I built my 6 year old daughter HER FIRST INSTRUMENT. But can she play it ?
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- Опубликовано: 27 сен 2024
- My daughter has been in every single one of my videos since I started this channel in early 2020, and she always steals the show with her sassy comments. The reactions to her jokes have been overwhelmingly positive through the years (as in, literally every other comment is about her and not the guitars ...........).
Now it was time to really put my bossy child to work, so we decided to build a bass for her.
In this build she made a lot of decisions: the color of the top, fading from pink to natural, is her idea, as well as having 2 sizes of fret dots, she chose the colors for the knobs, the arangement of the neck laminate, ... We went for a u-bass design because I was affraid that metal strings would hurt her fingers (turns out I was wrong, I later made a regular bass, and it makes no difference). The body has that classic Tchiks shape, turns out it was very easy to adapt to a bass, I just had to bring the upper horn closer to the 12th fret.
Making this bass just after the Red Special was a funny coincidence. Brian May made his famous guitar with his dad after all.
Needless to say, this was very very fun to make. And I'm very pleased with the results, and so is Zoé, she LOVES that bass and plays it all the time.
I guess I'll be making more basses for her in the future, as her body grows.
For the French Polishing part, I literally had no idea of what I was doing, so if you want to learn more about it, just check the master: @CranmerGuitars
There will be more basses on this channel in the very near future, in the form of a tutorial on "how to make a Precision bass", in the style of my previous tutorial series (how to make a Telecaster), so stick around!
As always,
Thanks for watching,
Bisou,
Tchiks
To anyone asking,
here's Zoé's little bass journey so far: she began with the ukulele December 2022, and then the piano shortly after. One day, she started listing " all the instruments she could play " and it went a little bit like this:
- " I can play the ukulele, the piano, the upright piano, the synth, the other synth, the small synth, my aunt's piano, ..."
- dude, you can only play the ukulele and the piano
- " I can also play the bass "
- no, you've never even touched a bass
- " OK build me one ... and I'll play it"
So first I bought her a cheapo U-bass from Thomann, she began learning on April 6th 2023 (when she actually was 6, today she's 7),
first song was Seven Nation Army, and then Otherside (RHCP), then Kids Aren't Alright (because it's the same progression basically ...).
Since that day, she's been playing with me every other night as part of her "going to bed" ritual.
For a while we used the app Yousician, in 7 months she 3-starred every song from level 1 to 9, we're a few songs away from the end of the game but the last level is mostly trash metal and she's still too small and lacks the stamina to play through the entire 2-3 minutes songs ... so for now we're putting it a little bit to rest.
I've read mixed reviews about the app when it comes to learning on your own, but I think that if you have a teacher, it can be a really great learning support, or learning path rather.
I mainly used the app as an excuse to teach her the basic techniques but also a lot of music theory. And believe it or not, in the demo featured on this video, she was actually the one making most of the arrangements, for example the last turn-around was her idea, including the chord voicings. And then when she recorded the finale in only 3 takes, I was blown away, it put a smile of my face for the rest of the day.
So to anyone reading this: INTRODUCE. YOUR. KIDS. TO. MUSIC. AS. EARLY. AS . YOU. POSSIBLY. CAN !!!!
Their brain at that age is crazy powerful. They're basically walking knowledge sponges.
As long as you keep it fun and interractive, they will stick to it, 100%.
That's amazing, she does have serious talent. My daughter has been playing guitar now for a year (started at age 8), and I consider her a fairly fast learner (certainly faster than me when I started learning it as an adult), but we're still a mile away from that level of proficiency, understanding, and creativity. Some do enjoy the process more than others, and I guess that's what decides how quick their progress is. Congrats anyway, I'm in awe :D
That's just too wondrous 🥹🥰
That’s so awesome and I couldn’t agree more! My son plays the piano, ragtime and blues, but mostly rag. He started when he was 7 and we found a great teacher. First lesson: “what do you want to play? “ “Mario theme!” so he found him the Mario theme and it went on like that. No scales. No homework no grades (his teacher: we can do them if you like, but why do you need a badge to say you can play something?) just found him versions of things he wanted to play. He was learning without realising he was learning, gradually getting harder, sight reading, notation etc and importantly playing by ear and feel which is a skill many people lack. He’s 18 now, at Cambridge University (he’s a clever clogs) and still plays every single day. His older sister played the flute, quite well, but discovered paint and she’s paints (and even sells some) just to unwind from her masters degree (biology). Kids are indeed sponges. Invest the time, make them curious, help them think outside the box, love the world and be interested and inspired by everything around them and discover what makes them, them. It’s also great fun and just as rewarding and as big a learning experience as a parent.
