David Holt: How to Play the Spoons

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  • Опубліковано 14 жов 2010
  • David Holt is a Grammy award-winning multi-instrumentalist, historian, television host, teacher and entertainer. As a child his father taught him how to play bones and spoons, a skill that had been passed down in his Texas family for five generations. Frequent guest on Grand Ole Opry and other television programs. David won his second Grammy as an artist and producer for "Legacy," his 3- CD set with long time friend and collaborator Doc Watson

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  • @emmajauernig2080
    @emmajauernig2080 5 років тому +5442

    The Bob Ross of spoon playing

  • @yoanndiscala1948
    @yoanndiscala1948 4 роки тому +6282

    *Guess who's playing spoon alone at 2 am.*

    • @lordkuso2710
      @lordkuso2710 4 роки тому +33

      Joe?

    • @BradShreds
      @BradShreds 4 роки тому +12

      Same

    • @peterodonnell6386
      @peterodonnell6386 4 роки тому +93

      We may be separated, but we are not alone #2AMgang

    • @mwhite21666
      @mwhite21666 4 роки тому +29

      You are not alone my friend.

    • @jasonf478
      @jasonf478 4 роки тому +30

      my name is malone playing spoon alone home alone watching home alone with my phone

  • @whowantsmymeat
    @whowantsmymeat 4 роки тому +3063

    This is one of the most American things i've seen in a while.

    • @dannyweber2515
      @dannyweber2515 4 роки тому +23

      wrong

    • @Bruh-jt3xq
      @Bruh-jt3xq 4 роки тому +35

      Danny Weber no. RIGHT

    • @AnthonyBerkshire
      @AnthonyBerkshire 4 роки тому +25

      In Turkey I saw this kind of thing as well.

    • @d3ath-by-bruj4h
      @d3ath-by-bruj4h 4 роки тому +40

      We need a little banjo and spoons to heal our souls a little bit sometimes.

    • @alexeymalyshev3005
      @alexeymalyshev3005 4 роки тому +12

      Hold my kvass. ua-cam.com/video/YKk5OPGbhOI/v-deo.html

  • @TheSh0rtCircuit
    @TheSh0rtCircuit 3 роки тому +307

    Everyone who disliked this video had their spoons touching

  • @shaggyrogers2712
    @shaggyrogers2712 4 роки тому +4398

    holy shit.. a how to video where I actually have all the supplies I need

    • @bthesailor3804
      @bthesailor3804 4 роки тому +112

      Master Panzie lucky bastard. All I have are chopsticks.

    • @t.e.fcastle1069
      @t.e.fcastle1069 4 роки тому +41

      Same here, except for the talent

    • @ydirani29
      @ydirani29 4 роки тому +22

      not me I only have one spoon

    • @domorara1518
      @domorara1518 4 роки тому +9

      @@ydirani29 it really do be like that sometimes

    • @mar10ssj1
      @mar10ssj1 4 роки тому +5

      @@domorara1518 They don't think it be like it is, but it do.

  • @ichweiichbindummaber9910
    @ichweiichbindummaber9910 4 роки тому +556

    On the first date in a restaurant
    Girl: I like music
    Me sitting next to her grabbing two spoons: 14:11

    • @grantrogers1858
      @grantrogers1858 4 роки тому +21

      That's pretty much a guarantee in her pants especially if she likes country/folk music lol

    • @simonhugo4893
      @simonhugo4893 4 роки тому +14

      with the huge "COMPLETE DVD AVAILABLE AT HOMESPUNTAPES.COM" text manifesting out of thin air, if she's at least not even impressed then she was never meant to be yours.

  • @rakyrakvlogs1382
    @rakyrakvlogs1382 4 роки тому +308

    "What kind of instrument do you play?"
    Me: It's complicated.

