So I got this request from Nikolai Morales, a 12-year old who watches the channel. I oblige because he asked nicely, and because this piece actually provides a good topic: ALTERNATE FINGERINGS!
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@remignye58249 жыл бұрын
REASON TO STOP SMOKING NUMBER SEVEN MILLION
@drinkablesausage34208 жыл бұрын
what?
@basically_.-._matthew47258 жыл бұрын
+Jordan Miller I believe what Remigny means, is that reason no. 7,000,000 to stop smoking is so that you can play this. Hope this helped :D
+Jordan Miller Geez that was fast lol. I guess I was on KZbin at the right time :P
@basically_.-._matthew47258 жыл бұрын
+Jordan Miller Geez that was fast lol. I guess I was on KZbin at the right time :P
@glassbreaks998 жыл бұрын
You just blew my little high-schooler bass clarinet mind.
@maximilianoluera66798 жыл бұрын
HOLY CRAP SAME
@cinderfall5088 жыл бұрын
Mariah Andrews IM NOT IN HIGH SCHOOL YET BUT IM BASS CLARINET AND THERE IS NO FUCKING WAY I WILL BE ABLE TO DO THIS EVER IM ONLY IN VARSITY
@weeweepeepeehi7 жыл бұрын
Mariah Andrews same
@weeweepeepeehi7 жыл бұрын
Mariah Andrews i got bamboozled
@kleinbaird8837 жыл бұрын
for real tho
@raynamakowski55865 жыл бұрын
This is easy have you ever tried *hot cross buns*
@v4mp4v4mp85 жыл бұрын
👏🏾
@gundvr18465 жыл бұрын
Our music class strugged E D C-E D C-D D D D E E E E E D C-
@keith58665 жыл бұрын
hot cross buns is one of the hardest instrumental songs to play
@3str3lla5 жыл бұрын
betchu someone's gonna take this seriously and say 'hot cross buns is for beginner band it's like the easiest piece how is it hard'
@raynamakowski55865 жыл бұрын
@@3str3lla I know right 😂😂
@williamechegaray5429 жыл бұрын
"U payed for these keys use them " favorite part of the video
@noahedwards43405 жыл бұрын
William Echegaray mine was “SHOOT ME!!!!!”
@yasajhh28286 жыл бұрын
Him: ***Takes Short breath*** [It lasts for like 4 minutes] Me: ***Takes an Awfully long deep breath** [Lasts like half a minute] >:[
@leaf48365 жыл бұрын
He does circular breathing
@paranormalchills29115 жыл бұрын
It’s circular breathing
@bentoyt57925 жыл бұрын
ツA'leah Gacha ツ he was a circular breathing video
@taylormarchant28575 жыл бұрын
he’s pushing air out of his cheeks while breathing in through his nose so he’s constantly breathing
@tmonteiro694 жыл бұрын
ツA'leah Gacha ツ no im a clarinet player and there is a ton of breathing involved but we do it secretly so that’s why u think that
@erickfuerte42918 жыл бұрын
*takes inhale* BOI
@Pepe-lt2en7 жыл бұрын
Erick Fuerte what do you expect
@GooseCrack7 жыл бұрын
Helloiuehe circular breathing
@Pepe-lt2en7 жыл бұрын
[GD] Goose Crack that comment was like a month ago why bother 😅
@iCupboard7 жыл бұрын
This comment was 5 months ago.
@rainy202027 жыл бұрын
That is true
@terryluk5178 жыл бұрын
"use my other hand to scratch my butt or something" KILLED ME XD
@babyokes38087 жыл бұрын
I literally laughed out loud XD
@Allbbrz8 жыл бұрын
Heh.. did you get lightheaded after playing this ?
@earspasm8 жыл бұрын
+Allbbrz No, did you get lightheaded listening to it? ;)
@Allbbrz8 жыл бұрын
+Earspasm Music Yeah, it's dizzying ;-)
@flamingsteel12198 жыл бұрын
I get horrid pains in the back of my head
@lucashoffses90197 жыл бұрын
Circular B gnihtaer
@AlexMendoza-de7el7 жыл бұрын
Allbbrz no cause it's not a a brass instrument or you have to change your tone so you just have to blow and move your finger sub for woodwind no heat the woodwinds
@ilyssatobenstein98738 жыл бұрын
Goal in life: continue to play the bass clarinet and one day learn to do that
@alyssalacroix53777 жыл бұрын
Person who has no videos Yes.
