Do Not Read: The Other Flute, Outdoor Skating

Jimmy shares some books you probably should avoid reading this year, including A Small Book of Random Numbers.
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Do Not Read: The Other Flute, Outdoor Skating
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[@pmoeling]

Please have Robert Dick on the tonight show. He is an icon in the world flute community and his flute techniques are ground breaking! This is a serious request and the least you can do for Mr. Dick and the entire flute community...and there are a lot of us!!!

[@JBF086]

That James moment in the Roots book was hilarious!!!!!!!!

[@PoppyCorn144]

The random number book is useful if you're doing experiments - for A level Biology and Psychology I had to use a random number generator. Which was a laminated piece of A4 with a bunch of numbers. This was because people are naturally drawn to certain patterns of number so choosing them yourself creates experimental bias.

[@danielf.4385]

Robert Dick has been one of the most influential flutists of modern times. He was just awarded the lifetime achievement award from the National Flute Association. "The Other Flute" is a must read for any serious contemporary musician. Please invite him to perform on the show. He can change your mind that flute music isn't always stuffy and that contemporary music is more than just abstract artsy nonsense. He will amaze you with his playing and the sounds he can get out of the flute. ‪

[@LawrencedeMartin]

"The Other Flute" is arguably the most important book in the literature since Johann Joaquim Quantz published "On Playing the Flute" in 1752. Robert Dick is the leading innovator of flute technique, developing 20th Century inventions into many musical contexts including classical, rock and jazz, personally discovering original techniques, including invention of the first advance in intonation in 200 years, the glissando head joint, which is like a whammy bar for the flute. He is the inspiration and teacher of a generation of experimental flutists and has expanded the artistic reach of the oldest instrument substantially - a remarkable feat after 30,000 years' evolution of flute playing.

[@PhyllisLouke]

Flutist, Robert Dick, would make an entertaining guest on your show. His book has pioneered the development of contemporary techniques (different sound effects) and developed a whole new genre of flute playing. His playing is a cross between the avant garde and channeling Jimi Hendrix. Robert has invented the glissando headjoint which is a flutist's version of a guitar's whammy bar.

[@cindypedder195]

Robert Dick is a very well-known and respected flutist who is an expert on advanced flute techniques. Fallon is making fun of the guy's name, which I'm sure he's heartily sick of hearing, but if you are a flutist interested in performing contemporary 20th and 21st century music, this IS a book you should read!

[@cindypedder195]

akaElleLatham This is true in the UK, they use the word flautist. In the U.S., the word flutist is more commonly used. Robert Dick is American. However, all of us who play the flute don't really care which one you use when you call us. Just so you do, and offer us a paying gig while you're at it. ;-D

[@Lambieschmoo]

The thing is the title of the book is provocative,

[@jrbrook76]

Lambieschmoo Only to a childish ignorant moron.

[@flutechannel]

Cindy Pedder I've got a copy and I use it all the time!

[@Lambieschmoo]

jrbrook76 Wow. I sub to a lot of musicians and promote indies. I never insulted you. The thing is, I like your vids and this is how you treat me.

[@sarahweaver9911]

Robert Dick is a musical treasure and extraordinary flute innovator of our time. I join the call to have him on the show!

[@flutenhso]

Mr. Robert Dick is a consummate flutist, performer, and teacher. In addition to that, this book is a real gem among flutists!

[@FlockofFlutes]

Hello, I was watching your comedic sketch on March 16th 'Do Not Read'. In it you featured a book called the Other Flutist by Robert Dick. The Flute Community would love to see you do a follow up to this, and have Robert Dick come on and play, perhaps with the band? He is not only a well respected flutist in our community, but an amazing inventor as well. He invented this extension for the flute called a glissando headjoint. It is like a small trombone that attaches to the flute to make it slide like Jimi Hendrix guitar did. He also plays unique flutes so large, the are just as tall as he is( called the Contra Bass Flute), among many many more. I promise the tonight show audiences has never heard anything like this before! Just go to youtube and search his name so many amazing videos. He is also a great person, with a unique personality- he would a great on camera. Are you up for the challenge? Thanks! Monica Williams San Francisco, CA

[@TheBlueElvis]

Robert Dick is a great musician, the Tonight Show should bring him on to play a tune with the Roots. He plays some far out music but I also saw him once jam with Whitesnake on TV, and he does some great versions of Jimi Hendrix. He's sort of the top flute player for that kind of music, and it would be a nice thing for the show to do, especially as he will fit right in playing with the Roots.

[@gz9975]

I'd rather not see Robert play his other flute on live TV.

