Tumbi, the Easiest Musical Instrument? | LOOTd Unboxing

The Tumbi is a one string musical instrument that is known for being easy to play (it even says so on the Wikipedia page), but how easy is it exactly?
This week Charles tries not to embarrass himself as he attempts to play the Tumbi for the first time!
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[@BlasBee]

"The easiest musical instrument" Press x to doubt

[@LOOTd]

That's fair

[@ibnufasya6408]

X lmao

[@Bot-bg2cz]

Kazoo

[@Bakunawa7]

Oof

[@smartstuf1026]

Triangle

[@MyGabe321]

Tumbi, the easiest instrument Triangle: am i a joke to you?

[@pedrobarberino143]

Triangle demands a ton of tempo awareness and concentration tho

[@juliocantu1322]

It's funny but... You need technique to play a triangle

[@revimfadli4666]

@@pedrobarberino143 like most instruments?

[@renascitur7051]

@@revimfadli4666 lol

[@renascitur7051]

@@revimfadli4666 like every*

[@nikkikaileb808]

”Most tumbi's come out of tune a lot. " Press f for every tumbi's "master"

[@nikkikaileb808]

Thank you for the heart @LOOTd

[@Vei2aC]

with friction pegs on instraments, you need to add a wax or chalk, it nearly eliminates that problem with it slipping out of tune.

[@wynndoesthings8662]

I wonder how Charles would do on a more difficult instrument like a violin lol

[@LOOTd]

Not well

[@abhisiram8842]

I play it and it’s very hard

[@souhardyochatterjee3343]

Bass is harder

[@abhisiram8842]

@Souhardyo Chatterjee I see you are a Davie504 fan

[@souhardyochatterjee3343]

@@abhisiram8842 slapp like now

[@Gongasoso]

- "Easiest Instrument" - Plucked string instrument with no frets - From India, that is traditionally microtonal K den

[@andygarratt]

Hardest thing to play

[@plantain.1739]

Well, easiest microtonal instrument maybe.

[@Gongasoso]

@@plantain.1739 baglamas have frets one can move, technically still easier

[@lala-ou5pr]

*from the indian subcontinent, punjab region (this region spreads across both India and Pakistan)

[@dhruvpuri6546]

@@lala-ou5pr nope it's from india whether you like it or not

[@letsgodedo]

Charles: the easiest instrument! Also Charles: breaks a piece the minute he opens it

[@joachim1587]

You were holding the tumbi wrong. I am from India. I have listened to people play that thing and it doesn't un-tune it self because they don't hold it like the way you hold it Charles.

[@adamgillespie3393]

Lol, he couldn't even play it right

[@L00PdeL00P]

I love how direct and upset this comment comes off, like how you address him as Charles lmao Thanks for the good laugh :)

[@ethanhou7377]

​@@adamgillespie3393 Bruh stop being so butthurt its his first time lol. Imagine picking up a violin or sitting down at a piano for the first time and people expect you to play perfectly the first time

[@c00kedmilk]

@@ethanhou7377 yes but the violin and piano are hard.

[@peterpansplayground]

@@ethanhou7377 he's not saying that he should be playing really good. he's saying he should hold it properly to AT LEAST have a fighting chance.

[@stranger5694]

Punjabis attendence here

[@krishgandhi9742]

Ssa jii ❤

[@JapbirSingh9_5]

Sat shri akal

[@EvfEnnu]

Madhyapradesh se hun chalega kya 😅

[@zainsabir3851]

Here

[@complexmusic5639]

Hey bro i am from punjabi and i am playing tumbi from last 3 years Its sound is heart touching but And it is not very easy instrument It makes beats in our heart Hey bro you can putt me question about this anytime And i help you Sorry bro my english language is week ☺☺☺

[@amazingabby25]

I’d love to learn jt

[@amanveersingh3722]

Bro could you upload some tutorials 🙏🏼

[@antiidiot3471]

ਘੈਂਟ

[@malindastevens6774]

Tumbi is your master Indian instrument

[@GavinLiuranium]

Me when I see tumbi: My brain: TUNAK TUNAK TUN DA DA DAAA

[@anuragsaha9641]

Listen to the pre and interludes in London thumakda from the film Queen

[@japanfanatic1415]

Is this the instrument from "Mundiyan tu bach ke" by Panjabi MC?

[@taran7069]

Yes many punjabi music use this its one of the punjabi folk instrument

[@peterpansplayground]

was just thinking about that.

[@nipunbhushan]

It, in fact is that precisely. It's carved quite a niche for itself in the Punjabi folk music world.