Neither wanted to play guitar though… 😂
I so agree with this. My son picked up my guitars when he was about 6, and I completely encouraged him to play any of my guitars, any time, and he developed a love of music and songwriting. He is now 23 and still working hard at his musical career - check out his channel here @JordanRaviMusic
You're an amazing parent. The way she laughs demonstrates the kind of joy that I can only imagine comes from a loving and supportive household. I'm glad that people like you exist and that you are imparting the very best of humanity onto your child. When she asks whether a six-year-old cutting metal is logical... it's really a joy to behold an intelligent and capable youngster.
Imagine how grand Our World would be if EVERY father spent this type of quality time with their child. Mr Tchiks, you reset my "humanity meter' for the 2024 year. Job well done.
Haha that's so kind
Brilliant. Great comment ben ❤️👍🏴
I couldn't agree more
if only every father or parent could devote time like this... sadly not everybody can, but they still show love by providing for their families :)
@@kierthenihilist_ I recently heard this quote, "if you can't make time for wellness, you'll be forced to make time for illness." And I think that applies here a bit. Of course gathering the skills and materials to build a custom bass isn't something every parent can feasibly do for their child, but forgoing a night out or some overtime shifts here and there to make time and sit down with your kid and nurture their passions really does go a long way. I for one wish I'd been able to connect over a skill like this with my own dad, instead of spending all my time alone in my room on my phone! :P
Having a parent that plays instruments with you is great let alone one that makes them!
I also made half of her, that's what I'm actually proud of :D
I started playing with my father, he asked mr if I was interested in learning as he wanted to jam with someone to practice his playing. I was 12/13 at the time and 45 years later I'm still going.
The whole building process was very nice to watch, but I didn’t expect to see her playing that great… that was the biggest surprise.
So wonderful you included your daughter in the project! She clearly is going to be an amazing musician, too, if she chooses to do so!
I think she already is but I'm biased :)
@@tchiksguitars ,oh, I agree...and I suspect she's going to get even "more amazing"! Again, so glad to see you included her in the process...that right makes you the "best dad ever". :)
She is SO talented on the bass OMG! At 6 years old this is just so impressive and inspiring! La petite à un futur devant elle, j'en suis certain!
She thanks you
awesome:) wow your daughter plays great!
I'll tell her :)
Every time I feel like I’m a good father I watch one of your videos and it shows me that I can do more and that I shouldn’t believe my own hype.
I thank you for that, also, you’re an amazing craftsman
If you could edit 20 minutes out of your daily life you'd see how good of a father you are :)
Sir, you're such an amazing dad! Your daughter will definitely remember these moments with you in your workshop forever! And she'll be always grateful! I wish you and your daughter all the best! And yeah, the bass is gorgeous and unique, of course ;)
your daughter has the most lovely laughter!
ultimate father goals. be sure to show her this when she’s 20
As a father, guitar player…and fellow Luthier…it’s great to see you building it with her. 🙂🎸
Man, you bring me to the edge of crying. I mean your guitar builds alone are mind blowing but seeing this video as a dad of a three year old girl and sufficient guitar knowledge for campfire music is just so beautiful that it hurts.
I can only agree with your comment about knowledge sponge and such, btw 😅
All the best to you and your daughter. Keep the good work up - you are bringing joy to the people.
There's so much laughter in your home.
I often watch your videos, you were singlehandedly responsible for getting me into guitar building.
What I didn't quite expect is to have a new understanding of what it can mean to have kids, and that understanding is deeply touching.
Glad I could help with both aspects
This is about the most bad ass thing I have seen in a while. Straight up dad of the decade vibes.
I'm wanted to watch a relaxing video about craftmanship. Ended with a big smile in my face and small tears in my eyes. You show, how important a careful father is for children. When she will be adult, she always will feel the trust and love of father and this will give her the power to stand any difficulties in life.
