How to Play the Irish Bones
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- Опубліковано 29 гру 2016
- An introduction to playing the Irish bones. Feel free to message me for any questions concerning the instrument: where to buy, what to buy concerning the material (bone, wood, size, weight, etc), and if you wish to have a more in depth lesson on how to play the instrument or how to practice.
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I just got a pair of bones and I’ve watched a few tutorials and I gotta say you’ve explained it the way that’s made the most sense to me. Thanks!
Thank you so much for those extremely kind words and you're welcome!
Well done! My grandfather played the bones and I've always wanted to learn but have struggled with the triplets. Your explanation and demonstration is spot on. Thanks!
It looks very simple when these guys play it but I'm guessing it's trickier than it looks. Practice practice practice. You can do it but music requires some patience and hard work. It's a satisfying feeling to see yourself get better and really be able to do it. Maybe consider giving it another try. It's up to you but knowing an instrument is good.
Great lesson if u dig playin' Bones. You gotta have patience to practice till u master the craft. Thanks Adam Riviere.
Wonderful video! I’ve been playing the bones on & off for 15 years but never been able to consistently do triplets or to play with my left hand. My dominant right hand is injured and partially paralyzed yet my uninjured left hand won’t cooperate at all. Your video pulls it all together with great detail! I’ve been doing some of it wrong all these years. (I don’t know anyone else who plays bones.) You’ve inspired me to go to my next music jam with renewed enthusiasm! Thanks for great instruction!!!
Thank you so much for those extremely kind words, and I'm glad you are getting back into it!! I wish you the best with your left hand, and to the improved health of your right!
Thanks for showing me how to hold the bones, it made it easier!
Glad this video helped you out!!
Very helpful explanation and demonstration. Thank you!
Glad it was helpful!
Very helpful, thank you so much for being so detailed!
You're very welcome and glad my approach was helpful to you!!
I loved this demonstration and yeah, I appreciate the difficulties involved in showing it at a slow speed. Thank you, Adam!
Zs
Thank you for your kind words Zs!! Glad my presentation worked out for your liking! Yeah... Slow is not the easiest, but whatever it takes to understand this wonderful instrument better.
Thanks, a useful video. I've just started to learn.
Glad this video has been useful!
thx!
Well-done tutorial, Thanks!
Thank you for the kind words!
Very helpful, thank you!
Glad it helped, cheers!!
Adam, Love this tutorial. Just got bones today. Your tutorial provides a most awesome start! Thank you, Larry
Greatly appreciate the kind words, thank you!
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very helpful, thanks very much
Glad it helped and you're very welcome!!
thanks
So great, I was playing triplets by the end of the video, thanks! :)
That's awesome! And very impressive!! Glad the video helped you out!
Great video on playing the bones . Sir do you sing ? What a booming voice !
Thank you! Glad the you enjoyed the video, and the last thing you want to hear is my singing, lol! That's why I play percussion.
Thank you so much for the tutorial! I am getting into Irish traditional music and this tutorial was so helpful. Can you give me a quick explanation of why you prefer the wooden ones to the actual bones?
Actual bones are still awesome in sound and feel, and my preference to go with wood is mainly having more options in terms of design (length, size, weight) and tone. Either way you can't go wrong just personal preference.
@@AdamRiviere Thanks for the reply!
@@spriggan1437 hope it helped and happy bones shopping!
Hmmm looks like I could slip these into my mandolin bag very easily and REALLY surprise some people. 😂
Very cool video.
LOL! That would be a fun surprise!!! Hope you are well during these times and while staying at home you got plenty of practicing time to master the bones in no time!
If you put the thumbside bone in between your pointer and middle fingers you'll be able to play faster and with more control
Thanks for the tip and will give that method a try!!
I just ate ribs and am thinking of trying this.
Doesn't matter which order: food or music first is always a win!
The second ones look like instant holders that's a universal shape apparently
I'm looking to purchase a set (two actually). What are the qualities of the different types of wood available? Rosewood, ebony, etc. Thanks!
From different sets and materials I have played a major factor I've noticed more important for myself is length. I own various wood, and one bone set. I originally thought density and weight would be important, which they are, but if the length is short or even too long the playability differs. Domestic woods sound good: Walnut, oak, Maple, hickory, etc, and some of the express I've played like cocobolo, rosewood, mahogany do too. Some are lighter than others but produce great tone. So find a pair you like I'm terms of their length and thickness, and after that enjoy the collection of the various color and tone they bring!
@@AdamRiviere thanks man
Thanks! I guess length would be super important! Appreciate the detailed feedback. Once they arrive I'll definitely be digging into your lessons haha
So where is a good place to buy them
I recently came across a maker in Nashville, IN and I love the sound! They are wood, light weight, but deliver a great sound! www.weedpatchmusicshop.com/instruments/more I recommend the longer bones, and I have purchased the two pairs in the center and are really happy with them.
Is there some way you're differentiating "Irish bones" from bones used in other cultures? Just curious as the basics seem the same.
I saw that you replied then deleted. I hope this isn't taken as combative. I'm honestly curious.
Weird that my reply was deleted... I responded with no offense taken or assuming an attack on myself or the video.
This video is specific to Irish bones due to the musical styles I'm referencing such as reels and jigs.
@@AdamRiviere Got it. Thanks!
I just bought a pair today
So how is the progress coming?
now i'm hungry for ribs
Lol!!!
Hi Adam I came across your video just now. I'd love your opinion on the bones I make. I do shins, ribs and wooden. My wooden ones are a limited edition from a local Elm tree and they look about the same size as the ones you are playing in the video. you can reach me via www.irishbones.com thanks!!!
Sorry for the extremely late reply, but I would be more than happy to review your bones!
Adam Riviere Thanks Adam. I can send you some for your evaluation. My email is tom@irishbones.com.
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Are you related to Paul rivière
I do have a Paul Riviere as an ancestor, but not the one from the American Revolution ;-)
Sweater whether or not. Very entertaining sir
Swell
Why are all your snaps making multiple sounds?
Give me a time marker where you are hearing it so I can better answer that question, please.
Adam Riviere at 3:56 when you start to demonstrate the snap you consistently get two notes every time you play it, all the way until until you demonstrate the triplet.
All right, now I get what you are asking. The initial motion and snap forward generates two hits unless you clench your fist where you'll only make one sound. So make sure to keep your movement quick and loose to get the double
You want that double and then you returning your wrist back towards you get the third and final hit of the triplet.
Hope this response helped and answered your question.
Adam Riviere do you have an example of this in a playing situation?
It just seems to go against all of the other instruction I’ve found. I thought the idea was to get a crisp single snap.
For a more in depth breakdown might want to see if an online lesson will be more beneficial to help you out? Let me know if that interests you to get want you want from your bones playing.
It’s way too hard to clap the bones.
Anything I can describe differently to help out?
Wooden bones seems to sound fine. Why does sound so funny to speak of bone bones? Then wouldn't they be woods? Then would there be an instrument called the metal or the plastic? That way you can have an metal plastic or a plastic metal. I'll go play with my wood. No my other wood.
😂 this fun collection of inquiries is what I needed this morning.
@@AdamRiviere You'd be surprised at how many things one can overanalyze to the point of absurdity.