[@sasquatchdonut2674]

He said this was uses in it at the beginning

[@oemca1919]

Yes my question is, why wouldn’t he try Mundian to bach ke first. He almost had it.

[@bridgetr8949]

Can you please put don’t copyright strike me on iTunes? It was so good

[@MegapiemanPHD]

Figures you can play this over the other instruments you've shown off since it's basically an acoustic otamatone.

[@AngelicusImmortus]

Except that it came first... if you pardon the expression.

[@ayoubguesmi9531]

Lol this whole instrument sound just like an out of tune violin E-string

[@nauka7565]

My head hurts

[@68able2]

violinists just sound like out of tune e strings too so

[@johannsebastianbeanz3690]

Why are you copy me 😠

[@aebious8886]

@@johannsebastianbeanz3690 welcome to the internet

[@Astridwolf-dog]

True

[@gulshanninaniya334]

IF YOU THINK THIS IS THE EASIEST INSTRUMENT, TRY TO PLAY IT PROPERLY...

[@0btchs]

CAPS LOCK IS CRUISE CONTROL FOR COOL.

[@BloodStar912]

I know right!!!

[@LIVE.RECORDS]

tumbi chamkila

[@gumba69420]

Im getting an otamatone deluxe

[@InternetCatEnjoyer]

I'm getting a kalimba (you know, one of those "finger pianos")

[@sagnikpaul1811]

There is another one string instrument. It's called "Ek-tara" ( literally, One string). It's from Westbengal, eastern region of India. The sound produced by Ek-tara is really peaceful.

[@EJ-ci6gp]

I’ll check it out!

[@fluffbucket6915]

There's also a version of this called a "Canjo" which is very um. it's very.

[@mdsk7623]

Its the same thing just different names

[@Calgary-Business-and-info]

Tumbi and Ek Tara both are same. Tumbi made with Indian Pumpkin or Bel fruit and Ek Tara made with hard wood. Both have same way to play. No other difference.

[@347Jimmy]

​@@Calgary-Business-and-info many ektara are made with coconuts

[@writermakesense]

Please 🙏 don't hurt the traditional emotions bye playing it in a wrong way. Please learn how to play it properly there are plenty of tutorials on KZbin

[@mysigt_]

The traditional emotions was the name of my cover band in high school

[@tembachongtham3114]

Pktiye yamna

[@mrkeng1]

Hahahahahaha Shut up

[@mrkeng1]

Please 🙏 don't hurt the traditional emotions BY writing english in a wrong way. Please learn how to write it properly. There are plenty of tutorials on youtube.

[@AH_Ah_51]

You can't hide you are listening to metal. The djent jokes The triplets Down picking Headbang Metalhead.

[@eduardoangelgaribaygiordan6546]

It hurt when he slapped the instrument in the table.

[@CATsissta]

I flinched

[@johannsebastianbeanz3690]

This instrument sounds like a not Tuned violin played with a pick 😁

[@nauka7565]

And now the instrument doesn't sound good in my head T_T

[@jobanpreetbrar9272]

He is not playing it properly . You should search Punjabi folk music and you will know what it really sounds like .

[@superdudey1417]

This is one of the greatest instruments ever man the sound is so sick.

[@bageltondinglequandaleseba6928]

The fact that you can play punjabi on it, would make me want to buy one.

[@AdrianoMuniz]

I believe the good reference is Panjabi Mc Mundian to Bach Ke

[@Half-Blind]

Great video 😂 I've been a subscriber for 2 years now. This video is really funny as I was talking about that song a little while ago, and had wondered what that sound/instrument was, now I know! 😁

[@abheygpt1]

Punjabis in the house 🤘

[@lbrown21494]

"Easiest instrument" proceeds to struggle and fight with it through entire video

[@denizbluemusic]

for instruments with friction pegs (like the tumbi), try putting some chalk on the tuning peg. that'll help it keep in tune better

[@richasharma2517]

This is not a joke bro. IT'S NOT EASY. (But I like your videos😂.love from India)

[@qyusiahaan9302]

This channel is the instruments version of unbox therapy lol

[@HEARDIFFERENT]

SOUTH ASIA PEOPLE CRY NOW SOMEWHERE IN BEHIND THE SCENES.😂😂😂

[@ipsinghification]

Man That is just 1 string that makes you sway those shoulders in sync with the floor beat :) That's Bhangra queen , The Baritone version is called Tumba :)

[@cubaross2361]

2:09 well, prove it, play sum meshuggah on this badboy

[@ConstrutorMusical]

I've made one over my channel.... i suspect that these metal bands on the stick are made to be positioned as frets, so you don't have to push so hard, and then this would not get out of tune so quickly. The more you push the strings, more they get out of tune.

