now on and hit you a Like my good man. Fun content :P
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The sound when you move a heavy sofa 1:52
King A.D so true 😂
You made me laugh thanks dude 😂😂😂😂
Made my day 😂
Why am I dying over this comment hahaha
it hurts
Saxophonist here, that is one cursed embouchure
hello brother. just looking at his lip sticking out really hurts me
This comment broke me! 😂
*“Why does it squeak?”* He says
Tasty yes I play the alto and a little beri
I know right lol
1:43 “Half of these notes have the same finger position!”
Trumpet players: *Oh you don’t know the half of it, buddy*
Also bassoon players you don’t know a quarter of it
And euphoniums.
Here at least it's not like the Rubik's cube all of them require the same finger placement's
French horn
I play trumpet and it’s very true
3:17
Mike: “Why does it squeak?”
Clarinettists: *crying* “I don’t know!”
Edit: Guys I know how to play a clarinet. I’ve been playing for 5 years, chillax with giving me tips in the comments lmao
That’s actually relatable... Somehow...
As a clarinist, I DON'T KNOW
Cuz ur not covering the holes with ur fingers
@@chillx1539 even if we do, it still screams.
@@chillx1539 Is a mix of that and what you do with your mouth and air
3:41 the lick 😏
THANK YOU!
Do you think it was on purpose?
@@ericmorgan_music I hope
andrew.c823 OMG yesss!
What happened
Being a trumpet player I almost died laughing when he said "some of these notes have the same fingerings"😂
TheAMCGames H ikr
I play saxaphone i laughed as well
How does that actually work with a trumpet?
Sniiper thought something like that, thanks for the amazingly quick answer! Have a great day
Wait, I didn't think reed instruments had partials the same way brass does. Isn't that why woodwinds tend to have octave/register keys?
(I actually have no idea; I only play brass.)
You know what's amazing about this is not that you actually managed to do it, it's your emotional rollercoaster and expression throughout. Great work!
+AbsoluteXero haha thanks!
Lightly bite the reed and tuck your bottom lip in. Pull back the corners of you mouth and keep your air steady to further prevent squeaking. I don't play saxophone but I have friends that do. (Plz like so he see this.)
Jacob Tolar I play alto sax, you bend your bottom lip slightly, just enough to cover your bottom teeth. Bite the top of the mouthpiece and don’t puff your cheeks :D
Jacob Tolar nice explanation for someone who doesn’t play, Ive been playing for 7 years and I’m impressed
never bite the reed im a saxophone player and biting the reed makes you squeak
Just imagine smiling while playing it and tighten your mouth enough on the reed so that it still has space to vibrate but is tense enough so that all the air going through does vibrate it
saxaphone player here, thing is I've never heard of the wooden sax before, and from the looks of it the mouth piece is completely different. it's quite possible you're meant to play it in the same fashion as a normal saxaphone, but i don't see how.
"hold on a second"
"2 HOURS 13 MINUTES LATER"
Anime logic
hold on a 2 hours and 13 minutes later
My brain in math class: Ok, we got it
My brain during maths test: 2:25
What is that song?
@@xeno2358 cantina band
i have not laughed at a comment this much in a long time! :DD
Same, lmao
I dont really get it.
Damn, now I'm addicted to Take 5..... Again....
+QDR Quality tell me about it...
Monsters Inc!
What is the song at the beginning?
Cantina Theme in Star Wars ;)
It's arguably the best song of Time Out
4:46 that fits so perfectly
1:57 sounds like a lady calling her dog. I don't know why though.
milton grey 😂
Lol yeah
It kinda sounds like she is saying tiddles
'Here boy'
Ikr
whenever I'm in a bad mood I watch from 3:50 - 5:00 JUST to see the faces..... Brightens my mood every time!
Up next: Learning to Improvise over John Coltrane’s Giant Steps at 220bpm in 7 hours
He doesn't read music, so I don't think he would have the theory knowledge
268* BPM
in 13/8
Don't you just love playing in 3 different keys at once?
@@purple-flowers That's a slightly ridiculous sentiment.
Nice one. For the next one, learn some sleight of hand card tricks!
+isaidicanshout stay tuned...
+Mike Boyd - For the next one, learn how to do a liver transplant!
ya! magic trick!!!
Another awesome one! The Star Wars Cantina song was a nice touch haha.
+Neil W thanks. I thought i'd try to be current :P
RESPECT ON THIS ONE!