    • @jasminflower3814
      @jasminflower3814 4 роки тому

      lol

    • @ke7cat
      @ke7cat 4 роки тому +1

      I have cat videos lmao

    • @gh0stykins
      @gh0stykins 4 роки тому +7

      except its possibly the least complicated

    • @Tapanitseini
      @Tapanitseini 3 роки тому +7

      No. it's literally a fucking spoon, Nothing complicated about that.

    • @Tapanitseini
      @Tapanitseini 3 роки тому +3

      @maximus wheeler those dislikes do nothing, assbag.

  • @nimmord.12
    @nimmord.12 4 роки тому +833

    Parents: *Sells my drum set.
    Me: Aight Imma be a spooner...

  • @pierrerossouw6083
    @pierrerossouw6083 4 роки тому +907

    UA-cam: Go watch this random video.
    David: Go grab a set of spoons.
    It is now 30 minutes later and I'm still sitting here playing spoons . . . . with a huge grin on my face.

  • @murf1mikejr
    @murf1mikejr 4 роки тому +610

    Speak the rhythm on your own.....
    Speak the rhythm all alone....
    Spoonman

    • @npBOgory
      @npBOgory 4 роки тому +20

      Michael Murphy ah yes the hair metal jazz group tonefarm

    • @chipsdubbo3555
      @chipsdubbo3555 4 роки тому +1

      Played them spoons so good he got a song wrote about it

    • @bigmayoman7416
      @bigmayoman7416 4 роки тому +10

      Spoooon man
      Come together with your hands
      Save meee
      Im together with your plans
      Save meeeeee yeah
      Save
      Oh

    • @christianjohnson7228
      @christianjohnson7228 4 роки тому +1

      Yes, good boy.

    • @bioof4
      @bioof4 3 роки тому +1

      All my friends are indiaaaan (all my friends are brown and red) spoonman.
      All my friends are skeeletooooons (they beat the rhythm with their bones) spoonman

  • @marinelizard
    @marinelizard 3 роки тому +94

    This is one of those "how hard can it be" then "oh" things. This guy is an excellent instructor.

  • @Hyraethian
    @Hyraethian 4 роки тому +145

    This guy knows how to teach. I felt like he was personally instructing me through this video.
    Posted this comment at 9:25
    *checks for hidden cameras*

  • @mia-ul4ou
    @mia-ul4ou 4 роки тому +496

    I should be sleeping but here I am watching some southern lad teach me how to play the spoons

    • @benjaminmayall2679
      @benjaminmayall2679 4 роки тому +14

      I think this guy has passed the threshold into bloke his a bit old for lad

    • @MysteryMouseketool
      @MysteryMouseketool 4 роки тому +14

      Not just some southern lad- an Grammy winning southern lad

    • @dwright6182
      @dwright6182 4 роки тому +1

      #Me too .... 🤣

    • @noname-by3qz
      @noname-by3qz 4 роки тому +4

      Why are you so sure he's southern?
      Does not sound like it.

    • @emmatittle22282
      @emmatittle22282 4 роки тому +2

      Same here. Boy, my parents are gonna hate me after school tomorrow once I start playing! 😅

  • @datgio4951
    @datgio4951 4 роки тому +47

    (In a job interview)
    Interviewer: so what kind of skills do you have.
    Me: pulls out a set of spoon.

  • @Youtuber-bt2xi
    @Youtuber-bt2xi 4 роки тому +169

    Me: should be studying
    Me tomorrow: I don’t know how to calculate standard deviation but I’m a spoons wizard.

  • @chandler8441
    @chandler8441 4 роки тому +101

    Yoo I swear this guy came to my elementary school as a guest speaker when I was a kid as and he chose me for a demonstration

  • @TinoPetersson
    @TinoPetersson 5 років тому +2879

    I'm supposed to study medicinal chemistry and I'm watching how to play spoons.. what the hells am I doing.

  • @Koshteg
    @Koshteg 4 роки тому +353

    As a Russian i find this fascinating.
    Wa play wooden spoons at elementary school orchestras.

    • @kushim6813
      @kushim6813 4 роки тому +12

      Yes, but can you play smoke under water on your spoons?