[@viksaggu9085]

TheBlueElvis Robert Dick in the show. That sounds HARD

[@francoisgrillot1067]

Robert Dick is a very good friend of mine, and i think you have him on the show so he can demonstrate to you and your audience what his book is all about. He's a great musician and flautist. He said he'll come to your show and play one of his many flutes, he's very talented and extremely nice person.

[@flutechannel]

Francois Grillot and Jimmy Fallon this needs to happen!

[@redhairedstepchild]

The Flute Channel yes. .have Robert on the show to play live!!

[@judyquinn3646]

Totally agree - you should have Robert on the show! He is a great flutist, a great humorist, and EXTREMELY entertaining!

[@daverossflutist]

Robert would hold his own on Fallon's show. He's a true entertainer, and I bet Fallon would really enjoy meeting him and hearing him play. Fallon has serious musical chops and would recognize Robert's brilliance right away.

[@jrbrook76]

I think a mini flute lesson for Jimmy would be a welcome bit as well. Let's show Jimmy how to play the glissando headjoint.

[@VoyageOne1]

"In no time at all, you too can be skating like this" *stretching out* 😂😂😂😂😂😂😂

[@funnyfluteytutti127]

I personally went Robert Dick's concert AND went to his master class at my university. He is a well known flutist and should never been made fun of.

[@Evalsya]

Omg Higgins doing those baby sounds xD

[@johnmulligan7240]

Pretty sure that numbers book is used for statistical analysis

[@cronaj]

Or deciphering the unabomber's secret code.

[@johnmulligan7240]

I imagine people are seeing this and thinking that some weirdo compiled random numbers and put it in the book for no good reason. Wish he stated what the book was for.

[@bernardo013]

John Mulligan No, you're right. Being able to access a random set of numbers for a given distribution that you're using (normal, exponential, binomial, poisson, etc.) is really helpful.

[@johnmulligan7240]

bernardo013 Most of the books he has on this segment are legitimately odd and probably not useful but this one clearly has an important purpose.

[@bernardo013]

***** I mean, a histogram can tell you if your data displays any skewness or kurtosis with relation to whether your data exhibits a normal distribution. If you have a histogram that exhibits a great deal of kurtosis, for instance, you'd likely infer that your data exhibits uniformity instead of normality. But in a theoretical sense, what do numbers even mean, man?

[@marymiller1592]

Robert Dick is a great artist and an icon in the flute community. Jimmy Fallon should have him on his show to play something. The writers of this sketch were clearly graduates of the 6 th grade.

[@Symfinity]

Our band has a flutist who utilizes extended techniques in the book. Robert Dick is an amazing flute player and every flutist and piccolo player who has played with us has either studied with him directly or knows who he is. Jimmy Fallon is a tasteless heap of American culture. Let's turn this around and add some class to comedy.

[@stephaniepaniagua2974]

S R 😂

[@geminibashar]

Higgns is the man!

[@fallontonight]

Here's a bonus Higgins video we did just for the web: kzbin.info/www/bejne/qZPXkIGcfquflbs

[@LooxeY]

the-gemini funny guy

[@MisterEric]

He's on fire tonight!

[@ndgv2]

fuckin a. higgins rocks.

[@krivukrivs]

+the-gemini Andy is much better.

[@bubbabitty5438]

Higgins is quick alright 👌🏼well timed every time

[@MichelleD2023]

Bathroom Tennis...because you just need more balls to play with in there...

[@Gonzoneca]

Robert Dick is one of the greatest flutists, and teachers of flutists, who's ever lived. His compositions are groundbreaking and beautiful. The Other Flute is a significant book that has provided many professional flutists with cutting edge technique. Teachers are constantly insulted in today's media. What purpose is served by using a teacher's life's work for a stupid, hurtful joke? I think that The Tonight Show should apologize and invite Robert Dick to perform one of his spectacular compositions for flute on the show.

[@stelastic]

I thought the Robert Dick joke was funny but also think it would be awesome to invite him on the show - he's personable and witty and would make a wonderful and unusual guest.

[@jmoney3595]

Love it when they make fun of James and his solo album 😂😂

[@cilginkosucu]

Higgins would've kept going on that last one if Jimmy didn't cut him.

[@Cwmbran1984]

Jonathon Dunn he could have said ‘new balls please’ 🤣🤣🤣

[@siddharthdeb8303]

what if the book of random numbers is actually a way of hiding nuclear missile codes......................

[@globetrekker86]

@Siddharth Deb: I bet John Nash had read it

[@NormBoyle]

Robert dick can literally play like Jethro Tull. They are the two great flute players.

[@dbadagna]

Robert Dick is one of the world's most amazing musicians and an electrifying performer--something like the Hendrix of the flute. What a great idea to have him on The Tonight Show!

