I was at a huge indoor market 20 years ago in London and heard a guy playing some stunning jazz on one of these, they've been stuck in my head since then. I think this is gonna be the video that gets me to pull the trigger on one of these things. I've been looking at the fingering chart and it looks like you hit a c#, are these chromatics easy to do? Really good video
Good to hear that you like the instrument! Me too:) chromatic tones are difficult sometimes, especially the tuning. You need to know the right lip pressure for every note and that takes some practice. But overall it’s very nice to play around with this instrument. Good luck!!
@@arnannatanI'm currently struggling with the intonation part! I've been learning from your videos (especially the autumn leaves rendition - absolutely beautiful btw), and staying in tune with myself has been a challenge, let alone in tune with playback or other instruments lmao.
@@ldlukefire okay. Thanks ! It’s a challenge keeping any woodwind instrument in tune. I think that’s one of the most difficult things. But changing your lower lip pressure can help to find the right tune. Because I’ve been playing saxophone I think it’s easier for me to keep it in tune. But still, it’s a different instrument. Everything skill or art piece that is good/beautiful requires a lot of effort. I think as a new generation, we have forgotten that a bit. Keep practicing and be positive!
@@arnannatan Thanks for the reply and advice! I agree with your statement about art/effort. I've played guitar for most of my life and decided to pick up xaphoon to learn something out of my comfort zone. While it's been difficult, it's been very much worth it. Cheers!
I had to subscribe when I heard this video. I play multiple instruments including alto and tenor sax. I just got one of these and struggle to play it however I suppose there is hope. 😅 Great job!!! 👍👍👍
Someone gave it to me but here's a link for you: www.thomann.de/nl/xaphoon_del_maui_xaphoon_c.htm?gad_source=1&gclid=CjwKCAiAtt2tBhBDEiwALZuhAGAEwzlHeQ-o1UIOBxVcndhjp1PFGlFubVaHoIqptgI4Do_IdRojUxoCwEEQAvD_BwE
Hi, my xaphoon its tuned in C but doesnt sound like yours, When blowing it is out of tune and other times it sounds good, im new, i can play the 1,2 and 3 high tones, but in the low tones It is out of tune and sounds high at times 🥺 what can i do?
Okay. It’s hard to tell for me. Sometimes it’s the reed. It shouldn’t be too heavy and not too light, but that’s personal preference and you just have to experiment with it. It also depends how much pressure you give on the reed. Every note needs a different pressure to get it in tune. At Last, It can also be your instrument. Hope this helps
Newbie here too. Heard on another channel to play one single note... Hold it as long as you can and while doing so... Experiment with the issue on the mouthpiece/ reed/ fingers/ how far in and out of your mouth it is etc. Until you are happy with how best to get the sound you want
I am a guitarist of 7 years man, this video made me want to get one of these. Im going to research em rn. Keep rippin brotherman
Thanks!
Why have I never heard of this? Fantastic
thanks!
where i gonna buy this thing man ? i like the tone
@@WaweMadridlook up "Maui xaphoon," he plays a bamboo one but the same people make them in a really good plastic version as well.
Awesome job because I know these things are really really hard to play 👍🇬🇧🌈🙏♥️
Thanks!
Really cool interpretation, sounds great!
thanks
Awesome dude
Thanks
Sweet sounds. Nice. 😊
thank you
I was at a huge indoor market 20 years ago in London and heard a guy playing some stunning jazz on one of these, they've been stuck in my head since then.
I think this is gonna be the video that gets me to pull the trigger on one of these things.
I've been looking at the fingering chart and it looks like you hit a c#, are these chromatics easy to do?
Really good video
Good to hear that you like the instrument! Me too:) chromatic tones are difficult sometimes, especially the tuning. You need to know the right lip pressure for every note and that takes some practice. But overall it’s very nice to play around with this instrument. Good luck!!