How about Penspinning on the next one?
AL CircuZ YES! finally someone who has the same idea as me!!
I teach myself piano songs by ear, and the way that you learned the first song is exactly how I end up learning songs. I just hear two notes, and I go from there.
What an Impractical way of learning.
4:56 had me dead. I couldn't stop laughing at that face 😂
4:56 Pause! It's hilarious!
4:44
No videos the clapping sounds good with the background music
I play clarinet which also has a reed and when I started playing, I also did this at 1:02.
KillerFootBall101 carlo Squidward lol
Same I play too!! some of these notes have the same fingerings. EVERY WOODWIND PLAYER: *scoffs* except saxophone they're lonely and weird queer instruments.
Sukhjeet Sekhon that was mean
KillerFootBall101 i play clarinet too
dunno why i always smile when he says : YEEEEEEESS
the embouchure, the articulations, the tone, the everything is just AAAAAAAAAA
your videos bring me more joy than any other content creator. So inspiring! Mad respect!
Hahah this was brilliant. I love how you just figured it out, you could have used instructions instead mate haha.
+StevenBridges haha thanks Steven. Instructions?! S'all about "feelin' it" maaaan
@@MikeBoyd how am i the first like on a comment from over 5 years ago by a youtuber with over 2M subs
@@HickoryStickGod and I'm second
combine your 2 skills. learn how to juggle while youre on your unicycle. :D
MTG :D
*YEE*
Loved it, I am loving your content, each video is a solid upload so far.
+Matrix8369 thanks! that means a lot.
+Mike Boyd you should learn breakdance moves
1:57 sounds like someone said ""Hello"
"Ow my lip"
me: *laughs in dead nerve endings*
Great video and loved the outtakes
+Specific Love Creations thanks so much :)
Mike Boyd What's that melody in the beginning? I've been trying to find it for days...
Just search star wars bar song. Your welcome dude! !!
It's called Cantina Band Theme
Specific Love Creations hhhryhsvj
learn pen spinning!
+INDIEcação Yeah do this
+INDIEcação do u mean the pen around the thumb thing?
That's one trick, there are many more, the thumb aroud is kinda easy
+INDIEcação yea, u got a video of some (more difficult)
+INDIEcação Nah get a Balisong and start flipping that shit
I am a sophomore in university, working on a psychology major and music minor and every time I need inspiration to put time into and conquer something really hard, all I have to do is watch one of your videos and see the time and dedication you put into these HARD tasks! Thanks a bunch, my friend 👍😁
half of the joy I get from your videos are how excited you get when you finished a task!
6:03 that smile is so meaningful and priceless. I'm glad for you, past Mike.
ps still waiting for that backflip video tho...
SQUIDWARD NEEDS TO WATCH THIS!
Squidward doesnt play the saxophone though
Every reed player ever is cringing on your lip poking out
And every brass player is thinking “ it only takes three valves or eight positions”
I know right I play the bb clarinet and lip poking out is a big no no
Ikr I play oboe and that is so annoying!!
i play tenor/bari sax and that lip poking is so annoying to me
As a sax player... UMM YEAH
That song was amazing!! This video was very well put together!
The Bamboo Sax sounds amazing, I want to learn.
As a professional musician I’m very impressed with your natural skills
EVERY MONTH!? that's OUTRAGEOUS, I can't wait that long I love these videos.
and just so you know I've been here since kickflip video. This is so you know I've been a long term subscriber
+A commenter always appreciate people who have watched from the beginning :) Plenty more on the way.
learn to free run/parkour
+1
backflip would be cool
chris ward a
chris ward isn't that easy... takes a LOT of practice and stuff, if u have at least some experience you would know that it's hard enough to do a cork...
Do you want him in a hospital???
You are an amazing inspiration! Love watching these videos and seeing you struggle with talents others have mastered! :D It really makes me want to go out and discover and learn something new! :)
+Mr. Turtle Power (mako1966) GO FOR IT! Let me know how you get on learning whatever skill you choose!
I walked through Brick Lane, saw this man playing, bought this instrument, got frustrated trying... and then I saw you had a video about it and restored my faith!
I was smiling so so much while watching this! Really enjoy you videos Mike :D :D
Don't puff your cheeks. You'll get a better sound.
Always "tuts" or "duds"..
And then there's the tuba
and tuck the bottom lip
Finally someone who knows anything about woodwinds.