@emilyschauman36836 жыл бұрын
same
@phlox2386 жыл бұрын
same-
@theDino035 жыл бұрын
I play the bass, and I can't play this.
@dennys.mtz215 жыл бұрын
@@theDino03 well, just by playing it once you won't accomplish anything. Keep learning new notes and practice this. You'll see improvement.
@RandalXVI7 жыл бұрын
i know the struggle of trying to move from f to f sharp. "shoot me!!" omg that killed me 😂😂
@tiekbane9 жыл бұрын
Fascinating instrument. You play it beautifully.
@Jazzfreak78 жыл бұрын
You're a beast. I'm a clarinetist so I know how tough it is to manhandle a clarinet or a bass clarinet. Keep up the great instructional work.
@Gufa_3 жыл бұрын
Imagine this on a Contra 😬 I’d die
@dorothydouglas38748 жыл бұрын
Awesome! I played bass clarinet in school at 15, I'm now 87 and thoroughly enjoyed this! Thank you Earspasm Music.
@superninja5539 жыл бұрын
"... and your middle finger's sticking up so you can flip off your neighbour" xD
@bobololo73335 жыл бұрын
superninja553 I intentionally liked this comment so it would have 70 likes instead of 69 lol
@Mike-rz6fd4 жыл бұрын
I actually did that when we were practicing and she noticed. She is a Bb Clarinet and I play the Bass Clarinet. It was funny to hear her after we were done with practice.
@earspasm9 жыл бұрын
@Alexander. Nope. Unfortunately they make crappy alt fingerings because they're very, very out of tune.
@garrettskilton29788 жыл бұрын
probobly
@ts2417 жыл бұрын
Can u play hot cross buns, heard that was hard
@kareemsanchez68967 жыл бұрын
Earspasm Music where can I get the miso sheet I want to play it but don’t have the notes
@flyguy90927 жыл бұрын
LOL
@xavionvynne3706 жыл бұрын
Earspasm Music I had a bass clarinet commercial pop up before watching this video lol
@jon-me7zq8 жыл бұрын
am i the only one here who thinks he is dressed like arthur also i play an alto saxophone
@gracie55635 жыл бұрын
Same bro
@jaylynnmarie3835 жыл бұрын
Totally Tortoise same :))
@alyssafuller62975 жыл бұрын
Ooo i play alto sax and the bass clarinet :)
@katherinekinney20198 жыл бұрын
"SHOOT ME" 😂😂this is the best
@sebastianzaczek6 жыл бұрын
Flight of the _f_ * € # ! ^% Bumblebee (Or: how alternate fingerings can make your life simply wonderful) *now THAT'S a good title*
@talvornvaad38909 жыл бұрын
I'd like to request an audio recording of you saying "Hell no!"
@talvornvaad38909 жыл бұрын
+Talvorn Vaad And "Shoot me!"
@wyndhleodumegwu2538 жыл бұрын
This guy is surrealistically phenomenal. He'll make an excellent "Organic Real Jazz" performer. Of more, he enjoys his chosen vocational aspiration, and unselfishly shares his knowledge doucement. Thanks.
@chloway4208 жыл бұрын
I laughed my ass off when you said shoot me for some reason. Lmao.
@brysonmasters79675 жыл бұрын
anime profile picture me too😂
@ryanfullerton14107 жыл бұрын
flight of the bumblebee is like the eruption of orchestral instruments
@Porkchopagus5 жыл бұрын
Ryan Fullerton Eruption is pretty easy tho
@thepropagandastudiosbrigs09275 жыл бұрын
Love it. "You paid for those keys! Use then!" Can't beat that arguement.
@Viicious_8 жыл бұрын
9 crappy trumpets wish they could play this
@xaymbeats35828 жыл бұрын
11 now xD
@henrymarocchi78448 жыл бұрын
12
@ohhKhan8 жыл бұрын
only could play first 10 measures
@TheJJ68 жыл бұрын
+Class oKhan you should commend your self for that much
@zenosama-tm3bs7 жыл бұрын
Class oKhan remember a lot of it is repetitive chromatics so 10 measures is like 30-40 in actuality. Thats still pretty good(assuming its at full tempo)
@pranavbatra31619 жыл бұрын
And here we observe the bass clarinet god Michael Lowenstern.