[@lmjc]

Robert Dick is one of the most respected flute players and teachers of our time, and is a pioneer of the contemporary flute. He shouldn't have been 'featured' in this part of the show, but instead should have been invited to perform!

[@kathleenweidenfeller5235]

Robert Dick's work is one of the most important books on modern flute playing, and Robert is a fantastic performer and great guy. Rather than mocking him and his book - invite him on to the show and let him show you just what the 'Other Flute' is!!!

[@jimnorman4681]

I thought Jimmy Fallon was above making fun of someone's name and appearance. Robert Dick is a brilliant and innovative performer and he would be a great guest on The Tonight Show.

[@pretzel876]

I think Higgins killed me 😂😂😂😂😂

[@tayloryoung8912]

***** I guess Higgins will be arrested soon too.

[@tayloryoung8912]

***** Because they're killer?

[@JamesV1]

***** Killed it.

[@GraceanneParks]

AHAHAHHA I literally screamed when they brought out James' solo record. Every FREAKING TIME it gets me hahaha

[@msmithjazz]

That flute book is considered one of the best of its kind in the world, and its author is a very respected musician. My understanding is that people are sending him this video from all over the world, and it hasn't been a nice experience... and for what? A cheap laugh. Producers and writers should consider what they do more carefully.

[@LomlukaMusic]

Voicu Violeta I don't it's about him being upset as much as his friends and colleagues. It would have been different if they had opened the book, or at least made a joke about the subject, instead of making junior-high locker room remarks about his name. Johnny Carson would be mightily ashamed of the depths to which The Tonight Show has sunk.

[@violeta585]

John Melcher I'm sorry, your comment makes no sense to me. You're saying Dick is not upset, but his friends are? -_- And that they should've made fun of his work?!? I'd think the contrary, if the book is indeed one of the best in the world, why would they make fun of it's contents?...if they had done that, then these guys complaining would've had a better case...as is, it's just a bit of innocent fun. And Carson did all kinds of jokes & bits, including very silly & w/ sexual innuendos...so stop acting like he was doing some kind of super highbrow comedy.

[@flutechannel]

MSmithjazz indeed Robert is a Legend, hope he gets to play on the show!

[@gladitsnotme]

Why should Jimmy feel bad for boosting this guy's career? A bunch of classical instrument snobs are flocking here and complaining, making views and $ soar for Jimmy, meanwhile Mr. Dick the flute player is also likely seeing sales of his book soar. All you opera junkies should cut the drama.

[@jessicavaliente9342]

gladitsnotme He doesn't need a boost to his career. Robert Dick has a career that is the envy of every classical musician in America, on a level with Yo Yo Ma and Itzakh Perlman. He has more offers to play and teach than he can accept. He has played at every major concert hall and classical music festival in the world, and has given master classes at every major conservatory.

[@prankfiles]

Higgns is the man!!

[@DeidresStuff]

The girl in the What Do Roots Do book looks like that painting of Jesus that that lady tried to fix but ended up looking like the Missing Link.

[@seannbranchfield]

I've met Robert Dick. I've seen him give a presentation. I know several flute players that have studied with him. Every flutist I know has read his book. I play in a rock band with a flutist and she uses extended techniques described in his book in our songs. He's a great guy, great flute player and the things I've see him do with a flute and more entertaining than the jokes on this show. Bring him on the show and you won't regret it.

[@Qermaq]

Robert Dick did a response video, search for him on KZbin here.

[@diehardrvdfan22]

Source: kzbin.info/www/bejne/rJbGgKChaJlgaq8

[@AleahKCH]

I freakin love this segment! The Roots book was the best lmao!!!

[@PBNrandom]

Saw the Roots joke from a mile away, still laughed 😂

[@CallMeDerpDrew]

Imagine if in all of those pages, someone found *4 8 15 16 23 42*

[@cxoxo8247]

Derp Drew Lmao, needs to be top comment.

[@ZinderZim]

Joellerose Fababulous You're too young to understand.

[@violeta585]

Joellerose Fababulous it's a series of numbers used in the Lost tv series...all begins w/ a mathematician who used the numbers in an equation which predicted the end of humanity and then the numbers appear in all kinds of contexts throughout the series.

[@johnnygottron]

too bad that show is awful

[@MsVampirate18]

YESSSSSSSSSS!!

[@globetrekker86]

The last one is the best, mostly thanks to Higgins: “40- love! Deuce!”

[@aerock23]

The random numbers book is actually useful for generating random numbers needed for random sampling statistics.

[@arghyam6]

Exactly.