    • @songwinik6170
      @songwinik6170 4 роки тому +13

      yeah, buddy. In Ukraine we played wooden spoons in my musical lesson at school, it was my 1-st instrument)

    • @noname-by3qz
      @noname-by3qz 4 роки тому +2

      @@songwinik6170 cool!

    • @wryeban
      @wryeban 2 роки тому

      @Айдар Шакиров можно одной

    • @supershifter2862
      @supershifter2862 Рік тому +2

      Now I need the soviet anthem but if it was bluegrass.

  • @MrJackVH
    @MrJackVH 4 роки тому +150

    i am currently quarantine and it is 3 am. i have convinced myself that i will master this skill by the time the world returns. YOU WILL HEAR FROM ME

    • @LittleButtercupMiss
      @LittleButtercupMiss 3 роки тому +15

      How's it going?

    • @jasonroberts1726
      @jasonroberts1726 3 роки тому +11

      Have you mastered the spoons?

    • @szalary
      @szalary 2 роки тому +7

      What's the haps, Jack? How's the spooning going?

    • @marcago3710
      @marcago3710 2 роки тому +9

      its weird seeing a comment from a year ago, still talking about quarantine. a year is a long time

    • @juli6279
      @juli6279 2 роки тому +2

      how’s the spoons going?

  • @pemo2676
    @pemo2676 4 роки тому +76

    I am British, I am in 2019 and I am learning to play the spoons from THIS AMAZING SOUTHERN MAN

  • @DonVask
    @DonVask 11 років тому +552

    My wife caught me trying out spoons and yelled : When are you going to grow up ?
    I laughed my ass off the chair ^^

    • @BradShreds
      @BradShreds 4 роки тому +10

      André Faust you’ve got a good wife 😂

    • @luigiprovencher8888
      @luigiprovencher8888 4 роки тому +36

      She sounds like a bitch. lol

    • @user-yx7dp2pl8t
      @user-yx7dp2pl8t 4 роки тому +4

      Shame shes serious

    • @spiritualopportunism4585
      @spiritualopportunism4585 4 роки тому +3

      Should of said "I'll have you know, this fine gentlemen has don't this for a living (along other instruments)."

    • @superdeluxesmell
      @superdeluxesmell 4 роки тому +4

      Wife secretly love the boyish side to their husbands.

  • @Doggyfoo
    @Doggyfoo 4 роки тому +125

    Why am I here? I dont even ha-
    Wait

  • @aumarduryea1921
    @aumarduryea1921 4 роки тому +14

    I am so glad this randomly showed up in my recommendations. I have been happily playing spoons for like an hour 😄

  • @csmihaly
    @csmihaly 4 роки тому +74

    It looked magical, then he slows it down, explains it, makes it understandable, almost appearing easy, by watching, then he starts playing, and it becomes magical, again. Genius. Bravo.

  • @charlie7632
    @charlie7632 6 років тому +950

    Got held up at customs about my spoons in my bag when I was in Ireland. I said I play, and this Irish fellow brought out two spoons and said me too! And two other guys joined in and were like “I have a banjo out back and he has a harmonica, you wanna play?” And that’s my bucking story with border security in Ireland.

  • @djstapler
    @djstapler 4 роки тому +51

    I just watched a 14 minute video showing how to play spoons. And I don't regret it

  • @Ferrichrome
    @Ferrichrome 4 роки тому +441

    me: haha these are stupid
    him: does a spoon roll
    me: WOAH WTF U HAVE MY ATTENTION

  • @chrisuhey9383
    @chrisuhey9383 4 роки тому +86

    Dentist: "So, how did you chip your tooth?"
    Me: 14:08

  • @grogmaninteractive
    @grogmaninteractive 4 роки тому +123

    Man, he explains so well! And it Djents too!