He needs to wet the reed
so inspiring. I'm going to learn something.
Fantastic content. Love your videos Mike! Keep it up.
That's majorly impressive! I've been playing the (regular) saxophone for about 10 years or so. I see so many people at your level of skill who have been playing for multiple years on end, so it is truly impressive to see how far you've come in just a couple of hours. My biggest piece of advice that I happened to see while watching (which I think can make playing a lot more intuitive) is to tongue the notes. I noticed that while playing you would blow each note separately, and basically, the point of tonguing is that you use your tongue to temporarily stop the airflow to distinguish the notes. I think it could make the whole playing process potentially a lot more enjoyable too.
You can here him accidentally play "the lick" at 3:41
I h8 how I know "the lick"
Mike peacefully trying to learn:
Every Band kid ever: NO YOU'RE dOiNG iT WroNG!
Red_Voltage I found it a lil cringey when some band kids started roasting em and complaining sigh at least he’s getting the notes
Dont blame the fellow band kids, u can’t lie that embeshure is cursed
"Peacefully"
Hey man I think your videos are really cool and encouraging. Can you please try making a video on learning to play the trumpet
“Why dos it squeak?”
Me: *iT’s ThAt EmBoUcHuRe*
Sooo true
I love that you brought in the Dave Brubeck! Take 5 is amazing, especially with Joe Morello's drum solo.
Okay finished the video now.. I actually got chills when you succeeded .. as a fellow musician it’s moments like these we live for!! Been a fan of your channel for a long time and you are a very inspiring person mate!
Did you individually breathe between every note cause that's what it looked like and that is a great way to pass out. The way you separate notes on a wind instrument is to tongue them with a special syllable depending on your articulation of the note. I have no idea what the syllables would be on that because I play euphonium which is a brass instrument so it has quite different ways to articulate than a wood wind. Also just as a random side note, the euphonium I played my freshman year of high school had 3 valves so, yes, 3 valve euphoniums do exist.
Mike: Why does it squeak?
Me: Welcome to woodwind...
That's so true
I play trumpet but I still know the struggle
@@johnnymalinowski858 nah u just make duck sounds not squeaks
Mike, I have the next skill to learn. I've been pondering what could be fun, but also interesting. This is what I've come up with:
Learn to throw 3 darts, getting 3 bullseyes.
+Corey Austin thanks for the suggestion, Corey!
It’s brigs back memories of the kids in middle school trying to learn their instruments. “Let’s sea if we can make a sound” “half of these notes have the same finger position” then they figure out a song they like and play it over and over and over. I know cause I did the same things
That was funny 🤣🤣 and astonishing beautiful at the end, kudos!
These are so good! You're hilarious haha.
Learn to walk on your hands.
so a handstand
A commenter but walking
I can do that!!!
quiglag yeah
Your parents must be proud of you!
You learned what some people take months to learn in hours. Jaw-dropping.
Classic - kudos for hanging in there and figuring it out - 2 thumbs up !
You're amazing! MORE PLEZ
+NinjaPenguins9000 thank you. New videos every month :)
A: This was super awesome.
B: Great song choice
C: first thing that popped into my mind was "Learn to do a back flip on a BMX bike"....might get to meet some cool people to help you learn it!
+Cole Naymark thanks Cole. I'll look into backflipping a bike. If I find a decent foam pit I may give it a try. Thanks for watching!
2:58
That like when you have a voice crack
I have nothing but love for all these videos.
It's quite amazing to see what a man's will can achieve in a day.
sooooooo inspiring!!!!! u are a great man
4:56 when your trying to take a 💩
Learn to ride the 'Backwards Brain Bicycle' featured by SmarterEveryDay!
He just did!!
Nice! I was really hoping he would do it!
+Kyle Uithoven
So cool when he gets request videos like that
Definitely, especially from a larger channel like SmarterEveryDay. I hope this gets him some exposure.
Kyle Uithoven p
I started playing the xaphoon pocket sax (die-cast plastic variety of the bamboo sax) a couple of years ago, and actually got the hang of it pretty quickly. Today I play both the Tenor sax and the alto sax, but I originally started out on the xaphoon. Please don't leave it at 'Take five' - keep at it, and the instrument will give you priceless rewards.
Finally somebody plays Cantina Band.
