How to Play Otamatone - Basic Tips and Tricks

[@therowanskye]

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[@tylrkozelisky6252]

It was a good video but I don’t need help tone matching I need help with the fact that this thing knows every pitch along with all it’s brothers and sisters in between so hand placement is definitely key. Lol get it?

[@Pwner635]

Now i can learn otamatone :)

[@littledevil8939]

All hail the otamat god

[@asterlb1885]

Glad my 13 years of classical viola lessons will have a practical real world application

[@therowanskye]

HAHA!! :)

[@pepperonisoda7157]

VIOLAS SUCK STAN VIOLIN

[@lo-fifurby1953]

@@pepperonisoda7157 as someone named viola who played the violin people always say "Oh you play violin! Why don't you play the viola? it's just like your name!" Years of that unfunny joke have made me hate the viola

[@3NA_exe]

Aster Lebitz-Braden same but with a violin

[@yellowwall3.016]

I have been playing a viola for 4 years

[@thesenate933]

I think Bach would be really happy to see how far musical instruments have progressed in 300 years

[@patriciaballenger9714]

I plan to play my otamatone at Bach’s annual birthday celebration.

[@SlashJaye]

69th like

[@Bettinabaltes]

Not yet

[@TheKingEd1tor]

Day one: My ears feel like the poor. One month: My ears no longer bleed. One year: starts playing kzbin.info/www/bejne/qnKnnHmrntKYlck

[@standupyak]

*Hello there*

[@billwilkens1444]

My Otomatone just got to my house today his name is Tommy and he is my best friend

[@DeductedSpy]

Bill Wilkens um it’s otamatone not otomatone

[@billwilkens1444]

@@DeductedSpy thank you very cool

[@LocalGooberGoobs]

This is nice

[@LocalGooberGoobs]

This is wholesome

[@sepillon677]

Dude mines named Otis

[@therowanskye]

I'm so sorry that I am so bad at replying!!!! I love you all i promise!

[@tfr]

Ok!

[@diegogandara8913]

@@tfr ok

[@atlantykgacha8399]

“It’s... it’s...It’s an otamatone” Ah yes, the floor here is made out of floor I’m going to go and pester my mother with videos of these be right back

[@therowanskye]

hahah!!!! YEESSS~~

[@jonaheeboi]

My otamatone is brown so I’m gonna call him obamatone

[@therowanskye]

awww! That's awesome!

[@wolfofchina6415]

underrated comment

[@ariannabethanysfuntimetoyb1891]

*dies of laughter*

[@MedioPlague]

Rowan Skye I raise you: Barak Otama

[@kro1483]

Jonah Reed hahaha

[@Zerathen]

Parents: "what instrument do you play" Y/N: "it's complicated."

[@squidful3636]

I plan on getting one for Christmas

[@lukechase9796]

same

[@Flesh_licking_spider_monkeys]

Same lol

[@walp8408]

Me took

[@ggpug6607]

Am getting one on Monday

[@dubie8343]

Mine arrived but my parents are waiting for Christmas to give it to me.

[@designator7402]

"I keep it in the middle cause these things can actually kinda wail." Otomatone: "doooot"

[@MooLobsta]

Now that I know I can plug it into an amp... my neighbors will hate me

[@therowanskye]

oh do it do it do it!!!! I would love to see your video of that! Send me a video if you do that!

[@MG-Raiden]

WAHH

[@burgernthemomrailer]

So it’s just an oddly shaped synthesizer

[@therowanskye]

exactly!

[@Ash-ru6bt]

I love this. My friend gave one to me today as a going away gift and I love him. His name is Gilbert and he will accompany me in whatever journey I choose. EDIT: my friend is pretty cool too

[@thundermcqueen7523]

You should ask him out 👀

[@chen1759]

He is a boyfriend material hahaha

[@jeramygrajiola1544]

Friend zone

[@ToniLettuce]

You, with your godly tone matching skills, should make a music note sheet for the otamatone for us peasants

[@ToniLettuce]

@RandomMarcus of course I've heard of him, hes a god in this community lol

[@hollowcrusader2106]

R u talking bout the big sully g

[@Okuajub]

for the original Otamatone, it comes with one in the packet! (er, sorry for the reply a year later.)

