My Instrument Collection (PART I)

I've collected a good number of plucked instruments over the years. In this video, we'll walk through my collection and I'll share the story of each instrument.
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[@brandonacker]

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[@ericmiller8634]

hey brandon if you know anyone who is looking for an authenic sax please let me know...our church just got a....john coltrane sax donated to us a few weeks ago.

[@zachariahmagallan5738]

How do you go about purchasing one of your guitars

[@ericmiller8634]

@@zachariahmagallan5738 its a sax zach!

[@ericmiller8634]

@@zachariahmagallan5738 my pastor has it if anyone wants to buy it.

[@zachariahmagallan5738]

@@ericmiller8634 sorry Eric my question was to Brandon in his video he stated he was selling his classical guitar

[@lancelucifer4851]

Instruments outlive us and have a life of their own. You're a lucky man to take care of such amazing tools. Play on!

[@joshua2400]

agreed, to take care of so many different instruments with all the history and stories behind them must be amazing

[@joshua2400]

God Christ Jesus bless you, have a nice day my broski

[@gdbigchicken8177]

Tools

[@christianmcdepressed5899]

I always wondered what would happen to my first ever guitar, I had been teaching my stepbrother with it. My sister ended up sitting on it breaking the neck 😂

[@muhammadirfanataulawal7630]

Looking at the archlute Theorbo: "Finally! A worthy opponent, our battle will be legendary"

[@lowellcalavera6045]

Rumor has it that he bought all of these instruments new.

[@absolutebastardhours4404]

I think many of them he did because he ordered them to be made. I think most of them are not actually that old.

[@CatsPajamas23]

🤫

[@BrainyCrafter]

@@absolutebastardhours4404 - I think it’s supposed to be a reference to the ongoing joke about Brandon being a vampire 😂

[@absolutebastardhours4404]

@@BrainyCrafter I know, I know.

[@lowellcalavera6045]

@@absolutebastardhours4404 If you know.....😾

[@chillvirus2345]

As a Tunisian once you started playing the oud I started singing with it😆

[@alecapin]

Anouar Brahem is also Tunisian, right? I have seen him live twice in a jazz format the first time, and later in a classical format.

[@andydufresne9775]

Play Wonderwall on the qanun

[@omeryamanofficial]

As a Turk, some of these instruments are traditionally played in our country and this video made me remember how rich my culture is. Thank you!

[@redgunnit]

Honestly, I'd love to see Brandon give the Banjo a try! The instrument is lovely when played in classical style, and can come in fretless versions to add that sound he likes with the oud!

[@mrlazli]

Best idea!!

[@theautisticguitarist7560]

There a few middle eastern instruments in the banjo family he might like too! The Turkish Cumbus and the Persian Tar. They sound super cool.

[@georgedoty-williams2085]

He could audition for Mumford & Sons if he wanted

[@-jank-willson]

fretless banjos are called minstrel banjos

[@zachsmith8916]

@@-jank-willson Not all of them. There are also fretless mountain banjos which are considerably larger pitched than a minstrel banjo. If you’re interested in checking historical banjos Clifton Hicks is a great channel to check out.

[@DavidBennettPiano]

3:29 “Signed sealed delivered, I’m yours!”

[@fabianvanderelst9643]

Wow, so cool that you noticed that!

[@instrumentalheadquarters7062]

Lol. Thats the first thing I thought

[@timothymckane6362]

Once Rob Scallon gets to play that electric oud, he'll be doing that "Electric Oud Metal" video in the future while having some distortion in it.

[@Flornmonk]

I'm an electric guitar player but I still love to watch your videos, Brandon. They are very soothing!

[@mabe4322]

I like how, at this point in the channel, every instrument almost has a "leit motif" to it, starting with the Lute and Lachrimae.

[@learningftw8173]

Just slap a humbucker on that arch lite and shred man, love you brandon your calmness is soothing

[@eugeneross6624]

I love how you can tell what instruments are more played by the minute wear on the fingerboards!

[@rasmusn.e.m1064]

Pronunciation of Sala Müzik: Top-notch! (Do you speak French? (the ü was very good)) Pronunciation of Qanun: Good for the Turkish pronunciation (spelled "kanun"). To be perfect for the Arabic pronunciation, the 'q' is like a 'k' pronounced at the same place as the French 'r', that is the uvula. To be fair though, I think most Arabs would understand what you mean. Qanun is ultimately a loan from Greek, so it's a pretty unique word in the language. Fun fact: It's from the same root as "canon", as in "the Western canon of novels" or something like that. It means "the law" because it's the instrument that the others try to tune after (like the piano in Western music).

[@brandonacker]

Thanks for the advice! I'll keep practicing my pronunciation.