    • @dexstevens5993
      @dexstevens5993 4 роки тому +4

      but does it 0-3-5

    • @klobberz7634
      @klobberz7634 4 роки тому +9

      Now I need to do a cover of meshuggah - bleed on spoons

  • @lowannal4507
    @lowannal4507 6 років тому +528

    I love playing the spoons, I was taught by a fellow waitress while I was waitressing in Halpins in Cork. Once I was searched at the airport and they asked me what the two silver soup spoons were doing in my handbag. I replied 'they're for percussion' and the security guy said 'prove it'.. and so I played a spoon solo at customs.

    • @bettyyee7033
      @bettyyee7033 6 років тому +1

      C

    • @jdjehesj
      @jdjehesj 6 років тому +2

      Lowanna L that's really funny

    • @Tadpole9
      @Tadpole9 6 років тому +26

      Lowanna L that's weird. Spoons are very legal!! :)

    • @davidlove1757
      @davidlove1757 6 років тому +10

      Lowanna L wtf. Silver dints and dings

    • @claudeyaz
      @claudeyaz 6 років тому +7

      Tad Pole legal but they r metal

  • @justinrichard4190
    @justinrichard4190 4 роки тому +7

    i cant wait to bust out a face melting spoon solo this thanksgiving

  • @jasonihrig2360
    @jasonihrig2360 4 роки тому +18

    Don’t know why this is my recommended but it’s gold

  • @jenniferwise4860
    @jenniferwise4860 5 років тому +25

    I'm 33 and was privileged to meet David Holt when I was in elementary school. He came and played for us and also told us stories. I will never forget that.

    • @Vuohipukki
      @Vuohipukki 11 місяців тому +1

      Guy really feels like a nice person to chat with

  • @honkhonk422
    @honkhonk422 4 роки тому +849

    Ah yes, another thing I've learned to annoy my co workers.

    • @mixalisgaming2246
      @mixalisgaming2246 4 роки тому +4

      lol

    • @RajeetGangopadhyay
      @RajeetGangopadhyay 4 роки тому +14

      Dwight, is that you?

    • @jvrerae8512
      @jvrerae8512 4 роки тому +7

      Jim?

    • @jvrerae8512
      @jvrerae8512 4 роки тому +5

      @@RajeetGangopadhyay lmao bro we made the same comment but I thought about Jim. Dwight never does anything to bother people, that's Jimmy. Dwight always respects himself

    • @sebastiandevida4685
      @sebastiandevida4685 4 роки тому +10

      dog whistle hurts my ears

  • @ericson0504
    @ericson0504 4 роки тому +22

    The day after I learned how to become a musician, “How the hell did I get a bruised and welted thigh?!”

  • @danieljohnpedersen5693
    @danieljohnpedersen5693 4 роки тому +300

    Her: "So do you play any instruments?"
    Me:

    • @thornprick2645
      @thornprick2645 4 роки тому +3

      It's impressive if you can play it!

    • @alecfleming373
      @alecfleming373 4 роки тому +3

      Me: na, but I do play utensils

    • @Michael-es4dt
      @Michael-es4dt 4 роки тому +1

      @@alecfleming373 *implying that this isn't an instrument*

    • @alecfleming373
      @alecfleming373 4 роки тому +1

      @@Michael-es4dt Right, an instrument of mass annoyance?

    • @kelceyfirth
      @kelceyfirth 3 роки тому

      On a date in a restaurant you jsut steal her spoon and play it

  • @ZillMaster
    @ZillMaster 10 років тому +67

    I have been a percussionist for decades, and and have never tried playing the spoons. Now I will. Rock'n vid. Thanks.

    • @cervatore
      @cervatore 4 роки тому

      I sincerely wish we hear from Richard and hes spoonin career situation.

  • @robinbyrd410
    @robinbyrd410 4 роки тому +8

    Sad to find out he had passed away. My grandson and I are learning to play dance things together and David's instructions have been very helpful

    • @susanwestbrook4383
      @susanwestbrook4383 Рік тому

      I'm reading this two years later and David Holt is still living.