And the bass looks very nice!
Man, we already knew you were both an excellent woodworker and an excellent father, but this is just even stronger proof of those two facts. Beautiful work. Thank you for sharing this with us.
Incroyable ! Superbe instrument et quel duo final 👏👏👏
Ces moments sont ce que l'on a de plus précieux au monde !
Her laugh helped me out today. Thank you for sharing. Actually caught myself smiling. Been rare of late.
Hope you're well now :)
Dad of the year award for you sir
Daddy Tchiks, you're an awesome papa, this world would be a better place if every child had a father like you!
Completely blown away with the build, however, seeing y'all playing together at the end was out of this world!! Kudos to you, Papa!!
How is this not already nominated for best video of 2024?
That is wonderful beyond words. Being a dad is the best thing ever and man, is your daughter talented, she plays like that at 6?! what will she be like at 7, 9, 15, 20! Joyous from start to finish!
She was actually 7 when the demo was recorded haha but I'm so slow at releasing my videos that her age doesn't make any sense
@@tchiksguitars oh, well I take it all back 😂
@@fatpotanga haha
She has the best (possibly evil) laugh I've ever heard :D
Come for the guitar building; stay for one of the most wholesome father/child relationships on the internet! My daughters and I love your content, and we love making stuff together, too! Thanks for sharing this beautiful part of your life with us!
Thanks for watching
Woah, this was trully beautiful, great crafting as usual and seeing you guys playing together too! I literally checked your channel 2 days ago since i hadnt seen any video from you in a while, great to see things going well!
Now I'm here.
I think I'll stay around. Around. Around.
The moment I've heard her playing I've thought "ok, that's not an overkill, absolutely reasonable"👌
Parental done right!!!!!!! That is so amazing cause the last few days i am studying guitar dimensions for my 6.5 year old daughter!!!! She wants me to build her a guitar, as she always involves in my builds!!! Greetings from Athens Greece!!!!!!! Rock on dad!
if you're lazy, Squier made a mini version of the jazzmaster, Zoé can play it almost comfortably
@@tchiksguitars nah!!! My daughter wants a guitar and iam gonna buy???? Haha that is the most important project ever!!!
You are totally right
I'd also build a jewel-like little bass like that for that kid! It plays
love this. the fact you build it together, you play together and she is so good already! Also can we just take a moment to appreciate that gorgeous flamed top!!
I love it. I watch that flamed top every day :)
I always admired your craftmanship skills and aesthetics as well as the nice editing you do on all of your videos, making the contact you have with wood obvious to us. But before that, you shared with us a part of your true connection with your child and that's something we need to see more around us. You Sir, are just a better father and a solid motivation for us all!
Oh well that's very kind
That's such a cool project to do with your daughter. I'm sure she'll have fond memories of this forever.
Oh wow, stunning instrument! Loved watching you build it, and that custom case is a very nice touch. Also, your cheeky daughter reminds me very much of my own :D
But how on earth did she learn to play like that so early on?! I'm impressed!
she started in April when she was actually 6 (now she's 7) but she's been playing A LOT :)
Watching these family love videos is soothing.
This is it. This is how we should all treat our children. I can't help but smile when I watch this.
"I am trying to be a cool dad" you just made her a bass, thats enough cool for life
tell that to her, she thinks everything I do is normal behaviour
Haha, the "its not a neck, its a fretboard" bit made me chuckle. I'm always saying that to people. Incredible instrument, your daughter seems highly intelligent for her age. I'm sure she will love and use it to bits.
Wow, i was right that playing was insane for her age. So smooth and professional. Was not ready for that ending.😮
Hehe she rocks doesn't she
Her giggles are my favorite but everything else about this is just wonderful too! Cheers!😊
I smiled every time I heard them while editing :)
I have no doubt. Brings me back to both of my daughter’s childhoods. Raising children can be so much fun and include a lot of laughter. I really miss that sometimes now that they’re grown women.
I was excited by the build, but then blow away by the play-through. How exciting it must be as a parent to see your kid enjoying making music and getting super into practicing! She'll be a great musician (if that's what she wants to do ofc)
It's a delight every day to see her play music
21 minutes of masterful craftsmanship and contagious laughter. Gorgeous
Brilliant, gorgeous, and yet again, inspirational. What a wonderful instrument for your daughter.
