How to get Vibrato on the Native American Flute

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  • Опубліковано 22 гру 2024

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  • @JonnyLipford
    @JonnyLipford  3 роки тому +5

    Are you *new to the Native American flute* and looking for a solid foundation? Or have you been playing for many years and *_feel like you're lacking creativity and inspiration?_* Learn how you can transform your flute playing! Check it out: bit.ly/jl-learn-naf

  • @stephenpadilla4086
    @stephenpadilla4086 5 років тому +40

    OK, I finally figured out how to get a natural vibrato without any special effort: I played in front of a group of 19 students at the Wounded Warrior Project and was shaking so badly that I had a vibrato!! :-D

    • @JonnyLipford
      @JonnyLipford  5 років тому +3

      Well there's that, too! I remember those days. In fact, I still get nervous sometimes in front of crowds. It's an ebb and flow situation, but there are a few things that help me calm down before a performance. Mainly, just remember that no one is judging you and more than anything they are interested and engaged with the beautiful music that pours from the NAFs.

    • @Talespinner35
      @Talespinner35 3 роки тому +1

      What a small, small world we live in Stephen! I cannot believe I bumped into you HERE on a Native American flute tutorial! I never would have guessed that you had/played a flute as well!

  • @out_of_the_BOX
    @out_of_the_BOX 11 місяців тому +2

    I've 3D printed my native flute, and I am happy to see that the vibrato I've seen on other flutes not emanating from my own wasn't in fact my flutes fault. One day I will make my own from wood, but until then I hope to make this flute I've made work as well as possible.

  • @BonnieBayCrochet
    @BonnieBayCrochet 5 років тому +17

    You have an amazing flute collection behind you!

    • @JonnyLipford
      @JonnyLipford  5 років тому +2

      I have many flutes - yes! I've been playing and collecting since 2002.

  • @naiman4535
    @naiman4535 2 роки тому +7

    In my opinion, Jonny - the vibrato is definitely an important breath effect you can get on the Native American Style Flute, but it's not the only breath effect that is possible on it; in other words, vibrato doesn't exist in a vacuum, totally unrelated to all the other breath effects that are possible. A player who really has masterful control over his or her breath can use the vibrato in many different ways, to many different degrees, and can mix and match it with other breath effects. When I was a kid in high school in Tokyo, Japan, and was just getting into the Shakuhachi, I taught myself how to play jazz on it, and I bought a copy of Hozan Yamamoto's Gendai Shakuhachi Nyuumon, or Modern Shakuhachi Method. Anyway, Hozan Yamamoto (you can google him up on UA-cam) had all kinds of special breath effects in his Shakuhachi method, some of which I believe can be applied to the Native American Style Flute, which Carlos Nakai has called one of the most expressive of all musical instruments. For instance, Yamamoto teaches Muraiki, or patchwork breathing, in which the breath is emitted in bursts or pants - you might even think of it as vibrato taken to an extreme. He also teaches what he calls "sub-tone" playing, in which the breath is toned way down, and the Shakuhachi whispers, or sings in a soto voce style. All this, I believe, can be applied to the Native American Style Flute.

    • @JonnyLipford
      @JonnyLipford  2 роки тому +1

      I'm sure you are right about that! Thanks for all the ideas!

  • @InstrumentManiac
    @InstrumentManiac 5 років тому +8

    Vibrato is such a tricky topic - good introduction to it!
    I always tell students to focus on developing good tone and breath support before working on this. Your helicopter example was a nice way to approach it

    • @JonnyLipford
      @JonnyLipford  5 років тому

      Thanks, bud! It's a simple task that many can relate to. :)

  • @I_am_Jonathan
    @I_am_Jonathan 2 роки тому +1

    SIR! You are an absolute MASTER...

    • @JonnyLipford
      @JonnyLipford  2 роки тому

      Wow, thanks! And I really appreciate that you are watching!

  • @timbacchus
    @timbacchus 5 років тому +3

    I notice other NAF teachers are calling this echo. But it certainly is vibrato. Thanks for getting in correct. Peace and Happiness

    • @JonnyLipford
      @JonnyLipford  5 років тому

      There are many things that get named and re-named. Many times with playing through a sound system, echo and delay get added on to the voice of the flute.

  • @arkelaar
    @arkelaar 2 роки тому +1

    Thanks Jonny interesting the tips oof the vibrado🙏

  • @YeoYolo
    @YeoYolo 2 місяці тому

    oddly enough i was able to do this right when i started... i didnt think it was something hard to learn. I still have a long way to go with other areas of flute playing, but when the man i bought my flute from taught me basics he seemed very surprised when i played for the first time. now ig i know why😅

  • @gottalogie
    @gottalogie 3 роки тому +1

    Thanks for Vibrato tutorial

  • @spearheadnotary4271
    @spearheadnotary4271 2 роки тому +1

    Excellent Video.
    Im glad you explained that there is is no one way to do Vibrato.
    Most cultures have a different variation of Vibrato. It’s funny how most people think they have a monopoly of what Vibrato is. What is a major irony is that most people don’t even Research the first people on earth to do Vibrato/ (the founders) and that is the various indigenous people on the continent of Africa. But new commers try to redefine it. Vibrato starts with cultural competence and learning the techniques used by the original source or even among the Native American indigenous Peoples. Not new age stuff without any knowledge of the original teachers of Vibrato

    • @JonnyLipford
      @JonnyLipford  2 роки тому

      Thanks for watching! Absolutely, what you said. And then there are the warbling flutes that have their own version of vibrato!