@twigagawizard8 жыл бұрын
Omg I've never liked a video so fast in my years of watching KZbin.
@fountainpen86896 жыл бұрын
Jason Rodriguez same bruh
@vincentdao3467 жыл бұрын
I've watched you from the start when I was just beginning on the clarinet and later moved up the rank to bass clarinet, you are a very big inspiration to me and a goal as a musician. in many ways you are probably the greatest bass clarinet player I have ever seen I would love to contact you and have a talk.
@earspasm7 жыл бұрын
Dude. I'm the greatest in EVERY way. (Kidding). You can reach me on my site (earspasm.com)
@panzerbuchse18288 жыл бұрын
hey earspasm you should do fur elise on your bass clarinet
@davidblack64607 жыл бұрын
amen!
@oregano_cactus7 жыл бұрын
fur elise is really easy and doesn't really have a good topic to focus on.
@izkath23955 жыл бұрын
MKN-002 Punk It’s really easy honestly
@patricktyhurst64858 жыл бұрын
"You paid for those keys: use them!" Love your videos.
@niko_mo79 жыл бұрын
Thanks for making a video on the flight of the bumblebee Michael. 😃👌🏻
@vanessareyes28537 жыл бұрын
WHEN YOU SCREAMED "SHOOT ME" LMFAO
@20gilbert209 жыл бұрын
I am not even a bass clarinet player, but I enjoy watching your videos. Your personality is just so engaging, you make everything fun. When I was younger, I wish I could have had educators more like you. Thanks so much for being a professional with a heart.
@Odtuify9 жыл бұрын
SO MUCH RESPECT.
@hi-yn4wf5 жыл бұрын
i play the clarinet and I have a concert today, WISH ME LUCKK!
@moriahbeyer70585 жыл бұрын
good luck!
@peacht3a2425 жыл бұрын
No
@moriahbeyer70585 жыл бұрын
What?
@peacht3a2425 жыл бұрын
NO
@moriahbeyer70585 жыл бұрын
why are you saying no?
@dholocronkeeper2 жыл бұрын
my piano teacher double majored with clarinet and showed me a whole page of these trick trills, they’ve been invaluable to my playing. thanks for the video!
@rayrayray41162 жыл бұрын
Love this guy As well was Lenny Pickett on bass clarinet Just JOY!!!!
@ethanpetersen8454 жыл бұрын
This video is a ride from start to finish and I’m here for every minute of it
@HypedGmng_3 жыл бұрын
This guy is so talented and underrated idk why
@TWX11384 жыл бұрын
I wish that the music teachers I'd met along the way were more like you are. So many teachers either didn't have the mastery of the instrument that they touted having, or felt the need to restrict lessons to such oversmplification to the exclusion of all else as to turn learning an instrument into a bore and a chore. In particular I remember one drum set instructor that was all about the rudiments. I'd been playing for a few years and I was aware of the rudiments and could play them when called upon but he kept insisting on rudiments, without actually bothering to explain how those rudiments in-general and the paradiddle variations in-particular would help the player move around the kit seamlessly. It was only later that I figured this out on my own, but a quick discussion and demonstration would have done wonders for actually justifying _why_ he was all about the rudiments.
@joshuahirtle76398 жыл бұрын
I keep watching this video over and over again. It's that good!
@charlottec.56505 жыл бұрын
As a clarinetist I found the f to f sharp very helpful and I found this video hilarious. Thanks for making this masterpiece.
@DaniDoll3285 жыл бұрын
Absolutely beautiful! Bass clarinet is my favorite!
@lordvader32837 жыл бұрын
And I am minded blown I will play my bass clarinet like that some day
@JamesLewisSax5 жыл бұрын
that pinkie action is mesmerizing
@SebasLunasllr9 жыл бұрын
I don't know why, but doing the D sharp no my left hand is harder for me, than coordinate the two hands
@donbarile89167 жыл бұрын
Brilliant. I watch because it makes double bass and cello practice seem somehow... much easier.
@connorkirley88768 жыл бұрын
nice man this is why bass clarinetist's are dope keep it up
@Sam-gl8su7 жыл бұрын
hi Alexander, I just subscribed, I play on a B flat clarinet, even though it is a little different than your bass clarinet I did find many of your clips and tips and advice useful and helpful, besides I like your personality a lot, love you, thanks for all your stuff.