    • @captainbossman1016
      @captainbossman1016 Рік тому +1

      Okay you're either a time traveler or high because he's still alive and well

  • @bellacapulet1933
    @bellacapulet1933 4 роки тому +17

    I'm a small Hispanic woman who's about to learn to play the spoons at 2 am
    Edit:
    I WENT TO GET SOME SPOONS AND LET ME TELL YA. THIS IS INCREDIBLE
    Edit 2: my fiance apparently can sleep through anything.
    Edit 3: my my dog, is not a happy pupper.

  • @Supermann64
    @Supermann64 4 роки тому +327

    Me: Got nothing to do.
    UA-cam´s Algorythm: Hey,wanna see a 8 Year Old "How to play the Spoons" Video?

  • @takemetotirol
    @takemetotirol 4 роки тому +178

    Works perfect to distract you from your break up

  • @manas905
    @manas905 4 роки тому +51

    interviewer: why should we hire you?
    me: 14:06

  • @josearcadio847
    @josearcadio847 4 роки тому +27

    I didn't know Will Ferrel played the banjo so well.

  • @andreacali4050
    @andreacali4050 5 років тому +174

    With these you can play The dark side of the spoon

    • @louisciamillo8690
      @louisciamillo8690 4 роки тому +2

      Andrea Calì underrated comment

    • @CurtisL8.3066
      @CurtisL8.3066 4 роки тому

      😂😂

    • @estrelladalskov4819
      @estrelladalskov4819 4 роки тому +2

      Wish you were spoon?

    • @majinmana8524
      @majinmana8524 4 роки тому +2

      Andrea Calì all you have to do is leave the lighter on it too long... sorry, that was messed up.

    • @Uber_Versace
      @Uber_Versace 3 роки тому +6

      My favorite pink fork albums
      The pitcher at the gates of dawn
      Sauce pan full of secrets
      The soundtrack to Fork
      Utensilgutensil
      Atom heart ladel
      Metal spoons
      Obscured by knives
      Dark side of the spoon
      Dish you were here
      Animugs
      The waffle iron
      The final cup
      A momentary lapse of thermos
      The division bowl
      Edit: I forgot the endless roller

  • @FirebladeXXL
    @FirebladeXXL 4 роки тому +58

    now i know how to play the spoons. this will come in handy.

  • @omarsanceda2693
    @omarsanceda2693 4 роки тому +14

    Mr. Holt, thank you so much for sharing this with us.

  • @imlimbo1994
    @imlimbo1994 4 роки тому +161

    I spent 14 minutes of my life watching technique on the spoons..

  • @lmttn
    @lmttn 8 років тому +469

    [spoons rattling]

    • @westy229
      @westy229 7 років тому +25

      [whooping and hollering]

    • @mia-ul4ou
      @mia-ul4ou 4 роки тому +8

      [banjo plucking]

    • @CaveManCole
      @CaveManCole 4 роки тому +6

      [Harmonica Harping]

    • @Numbers__
      @Numbers__ 4 роки тому +4

      [jug playing]

    • @BradShreds
      @BradShreds 4 роки тому +3

      [cuzzins gigglin’]

  • @tristineckhoff4791
    @tristineckhoff4791 5 років тому +52

    It's 4am and I just learned how to play the spoons...fml

  • @HNXMedia
    @HNXMedia Рік тому +4

    David Holt is an American folk treasure!

  • @RustyNail5856
    @RustyNail5856 4 роки тому +9

    The 'Spoon' tutorial that I was looking for. I always like to learn to play the spoon's the right way . now i know . Thank you. now you need to teach the Harmonica. Great video.

  • @thegrassisbluer09
    @thegrassisbluer09 5 років тому +22

    As a professional chef who has experienced much high-level fine dining, spoons have been my most important tools for the past many years. I think the spoon you highlighted as a poor choice for playing was from the same Oneida set that I own and love for cooking. I never pursued music despite it being deeply entrenched in my soul, and I've tried to learn spoons before but this video was amazingly informative and for the first time I now understand the basics of spoonery.