  • @lightitupsweeney9627
    @lightitupsweeney9627 2 роки тому

    Omg is that really a heart shaped drum hangin on the wall!? Sweetness all over the place!
    Love ur teaching of imagery for this technique!

  • @sherryb9770
    @sherryb9770 5 років тому +2

    What I wouldn’t give to be able to do that. 😮 wow.
    Signed,
    7 months playing and loving it.

    • @JonnyLipford
      @JonnyLipford  5 років тому +2

      I started as a beginner. :) What I mean is ... anything is possible if you have the ambition and desire to make it happen! Let me know if I can help you out along your flute journey. Stay tuned for more helpful hints, tips and new tutorials launching soon!

  • @AbrahamManifestationsNow
    @AbrahamManifestationsNow 2 роки тому +1

    Great video. The song at the end is gorgeous too. 🥰

  • @juniorplay8742
    @juniorplay8742 2 роки тому +2

    Quem diria de ver mais de 20 flautas nativas americas que você tem Jonny Lipford.

  • @DistantGlowingStar
    @DistantGlowingStar 2 місяці тому

    I did it in my first week , ie just last week .. Mocking jay

  • @JIMMBAY1
    @JIMMBAY1 2 роки тому +1

    Another gr8 video & content...

  • @SerkanKabak25
    @SerkanKabak25 6 місяців тому

    How did you overcome challenges in writing songs? Do you have any videos on these? Thanks, really enjoy your content!

    • @JonnyLipford
      @JonnyLipford  6 місяців тому

      There are a lot of discussions and tools for songwriting in our On-line flute school (HorizonsFluteSchool.com). But I also have a book (print and digital) available called Songwriting Shortcuts (admin.shopify.com/store/jonny-lipford-music/products/4505604161632)

  • @chanchalchakraborty3953
    @chanchalchakraborty3953 3 роки тому +1

    Thank You. Very Nice.

  • @threeonionsplease1969
    @threeonionsplease1969 3 роки тому

    With italian subtitles! Amazing! Thanks!

    • @JonnyLipford
      @JonnyLipford  3 роки тому

      You're welcome 😊!

    • @mrlampuga6367
      @mrlampuga6367 3 роки тому

      @@JonnyLipford Did you have more vidéos in Italian? Îm very interessed !

  • @ericahlgrim6552
    @ericahlgrim6552 4 роки тому

    Thanks Jonny. I've struggled with vibrato for years, but your explanation worked perfectly. Great vid.

    • @JonnyLipford
      @JonnyLipford  4 роки тому

      Great to hear and thanks for watching! If you need help with other more advanced techniques, check this out: www.jonnylipfordmusic.com/collections/native-american-flute-lessons/intermediate-course

  • @nanr.503
    @nanr.503 5 років тому +1

    Thank you! I found your explanation useful.

    • @JonnyLipford
      @JonnyLipford  5 років тому

      Great! I would like to add to this that you should be using a metronome and pulse your breath with the "beat." Find out what speed you're currently playing at and keep moving that metronome faster as you can. Good luck!

  • @haysleereed9405
    @haysleereed9405 5 років тому +1

    Thank you for breaking this down in a simple way that I could understand it. Other videos I have seen have not used an example like you did. Ready to start practicing my vibrato! 😁

    • @JonnyLipford
      @JonnyLipford  5 років тому +1

      You know, I felt the same way. I watched video after video of vibrato and I didn't get what I needed. Students kept asking me to share my opinion on vibrato with them and after using this method to help hundreds of students "turn-on" their vibrato, I decided to go public with it! Thanks for watching!

  • @rickd1201
    @rickd1201 2 роки тому +1

    Yeah but this one dude 1straycat99 is a master of this flute like no other I've ever heard and of music now that guy has real creative and sounds like nobody else on this Earth he's the only one who sounds completely different on these flutes I've ever came across why. A true genius yeah nice collection you got

  • @alchemydragon
    @alchemydragon 4 роки тому

    Great stuff Jonny

  • @enlightenedkerry8594
    @enlightenedkerry8594 3 роки тому +1

    great video!