[@fluterampal]

Robert Dick is a really compelling flutist!

[@sunnyknablecomposer]

I normally like Jimmy Fallon but I thought his teasing of Robert Dick was worse than sophomoric, it was wrong. As a professional pianist and composer, I can say that almost everyone in the classical music industry knows the genius and gift of humanity that is Robert Dick. Rarely do classical musicians get the attention they deserve. Someone needs to do their homework before insulting his life work on national television. The least you could do would be to have him on your show. But that's just my opinion.

[@Ziruthiel]

Sunny Knable I guess you should watch the clip again. "Someone needs to do their homework before insulting his life work on national television." This comment makes no sense, they're not insulting his lifes work. what they are doing is a college humor by connecting his name ("Dick") with the instrument (Flute) it's pretty common humour style around the world and has nothing to do with his work. So maybe someone needs to do their homework before posting comments on a worldwide available portal like YT ?

[@flutechannel]

Sunny Knable there some truth in this, hope some justice is made. That book is roberts life work it shouldn't have been put into that kind of spotlight.

[@Snow4LifeNEver]

Sunny Knable In all honesty, I would be REALLY surprised that any serious flute player would NOT read this book because of this clip. All those Do not lists actually give a lot of exposure to the artist and will only convince people who were not interested in the first place to not avoid it. A lot of people might actually look at the book and discover a valuable one.

[@keithmoore4225]

My child, who is in elementary school, wants to make a comment: "what is funny about the photograph of him? I dare you to name one thing!!!!!"

[@AndraBohnet]

Robert Dick is an AMAZING musician and his book is essential for all contemporary flute players. This was a pretty sophomoric attempt at humor at the expense of a great artist and his scholarly work. Shame on you! Have him on the show and he will BLOW YOUR MIND with his amazing playing.

[@matic_39]

Bathroom Tennis : He is playing with 2 balls ... tennis balls ofcourse !

[@invidioustv8890]

LMAO did you guys hear Higgins going "goo goo gaa gaa" while Jimmy was reading? waayyy ttooo funnny

[@iillssee5]

This makes me want to write a book that sucks! ❤️

[@ayelemensah8816]

0:37 Fool! I mastered this level of skating years ago!

[@artepjan]

And besides that they have a song called The Roots - What They Do

[@robbbyyy25]

Lmaoo i lost it with Higgins at the end "Deuce!!" lmaooooo

[@WildnKrazyGurl]

The random number book is for statistics

[@lizs004]

+

[@user-js4ur2nl7t]

I want that random numbers book.

[@randyangel9412]

That Root book was a perfect opportunity

[@ArthurKnight1899]

that random numbers book is a fucking volume 1!!!! WTF!! LOL!!

[@Sniffing_Rats]

Umais Siraj the book is used to help with statistics and experiments by doing random number samples which removes bias. It's not for reading.

[@mo-rfd]

Small book of random numbers - volume 1. It actually has a purpose, but still... Volume 1? How many volumes of random numbers are needed?

[@SuperLoveLexi]

Aww its cute when Jimmy pretends like he's reading to his little girls. Now he has his own children's book coming out. Hope it doesn't end up on the Do Not Read list.

[@relias7012]

Higgins has no chill today.

[@klarastern5597]

so many great books were rejected a whole lot of times... how... why.. who? Who did publish these?

[@MisterEric]

hahah i died at the James' solo album bit. Didn't expect that

[@MisterEric]

Randomly thought of this video! hello past me

[@iphimedeia]

Get Robert Dick on the show, he is amazing!

[@LomlukaMusic]

I thought the comments about Robert Dick's excellent book on contemporary flute techniques was extremely juvenile and insulting. Rather than make fun of the book's content (not even mentioned, they stooped to grade-school titters about his name. Definitely juvenile, not even slightly funny. Why don't you invite him on to play, and be amazed?

[@gladitsnotme]

Why don't you actually watch the show and be amazed? Oh right, you just came here to defend a guy who probably isn't even fazed, you didn't actually watch the broadcast or even like Jimmy Fallon. That, by definition, makes you a troll.

[@zanderrose]

it's been a few years since I saw this video and I forgot how all the flautists flipped their shit lol

[@yippyskippy6430]

2:00 "WAKE UP"

[@robertholt7968]

Higgins needs a raise.

[@assmane999]

He is probably just practicing for the US Open, because it is held at Flushing meadows

[@deef2011]

Love Higgins!

[@classicalhero7]

I was waiting for him to make a joke at the expense of on Roots member based on the book.

[@LongshoremanX]

He did...

[@mcostagz81]

His other sister was named Anita Dick

[@krystalyoung3854]

Higgins puns were on point!