    • @jacobbower7356
      @jacobbower7356 2 роки тому +2

      I just play the tongs

    • @thegrassisbluer09
      @thegrassisbluer09 2 роки тому +1

      @@jacobbower7356 I strongly recommend spending time in a spoon kitchen. Ultra fine dining isn't for everyone, but knowing the skills of tong-free kitchens will help you wherever yer at.

  • @ThomasPBlack
    @ThomasPBlack 7 років тому +131

    That was real cool. I'm by no means from a geographical area that would have me listening or eager to learn how to play the spoons. I'm from Brooklyn Ny. However, I had an uncle Abe who played the spoons once in awhile, when we visited my mother sister Lorraine. I used to look forward to our visits, just to watch him perform. That was 40 years ago, yet it has still stuck with me. Today I had a few relatives over and we had our young children sitting around us while we listened to some folk Christmas music. There's no particular reason why a folk song was playing... just by chance. Anyway- I was feeling goofy so I grabbed two spoons joking around, and I began to play them. Having no clue how to do it, Tommy Ken amazement, I was killing it. I must have watched closely and picked it up. So funny. Anyway, that inspired me to look to see if I was indeed doing it correctly. Sure enough, I was. I think I may practice a little and surprise everyone for my Christmas Eve family party.
    Merry Christmas Everyone- and a very happy and healthy new year as well.
    Tom.

    • @Russocass
      @Russocass 6 років тому +2

      Gibborim Black nice story!! I enjoyed reading a story about people having a good time with their family

    • @nocommentevernocommentever1176
      @nocommentevernocommentever1176 5 років тому

      Gibborim Black call

  • @francisvinquiote300
    @francisvinquiote300 4 роки тому +8

    I don't know how I ended up here, but what I know now is playing the spoons

  • @vincentdesiano4861
    @vincentdesiano4861 4 роки тому +9

    You’re a very good teacher, my man. I’m sure there’s a lot of history in connection with these utensils. It’s important to preserve it!

  • @AlexGreenwoodUkulele
    @AlexGreenwoodUkulele 8 років тому +446

    This wasn't the 'Spoon' tutorial that I was looking for...

    • @Suchii
      @Suchii 5 років тому +17

      Oh my god.

    • @moppi2007
      @moppi2007 5 років тому +2

      Oh shiit🤣

    • @Bullroarer-oj3sp
      @Bullroarer-oj3sp 4 роки тому +8

      Storm trooper- “this isn’t the spoon tutorial your looking for”

    • @user-so9hf3ji7h
      @user-so9hf3ji7h 4 роки тому +44

      HOW TO SPOON
      DICK HARD IN THE BUTT
      TITTY IN MY HAND
      KISS YA NECK
      HEEEEEEEEEEELL YEEEAH

    • @VectorKappa
      @VectorKappa 4 роки тому +7

      @@user-so9hf3ji7h WHAT?

  • @joyleslie2537
    @joyleslie2537 7 років тому +55

    Great calming way of teaching

  • @SavvySteak
    @SavvySteak 4 роки тому +9

    google in my search history: what is spooning?
    google again: This video.

  • @jasonroberts1726
    @jasonroberts1726 3 роки тому +2

    10years later and this is in my recommendations lol thanks UA-cam was a great 14 minutes reminded me of going to festivals with my late grandfather and watching him jigging on the dance floor while the band played the red River jig and the spoons and fiddle going together so well, this video brought back lost of nostalgic memories thanks

  • @markm8188
    @markm8188 6 років тому +21

    Not only did I enjoy your content, but also enjoyed watching you teach; you have a gift for that.

  • @IngeniousOutdoors
    @IngeniousOutdoors 11 років тому +13

    "once you get that, everything else is gravy" well, good thing i have two spoons handy LOL XD

  • @kayfyak
    @kayfyak 4 роки тому +12

    Friend: Hey, do you play any instrument?
    Me: Yeah
    Friend: What instrument?
    Also me: *「The S P O O N S」*

  • @magneto7930
    @magneto7930 2 роки тому +5

    I must say this is definitely one of the most enjoyable tutorials I've ever seen!