@paarthsutar26475 жыл бұрын
I play bass clarinet too, I never knew someone could be this god at it though
@patrickmanville37039 жыл бұрын
Awesome always! Perhaps you should try Rhapsody in Blue. Although the glissando would prove difficult :'( #bassclarinetproblems
@noahstone729 жыл бұрын
Patrick Manville This is the one edge we will always have over saxes. (Open-holes for the win!)
@patrickmanville37039 жыл бұрын
heeyyy we are clarinets 2 :'(
@noahstone729 жыл бұрын
Patrick Manville true. Us sopranos just have to grab onto anything to help us in our war against alto saxes :)You still always are the powerhouse in chamber music!
@patrickmanville37039 жыл бұрын
:')haha
@khryz81816 жыл бұрын
Noah Stone another is being in actual orchestras
@ArigatokudasaiOwO7 жыл бұрын
Bro you are so crazy in the greatest way, wonderful video. Keep up the knowledge!
@MienemLeben3 жыл бұрын
I was recommended this video after watching Flight of the Bumblebee on a Dulcimer Cimbalon. Played Bb Clarinet in High School and University. Haven’t played in 15 years, however I might dust that clarinet off and start playing again after watching this. 😁 Great Video by the way!
@ashleygales81215 жыл бұрын
"You paid for those keys, use them" 😂😂
@GetTheGrandFunkOut8 жыл бұрын
Anybody that can play wind this fast--I'm impressed!
@atadstrange5 жыл бұрын
This was the most impressive thing I’ve seen as a bass clarinet player I hope to accomplish this greatness some day.
@starkillerr31168 жыл бұрын
cool, one day I will play this. good job
@PadreMortalis4 жыл бұрын
This video would have been very helpful back in 1989 when I was second chair bass clarinet trying to get first chair back in middle school
@TheKingsRook4 жыл бұрын
Man, I miss bass clarinet. I played clarinet back in fifth grade, but switched to bass clarinet for middle school. Played it three years, with only two others in our band (so we'd bow out and let the others have a turn as first chair every now and then) but couldn't stick with band in high school. I couldn't afford to get one of my own, and have been pining for one since. I still have the Bb clarinet I used to play, but it's just not the same to me.
@eckamirceb77295 жыл бұрын
"You PAID for these keys USE 'EM"
@billducker74044 жыл бұрын
Love your playing Michael. God bless you. Bill. UK
@_-_Xander_-_5 жыл бұрын
This channel helps me out so much with me playing bass clarinet
@grant0085 жыл бұрын
Holy crap! This was grade 10 music class in HS. That was 1985! Loved the sounds I could make with the bass clarinet. I remember none of this!! Very cool though.
@jimscimonetti14577 жыл бұрын
You always give the most amazing lessons and the most cogent talks about advance woodwind playing. THANK YOU SO MUCH! To the 20 guys who gave this a thumbs down, sorry this guy beat you out, and kicked your ass at the audition. Learn to take it better, and keep practicing.
@josiahwelch27965 жыл бұрын
I want to see a trombone play this
@ninoding5 жыл бұрын
Josiah Welch gliss all the way
@malemand92884 жыл бұрын
TOOT
@patriciaroggy12674 жыл бұрын
Love!! I played bass clarinet. Chromatic scales are your go to for warm ups.
@TieLure25395 жыл бұрын
I died when he just yelled “SHOOT ME”
@jesshigginbottom38664 жыл бұрын
Yes!! Yes yes! I played bass & standard clarinet from childhood thru college. I LOVED bass 😅 This video was so delightful. I think I have to start up again.
@ajkolb27467 жыл бұрын
So cool! I played the same thing on my bass clarinet in 1982 for Solo and Ensembles. It's so nice to see someone else do it too.
@gracegorman33065 жыл бұрын
I don't know how anyone would ever get to the bass clarinet without having learned chromatic fingering. Bit of a duh. BUT - I love this guy's whole delivery so I'll watch it anyway. 💜
@caprice34995 жыл бұрын
Those 55 dislikes are those wanna be trumpets😂😂
@onefairy31427 жыл бұрын
A quick lesson and an impressive performance..? Nice. (Ps: Really appreciated that quick lesson, don't get me wrong. I play clarinet and still need to be reminded about alternate keys from time to time. I still remember starting on the clarinet during my freshman year, struggling to keep up with the more experienced players because I only knew one way to play certain notes since I didn't want to bother learning about any other way to play them, like the C and B alternates. I would soon understand why they exist when my band had to play faster and more difficult pieces.)