[@f1r3W07K]

@@Okuajub another year later reply… i didn’t get a note sheet in mine? i think i got the techno? it’s the rlly big one

[@therowanskye]

Hey there! Thanks again for watching. You all are the best. You know what would be pretty cool? Yeah, streaming my new song! So be sure to do that ♥♥ open.spotify.com/track/2NrmiYnVqvcmMtOTUK2GtA?si=2344f78d98c147dc distrokid.com/hyperfollow/rowanskye/rockets Also, if you want to have your question featured in my 10k Q&A, be sure to DM on Instagram @therowanskye with your question! ILU all!

[@foolaidjammers9898]

Woah instead of a check mark you have otamatone.

[@zedqinovilla4983]

Can you make an avengers theme with you otamatone

[@zedqinovilla4983]

And send your otamatone not all of them i am gonna play the super idol theme

[@fredleoplayer]

So, technically an Otamatone is a Electric Japanese styled Cello...? Interesting

[@JaydenL.]

I was gonna buy a pc but now Fuck that

[@RewindDrums]

it's actually a synthesizer

[@neuchigen]

It’s kinda like an erhu/synth.

[@mistertakeuchi984]

I love my otamatone. By the way, Tama in Japanese means ball and the o in the front adds politeness. The word Kendama actually means sword ball since katana is also pronounced as ken like in kendo. The way of the sword. It is fun to learn about language. It is super fun to learn music. Music is a super fun language. \m/ :)

[@sundown_2380]

An Otamatone is actually a Synthesizer

[@phoebenguyen6668]

BillieEyelashes Bruh billie

[@bruhemianbobbert7136]

We were all having a good day...

[@vinniecheng]

shhhhh

[@obiwankenobi1685]

Sundown_23 stfu

[@lo-fifurby1953]

Shhhhhhh just let us be dumb and happy

[@jakesapir]

I love these things. If you're interested, skip the basic model (the smaller one shown here); it barely works. If you can't afford the Deluxe or Techno, go with the Neo. It's a little more expensive than the base model, but it works SO MUCH BETTER

[@pjandbolt1399]

I've been interested in an otamatone and when he said that it was super hard I was a little bummed but when he said "I'm a cellist" I was like HAAH YEESS!!! Cuz luckily im a cellist and now I'm even MORE interested in one!!

[@safire07]

Imma cellist, yay!

[@potatoavacadonion1025]

As a Violinist this came easier to me but this helped my friends a lot, now we can play Covers together

[@outbound2672]

As a bassist I feel like I’ve been training for this for my whole life

[@hollowcrusader2106]

Why not put stickers on the side that way you can see what notes are where?

[@therowanskye]

A really good idea that I have thought about. Good suggestion! I will have to mention that in another video

[@andrewscubes2147]

Yea I thought that at the beginning of the video

[@henodude7804]

Good idea

[@dinonuggietrickshot4157]

I did that amazing idea

[@orbitingsentientsatellite4361]

We need this instrument to be officially played in a god damn orchestra

[@nullavitasinemusica1]

Soken is your man

[@vanessayan3684]

Hell yeah! A full orchestra of otamatones. I can already imagine the fancy dancy expensive high-quality otamatones and everyone in suits being super serious and professional. All those little otamatone faces looking at the conductor waiting to open their chubby mouths and singing perfectly in tune and harmonized with the other otamatone sections. I’d pay to see that.

[@Drewzdev]

I would buy one just to be a part of this experience. I expect it would be like watching a train wreck with a train full of babies. You know it would be horrific, but are you going to not watch it over and over? If it actually turns out even half way decent it would be epic to watch.

[@lmrlmr3907]

@@vanessayan3684 it exists...

[@wadoogazoono154]

I ordered one in quarintine and I'm gonna practice because I have so much time now

[@therowanskye]

Awesome!!

[@Iheartdgd]

45 seconds into the video... and I’m buying one Oh my GOD! I can’t wait to hook it up to my amp with gain on 11 and reverb, delay, phaser, and a chorus this is going to be fantastic

[@OptiNihle]

1:50 WHY WOULD I NOT CARE ABOUT YOU HAVING A MUSICAL HISTORY!?! that’s really cool to hear! I’ve always loved music, and my favorite instrument is the Piano! Also, don’t ever doubt yourself man! Do whatever, be whoever, and follow what you love!

[@rowanlastname9878]

i've played standing bass for years and this guy. this little plastic wailing guy. he is a whole new world.

[@junker4480]

I just purchase my first otamatone and this really helped thanks!