Another beautiful instrument, and I really enjoyed the interaction with your daughter. Her laughter is fantastic, reminds me of my own 6 year old when she sees or hears something that really sets her off. Thank you for sharing 😊
my daughter has played my guitars since she was 2. ill be getting her a short scale guitar very soon and shes excited. having a daughter is wonderful.
Good luck with your build !
that's such a beatiful bass, i would love a standard size but i understand it's for your daughter
That a beautiful gift, giving your daughter the ability to create music.
Dad goals ❤
Wow what a surprise to see you here, I've shown Zoé some of your videos to keep her motivated :)
@@tchiksguitars Awesome to hear! I was very impressed with her playing.
@@NateNavarroI read your comment out loud to her now she's star struck :)
I must admit, as a native French speaker in an English speaking country, it was quite refreshing to see a video in french on my feed when I didn’t expect it, especially with an English title! Merci beaucoup, c’était une bonne surprise !
I always liked the little appearences your children made in your videos. Me and my girlfriend recently found out that she's pregnant, and so I was unexpectedly moved by this video. You seem to have such a loving relationship with your daughter here. I'm a hobby guitar maker my self, and I would hope to have something like what you have too. Of course, if my child never finds interest in neither music or crafts, I'll love them all the same, but I would love to be able to gift my child these things. Especially since I could never bond with my own parents in this way. The days we have with the people we love are truly the most valuable things we are given, and you seem to be a wealthy man in this regard.
I wish you and your family all the best, and thank you for making these videos.
Congrats! Absolutely amazing!
So cute your daughter helping you.
Love when you daughter play your creation ❤
I can't even say how awesome this is. So much fun to watch, a dad and his daughter working together on such a special project. What a well-cared for child. You have every reason to be proud, father. I died laughing at her trying to work the fret press. Best thing I've watched in a long while. Thank you both!!
Skills! You're an ace dad... no better gift than music, it enhances and stays with you your whole life! ❤
True
Been waiting for this and can happily say I’m not disappointed, beautiful build beautiful story and also beautiful cinematography, absolutely top notch stuff!!
thanks!
I honestly adore videos where you get to talk and also where your daughter appears. I don’t have the best relationship with my own father so seeing videos like this where you are spending time with her and sharing your interests is very heart warming to me. Keep up the good work my friend.
WHAT?!!! The whole time I was watching this I was nodding my head remembering when I built my 7 year-old daughter an electric ukulele. Very similar in size as your bass. I was so proud of the ukulele and so very proud when she played "Twinkle, twinkle, little star" on it at her school. I was picturing the same thing with your daughter, especially when you put those giant rubber band strings on it. And then.... how is it possible she can play so well? I had to play that over and over. Just, ... how?
Haha. She plays very regularly, and I try to teach her mindful practice, but mostly, yeah she plays a lot
Everyone talking about how good her bass chops are, and it's true, but I wanna point out how good her taste is for wanting to play the bass specifically.
Awesome video; my favorite parts were the "it's a mouth" and the [diabolical laughter].
She picked up the bass probably because it's an instrument I couldn't really play, and she made me love it, I recently bought a fender jazz bass because of her :)
Completely magical. What a beautifully complete little video. Your bass guitar is beautiful and daughter even more so
she's a prodigy, amazing bass player
The best times of my life were when my daughter was young and would help me do things. Cherish every second because they go by too fast.
She will one day become a craftsman because of her father's influence and create many great guitars for women
Healthy minded women make healthy minded generations for the humanity, Perfect fathers make healthy mind on their daughters. Such a wonderful father-daughter relationship we have seen over there. Respectfully..
Wow, what a beautiful instrument. And what a beautiful experience for your daughter to build it together with her father. So lovely. And she plays really well too, good job to both of you!
This is kinda my favourit video along with the backstory. Good for her, good for you and good for us. Thanks for sharing this heartwarming moment.