  • @tomtaoho3058
    @tomtaoho3058 4 роки тому +4

    Memories of my uncle Jack playing
    the spoons 59 yrs ago absolutely memorable & unforgettable thank you heaps !!! Jack Holt, will continue
    watching & have decided to learn how to play the spoons 👍 👏

  • @minephlip
    @minephlip 5 років тому +604

    Nobody:
    Not a single soul:
    My cow:
    UA-cam recommended: Here's how you play the spoons

  • @sminthian
    @sminthian Рік тому +1

    This pops on my UA-cam like once a year....and I have to give it a try all over again every time.

  • @yeontan6745
    @yeontan6745 2 роки тому +2

    I’m supposed to be asleep, how did I even get here? It’s 12 am and I just watched a video on how to play the spoons and I don’t regret it

  • @pinkmanedits9027
    @pinkmanedits9027 4 роки тому +11

    So Im a guitarplayer and I somehow ended up here and im not disappointed.

    • @timnylund2116
      @timnylund2116 4 роки тому

      Same

    • @jz1866
      @jz1866 4 роки тому

      Same

    • @jasonroberts1726
      @jasonroberts1726 3 роки тому

      This is the basics, I think learning about blue grass music and folk music opens horizons as a musician, also there is some pretty sick licks and riffs in blue grass and folk music lol

    • @alimaloney218
      @alimaloney218 2 роки тому

      Me too!!

  • @mattatron1629
    @mattatron1629 5 років тому +10

    12 AM: One more video
    2 AM:

  • @grndragon7777777
    @grndragon7777777 4 роки тому +3

    A really good teacher. Straight forward. No extra info that you dont need.

  • @lorimckellar2787
    @lorimckellar2787 Рік тому +2

    Excellent teacher!!! Found this when looking up Abby the spoon lady. She's excellent, not sure she teaches it as well as this guy, but she sure can play them spoons. Man when he plays them spoons and mouth harp, that sounded bomb. He's got rhythm. He from down south? Not that us northerners not have rhythm. I'm from the purple city, we got rhythm. 💜💜💜

  • @HEADSUPBERKELEY
    @HEADSUPBERKELEY 9 років тому +17

    Nice to see you paying attention to this part of our culture without having to read music

  • @cherylstrehlow5977
    @cherylstrehlow5977 9 років тому +28

    I am playing percussion in a stage version of Mary Poppins and one of the songs calls for spoons. This video helped a lot. You are a good teacher. Thanks.

  • @theSUICIDEfox
    @theSUICIDEfox 4 роки тому +32

    Protip: Don't try this when eating cereal.

    • @der_Baer
      @der_Baer 4 роки тому +1

      I laugh, i like!

  • @diannealcantara7148
    @diannealcantara7148 3 роки тому +3

    This man needs to teach every instrument.. it’s so easy to understand

  • @parkchaeyoungnoticemepls9241
    @parkchaeyoungnoticemepls9241 5 років тому +101

    I'm here because of big marvel spoon video😂

  • @gatorneck95630
    @gatorneck95630 7 років тому +31

    Wow..that was great!! I'm a drummer and now I can play spoons to whenever I feel the need to bring out my Okie roots. Thanks David!

  • @clementjacquet278
    @clementjacquet278 4 роки тому +27

    Nobody :
    UA-cam : Hey dude wanna learn how to play the Spoons ?
    Me: Hell yeah !!!!!

  • @astonspider
    @astonspider 4 роки тому +1

    Absolutely brilliant! Thank you David for a very clear description of how to play. You're a born teacher as well as a great musician!

  • @1forthepeople969
    @1forthepeople969 6 років тому +41

    Thank you for sharing. You are a very good teacher. My granddaughter and I are going to practice practice. Really enjoyed your video.