[@wtfdidyoujustsay4396]

I have always wanted one since I was 10. Finally after 9 years I finally bought one and got my Otamatone today. So excited 🌸💕

[@Sophia-we6yh]

i know literally nothing about music and can only play the kazoo. But this feels like an instrument i should learn how to play so i can add it to my list of silly things i do

[@locklinochoa9607]

Was it easy or not too hard to learn. i wanna learn 😂 it looks fun but i have zero musical skill

[@jasonbiffis5814]

'Make it sound decently' is grammatically correct. The adverb 'decently' is modifying the verb 'sound'. You're good.

[@haydeny9420]

I’m watching this with an otamatone in hand on the toilet.

[@JonPontrello]

super great! Using the fixed hand position and shifting that is a great insight with your background as a cello player. I hadn't thought of that

[@Samyaboy21]

Thank you. My boyfriend bought me my Otamatone last night on Christmas Eve. So I'm trying to learn and this helped me.

[@BucketHeadianHagg]

Thank you for this! I just ordered one for my grandson, but had no earthly idea what it was - and im a musician for my living! Lol! (Now I need to get one too!) Sending a hug from Las Vegas!

[@sawzanimations4774]

2:44 the volume dial is only on the otamatone deluxe.The normal otamatone only has a 2 option volume dial just for ya information

[@amymhayward79]

Thank you for this!!! My 7yr old wanted a theramine for his upcoming birthday and it's a little out of my budget, but I think an otamatone will be a great substitution!!!

[@Samrules888]

I am incapable of playing any instrument except for the drums a little bit. I think trying this might be a good idea. It's technical enough to be "Real" music but easy enough to hold and manipulate if you think about it the right way.

[@SuperMovieRB]

Thank you for this! I’m getting an otamatone and this really helps me get prepared for what I need to know

[@ur_nephew8628]

I don't have the big ones I have the small ones from japan but I still love my bob ross and miku

[@sn4ke296]

Badooooor

[@Celestial_TaterTot]

Just quit violin and started piano and i also acquired one of these from my neighbor’s yard sale. the violin skills are translating very well to this and thanks for the tips as well!

[@joelhodge8384]

...i want to say I sincerely appreciate your explanation of the device[ lol; did not take the time to even learn the name of the o-tome, however]...you got me at the sub-conscious, while I myself such at music play...i fine the cello to be a devine orchestral beauty...particularly her wailing: shares a story of both love hate joy sorrow confusion certainty sad and happiness...to those patient enough to truly listen. So don't ever feel your efforts was waste in REGUARDS to the o-tome...i wanted to know and you explain: PURPOSE fullfill

[@tnoli1232]

Looks like we're going to have to make a run for it. Good idea, Otamatone

[@LinuxOpenboxFollower.]

Are you guy’s crazy!! My nephew wants one for Christmas, but I can see him driving everybody NUTS!!

[@ryannt.2143]

@ TRUEMOCRACY.ORG yup call me crazy. I have a feeling we will have all 4 different sizes at some point lol...bonding with my “one & only,” spending QT time with him. Idk it may just drive me bat sh*t. Yet so so worth it lol♥️

[@alonelychannel1846]

And that’s a BAD thing?

[@LordSumSums]

That would be with any instrument really. But it can be very rewarding.

[@gabrielf111]

I just got my Otamatone. It’s a black regular and I’m having a lot of fun with it.

[@StevDoesBigJumps]

Are the notes evenly distributed? If so it should be fairly easy to index them in whole notes and make some kind of easily identifiable notches, grooves, or holes on the side, as reference points. Could be done to simulate frets or simply to have the middle- or fix points, like on an accordion.

[@PaulRhodes420]

Just got mine, learning to play it isn't easy, this video helped, thanks for sharing!

[@guavadoge2828]

My otamatone just arrived, his name is Liam and it is one of my best friends

[@therowanskye]

awww that is adorableeee!!

[@guavadoge2828]

@@therowanskye It really is

[@katydelapole]

Thank you. We bought them as a team building idea to make a silly band. I'm grateful for the initial help and looking forward to working put some tunes.

[@tommyaniline7744]

as one with perfect pitch myself, the notes you played are approved as on point

[@vh3472]

this was FABULOUS. i have a wee one. But now I want one in every size

[@extortforme]

Are u left or right handed

[@ayetwohundred]

I’m right handed

[@danilosantanalorenzo7943]

you already know what i am

[@harrisseddon9536]

Down handed

[@madinasplace]

Contemplating on should i get one of these (i play classical piano & pop kalimba)

[@jacendesrochers3280]

I ordered one but I feel like it's gonna be tiny haha The larger one you've got seems to be much better quality and honestly looks sick. Can I ask where you bought it?