[@holidaytrout5174]

Yeah they look like moveable frets. Setar has something similar

[@Bsingh_vines]

Search for Sangtar , Kamal Heer with tumbi. You will learn more.

[@MUSICLABOFFICIAL]

Imagine having LOOTd gave a heart in this comment 💛😘 Btw I love your content, Love from PH 🌙

[@ErwindSteve]

Easiest instrument exist Chromatic note: Hello there

[@gurjeetsingh7215]

ਲੂਲ ਅੰਗਰੇਜ ਤੂੰ ਤੁੰਬੀ ਨਹੀਂ ਵਜਾ ਸਕਦਾ

[@dsanj4745]

Apparently 'easiest' is a subjective term. Regarding the Missy Elliot tune, have you considered the possibility that ONE Tumbi note was sampled, then mapped to a keyboard, drum machine or virtual instrument? That's how I'd do it... to keep it easy.

[@augustineteixeira6072]

Hey there.. Good to know that u know a bit about Indian based instruments.. "Tanpura" the grandfather of bass guitars I believe... U should do a review of that ...

[@cobalt._.27]

yes I am always wanting tanapura 😭😭😭

[@wohdinhel]

3:08 Flying Microtonal Tumbi

[@mohitrahaman]

"Tumbi can Djent" -Charles

[@KevinC2793]

just watched a video of a professional tumbi player and it goes out of tune after a minute of playing, I'm thinking that's just how the instrument be.

[@LEGENDGAMING-qy8tr]

Its a traditional instrument in punjab most of the punjabi folk music include this instrument thanks for covering it But u are playing it in a wrong way😂 I don't like that 😔

[@udaysrivastava_]

Its the easiest musical instrument - GOES ON PLAYING IT LIKE GUITAR

[@arinad3373]

This is such a cute instrument aw😍💜

[@laurabohlander5985]

My heart breaks for that poor tumbi please put the bridge in the right place and chalk the tuning peg 😂😂😂

[@antiidiot3471]

This is extensively used in Punjabi folk music.

[@Harmonic_shift]

So this would be used for melodies! I also think I’ve heard it before but never new what it was in a couple songs. See if you can figure it out below! #1. Dinga dinga dinga da dinga dinga dinga yaaaea #2. Tanuk tanuk do da da da

[@hunzhurte]

I'm surprised he didn't adress Mundian to Bach Ke (That one Bollywood song) which was also played on this.

[@Tyranitar66501]

Can't wait for more instruments! Ahh,,, another Otamatone!

[@LOOTd]

One day we'll get the $3000 Otamatone

[@Tyranitar66501]

@@LOOTd XD

[@paramvirsingh9385]

This instrument is from punjab. I am from punjab and play this. It is easy to play.

[@SSChambers1]

Just blame the string action for being a mile away from the "fretboard" hindering playability and intonation 😉

[@MemesAreLife0401]

it djents.10/10 approved

[@EM-mr3sg]

did you really try to play "smoke on the water"?

[@Friendlybanjos]

YOU SHOULD PLAY A FRIENDLY BANJO!

[@Mahtabio]

Tumbi is actually not that easy to learn if you wanna play it “right”

[@MessoMusic]

Hey Too much fun 🤩 That is Tumbi like our traditional instruments I'm from punjab india.😍

[@FredtheDorfDorfman1985]

The peg handle should be on the backside of the neck, with the tip of the peg sticking through to the front, with the string wound on on the tip of the peg and wound tight against the neck so it pulls the peg in tighter as you wind the string. It’s how violinists wind their strings to keep pegs tight, by winding the string against the wall of the peg box so it pulls the peg in tighter.

[@sikhSingh170]

Don't disrispect that it's the miracle folk instrument of punjabi ਕੁਝ ਸਿਖ ਲੈ ਪਤੰਦਰਾ 😡😡😡

[@kiratbatth8666]

You Should listen old punjabi songs to listen more tumbi tones

[@robertmatthews2009]

Do you take requests? Maybe the solo from Beat It?

[@rsitarsi4804]

Your right hand movements were totally correct, but they should have supplied a Mizrab Indian plectrum for you to use. Also, the Tumbi was a very small size, and not easy for you to hold, but you did well. Best regards. R.

[@STACKYY]

It reminds me of an otomatone Lol help me

[@nolinnellz3499]

Don’t copyright strike me, LOL!