@ansleepalmer71225 жыл бұрын
as a fellow clarinet and bass clarinet player i related all to much to the f to f# strUggle. shoot me indeed.
@nickyg77267 жыл бұрын
i lost it when i heard a loud "SHOOT ME"
@reubenpompei38967 жыл бұрын
i love the bit when you say "you paid for those keys.....use them"
@kentpasigna30888 жыл бұрын
GENIUS!
@Wompa3603 жыл бұрын
"You paid for those keys! Use them!" I love this
@ericdabear8 жыл бұрын
Arguably one of the very best videos I've ever seen. Great skill and performance coupled with insightful help and did I mention the HILARITY!???
@sherrytremblay25399 жыл бұрын
Came to this video because I miss playing soooo bad. I used to play for hours everyday until my bass got stolen :'( so devastating. Saving up every penny to get a new one :D
@Flight_Pattern2 жыл бұрын
unbelievable! not human!
@Gabe-dt7ob9 жыл бұрын
so smooth and perfect...😀
@oakwolfcounsel5 жыл бұрын
.....I've played my Bb Clarinet for 7 years, played in honor bands and all that good stuff, and I never knew what those side keys were for. Good to know.
@pineapple77806 жыл бұрын
I love your videos I'm starting the bass clarinet for my 7th grade advanced band and it's cool to here some of the cool things about the bass clarinet
@patriciaroggy12679 жыл бұрын
Awesome!! Love it! I played while in school
@jakobherbst75384 жыл бұрын
as a bari sax player, this is frightening. my lungs hurt just from watching.
@davidsmart85949 жыл бұрын
Love your vids. That was excellent...full of information...(and hilarious).
@LiquidGalaxy137 жыл бұрын
Great video. Looking forward to showing this to my first year players this week!
@savannaheyler31147 жыл бұрын
Blows my mind every time I watch it 😂
@breakbeat_hardcore4 ай бұрын
i love that hand gesture at 0:45. nice way of subtly flexing on us
@mariatenorio27388 жыл бұрын
I HAVE NO WORDS and will use the evidence for my bass
@bensonluong86865 жыл бұрын
That circular breathe is on point.
@michaelshelley12895 жыл бұрын
WOW!!! love that....loved watching your fingers move...incredible.......i've searched your entire channel and never found anything with an Alto Clarinet....you must not be into that one...it's my favorite clarinet....love all instruments though
@franciscojunqueira8 жыл бұрын
I love this guy :) so much fun!
@DietterichLabs4 жыл бұрын
Wow, you actually did it. This definitely deserves a subscription
@babysnowowl30046 жыл бұрын
I love that! You sound amazing! I admire you so much! I am going to be a junior in highschool next year, and my band director asked me to play the bass this year, ( i normally play clarinet) and i absolutely love it! I have surprised myself, my teo teachers, and some of my peers with the surprising clearness and tone i have on the bass :) your videos inspire me and help me out A LOT! Thank you so much! You're awesome! :D
@crispinimini6 жыл бұрын
Fantástic, amazing, I cant' explain
@JM-lp8qc7 жыл бұрын
wow. I was a bass geek. Thanks for this. Fingerings and all.
@callie19369 жыл бұрын
This is so fabulous. I'm gonna learn this before I graduate to take advantage of the nice bass I have! Lol I love these videos
@Am-jg4di9 жыл бұрын
Hey! I remember you from the comments about TMEA in symphonic metamorphisis lol
@callie19369 жыл бұрын
Alberto Martinez Oh, heyXD
@joshuahirtle76398 жыл бұрын
I am a bass clarinet player myself, and I am impressed
@qbaker207 жыл бұрын
I always thought the "alternate" Bb fingering sounded better than the normal one, anyway. Maybe it was something about how I played it, but others in my section realized the same thing.
@TH3_AVATAR8 жыл бұрын
Thank you so much! I've been playing bass clarinet for 7 years (6th-12th) and the advise it very useful, especially for the F#! and also by the way. I love your professional bass clarinet! I've always played on my Intermediate Yahmaha and I love it, but I wish I had all of those extra buttons to hit those really low and high notes. Lastly, amazing performance at the beginning, I love hearing my instrument do such amazing things and songs, its truly my favorite.