[@therowanskye]

Yeah, honestly the bigger ones are a lot better in many ways. This one was from amazon if I remember correctly, :)

[@jacendesrochers3280]

@@therowanskye thanks hehe

[@therowanskye]

@@jacendesrochers3280 Of course! Anytime :)

[@what_are_youyt3096]

Mine doesn’t have the Turny thing mine is black and has switches for volume and pitch

[@biggieb.4843]

is it just me or is his otamatone huge

[@literaltrash7321]

it's the techno

[@tubervine1259]

Nice video!

[@therowanskye]

hey thanks!

[@sorahatumna1095]

Please make more videos where we get to see you be yourself like this. You have such a wonderful personality and strong presence! It would be a waste for you to limit yourself to only covers!

[@BekkiUndSo]

I just ordered one and I can already tell, we're gonna be the opposite ends of the Otomatone spectrum xD I've been playing guitar for - 17+ years now and let's just say - people who can play a song just by hearing it confuse my brain so much. I mean - when I hear a note, I can tell if the one I play is the same or not, but my brain has never been able to do the whole task of hearing it, recognizing it, knowing where it is on my instrument and then playing it. That's just - not my world. But what I can do is read music and remember how to play it. Idk why my brain has difficulty hearing a note and identifying it when I have no problem seeing a note in sheet music and telling you if you played that note or not. So yeah. While you sit there and just master the Otamatone by listening to music, I know I'm gonna sit here with my sheet music and learn where every note is on the thing and get way too technical with a music toy, but oh man, I know I'm gonna have so much fun xD

[@LordSumSums]

I got my otamatone today and it’s more difficult than I thought. I played clarinet and piano but I can’t tell were the flavin glavin notes are. Think the melodica would be easier.

[@giftedboi]

I confidently subscribed, then reached the end of the video where you're like, "well, this isn't what I normally do..." :O Here's hoping I like your other content lol 🍾🥂

[@Lxthargy]

I just got one. I've only ever played piano so this is gonna be a ride. I've already made an air raid siren. That's cool right?

[@재-s1g]

im about to order a kumamon otomatone so im going to watch this and take notes before it comes :3

[@lo-fifurby1953]

Ah finally taking violin lessons since kindergarten will pay off

[@dabek1245]

thank you for this i just bought otamatone and im not familiar witg other instruments but this helped me a little to understand it

[@grahampaterson1057]

Rowan: I've basically been playing cello since day 1. Rowan: I've been playing cello for about 9 years. Me: Holy shit... Rowan is a 9 year and 1 day old savage!!!

[@therowanskye]

aaahhh hahhahaah :)

[@KyoxieRoblox]

Hello I have question. I'm interested in buying an otamatone and I would like to know which is worth more. Techno or Deluxe?

[@xlioyd8088]

I got this today for Christmas imma name him sasuke cause he’s blue

[@skerple4353]

OMG SAMEEE

[@S-CB-SL-Animations]

I HAVE A BLUE ONE TOO!

[@biroacid4607]

What is the larger one called? How do I know what one I’m ordering?? 😅😅

[@kimlersue]

Rowan Skye....Although different, the basics seem VERY like picking up a harmonic and just finding the notes..or is it harder than that?

[@randyboggs9367]

Amazing video! So funny and fun. My son, Ryan Boggs, did a KZbin video where he hacked some Otamatones to remotely control them by his hand-built Moog synthesizer to make a choir...im subscribing now and will check out more of your vids...love how you guys are so creative!

[@Leomatoad]

Time to throw out my bass and start to learn this piece of beauty

[@andrewlaverghetta715]

If this doesn’t have recognized or standardized scales, idk if perfect pitch really matters for this. The biggest benefit is being able to make the right interval or find a scale, which is probably where the cello part contributes. I’m a classically trained flutist myself, and I DID take about 2-3 years of cello, so that was pretty cool to see that.

[@skunkclutches4179]

Teacher: if u play an instrument ur in music class if u dont ur in drama set so what do u play? asks the teacher me: uh its hard to understand

[@therowanskye]

hahaha i loved that!!!

[@伊藤志津子-r7m]

私も買っちゃったオタマトーン🥰🥰🥰👍これから特訓します❣️

[@ScorpioAdastra]

Can see the cello vibrato coming in use 😂

[@NSC-Modz]

Prefect 😂😂😂

[@kama7021]

I just got one of the little ones and I’m very excited to start. Thanks for the tips 👍! I have also never touched a string instrument before in my life

[@SassyTesla]

are the 'frets' equally spaced? like does it work exactly like a violin's neck where pitch goes up exponentially or is it linear?