Thanks and thanks and thanks
As a guitarist, amateur luthier and father of a girl, I did try my best to get her into music, to no avail. She has no interest, really, even though I have troves of guitars and parts all around. I built her a little one with parts I had (small scale but pretty nice), she played it for all of 30 seconds. Oh well, she's wonderful in so many other ways, I'm blessed. Maybe music will come later to her like it did to me. This video is one of the best things I've seen in a long, long time. I was blown away by her talent at 6yo!! Mine is 10 now. They grow so fast. Enjoy every second. Wish the best for all of you!
God tier dad , no debate and my heart stay close
You did a great job as a luthier and as a father! My daughter is just 2, but she loves to strum when I play guitar.
Beautiful build and GREAT PARENTING!!! Both my kids are playing music now and they are great... They are a bit older than yours now (17 and 20), so they are both longer and better than me... Thank you for uploading!
One day my kids will be 17 and 20. Today it sounds like sci Fi :D
My dream is be a good enough luthier to build my son his first instrument by the time he's your daughter's age. This video is a real inspiration!
i believe, that the best gift Zoe had, was doing the bass with her papa, more than the bass itself, because bonding with our parents is more valuable than any material possession in life.
also the bass looks good 👍
Had my doubts with the rubber strings, but I have to say it sounded great. That kid’s amazing and seeing something like this really warms my heart. Come for the guitars/woodworking and stayed for the kid c:
shes playing the bass better than me when i was 18, and shes 6! you both have a very bright future together as luthiers and players i must say.
Thanks !
A magical moment. That will always be remembered
and if not, there's always a video
"I have no idea of what i'm doing" is so real lol
man, I love watching you guys work.
My goodness, this video is another level wholesome 👏 amazing craftsmanship and even more amazing parenting!!
Thank you for sharing this heart warming video
Priceless. 👍👍
Wish i had a father like you
I really enjoy watching you build these amazing instruments, and love how you include your daughter! You can’t put a value on time spent together!
Dang! Your daughter slaps that base for only being 6, she is good
This. This is awesome. Everything. From the bass to the great relationship with your daughter. I loved all your videos but this one beats all of them easily. Great job to you and Zoé !
Thanks !!
How lovely a mother making guitar for her daughter. I wish i had u as my father❤
Шикарная работа! И главное девчёнка довольна!
Well, that's you won the Dad of the year award for this year already. There's nothing quite like doing stuff like that with your kids! Great work.
Best RUclips video I’ve watched in 2024! 👏🔥🙌 Zoe has the greatest laugh and the best shop shoes… and she’s killing it on bass. Bravo. The video composition, editing, and production are exquisite.
when the world gets me down I will try to remember the beauty and joy of your family.
That literally made me cry, I really wish I had that kind of experience with my dad.
Me too :D
First, ZOE girl you have licks young lady! Wow! You are amazing! You inspire this old man to be better at music, just like you Zoe!
Secondly, I want to thank you again for your videos and for your craftsmanship. But MOST importantly I love that you are spending time with your daughter!! The memories, the bond and trust that you are building now with your little lady will last a lifetime!! Bravo!!
Lastly you and her should do a little jazz concert. 2-3 short songs. You should play the arch top and she the bass. Dress up like you both are working musicians, what little girl doesn’t like to dress up, right! You will have it on RUclips forever!
you guys make me teary eyed
that is the coolest shit ever. i envy you daughter and hope some day i could become half as cool of a dad as you are.
This is beyond overkill... This is love!
You are such an inspiration man. Thank you.
You are great dad!!
Again, you've started my day with a smile.
This is so heartwarming, incredible work!
You have to be the greatest dad in the world! I love this channel not only because you inspire me to get out and work on builds (I'm currently building a 62 Stratocaster replica reliced for one of my friends) but also because of your awesome craftsmanship and of course your daughter cracks me up even though I don't know what she is saying unless you put in the sub-titles lol (I need to learn French) your channel is one I always make sure to check for a new video and I am always excited when I see you have released a new one because I know it's going to be great. Keep doing what your doing, soon your daughter is going to not only musical talent but also be creating her own instruments.
Thank you so much
This is the world's most adorably built guitar. Has to be. :)
So good to have you, and that diabolical laugh back.
It's pleasure to watch all the process! Thank you!!!
Great job. With both of you playing Just the Two of Us at the end, it's perfect.
It was hotel California
@@tchiksguitars Well I got to go back and listen to the classics 🤷 🤦