  • @SoulSignsHypnosis
    @SoulSignsHypnosis 4 роки тому

    Awesome lesson. Thank you. Just started playing

    • @JonnyLipford
      @JonnyLipford  4 роки тому

      Have fun and thanks for watching! I have resources for new players on my website if you need assistance with your flute journey! www.jonnylipfordmusic.com/collections/native-american-flute-lessons/products/beginning-flute-course

  • @manuagencia3223
    @manuagencia3223 4 роки тому +1

    Hi thanks you for sharing your videos, I would like to know how you difference between a vibrato made from the diaphragm and a vibrato made from the throat, thanks you.

    • @JonnyLipford
      @JonnyLipford  4 роки тому

      It's something that happens naturally for me as the speed picks up.

  • @nativepiano
    @nativepiano 2 роки тому +1

    It takes a year? Years? Ok, I'd better start soon! 🙂 Thank you for this lesson! 🙏

    • @JonnyLipford
      @JonnyLipford  2 роки тому +1

      My pleasure! Some players find this sooner than others but it does take some time to refine it and control it. It will add so much warmth to your sound. Best wishes! Thanks for watching!

    • @nativepiano
      @nativepiano 2 роки тому

      @@JonnyLipford Thanks! I think it's an elegant way to join sounds together. I have some Native American sheet music but I have no idea how to play it since I don't know the melody... So I will try it with vibrato, hope it works 🙂

  • @letsgettuned
    @letsgettuned 4 роки тому

    Thanks Jonny!!

  • @ushnicyuvnikof2748
    @ushnicyuvnikof2748 2 роки тому +2

    Which flute would you recommend as a 1st native flute?

    • @JonnyLipford
      @JonnyLipford  2 роки тому +2

      Hey, there! Thanks for tuning in! I have recently created a video sharing an answer to that very question. Most people will start with an A for the ease of reach with the fingers but G is a common starter too. Check this out: ua-cam.com/video/qTnc4mf534c/v-deo.html

  • @saraianner
    @saraianner 3 роки тому

    Obrigada; Entendi muito;

  • @UriyahYasharal
    @UriyahYasharal 4 роки тому

    Great vid, thanks!

  • @LavenderLovetap
    @LavenderLovetap Рік тому

    Is this is difficult to do?
    Because i bought a drone flute the other day, and i can already do vibrato. allthough, ive
    1. Been practicing playing my flute almost nonstop
    2. Have a really high lung capacity [92%]

    • @JonnyLipford
      @JonnyLipford  Рік тому

      Some people have a natural ability to do this and some people struggle for a long time to develop this skill. Congratulations! A very important thing from this point is to be able to turn it on and off at will. Flute on!

  • @trmwyldshade1482
    @trmwyldshade1482 5 років тому +10

    My vibrato sounds like a chicken choking on a kernel of corn. I'll keep practicing…

    • @JonnyLipford
      @JonnyLipford  5 років тому

      It can take a while to develop. The best results happen when you set an intention before and during practice time(s). :) Thanks for watching and keep at it!

  • @CertifiedSped94
    @CertifiedSped94 3 роки тому +1

    It's it looks whoof or like how we would mimick a dog barking?

    • @JonnyLipford
      @JonnyLipford  3 роки тому

      There are different methods to use to achieve something like vibrato but the way I teach is to learn a rhythmic pulsing of the diaphragm that is expressed by the breath through the flute. A good low and slow vibrato comes from deep within the body's core but does move up into the throat as the speed picks up. The pulsing is much faster than you can consciously execute repetitive "barks", so I would say no to that.

  • @stessnews
    @stessnews 8 місяців тому

    Sir, please send me one of your Flutes

    • @JonnyLipford
      @JonnyLipford  8 місяців тому

      I encourage you to purchase one at www.horizonsflutestore.com and we will send it right out.

  • @alejandramolina8372
    @alejandramolina8372 4 роки тому +1

    What is the song?

    • @JonnyLipford
      @JonnyLipford  4 роки тому +2

      It was an improv for demonstration purposes.

  • @trillingssangma3508
    @trillingssangma3508 5 років тому

    In Amazon it's available or not

    • @GiriGagan
      @GiriGagan 4 роки тому

      Native American flutes are available online in India from svaram in Auroville

  • @likevisitor3961
    @likevisitor3961 5 років тому +1

    Now I know 🤔

  • @pointblank1978
    @pointblank1978 9 місяців тому

    All I heard was helicopter. Chop chop chop HELICOPTER!!!!!

  • @elkslayer6540
    @elkslayer6540 4 роки тому +1

    Skin flute master.

  • @Sagebigmountain
    @Sagebigmountain 3 роки тому +2

    It’s so interesting to see all the white ppl making tutorials on native flute🤔

    • @JonnyLipford
      @JonnyLipford  3 роки тому +7

      Indeed! The beauty of the Native American flute and flutes from indigenous cultures all over the world is that they bring us together in the universal language of music. Thanks for watching and please subscribe!

    • @driverv86
      @driverv86 Рік тому

      It's great eh