@@arnannatan Thanks, I'm definitely gonna get one in a couple of weeks when I'm back home. I realised you've got a Bb (I think) so I meant the C
@@arnannatanI'm currently struggling with the intonation part! I've been learning from your videos (especially the autumn leaves rendition - absolutely beautiful btw), and staying in tune with myself has been a challenge, let alone in tune with playback or other instruments lmao.
@@ldlukefire okay. Thanks ! It’s a challenge keeping any woodwind instrument in tune. I think that’s one of the most difficult things. But changing your lower lip pressure can help to find the right tune. Because I’ve been playing saxophone I think it’s easier for me to keep it in tune. But still, it’s a different instrument. Everything skill or art piece that is good/beautiful requires a lot of effort. I think as a new generation, we have forgotten that a bit. Keep practicing and be positive!
@@arnannatan Thanks for the reply and advice! I agree with your statement about art/effort. I've played guitar for most of my life and decided to pick up xaphoon to learn something out of my comfort zone. While it's been difficult, it's been very much worth it. Cheers!
wow summertime
I had to subscribe when I heard this video. I play multiple instruments including alto and tenor sax. I just got one of these and struggle to play it however I suppose there is hope. 😅 Great job!!! 👍👍👍
@@EarlCarter thanks so much! Practice makes perfect
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thanks!
Very nice
Thanks!
Nicee, im thinking of buying this instrument but not sure if it can play chromatic and 12 keys. Hows your experience
HEY, you can play chromatic with it. It takes some practice to get a good tone, but yeah it's possible.
Whats the brand on yours man, i might just get that one
Thanks!! it's a maui xaphoon tuned in C
E eu tentando pelo menos fazer sair som k😅
I want one off these! Awesome, where can I find it and how it’s called ?
Thanks!! it's a maui xaphoon tuned in C
@@arnannatan сумею ли я играть на нем, если играю немного на блокфлейте
Which reed ya use? Found the plastic ones challenging
Plastic reeds? Nooooo try Vandoren Java I find it an all around good Reed and start with a low size number
do you have the musical score please?
Sorry for my english, i’m French 😜
sorry! i dont have scores for it.
go to the link where you bought it
Someone gave it to me but here's a link for you: www.thomann.de/nl/xaphoon_del_maui_xaphoon_c.htm?gad_source=1&gclid=CjwKCAiAtt2tBhBDEiwALZuhAGAEwzlHeQ-o1UIOBxVcndhjp1PFGlFubVaHoIqptgI4Do_IdRojUxoCwEEQAvD_BwE
@@arnannatanthank you buddy
What reed number is used
Hi, my xaphoon its tuned in C but doesnt sound like yours, When blowing it is out of tune and other times it sounds good, im new, i can play the 1,2 and 3 high tones, but in the low tones It is out of tune and sounds high at times 🥺 what can i do?
Okay. It’s hard to tell for me. Sometimes it’s the reed. It shouldn’t be too heavy and not too light, but that’s personal preference and you just have to experiment with it. It also depends how much pressure you give on the reed. Every note needs a different pressure to get it in tune. At Last, It can also be your instrument. Hope this helps
Newbie here too. Heard on another channel to play one single note... Hold it as long as you can and while doing so... Experiment with the issue on the mouthpiece/ reed/ fingers/ how far in and out of your mouth it is etc. Until you are happy with how best to get the sound you want
@@arnannatan thanks very much, in addition i'm ashamed that the neighbors are annoyed by the bad noise😅😂
@@finnomara4148 thank you very much
@@Lucerodelalbax no one starts as a professional
What's the model of your xaphoon?
A maui xaphoon in C
do you have a C or a B xaphoon?
its a C one
What it actually called? The instrument
a xaphoon
Wow! Hello!...🎉(๑╹◡╹๑ )♪🎵✨Your sound is so beautiful❤I've never seen before😮✨✨✨✨✨
Thanks!
Como se llama el instrumento?
xaphoon
I can say nothing