[@user-ww2nd4co2p]

Use peg paste for the peg, it will make it easier to tune, i works on violins so it should work on that as well

[@Tia-Marie]

Turn the peg and hope for the best is how me and all of my stringed instruments get on

[@dr.ranamuhammadmasaudasdaq4661]

Tumbi in small size and Tumba in big size same musical instruments

[@hitmangamingstudio3039]

This instrument is a traditional instrument in punjab in india

[@arashsingh3409]

Most easiest instrument Press Y to accept this fake truth

[@ravijeet2525]

🚩ਪੰਜਾਬ ❤️

[@SilentGAMERZisgay]

“Tumbi is the easiest” Triangle: allow me to introduce myself

[@soupdrinker]

you must be very intelligent

[@poppyb6498]

Hello there’s Charles

[@djstapler]

As someone with perfect pitch, this killed me

[@Prezzen77]

When he says Get Your Freak On's intro melody consists of only 2 notes :/

[@aryxn90s]

Bro this is only understand by old people

[@pr-xy1dw]

easiest instrument：triangle

[@chrismead1464]

Have you gents tried a Canjo from the CB Gitty company? A one string instrument much like this, just easier to play.

[@SirGamma]

This one is not an actual tumbi, this one's just a showpiece, authentic tumbis are really good sounding and much more reliable while tuning. I'll be uploading a video soon on my channel mentioning the differences between authentic and look alike tumbis.

[@AulisA.O.T]

5:09 me tuning with violin!

[@abhaysingh8874]

Fees for best . Triend in Thambi

[@sloesty]

It is a shovel guitar

[@prismyt5321]

My dad can play it the tumbi soo good and when I asked who taught him he said chamkila 😂

[@anshsinghsuri]

Cap

[@taekwonjoe4635]

Wassup guys. Wassup Charles.

[@rudranshsharma7064]

2:00 was that 0-3-5 ?

[@UrbanoFloripa]

Sounds like a mini Berimbau (brazilian musical instrument)

[@imghost3032]

3:18 Mincraft Villager mode activated.

[@deecomposed]

I recognized the sound immediately! I listen to a ton of Indian music and this instrument is everywhere, but I've never it before

[@duckthesystem]

My eyes are burning when I see tunnel only in one ear 😁 but thanx for review, it was funny 😁🎶⭐️

[@StopFear]

This instrument would have been much better if it was a smoke pipe. The round part where the sound gets amplified is the “bowl” and the long hand fret is the pipe. You inhale (tobacco of course) from the end where you tune it.

[@patriciarevajova900]

I thought you didnt want to do another video on a musical instrument welp the video was rad so i cant complain

[@LOOTd]

You're not wrong, but I have too many 😬

[@patriciarevajova900]

@@LOOTd fair great video though

[@othername1000]

Found this video trying to figure out what this thing is. Skipping around the video after some talking, what I found out is: this guy will not stop talking. And talking. And talking. Like the video is about him instead of some weird instrument that some dead Indian guy played. Almost as if the title was "World's Simplest Talker". By the end he was still talking, but the instrument had outsmarted him. To this day he is probably still talking. And talking. And talking.........

[@brucemarkow4854]

You can do a high-tech stabilization of the tuning peg: Simply add saliva to where the peg meets the neck! Or google the way violinists deal with slipping and stuck pegs

[@StopFear]

Is it certain that this instrument isn’t also a functional bong? Looks like it could be the most beautiful pipe for smoking.....a variety of exotic tobaccos

[@asingh4025]

Really enjoyed this video..., as someone who has played the tumbi before... Number one because you're holding it like a guitar tuning peg keeps on coming out you're putting too much pressure on the single wire... Secondly I prefer to.... Position my plucking hand... To the side rather than side on... It allows you to get a much quicker finger movement.. Without needing any nails... Alternatively you can use a finger pluck.. Like they do for banjos however... Position your finger slightly differently and it can be tiresome to say the least.... Also you can get metal ones with tuning forks to stay exactly where they're supposed to stay.. Lol

[@varmamahesh9725]

Why am i humming "Don't copy'' rightstrike me" 🙄

[@JaswinderKaur-es1ti]

That's a indian instument ❤️

[@p4l4dinrandom16]

I have seen some videos where they use a very similar instrument (I don't know if it is the same) with a bow to play it as if it were a violin.

[@futuretech7561]

It's Indian musical instruments... people play it at folk song ....

[@andrewnicholson4689]

Everything is possible - our fore father's/mothers did it - we built off of the backs of giants, and continue to improve, modern producers make instruments of exceptional quality, but! You can't make a modern instrument sound like the real old ones... to much time. X

[@armaanpatel1261]

You can’t use a guitar pic