[@pacificcoastpiper3949]

@@brandonacker you are very lucky to be able to own so many beautiful instruments, thank you for sharing them with us

[@mixalisgaming2246]

@@brandonacker being a Greek musician i might add that we call it κανονάκι, and its a pretty rare and beautiful instrument. Its rare cuz its pricey in todays world :) Greeks that played this beautiful instrument were usually from islands back in the 19th century. If you wanna hear some material about the music that involved the quanun you should definitely check arguably my fav song from that era : kzbin.info/www/bejne/gaHcaJ6Pr8qkjbs

[@mixalisgaming2246]

as a greek i thank you for aknowledging the history of the instrument. Also thank all arabs for making those beautiful sounding scales/roads to write music :)

[@keno756]

Sala Muzik rocks. Their craftsmanship is so amazing! I've got an Arabic Oud and a beginner baglama saz from them. Good prices too!

[@stevepethel6843]

Playing that oud..SKILL..love all your playing demonstrations and explanations ....Great video with humility...

[@stevepethel6843]

BEAUTIFUL MUSIC

[@erikgrundy]

I've been learning Recuerdos de la Alhambra in my free time, and I've felt pretty good about it. Turns out I'd forgotten what it sounds like at tempo. Still a lot of practice to do!

[@rickkaylor8554]

I live in one of the highest concentrations of Iraqi emigrants in eastern San Diego county and ouds are on Craig's List all the time - even electric ouds. I've seen them being performed around town.

[@Paksusuoli95]

The video I didn't know I wanted!

[@SplexX100]

The Kanun is really great when you know how to play it. You should find someone and make a video about it.

[@timh.7169]

Archlute is like the end boss of a video game, holy moly

[@trevormartinez7500]

0:55 I almost didn’t catch the Verano Porteño in the background. Such a coincidence that I was just listening to the Manus Noble cover of the song!

[@TheFlamingChips]

The melody at 2:08 is beautiful. That instrument sounds like it would play Bach amazingly.

[@brianspenst1374]

This reminds me, I need to check on the repair shop that has my 1930s ukelele. Everything else I own is all percussion instruments that I have built myself. Plus a lyre that is still in progress.

[@vai160]

I like this "my collection" and the "introduction" series. Looking forward to listening to you playing more of the oud and the qanun!

[@LuisUrquizaperu]

Love those instruments....have a small collection of my own, but still a long way to go to have a "decent" instrument museum

[@andpinto1]

Like you, I started the oud coming from a guitar background, and I have been learning it with a pro for a while. Right from the bat, your intonation is pretty good. You also seem to have dropped the habit that guitar players have of applying some strength with the thumb on the back of the arm. What I think would have you improve really fast is to pay attention to the way you are holding the risha (currently , you hold it as a guitar pick) and work on your posture, so you feel really comfortable. For a guitarist of your level, the rest will come naturally and easily. And I agree: - it is so pleasurable and fun to play the oud!

[@renaissance2818]

Quanun is an incredible instrument ❤️ am really surprised you have one

[@julian73de]

Great upload as always. Thank you very much !

[@RGN21]

I've been waiting for this!!

[@valentinkovshik]

Very nice collection, Brandon! I have some suggestions for the future videos and new collection items. You definitely need to try some Ukrainian folk instruments: - Kobza - similar to the oud but with additional treble strings and smaller body. Can be fretted or fretless. - Torban - something like a lute with additional basses and trebles. Very rare instrument but sounds very nice. - Bandura - it is like a mix of zither and lute. Probably the most famous and easy to find Ukrainian instrument. Sound of it is incredibly beautiful. But the difficulty to play and tune is the same as with the qanun ))

[@tcf70tyrannosapiensbonsai]

It's such a delight seeing you enjoy playing your beautiful tools.

[@jim34morrison]

Thank you for sharing. This really broadens my ambitions.

[@emmanueljames1460]

This is one of your videos that i have been waiting for.

[@maryphillips3140]

This is so exciting to see -I am especially keen to see and hear you highlight the oud and qanun. Thank you for all the bliss you share here and on your Patreon channel.

[@YeshuaIsTheTruth]

I love your channel so much! I especially love all the medieval instruments that you showcase, but I also love how much Tárrega you play!

[@zubinbyramji7146]

Waiting eagerly for part 2 of your instrument collection.

[@najssiness]

I really love the oud and Anouar Brahem, cant thank you enough for introducing this incredible instrument and artist

[@endro7503]

Theres just something about those deep bass notes. Plucked double bass feels so soothing, im sad there isnt that much solo music, even in jazz

[@alexanderduggan3365]

These instruments are incredible and really show how every luthier is so talented!