This is really funny to some one who plays a clarinet
Red Mars101 ikr
Sqwidward
Red Mars101 ya I play
I play alto sax lol
Red Mars101
ikr. Its really funny to me xD I play a Bb Clarinet.
I was pretty sure I've never heard this song before, and now I've heard it in a TV show and a movie. Is this a popular song and I just didn't know it? I've never experienced a stronger Baader-Meinhof Phenomenon.
+Landon Kryger I think it's rated as one of the most popular jazz song in history. After I heard it first I also started hearing it everywhere! thanks for watching :)
Oh good I play clarinet and saxophone. This bamboo thing has a terrible fingering system I'm so sorry for what you did to yourself Mike 😂 Impressive job nonetheless
That probably explains why he couldn't play for more than 20 minutes at a time. Playing with your bottom lip out like that will surely tire you out quicker than with it tight.
This is the same as a recorder.. use "duds" or "tuts".. and the fingering system is pretty easy.. i learnt all the notes in just 20mins of the recorder... but u need months of practice to get speed, etc
Dear Mike, can you pls play more of this instrument. YOU SOUND SO GOOOD
Wow, this was really fun to watch and really beautiful at the end, congratulations!
I laughed way more than I should have during this 😂😂
In the beggining you played like Squidward
4:55 when someone kicks u in the balls
I’ve been playing saxophone for 5 years now and I can confirm that every sound that is made when first learning the instrument is terrible haha. But with patience and practice it can sound pretty amazing. I’m actually a self-taught saxophonist because I wanted to play in my school’s jazz band but they didn’t accept non-traditional jazz instruments. Playing the flute, obviously that wasn’t jazzy. So I learnt alto sax and joined jazz band. With some time and effort I was able to get there and graduated with a subject award in jazz!
Super cool dude!
I watch video about music (-instruments) often, i watch mike often.
RUclips recommendations: let's show him this video like 2 YEARS LATER?!
1:58 idk why but that made me laugh for a good while
3:28 every single clarinet player
As a saxophonist, I am cringing a little at how he holds his mouth. For those who don't know, here is how you hold your mouth, when you use a reed:
First, it helps to lick the reed or put the reed in your mouth before putting it on the mouthpiece.
Your bottom lip's inside part of the mouth should NEVER be touching the reed. Only the outside should be touching the reed. Have your bottom lip hide your teeth, as if you are an old man, with no teeth. Put your bottom lip on the reed, and have your top lip just sit normally. Don't be afraid to bite a small amount, as it shouldnt hurt the mouthpiece. As long as you don't bite too hard, you should be just fine. Make sure when you blow, the sides of your lips aren't having air escape that. If there is, push in as hard as you can. DON'T puff your cheeks. Not doing so will create a MUCH more better sound. If you have any questions, just ask. Im fine with answering questions.
Smartapix An old man with no teeth? Wtf is this comment lol
@@bejhamen7631 Its hard to explain otherwise 😂😂
Dude, so many people bitching around because he has wrong technique. Damn, he practised 7 hours and you expect him to do everything right? Why can't people just appreciate that he is interested in learning the instrument?
You right
When you pick your fingers off from the holes, keep them hovering above. Keep them bent, it allows for quicker transitions without getting a weird slur in the music.
I play sax, but never have played a bamboo sax and I am very impressed!
You should learn the uilleann pipes next
he played the lick at 3:42
The most famous jazz meme is present in all of our souls.
Also, he played it in concert A minor, in case anyone cares.
Terrific work Mike! What are you trying to learn right now?
+TwinsGaming I'd love to tell you, but it'd spoil the surprise. It's gonna be awesome though! Thanks for watching :)
As an alto saxophone player myself, this was incredibly funny and entertaining to watch.
Wow that sounded really cool when you got it!
00:00 song pls
Cantina band
The Star Wars thing made me laugh so hard
Just found your channel through another site.
It is damn impressive how fast you have picked up the saxophone, I remember myself putting hours upon hours into Take Five to master it.
Now luckly I do but I actually rarely play it anymore.
That bamboo sax however, that is a really nice piece of kit.
Anyway I'm gonna check your channel out for new content from now on and hit you a Like my good man.
Fun content :P
Really enjoyed the bamboo sax. More videos to follow, thanks for watching! :)
That isn't a proper saxophone
Hahaha been practicing a piano version of take 5 lately... awesome song even tho I can’t stand jazz I’m absolutely in love with that song!!
It's good to watch you persevere. Inspiring for other learners. :)