I played the clarinet in 3rd-9th grade. I also played the flute for two years. I remember seeing this wooden clarinet in the music store for like $2500. This was in the 90s and I remember thinking, who the hell would own one of those. My mom would tell me “You need to start practicing more! You need to show me that you’re serious about playing and maybe we can get you a clarinet like that…” girl bye, I’m not falling for that trick again. She promised to get me one of those little cars you drive around and that never happened. Today i realize it’s bc we were broke AF - but it was an absolutely STUNNING clarinet. All dark and ebony with a satin sheen that shone through the night. It was AMAZING!
"I Had" two bagpipers' on my paper route in Bellflower Ca, just So of Rockwell Downey, mid 70's "as I recall" enjoying their practice sessions while working my route.
the way that Piano cases are refinished, is much like the way that traditional Japanese Lacquer is done. each layer is applied, and after it dries, it is sanded, and polished and then the same is done to the next, and so on and so forth. most Japanese Lacquer pieces can have up to 100 coats applied. it is an Amazing Art form. 😀
i really enjoyed this video and the way it showcases the craftsmanship behind each instrument. however, i can't help but feel that the focus on traditional methods overlooks some of the innovative techniques modern makers are using. it seems like we're missing out on how technology is reshaping music creation today. what do you all think?
It doesn’t surprise me that it takes that long to make a pipe organ. After all, they always say that the pipe organ is the king of all musical instruments
I wished how an xylophone was made, I used to play one of them during my 8th grade resource class in the music room, I had fun but it was wooden. Passed that class very easily.
Yeah, the xylophone, along with its cousins the vibraphone, glockenspiel and marimba are percussion instruments that you can play melodies and harmonies and songs on.
this video is really interesting and informative! I love how it breaks down the intricate process of making different instruments. but honestly, I feel like bagpipes are kind of underrated in the music world. they have such a unique sound, yet they often get overshadowed by more popular instruments like pianos. what do you guys think?
@@Skorpychanthat would be the only way it could be like that outside of a birth defect, which is unlikely on the hand of an experienced piano crafter and player.
From a retired symphony clarinet guy: one time at the conductor’s house, I was seated at a table where all the other people (some not musicians), had played the clarinet when young! It is truly a universal instrument, being used not only in Mozart symphonies, but also Greek and Turkish folk music.
@@koriw1701Not necessarily. Middle of the staff C is played using the middle finger on the left hand on saxophone, whereas the same C is played using all of the fingers, including the register key (our version of an octave key that plays notes a 12th above) except the left pinky finger on clarinet.
What I don’t understand, and this is more of an editing nitpick than anything, is that for the pipe organ, they used a piece of music from its immense repertoire. That’s well and good, but why didn’t they do the same with the other instruments?
This is all very interesting, but I'm a little disappointed that we can't see how fine, hand-crafted pianos are made, not these outsourced, 40 days from start to finish jobs. I would like to see how the fine, cultured pianos like Steinway and Fazioli are crafted without all the laminating, and using wood that's aged 30 _years._ And those who make them aren't 'technicians,' they're 'artisans.' They use those terms in this video.
These workers are lucky that their clothing, gloves, masks, gear, equipment, and aprons are protective enough so they don’t get themselves killed injured or very sick.
The clarinet - what a lot of work to make and what a lot of work to play. I was the WORST clarinet player in my high school band so I switched to chorus. I have sung with professional symphonies now for 40 years. Ah!!! but a good clarinet player......
I think they cut together different segments a lot as that brings more variety so idk if they even have stuff like that for this. They would have to specify that for everything made which hopefully they have a list somewhere
@@PMARC14yeah, but it's the Discovery Science Channel. How is that 'simply too much work for them?' They might as well be called the 'How Stuff Works' channel, but we've already got one of them..
I played the clarinet in 3rd-9th grade. I also played the flute for two years. I remember seeing this wooden clarinet in the music store for like $2500. This was in the 90s and I remember thinking, who the hell would own one of those. My mom would tell me “You need to start practicing more! You need to show me that you’re serious about playing and maybe we can get you a clarinet like that…” girl bye, I’m not falling for that trick again. She promised to get me one of those little cars you drive around and that never happened. Today i realize it’s bc we were broke AF - but it was an absolutely STUNNING clarinet. All dark and ebony with a satin sheen that shone through the night. It was AMAZING!
"I Had" two bagpipers' on my paper route in Bellflower Ca, just So of Rockwell Downey, mid 70's "as I recall" enjoying their practice sessions while working my route.
I totally like the bag pipes that guy playing rocked
So neat how instruments are manufactured and processed only to be sent out for shipment 👍👍✌️✌️🤘🤘
the way that Piano cases are refinished, is much like the way that traditional Japanese Lacquer is done. each layer is applied, and after it dries, it is sanded, and polished and then the same is done to the next, and so on and so forth. most Japanese Lacquer pieces can have up to 100 coats applied. it is an Amazing Art form. 😀
Missed a great chance to play Rhapsody in Blue in your opening :)
Always enjoy these videos on how these instruments are made!
i really enjoyed this video and the way it showcases the craftsmanship behind each instrument. however, i can't help but feel that the focus on traditional methods overlooks some of the innovative techniques modern makers are using. it seems like we're missing out on how technology is reshaping music creation today. what do you all think?
Still going to clarinet practice squiddy?