[@prox21yt]

amazing collection

[@scootosan]

If you ever have to perform and play the Qanun on a Saturday, I dare say start tuning it on Wednesday (haha). Your knowledge and ability is amazing.

[@brandonacker]

Two exciting bits of news: 1. You can meet me on Zoom on September 11th for a group workshop on adding musicality to your playing. arpeggiato.com/events/ 2. My online music school is offering our biggest discount yet of 20% off your first 4-pack of lessons! arpeggiato.com/our-teachers/

[@duddysback3780]

I have a video idea. Do a biography history lesson on classical players, like Francisco tarrega. Cover some information and talk about their pieces and how it changed how people played the guitar. Love the videos ;

[@CatsPajamas23]

Great video. I was curious about your collection. Love the sound of the archlute and Renaissance lute. (Must be fun to tune.)

[@CheesybiscuitStudios]

The qanun reminds me of a Japanese koto. It's another tableharp-type instrument, with singular strings instead of courses. You actually tune the koto by moving the bridge saddles closer or further away from the playing area rather than using tuning pegs. You can add vibrato and microtones by bending behind the bridge saddle, similar to a country bend on an electric guitar.

[@lambert801]

The Japanese Koto was derived from the Chinese Zheng, which itself was derived from the Qanun, and that in turn was derived from the Persian Santur.

[@CheesybiscuitStudios]

@@lambert801 mind-blowing, it's a small world after all

[@RelaxingMusic-uw5fg]

Magnificente!! 👏👏

[@kirbymarchbarcena]

Those are so amazing instruments to own.

[@antoniotorres-gx1ny]

Beautiful colección !! Second part soon, please !!

[@Metafelle]

this is about to be good!

[@5ulta9inethebitterend61]

I love the fact that during the oud the song in the background is a song from my grandpa's place of birth called "Apo kseno topo" (απο ξενω τοπο). Marvelous video, lovely instruments💚

[@martinbarman]

Thank you very much for putting my Qanun video link into your video description

[@brandonacker]

You're welcome! I found your video and thought it sounded so great

[@cherylgrames8555]

I love your videos, you have fantastic insights to musis, history and and plucked sounds. You will bring back the lute to main stream. As a string music lover and a plucker, and a history of heavy metal, I though you might be interested in The HU, a heavy metal band, and use of traditional stringed instruments from Mongolia incorporated in their music. Looking forward to more talks on the Lute.

[@brandonacker]

Thank you, Cheryl! I'm familiar with throat singing and will check out HU :)

[@martinproud8813]

These instruments just fascinates me . If shows that we've come along way with string instruments and music which leads into the guitar 👏👏🎸🎸

[@TheVirakahScale]

Ho Heck you have a channel! This is a great discovery!

[@robertcolucci4137]

“And uhhh I have to admit.. I’m not very good at it” hahaha. Cool instrument!

[@yesuip872]

These instruments are beautiful! I would like to see you performing on turkish instrument 'Bağlama' it is an Oud-like instrument. I think you would like it.

[@adventuredenali]

Thank you for taking the time to make this video! It was exceptional, and I can’t wait to see the next. I’m curious to know how you store your instruments?

[@scottglasgowmusic]

Awesome. I have a Lyon and Healy bowl back mandolin from my grandfather that is from 1900. Thanks for Archlute connection and Lutes by Le Lute Dore.

[@karlmikhailtibule1481]

Brandon i really love your videos man you're the best but also Rob Scallon did the best also, but btw i'm a metalhead but i love classical music on your classical instruments

[@artbyfreddiexx]

i'd love to see a video of brandon figuring out/learning the qanun

[@bradleyR2401]

Please tell me I'm not the only one that saw the electric oud and thought "Rob Scallion needs to play that"

[@kimholcomb6943]

You can also use special malts to gently hit the strings with, it's kinda like mountain folk instrument

[@julianpetterson6975]

Fantastic.Govi and Karunesh play these too plus Condor Hermonos Guitars and Sitars on all CDs.🤩🤩🤩🤩🤩

[@KenAthomos]

The Qanun is overwhelmingly beautiful and complex at the same time, it scares me.

[@franksabatino7576]

Thanks Brandon. Hoping the next collection video will include a bouzouki, or an octave mandolin, since their use in Celtic music appeals to me alot.

[@georgekolokotronis1310]

Bouzouki is greek

[@franksabatino7576]

@@georgekolokotronis1310 I know. Alec Finn of the Irish band DeDanann performed with a bouzouki.

[@rauhitkrishnan]

Lovelyy! Hey Brandon try to get into the Carnatic and Hindustani instruments as well. They are wonderful instruments.

[@DanielOliveiraViolao]

Great!