[@therowanskye]

great question! They are equally spaced, so there is a difference to be certain :)

[@SassyTesla]

@@therowanskye Thanks for the swift reply! I'll look into nabbing one of these cute instruments in the future for sure ;)

[@therowanskye]

@@SassyTesla YAY! no prob! I am happy for you!

[@SDK2K9]

I never played a musical instrument. So I think playing one of these will be hard for me to do.

[@barrythird3297]

Excellent idea for your Otamatune

[@krow1551]

Got my otomatone today and im calling him steve

[@therowanskye]

that is awesome!!

[@bukowskifamily7728]

Just bought an otamatone, itx arriving in a week. I can't wait

[@nadjastekovic5510]

you play this? i thought it's like a blackpink light stick.. you play da song, otamatone plays it in his way

[@cash9001]

What's the difference between the big and small one

[@therowanskye]

Good question! The little one is exactly the same. You will just have to scrunch your fingers a bit more to make it work well :)

[@cash9001]

@@therowanskye Thanks

[@vvkali]

“This is really hard to play.” *me learning half of bad guy in a hour..*

[@jaw2.074]

@@furball876 I have small one

[@Dumbassfish63]

Wow your soooo impressive

[@MariaPerez-ir5gq]

Have you tried the line out with headphones? Does it work with headphones?

[@therowanskye]

yeah! That is a great question. I have, but strangely, as far as I can remember, it still makes noise from the speakers even while you are hearing it through the headphones. The newer versions may not be that way, but it was certainly a fault with the model that I have.

[@foodisscarce]

the little baby ones look soooooo much cuter despite the fact that they basically look the same

[@homies6829]

I got one today and I'm very excited

[@homies6829]

He is pink so he is kirby

[@liamkearney3353]

“I was born with perfect pitch, heres a b flat” *doesn’t hum b flat* this is coming from a fellow perfect pitch dude

[@gabrielgonzalez8921]

Bring Me My Money he said E flat and he was right

[@liamkearney3353]

Oh he said E flat, not b flat. My apologies 🙃

[@RogueRaven117]

2:29 what the hell I just went to a piano app and those were right. I'm jealous

[@ryannt.2143]

Thank you for sharing! Perfect pitch jealous lol, I want that talent! I have been trying to figure out which size and type to buy since my 10 yr old son told me he wanted one for Christmas 2 weeks ago. Phew Gotta get my amazon 2 day prime shipping hustle on like yesterday. So I’m hoping you have the chance to answer these questions, today. I can do appreciate a “tips & basics”, for a novice. Yes you are correct. If you have time to be jack off and leave negative comments. Indeed get to college, true productivity😉...okay 👌 that’s how you get a note in tone. My son plays percussion and the piano. Hell I can’t play a tune in a bucket🤷‍♀️....I’m sure he will be able to figure it out. Does it show where the notes are? Also I have a few questions for ya. Is the white one a deluxe version? what is the difference when it says English vs. Japanese version? What is the difference between the original version and the techno version if you know? Once again thanks a million!

[@chrismengos8379]

Nice! Do you think the small Otakamone would be a good present for a 3 year old child?

[@3dsoup147]

theres also another otamatone kegend called TheRealSullyG

[@alphagaming2phstudios317]

True!

[@S-CB-SL-Animations]

Exactly!

[@tenfourllc6117]

Those facts aren’t dumb, you’re a cool guy.

[@bread1469]

I got one for Christmas

[@cheesecirculate]

Hey look its *_s p e e d w a g o n_*

[@_.add3]

just got my otamatone today! their name is klaus and I love them so much

[@MrLaurichu]

U don’t need perfect pitch to play this instrument lol

[@tyongluvr127]

if you wanna play it good and in tune you do, you don’t need to be a MASTER of pitch but you need to have a sense of what’s in tune and what’s not

[@noellelafetra5272]

You don't but relative pitch sure helps, which anyone can develop

[@Kamoojaan]

jada alexander you just said you do and then proceeded to describe what is exactly not perfect pitch.....

[@lonnarheaj]

You don’t need perfect pitch to play it, but it may keep people from chasing you out of the room!

[@tristancaver4836]

Just hooked mine up to a Strymon Timeline. Yep. Pretty much what you'd expect. Really gets good and creepy with that reverse phase shifting swell delay and whatever you want to throw in the wash. Thanks for the vid!