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It doesn’t surprise me that it takes that long to make a pipe organ. After all, they always say that the pipe organ is the king of all musical instruments
I wished how an xylophone was made, I used to play one of them during my 8th grade resource class in the music room, I had fun but it was wooden. Passed that class very easily.
Yeah, the xylophone, along with its cousins the vibraphone, glockenspiel and marimba are percussion instruments that you can play melodies and harmonies and songs on.
*yes, the xylophone was wooden because if it weren’t it wouldn’t be a xylophone*
this video is really interesting and informative! I love how it breaks down the intricate process of making different instruments. but honestly, I feel like bagpipes are kind of underrated in the music world. they have such a unique sound, yet they often get overshadowed by more popular instruments like pianos. what do you guys think?
the man at the beginning really knows how to play a clarinet!
“Heat sensitive material” = paper 😂
I was looking for this comment😅
What was the song he was playing at the end
Amazing.
That piano tuner’s finger SHOCKED me 😅
For those coming later, you can see it at ~ 33:12 and 33:44
Not healed properly after a break, probably.
@@Skorpychanthat would be the only way it could be like that outside of a birth defect, which is unlikely on the hand of an experienced piano crafter and player.
@@koriw1701if it was a defect it would be more noticeable
i saw plastic tie downs used on the finished bagpipe ...what? i've a needle and yarn and a minute for that what the heck.
That was cool!
As a scot I enjoyed seeing how the pipes were made
How awesome, such a great work 👍👍
My sister played the Clarinet when she was in middle school and in the first year of high school.
Wow neat👍👍
Ok
From a retired symphony clarinet guy: one time at the conductor’s house, I was seated at a table where all the other people (some not musicians), had played the clarinet when young! It is truly a universal instrument, being used not only in Mozart symphonies, but also Greek and Turkish folk music.
I owned a clarinet once, amazingly complex instrument, tho I doubt I could ever remember how to play the thing now 😆
I can barely get it to make a sound and my lips start burning.
If you can play a clarinet, you can play a saxophone. They have identical keys!
@@koriw1701 Only in the saxophone's upper register. The lower register uses different fingerings
@@koriw1701Not necessarily. Middle of the staff C is played using the middle finger on the left hand on saxophone, whereas the same C is played using all of the fingers, including the register key (our version of an octave key that plays notes a 12th above) except the left pinky finger on clarinet.
Great job!
that mold is amazing
I'm thinking of starting a pipe organ manufacturing company.
Those “clarinet keys” are actually water keys for a Bach Stradivarius trumpet.
Single reed instruments like the clarinet and the saxophone come in several different sizes and sound ranges.
great video for me
*inserts the friend from courage* any weirdos here🤣. They really did play a beautiful show for Muriel!
What I don’t understand, and this is more of an editing nitpick than anything, is that for the pipe organ, they used a piece of music from its immense repertoire. That’s well and good, but why didn’t they do the same with the other instruments?
Should specify that they are soprano clarinets.
Very good, but the background music is very annoying.
When do they put the cats in the bag pipe?
It’s at the same time they do it on accordions.
👍👍
Its law that the playing of bagpipes is done alone in a field
Dont make it sound weird
"Hard African black wood"
I always wondered how a plumbus was made
This is all very interesting, but I'm a little disappointed that we can't see how fine, hand-crafted pianos are made, not these outsourced, 40 days from start to finish jobs. I would like to see how the fine, cultured pianos like Steinway and Fazioli are crafted without all the laminating, and using wood that's aged 30 _years._ And those who make them aren't 'technicians,' they're 'artisans.' They use those terms in this video.
Why do bagpipers walk? To get away from the noise.
You know you always see bagpipers marching? They’re trying to get away from the sound.
These workers are lucky that their clothing, gloves, masks, gear, equipment, and aprons are protective enough so they don’t get themselves killed injured or very sick.
The clarinet - what a lot of work to make and what a lot of work to play. I was the WORST clarinet player in my high school band so I switched to chorus. I have sung with professional symphonies now for 40 years. Ah!!! but a good clarinet player......
No wonder pianos weigh a ton. You can only hope Laurel and Hardy don't deliver it. 😅
That's a Bach trumpet waterkey
daft punk at the end 🗿
I KNEW I recognized it. wondering if it's from / inspired by an older piece or something.
What's the name of the track?
@@jacobyunderhill3999 "Within" from Random Access Memories.
You are a hero, this song has plagued my memory for YEARS! I knew it sounded familiar, of course it would be Daft Punk.
Thank you . ( 2024 / June / 16 )
The background "music" is unbearable in this one
Whoever scored (or rather chose the copyright free music) for these features should apologise to the world.
I’m sorry, did you just say SYNTHETIC stones?
...And one time at Band Camp....
Date show originally aired? Episode # and season? Shame how science channel isn't big on basic facts.
It's a mix of a few episodes. If you're really so curious, you can just Google it.
I think they cut together different segments a lot as that brings more variety so idk if they even have stuff like that for this. They would have to specify that for everything made which hopefully they have a list somewhere
This one is a compilation. Each of the segments aired in a different episode.
Shame how annoying commenters can't look up basic facts on their own.
@@PMARC14yeah, but it's the Discovery Science Channel. How is that 'simply too much work for them?' They might as well be called the 'How Stuff Works' channel, but we've already got one of them..
I hate clarinets. Squidward screwed that up for me.
Who chooses such weird background music to these videos?
great video for me