[@michellegulden1052]

Outdoor Skating is on sale at Amazon for $81.57 USD. It was published in 1980, and still selling for that much. hmp

[@laurenrivera8809]

After seeing Book of Random numbers has encouraged me to be a writer lol

[@spencercoots]

3:13 Don’t forget his cousin, Harry!

[@doctornerve]

Well it's a good plug for Robert's book but he really is very well known musician, so joking about his name makes Fallon look kinda dopey.

[@gladitsnotme]

Sorry, just did a poll, 0% of people ever heard of him. I'm sure he's big in certain circles, but those circles don't spin in the mainstream.

[@doctornerve]

Jessica Valiente That "poll" was just troll bait. Fallon really did look pretty dopey making dick jokes. Was a great plug for Robert's book! amzn.com/0939407027

[@connorzehr7533]

In my AP statistics class we had a book of random numbers. It is more helpful than one might think.

[@beeantman]

I challenge you Mr. Jimmy Fallon and your producers of the Tonight Show, etc. to have the very talented Mr. Robert Dick in any capacity perform on your show immediately. The world needs to experience the brilliance of Robert's mastery! I and many, many other people will be very disappointed if you don't.

[@gingergoose2319]

I was waiting for a roots joke to pop up in there :)

[@MrCC379]

All pride aside, Jimmy Fallon should take advantage and have Robert Dick play on the show. Strike while the iron is hot! C'mon, Jimmy!

[@shiraz121000]

I love Jimmy

[@JazzyJas30]

Gotta love Higgins😁

[@hannanehstm9514]

1:07 that a good book for playing. I don't know what game but it's funny

[@glowshowpk]

When you rewind to see the back cover of the Outdoor Skating book cuz you thought you missed it only to realise it's the same as the front 😂 Love this segment 😊

[@elishmuel1976]

I miss these :)

[@lawrencedoliveiro9104]

1:09 The proofreaders had to operate in shifts, and then recover afterwards in a sensory-deprivation tank. True story.

[@Noruego]

"Maybe he's just working on his stroke" LOL

[@theotherscientist]

If that book contained true random numbers it can be of some use. But on a related topic: Let's say you are a programmer who needs a true random number from time to time. So you would just start with the 1. one and cross one off everytime you used it. Suppose you make a type-o: Is the number you used now truely random or did you transform a truely random number into a "man-made" one?

[@magnolia8626]

I love how the Random Numbers book is volume 1 🤣 Hugh G. Dick, Jr.

[@lawrencedoliveiro9104]

4:55 I wonder if there’s a version for squash ...

[@rudesage6289]

That book is there for mathematical operations, usually within statistics, that involve random number generators.

[@misseli1]

Do they first get the permission of the authors to showv these books?

[@johnnyace2396]

Robert Dick is a musical genius!

[@adoh222apple]

when Higgns says hayooohh i was dying hahahahahaha

[@ps374249]

Books or tables of random digits are used to randomize experiments or simulations or at least, were before computers, now, they are often used by statistics students so their work can be checked since the key and the student would get the same string of digits. But I see how this could be funny to someone who didn't know that.

[@analuisaguimaraes6088]

Get Robert Dick on The Tonight Show!!! Flute Power!

[@CcBloom777]

I'm taking a probably and statistics class and we actually use a page of random numbers to simulate a random scenario, so that's what that book might have been intended for.

[@vcarter0723]

That random number ones....did he really publish that and expect to sell them!?! LMAOOO and it's volume one! Can't wait to see what's in volume two.....

[@TheMaskedUnit79]

Random letters maybe...getting closer to words and stuff ^^

[@UserDude]

Host Markiplier! The guy is an internet comedian and entertainer, who helped, and continuously keeping on, raising so much money for charity, and recently been the co host of sxsw gaming awards. He got the body of a beast and a heart of a little girl, who highly deserve of being on your show. You do not have to host him on the tv... if you're worrying about showing tv users the internet... you may host him here, here where everyone already don't use tv... you will get views in the millions and will show you're more than other snob tv people, you do what you do for the fun and beauty of it, not the fame, not the money. Call these videos "collabs with youtubers" posted only on youtube, these guys work hard, and the beauty of youtube, you get famous by being liked, meaning these guys are humble good people (well at least most of them, look at Mark for example) it's heart worming and amazing to know that good people get rich, because, they do good with it. I want you to acknowledge this beauty, give these guys the respect and place they deserve, you are able to, just like they are able to help for charity, care about their fans, be good people.. they don't have to, they choose it. do you? I'm just rumbling by now... In any case best regards.

[@marynystrom9734]

Higgins little girl voice is the best!