[@dylancalhoun5058]

Those are some great plucking instruments

[@PriyaSharma-ku7in]

Hey Brandon! Why don't you do some covers of classical as well as pop or rock music? I'm a great fan of yours. You're the best guitarist I've ever seen and the most beautiful one too ❤️❤️❤️

[@guidemeChrist]

You should get a Selmer-Maccaferri guitar, you know, the kind they use for gypsy jazz. You can employ the right hand technique you've learned from the Oud, and those things will project single note melodies like no other acoustic guitar.

[@berntlie6799]

Cool to hear you play an oud piece by Anouar Brahem... the only oud player I'm aware of; I enjoy his ECM recording Blue Maqams with jazz musicians Dave Holland, Jack DeJohnette, and Django Bates.

[@rifubehess785]

Love the Zamboni!

[@SixStringViolence]

I have some turkish Ouds from Sala and they all came with the exact same mizrab (risha) as yours! :D

[@joeldcanfield_spinhead]

Wurlitzer resold and imported instruments by makers all over the world. Be interesting to know if there's a way to find out who actually did make the bowlback mando. Love the look of it.

[@brandonacker]

Good to know, thanks!

[@Sk0lzky]

Electric archoud when PS Sala muzik rocks, very affordable for a niche... Niche.

[@StopFear]

I also have a bowl back mandolin. They have such an amazing sound and you can find them used in various states. They’re made by US, Japan, and Germany. It has such an amazing deep sound which a standard modern mandolin cannot produce.

[@yalauitarik]

Спасибо. Очень интересно.

[@prabhuslegalhub]

please also try Indian instruments such as the sitar, veena, santoor etc...would love to see you play some of them and give us plenty of knowledge about them

[@sagelogantoo]

GREAT VIDEO. You should get a Tromba Marina too. 😊

[@joermnyc]

I also prefer shorter scale (electric) guitars and basses, it’s more comfortable not having to stretch for notes, though some complain the bass low E sounds different (the overtones are definitely not the same, but I use flatwound strings anyway so the low E doesn’t sound different to me.)

[@hmidiamine3223]

Finally Brandon brought a Qanun

[@LoLo-yh1bi]

9:50 this music goes so deep and is so peaceful and lovely, although it sounds so sad and a bit tragic (i dont know, if i translated it correct). It seems, that i could breath the music (no i never took drugs in my life🤣♥️♥️)

[@johnvkaneiv5976]

OMG That bowl back madolin. I have like the exact one. I got it from my late grandfather in 2020, its so beautiful but impossible to tune

[@jothaman3555]

Legend has it Brandon has so many instruments that if you were to stack them they would make a tower to the moon

[@Maynard0504]

couldnt believe my ears when you started playing Anouar Brahem

[@Mattalica_33]

I'll see what I can find on Kanun artists for you!!

[@Mattalica_33]

kzbin.info/www/bejne/rn2UgoWQZtOZqNE found it

[@LarryShone]

Some amazing instruments there! I love that Oud! I follow a guy on Instagram who repairs them in his native country, and he informed me that Oud means Wood! The archlute is bonkers, but those bass notes are lush! Onto part 2?

[@johng8310]

Wonderful instruments. I think it would be just as interesting to see the cases and the stands for these items. How do you display them? Great channel. Thank you. John from near Vancouver, Canada

[@learningftw8173]

That qanun looks crazy

[@mohammedamaar2156]

Please make a video about the qanun!

[@Victor-sk9yk]

Great ! Now you have to show us your sheet collection plzzz

[@AnimateMJ]

The qanun-قانون is one of the most beautiful instruments ever, its very integrated in the Arabic music in middle east, greatest arab singers had the qanun behind them matching their voices. Its always the qanun that starts an arabic song.

[@johncanfield1177]

Youssef Nassif plays his qanun so delicately and beautifully. I noticed the levers (pitch-benders) up near the tuning head. I notice his aluminum rings were wider. I'm wondering whether the width of the band adds to the stiffness or flexibility of the plectrum. A Wonderful instrument!

[@juubilo1509]

The Qanun looks really fun to tune! Hahaha....

[@noizeemama3697]

Never heard of an electric oud before. Thanks for showing it to us. Give us some electric noon players when you find them. :)

[@IceScream42]

I want to listen his Charango !

[@leobuyuktepe1333]

please play the turkish bağlama/saz i think you would absolutely love it as it is very similar to the oud

[@guidemeChrist]

if they made a mechanism for the arch lute where you could alter the bass strings by a semitone on the fly, kinda like on a harp, that would make it a useful modern instrument

[@k.w.6304]

I inherited a similar mandolin from my great grandfather, as well as a newer spoon back mandolin as well. Do you have any string type recommendations, and or offer classes on how to play them? I'd love to learn they're too beautiful to just be displayed.