  • @austinsunlisted7966
    @austinsunlisted7966 6 років тому +72

    *Gravy = Adjective*

  • @Morgan-oq7uj
    @Morgan-oq7uj 4 роки тому +7

    My grandma taught me how to play the spoons when I was about 10. She's a wild spirit :)

  • @mybrokenbum4505
    @mybrokenbum4505 4 роки тому

    This guy's teaching skills are absolutely amazing!!! He's unreal! Imagine him teaching all his other instruments as well? THANK YOU!!

  • @djmj12714
    @djmj12714 5 років тому +4

    This is definitely going on my "bucket list". Thank you, David. You put a smile on my face!

  • @tamarawalker8973
    @tamarawalker8973 5 років тому +4

    I love this guy!! Very talented. Very calm.

  • @Max2ds
    @Max2ds 4 роки тому +43

    "You're the BACkground musician"
    So no solo spoonists?

  • @danielroberts2012
    @danielroberts2012 4 роки тому +3

    grew with this in the house represent Appalachia

  • @salembaker574
    @salembaker574 5 років тому +22

    it’s 2019 and i’m supposed to be sleeping why am I here

  • @ajfirecracker
    @ajfirecracker 4 роки тому +3

    at 6:50 when the harmonica comes in... this man is a wizard

  • @johndunn9422
    @johndunn9422 4 роки тому +2

    This is beautiful. Culture, love, freedom family and most importantly God. This is American!

  • @amjPeace
    @amjPeace 2 роки тому +1

    Thank you, David, from the bottom of my heart!!!

  • @kengunn31
    @kengunn31 6 років тому +3

    Well done David. I always wanted to be able to play the spoons and had a few cracks at it. Your video was just what I needed. You are an excellent teacher by the way.

  • @w.a.l.7259
    @w.a.l.7259 4 роки тому +9

    When I get home I’m definitely stealing my wife’s best spoons from her collection!

  • @Theodorej1960
    @Theodorej1960 4 роки тому

    Wow!!! So very much enjoyed watching and listening to this. A very good friend of mine, who is now sadly deceased, used to enjoy playing the spoons. Her entire family was musical and they'd play together. As friends, our group would always try to get Mary to get her spoons out and play, and then teach us how to do it. She'd laugh and laugh, then finally get her spoons out and show us....mostly her "fancy" moves, designed to impress the kids, and she'd laugh and laugh!!! God bless Mary and may she forever rest in peace with her favorite set of spoons!! Thank you for this wonderful video and you can bet that I'll be trying this out!!!

  • @ceciliacoelho7741
    @ceciliacoelho7741 3 роки тому +1

    Wow! I got here because of the Spoon Lady, who I thought was just an exotic person. Then I learn that spoons are actually instruments that are used by some musicians. Then you mention "play bones" and a quick search in UA-cam introduces me to A Graham Hargrove and a new music world! I´m delighted at all the diversity that there exists in the world! Thanks for this video.

  • @razzvyberry4694
    @razzvyberry4694 5 років тому +4

    Thanks mate, now I can roleplay as a spoon playing bard in DnD :D

    • @yalfaharr4395
      @yalfaharr4395 5 років тому

      Eyyy, my man. I plan playing as a cowboy-flavored character, so I’m learning a few things to give it a fuller feel.

  • @blackandwhite446
    @blackandwhite446 6 років тому +12

    Really cool,teacher!!! I do not understand haters,but haters will always be sadly.THUMBS UP for sure,from me! It really helped me to learn!

  • @howieduwit2551
    @howieduwit2551 3 роки тому +1

    Oh my Lord! This is probably the best video ever produced on UA-cam! I absolutely adore it!

  • @benthomas3773
    @benthomas3773 2 роки тому

    Thanks for uploading this treasure! Everything from here is gravy.

  • @T.B.Y.S.
    @T.B.Y.S. 4 роки тому +12

    When you forgot to bring your instrument for the talent show: