The WEIRDEST Woodwind Sounds

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  • Опубліковано 12 тра 2022
  • The strangest sounds you've ever heard for flute, oboe, saxophone, clarinet and bassoon. #shorts
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  • @HahnJames
    @HahnJames 2 роки тому +10120

    I'm about half way through my fifth month of learning to play the soprano sax. I've discovered many sounds that I think the instrument isn't supposed to make.

    • @elicarlson7682
      @elicarlson7682 2 роки тому +104

      I’ve been playing the alto sax for three years

    • @zanybandyt7774
      @zanybandyt7774 2 роки тому +165

      just tell people you’re learning the altissimo register lmao

    • @HahnJames
      @HahnJames 2 роки тому +46

      @@zanybandyt7774 Lol. Never thought of that.

    • @TrashCanBoiBoi
      @TrashCanBoiBoi 2 роки тому +13

      @@elicarlson7682 I've been playing for 2 months

    • @jobless2852
      @jobless2852 2 роки тому +13

      LMAOOOOO, I FEEL YOUUU

  • @loc1k
    @loc1k 2 роки тому +6624

    There's also flutescream, which is both a weird technique and a Decepticon.

    • @citroen0867
      @citroen0867 2 роки тому +70

      You mean jet whistles?

    • @asherkat5853
      @asherkat5853 2 роки тому +96

      It's only bad when your at a contest and you "squeak" on a flute

    • @troypaolantonio3426
      @troypaolantonio3426 2 роки тому +30

      I’ll keep these two suggestions in mind for next time. We can do it all here at the US Army Field Band

    • @maciakontonasakis379
      @maciakontonasakis379 2 роки тому +25

      @@asherkat5853 and when you’re playing piccolo and you squeak is the worst

    • @leanwil1483
      @leanwil1483 2 роки тому +11

      Let's not forget the joy of singing while playing😊

  • @steezharvey830
    @steezharvey830 Рік тому +317

    I get it now. Squidward wasn’t a bad clarinetist. He was a multiphonic specialist. What’s a genius.

    • @virkaushal9211
      @virkaushal9211 6 місяців тому +9

      thats the oboe bro

    • @kermitfroggyyyy
      @kermitfroggyyyy 6 місяців тому +12

      As someone who plays oboe and clarinet everyone get confused between the mouthpieces because the instruments are built the same but the mouthpieces are what make them different instruments and it’s so frustrating to see someone that doesn’t know the difference

    • @gxf4ever805
      @gxf4ever805 5 місяців тому

      Idk you tell me

    • @TheOriginalCactusGuy
      @TheOriginalCactusGuy 4 місяці тому

      @@kermitfroggyyyyeven then the main instruments are very different

    • @Cheer_l0ver
      @Cheer_l0ver Місяць тому

      My friend who plays TUBA thought my other friends Oboe was a clarinet, which I play. I made a poster board on the differences I was so mad lol

  • @baron5432
    @baron5432 2 роки тому +109

    When the weird band kids evolve.

  • @greetingsfellowaliens9793
    @greetingsfellowaliens9793 2 роки тому +3681

    as a bassoonist, that last one resonated so deeply with me

    • @bogeygoesgaming
      @bogeygoesgaming 2 роки тому +117

      If you wanna play a funny bassoon sound, play a low f and hold down the Bb key. Thank me later.

    • @Historyguy-xu5ht
      @Historyguy-xu5ht 2 роки тому +23

      Dude, trying to use trill keys but on wrong notes like shifts you up an octave

    • @johnnyhotbody1155
      @johnnyhotbody1155 2 роки тому +11

      Relatable to how mid the instrument is

    • @bogeygoesgaming
      @bogeygoesgaming 2 роки тому +23

      @@johnnyhotbody1155 iT's An InTeReStInG iNsTrUmEnT gUyS i SwEaR

    • @linenine
      @linenine 2 роки тому +1

      same bro have you tried sucking in with the reed to it sounds so wacky 💀

  • @EgansChannel
    @EgansChannel 2 роки тому +2050

    That slap tongue sounds like a boomwacker

    • @inkystarsquid
      @inkystarsquid 2 роки тому +13

      Why does it actually?

    • @ukiyokos
      @ukiyokos 2 роки тому +15

      omg that just brought back elementary school memories

    • @grantm.9109
      @grantm.9109 2 роки тому +18

      The flute beatboxing sounded like boomwackers to me too, but it's been so long since I've heard a boomwacker, I think I've just forgotten what they sound like.

    • @EgansChannel
      @EgansChannel 2 роки тому +15

      @@grantm.9109 no the flute kind of sounded like one too

    • @keanuchungusmode9453
      @keanuchungusmode9453 2 роки тому +2

      @@grantm.9109 i know exactly what you're talking about, sounds just like it. The flute sounds like it too

  • @madelinezhang9693
    @madelinezhang9693 2 роки тому +242

    bassoons can do multiphonics too! wouldn’t it be cool to hear an oboe + bassoon multiphonic duet?

    • @casperdewith
      @casperdewith 2 роки тому +2

      Woooaah! *Yes!*

    • @All-ze9cl
      @All-ze9cl 5 місяців тому +1

      I think almost every woodwind can do a multiphonic, right?

    • @vermazz7354
      @vermazz7354 Місяць тому +1

      ​@All-ze9cl Brass can, too

    • @s4l_tcd
      @s4l_tcd 22 дні тому

      I bet it’ll sound cool with English horn since it can also!

  • @thomascraig6814
    @thomascraig6814 Рік тому +87

    The flautist isn’t making weird sounds. He’s just warming up to play some Jethro Tull.

  • @daltonmoffat9343
    @daltonmoffat9343 2 роки тому +2200

    the clarinetist 🫥

  • @phinhowe9769
    @phinhowe9769 2 роки тому +485

    As a bassoonist, I can make several noises using just the reed. It doesn't always need to be used as the world's most difficult kazoo.

  • @HS-mn6jc
    @HS-mn6jc 2 роки тому +216

    I wasn’t expecting the last part, as a bassoonist it made me laugh my ass off ahahaha

  • @cantaloupe6715
    @cantaloupe6715 2 роки тому +301

    Yes, clarinets squeaking every five minutes is beautiful. Definitely.

    • @204lemon
      @204lemon Рік тому +7

      beautiful if it's a jazz piece. Ooo!

    • @Chem-Chem
      @Chem-Chem Рік тому +25

      Oh shut up, clarinet is a beautiful instrument when played correctly.

    • @thatoneweirdkid1480
      @thatoneweirdkid1480 Рік тому +2

      bro relate

    • @Lux.ury01
      @Lux.ury01 Рік тому +6

      @@Chem-Chem honestly we get so much hate for no reason

    • @thenamelessone8192
      @thenamelessone8192 Рік тому +3

      @@Lux.ury01 Ikr

  • @megustapancafe
    @megustapancafe 2 роки тому +841

    MULTIPHONICS IS THE WORST THING EVER WHEN IM JUST TRYING TO PLAY MY MUSIC

    • @samueljsamuel_
      @samueljsamuel_ 2 роки тому +39

      except for when you wanna be annoying

    • @pacificcoastpiper3949
      @pacificcoastpiper3949 2 роки тому +18

      @@samueljsamuel_ or when you’re James Morrison the horn player

    • @milkmafioso5117
      @milkmafioso5117 Рік тому +15

      I learned how to do it on my sax and it sounds like a firetruck

    • @KodiakBearz
      @KodiakBearz Рік тому +7

      Be glad you're not a string player

    • @KendraSJ
      @KendraSJ Рік тому +7

      Also, like the bassoon, the oboe reed is a pretty annoying sound if you make it screech lol

  • @ellaa_3459
    @ellaa_3459 2 роки тому +58

    As a flute player, can confirm it’s one of my favorite things to do

  • @bychen5011
    @bychen5011 Рік тому +22

    When you become a pro musician in the military but still maintain your band kid energy

  • @amethyst_the_rainwing
    @amethyst_the_rainwing Рік тому +7

    Definitely beatboxed with my flute more than once-

  • @xxczerxx
    @xxczerxx 2 роки тому +48

    I love how Todd from Breaking Bad is just chilling in the background at the end

  • @catycat28meow
    @catycat28meow 2 роки тому +10

    The clarinet sounds more like a tropical bird! 🦜

  • @notsocube8452
    @notsocube8452 Рік тому +5

    The guy doing the clarinet trimbal trills looks like he would do clarinet trimbal trills.
    Idk how to explain but he looks so perfect for the sound lol

  • @beez1717
    @beez1717 Рік тому +7

    The bassoon was hilarious when you added the huge frown emoji 😂

  • @andrewburton8845
    @andrewburton8845 2 роки тому +43

    That clarinet player is a hoot!

  • @josueescriban2413
    @josueescriban2413 2 роки тому +83

    The Clarinet is just 🤣

  • @june9050
    @june9050 Рік тому +4

    We only have one bassoonist in my band and my favorite part of rehearsal is right at the beginning when she tests her reed. It’s my favorite sound in the world 😂

  • @Ember_Prime
    @Ember_Prime 2 роки тому +3

    I’m not a winds player… I’m a string player. And let me tell you, the violin can make some… horrific screeches. Just put the bow behind the bridge and you’ve got an angry demon from hell screeching.

  • @johnweber4504
    @johnweber4504 Рік тому +7

    Glad the bassoon wasn’t just a clip of them ordinarily playing

  • @macncheese540
    @macncheese540 Рік тому +5

    As a bassoon player, the most we can do is aggressively crack a note. Specifically G flat..lol

  • @bea_the_dinosaur904
    @bea_the_dinosaur904 Рік тому +3

    as a flute player i need to try this

  • @rosemarie3185
    @rosemarie3185 Рік тому +20

    Omg the sax slap tongues!!!! My section leader does that all the time! He’s tried to teach us but I can’t figure it out 😅 Man I love him so much but he’s a senior and is gonna be gone next year 😭😭😭

  • @TheOwenRawk
    @TheOwenRawk 2 роки тому +3

    We still love you Bassoon.

  • @thememegod2203
    @thememegod2203 2 роки тому +8

    So if I combine 2 things I love, beatboxing and flute, I get a sound like that. Neat!

  • @MunsterFrizbee
    @MunsterFrizbee 2 роки тому +7

    Haven’t played a saxophone in years. The tongue slap gave a good jab of nostalgia. 😌

  • @blondiebee
    @blondiebee Рік тому +2

    As a bassoonist the coolest and weirdest is the lowest note it’s so cool! It sounds like a fog horn and it’s so deep, dark, and mysterious 😂

    • @eventingthedude
      @eventingthedude Рік тому +1

      Yessss me and my friends always compare to a boat horn and I love it so much😂

  • @GalaxyPrincessK
    @GalaxyPrincessK 2 роки тому +7

    I remember in high school we had a song with multiphonics in it from sax and clarinet. It was one of my favorite songs I've ever been a part of. Especially with all the weird percussion sounds and flutter tongue from trumpet.

  • @cedarcuber
    @cedarcuber Рік тому +7

    “Tired of hearing beautiful sounds from woodwinds?”
    Yea, just give it to me

  • @Brothinkhecarti1
    @Brothinkhecarti1 2 роки тому +6

    The face the clarinetist made dude💀

  • @chelsea9101
    @chelsea9101 2 роки тому +6

    as a clarinet player.. i was totally expecting the clarinet to use the “laughing technique”! where the clarinet sounds like its laughing

  • @Asylia5911
    @Asylia5911 Рік тому +3

    Personally, I like to use the flute mouthpiece and either stick my finger in the end and make it a slide whistle; or use the mouthpiece and rapidly cover and uncover the end to make rainforest noises

  • @theburgerofficial1
    @theburgerofficial1 2 роки тому +5

    As a flutist myself, I have used the flute beatboxing many times. Aswell as the famous "flute slide whistle"

    • @troypaolantonio3426
      @troypaolantonio3426 2 роки тому

      Yes to the headjoint slide whistle. I’ve also got a glissando headjoint, but we went with beatboxing this time around

    • @_urlocalnucl3arb1tch
      @_urlocalnucl3arb1tch Рік тому

      As a flutist, I love destroying everyone's ears with my beatboxing

  • @lifeofcousins845
    @lifeofcousins845 Рік тому +2

    You know about the ‘ ‘ Light saber ‘ ‘ Note on clarinet? Just amazing.

  • @The_one_and_only_Stampboi
    @The_one_and_only_Stampboi Рік тому +2

    The beatboxing flute is the best one honestly

  • @kiddish2762
    @kiddish2762 2 роки тому +4

    I play the clarinet and I like making owl sounds with the mouth piece

  • @gregmize01
    @gregmize01 Рік тому +6

    Bassoon, the saddest of all instruments😔

  • @sghg
    @sghg Рік тому +1

    The look of ABSOLUTE “IM DONE” on the Bassoonist’s face when he has to play that, lol. I think every musician in the world can relate to him.😂

  • @Watchingaflamingbluewolf
    @Watchingaflamingbluewolf Рік тому +2

    This is my band on a daily when we have the chance not to play music but just play

  • @eventingthedude
    @eventingthedude Рік тому +4

    The bassoon one is very relatable. But it can sound much weirder especially if you are trying to switch octaves😂Think like a clarinet squeak but not as high pitched (it’s kinda hard to describe). I had to learn the clarinet for marching season but the bassoon will always be my favorite😂

  • @ilovehomies
    @ilovehomies Рік тому +3

    tell the sax player to play the home depot theme and my life will be complete

  • @AreteG
    @AreteG Рік тому +2

    I don't care what anyone says, that flute beatbox was actually really good!

  • @jdhart3759
    @jdhart3759 Рік тому +1

    The flute beatboxing actually sounds kinda cool in a weird way

  • @imemibarr
    @imemibarr Рік тому +3

    multiphonics always end up to be what i do when practicing my music

  • @bommeryeet4982
    @bommeryeet4982 2 роки тому +4

    For some reason I love doing the “slap tongue”

  • @chenoaholdstock3507
    @chenoaholdstock3507 Рік тому +1

    The faces are what make this glorious

  • @flkshsgsgagshsv
    @flkshsgsgagshsv Рік тому +2

    The oboe multiphonics sound like the school fire alarm

  • @survivaldude29
    @survivaldude29 2 роки тому +6

    I like how most US Army troops play instruments

  • @TheLittleTrombone_01
    @TheLittleTrombone_01 2 роки тому +11

    Hey now buddy you didn't have to call me out on the Bassoon there lol

  • @0rangeKing
    @0rangeKing Рік тому +1

    I thought you said you were tired of hearing beautiful woodwind sounds. To me it's music to my ears.

  • @belufugusthebanana3086
    @belufugusthebanana3086 Рік тому +1

    The clarinetist looking devious as ever

  • @optisprimusproductions
    @optisprimusproductions 2 роки тому +7

    For the clarinet, you take the top part, with the reed and blow, it makes a squeaky noise

  • @k4rma143
    @k4rma143 2 роки тому +4

    I’ve done the slap tongue forever, and am just now learning it has a name lol.

  • @windsong9358
    @windsong9358 Рік тому +1

    I got requests to play Seven Nation Army on my bassoon Reed.
    Best minutes spent of my life.

  • @Peter-mz4rj
    @Peter-mz4rj Рік тому +1

    These are just as beautiful! Well, most of them.

  • @avrilgarza2355
    @avrilgarza2355 Рік тому +3

    I’ve always waned to learn how to beatbox on my flute

  • @lydianytes109
    @lydianytes109 2 роки тому +6

    Haha my band teacher would never let me make that sound with my flute in class

    • @leanwil1483
      @leanwil1483 2 роки тому +1

      You could make the argument that the NFA has recognized beatboxing as an official extended technique for the flute...

    • @libertybell8480
      @libertybell8480 10 місяців тому

      𝑆𝑎𝑚𝑒

  • @sans.8593
    @sans.8593 Рік тому +1

    The clarinet guy had me dying in laughter

  • @beck7610
    @beck7610 2 роки тому +1

    The oboe one sounded like an emergency alert

  • @jaydenrider407
    @jaydenrider407 2 роки тому +6

    Clarinet and bassoon can also slap tongue. Saxophone and clarinet can also do multi-phonics

    • @ArmyFieldBand
      @ArmyFieldBand  2 роки тому +1

      Unfortunately UA-cam shorts and Instagram reels have length restrictions.

    • @Tsindur
      @Tsindur 2 роки тому

      @@ArmyFieldBand bassoon can do multiphonics aswell

  • @higgsboston6727
    @higgsboston6727 2 роки тому +3

    Good thing to know my tax dollars are funding this. This is amazing!

    • @renee7109
      @renee7109 Рік тому

      Tf I don’t see u in an army fighting for America so they can do what they want

  • @beket__
    @beket__ Місяць тому

    that smile from that clarinet player was devious

  • @accurrent
    @accurrent 2 роки тому +5

    Bassoon can also do slap tonguing.. 😢

  • @ConCon24
    @ConCon24 2 роки тому +4

    actually i’m tired of my band woodwind section sounding like crap and i’m the only good besides my and my buddie

  • @lightyagami1058
    @lightyagami1058 Рік тому +2

    Timbral trills: *Exist.*
    John Corigliano: *It's free real estate.*

  • @Cryhai
    @Cryhai 2 роки тому +1

    That smile after the clarinet timbral trills tho loooool

  • @yasukosasaki4545
    @yasukosasaki4545 Рік тому +2

    As a clarinetist, another weird(but fun) sound it can make is if you take the mouthpiece and barrel off(as one), start blowing then change the tightness of your mouth, it can make a very fun noise

  • @jacesaces15
    @jacesaces15 2 роки тому +1

    All the woodwind players knowing the unbelievable irony in the first statement.

  • @Pharry_
    @Pharry_ Рік тому +1

    As a drummer I got a fight or flight response when I heard a rhythmic “Mary had a little lamb”

  • @theaverageeverydayperson9204
    @theaverageeverydayperson9204 2 роки тому +1

    Omg, bassoon! I loved playing the bassoon

  • @0903tgrace
    @0903tgrace Рік тому +1

    I love this. I beatboxed a little on my last flute recital but dang I wish I had done more

  • @livvythelazygamer481
    @livvythelazygamer481 Рік тому +2

    I love doing that with my clarinet though lmao

  • @jhonny94bravo58
    @jhonny94bravo58 Рік тому +1

    You forgot blowing out everyone's eardrums with the trumpet.

  • @autumn_fox-jn4tp
    @autumn_fox-jn4tp Рік тому +2

    As someone who plays clarinet, I can confirm that I have indeed discovered that amazing sound

  • @psychoweasley5971
    @psychoweasley5971 Рік тому +1

    been playing bassoon for 5 years and the first year i sounded like a dying duck
    but playing the reeds will never stop being funny to me

  • @tearsofcontrition
    @tearsofcontrition 2 роки тому +1

    That gaze could tell you they're a clarinetist without the instrument

  • @isobel_lilyv
    @isobel_lilyv 2 роки тому +2

    jet whistles from flutes are another to add to the list

  • @Stefanji_13
    @Stefanji_13 Рік тому +1

    POV: The band teacher leaves for 5 seconds

  • @the_an0ymous_auth0r46
    @the_an0ymous_auth0r46 Рік тому +1

    That face though after he played the clarinet’s part 💀

  • @rodneytrotter8436
    @rodneytrotter8436 Рік тому +1

    That clarenet man made me laugh🤣

  • @Runc1ble
    @Runc1ble Рік тому +1

    The bassoon one made me laugh because in band, our bassoonist would do all the time.

  • @nuxanuxaliii
    @nuxanuxaliii 2 роки тому +2

    I play the string bass, and figured out that I can make the most unholy screeching noise in history

  • @namiinotashi
    @namiinotashi Рік тому +1

    The clarinet guy at the end- ok but I can also make squeaks when I'm really angry wiff my clarinet ahaha

  • @connorw6335
    @connorw6335 2 роки тому +1

    I wish the woodwinds at my school were capable of making beautiful sounds

  • @qd7260
    @qd7260 2 роки тому +1

    That beat boxing was pretty good with the flute

  • @gdadhd4775
    @gdadhd4775 2 роки тому +1

    my man really hit that saxophone jig 2

  • @rilpe3622
    @rilpe3622 2 роки тому +1

    All those were nice sounds.

  • @elunico13
    @elunico13 Рік тому +1

    The flute guy danced like his flute sounded

  • @elixa3157
    @elixa3157 Рік тому +1

    The beatbox was amazing

  • @Armarilloo
    @Armarilloo Рік тому +2

    Bro just went sus mode

  • @kevinwon9438
    @kevinwon9438 Рік тому +2

    My bros looking devious

  • @Seavine424
    @Seavine424 Рік тому +1

    I used to think how to play the flute you had to beat box but i learned how to play the flute now!

  • @tsukipuppy
    @tsukipuppy Рік тому +1

    the faces they made while doing those 😂😂😂

  • @h.c_official4498
    @h.c_official4498 2 роки тому +1

    As someone who owns/plays many types of woodwinds, I really liked this!

  • @frostyvr9805
    @frostyvr9805 2 роки тому +1

    I’ve been playing guitar a few years now and have discovered that they make many noises that were not intended