World's Weirdest Instruments?!
45sThe opening montage of bizarre instruments immediately hooks viewers with curiosity and shock value.
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The video is a humorous exploration of unusual and quirky musical instruments, ranging from a PVC pipe 'flapophone' to a $4,000 toy saxophone and a Theremin controlled by hand gestures. The creator reacts with surprise and amusement to each instrument's sound and playability, blending entertainment with a light-hearted look at music technology.
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[00:00]
Introduction to Weird Instruments
The creator introduces the video by mentioning a force-controlled instrument and a $4,000 toy saxophone, setting up the theme of unusual instruments.
[00:13]
Flapophone
A homemade instrument made from PVC pipes, played by slapping tubes with kitchen utensils, producing rhythmic sounds.
[01:10]
Jaw Harp
A traditional instrument that produces a twangy sound, played by plucking a metal frame while holding it to the mouth.
[01:37]
Boomwhacker
A percussion tube that produces different pitches when struck, used here to play a recognizable tune, leading to a comedic 'Rickroll' moment.
[02:22]
Toy Saxophone (Saxaboom)
A toy saxophone that costs $4,000, more than an Apple Vision Pro, highlighting its rarity and high price.
[04:04]
Theremin
An electronic instrument controlled without physical contact, using hand proximity to antennas to change pitch and volume, described as 'using the force'.
[05:05]
Stylophone
A small electronic keyboard played with a stylus, with the creator showing progress from one day to ten years of practice.
[06:11]
Percussion Effects
Demonstrations of various percussion instruments like a thunder sheet, water gong, and friction mallet on a tam-tam, creating eerie sounds.
[07:14]
Barcode Scanner as Instrument
A barcode scanner used to create music by scanning codes, with a skateboard and a person's barcode also used, showcasing creative sound generation.
The video is a fun, entertaining showcase of unconventional instruments, emphasizing creativity and the joy of experimentation in music. It ends with a call to action for viewers to comment on their favorite instrument and like the video to potentially fund a Saxaboom purchase.
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What is a flapophone made from?
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What is a flapophone made from?
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PVC pipes from Home Depot, played with kitchen utensils.
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How much does the toy saxophone (Saxaboom) cost?
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How much does the toy saxophone (Saxaboom) cost?
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$4,000, more than an Apple Vision Pro.
03:19
How does a Theremin produce sound?
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How does a Theremin produce sound?
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It uses hand proximity to antennas to control pitch and volume without physical contact.
04:16
What is a stylophone?
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What is a stylophone?
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A small electronic keyboard played with a stylus.
05:05
What is a thunder sheet?
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What is a thunder sheet?
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A percussion instrument that produces a thunder-like sound, described as 'pure horror'.
06:11
What is a water gong?
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What is a water gong?
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A gong that is played while partially submerged in water, creating a unique sound.
06:27
How is a barcode scanner used as an instrument?
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How is a barcode scanner used as an instrument?
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By scanning barcodes to generate sounds, as demonstrated with a skateboard and a person's barcode.
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💡 Key Takeaways
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Weird Instruments Teaser
Sets the premise of the video, promising unusual instruments and a high-priced saxophone.
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Boomwhacker Rickroll
A comedic moment where a boomwhacker plays a recognizable tune, adding entertainment value.
01:37
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Saxaboom Price Shock
Highlights the absurdity of a toy saxophone costing $4,000, more than an Apple Vision Pro.
03:19
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Theremin Control
Explains how the Theremin works, emphasizing its unique contactless control method.
04:16
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Barcode Scanner Music
Demonstrates creative use of everyday objects to make music, inspiring experimentation.
07:14Full Transcript
[00:00] I found some of the weirdest instruments in the world. Like this instrument that you can control with the force. Or this toy saxophone that for some reason cost $4,000. That's more than an Apple Vision Pro. But first, this is a flapophone.
[00:13] Flapophone. I love how he said that. Flapophone. Flap. There you go. I think this guy literally made this thing. It's used out of like PVC pipes from like Home Depot.
[00:27] I think you can just make one of these. Yo, he's literally slapping tubes with kitchen utensils. I don't even know what that's called, honestly. It's like a spatula?
[00:39] Is that shrimp?
[00:56] Dude, why are you electrocuting my seafood? this seems illegal the shrimp was smoking there's another one he's putting it up goku's butt
[01:10] yo okay yo that was kind of cool i'm not gonna lie so this is a jaw harp Yo, that was
[01:25] so weird. Yo!
[01:37] You say dubstep! We're at the club! That guy is literally the master of blinging. He said blinging blinging blinging blinging. A boom whacker. Whacker?
[01:55] Hardly know her. Oh brother, this guy stinks! No No I got Rickrolled by a boomwhacker
[02:22] It's Jack Black. As rare as a Stradivarius. Yes, I will give you a chance. You ready? Yeah. Wow. Yo, it's a toy saxophone.
[02:38] 1, 2, 3, 4, 1, 2, 3, mother f***er! Hey!
[02:52] Go! I want one of these! Hey! Yo, we're going crazy! I'm gonna get one. I'm gonna get one.
[03:06] Ah! Okay, let's get a saxophone, guys. One eternity later. $4,000? Why? Why?
[03:19] It's the only one. None of these are sax... There's only one saxophone for sale, and it's $4,000. Wow. Wow.
[03:33] That's more than an Apple Vision Pro. You can buy a car for that much. Are you kidding me? Oh man, well, if somebody has a Saxaboom and you want to send it my way, I'll gladly take it off your hands.
[03:46] That's crazy. Well, I can't get a Saxaboom, but I could get a subscribe from you. It would make my day. Because I can't get a Saxaboom. Oh hey, what's up? It's just me just kidding. It's me and a pheromone. Uh, do you use the force to play this, Theremin?
[04:04] I think it's a Moog mini. That is pronounced Moog. Theremin. It's pronounced Moog. I read it very much. The weekend, I just wanted to see what it would do. God thinks it's really hard to play. I doubt it.
[04:16] My right hand is the pitch. The closer I get to the antenna, the higher... That sounds like an automaton to me So I in The further away the lower the pitch That so cool it literally looks like you using the force to play music and this is a volume
[04:32] control this is that comment below should we get a theremin should we get a theremin and
[04:48] Try it together. Maybe not. I don't know. Ready for performance mode? I think I can do it for release. That don't sound like pure release to me.
[05:05] I love stylophone, but I'm just not good at it. One second of playing the stylophone. That's me. That's how good I am at it. One day of playing the stylophone.
[05:18] Hey, gorillas! One week of playing the xylophone. One month of...
[05:30] Knew that one was coming. ...playing the xylophone. Also me. Playing the xylophone. Yo, I got a horn!
[05:43] Me too! Five years of playing the xylophone Yo!
[05:58] That is sick! Ten years of playing the xylophone Oh, dick, get out the way
[06:11] Bowling a thunder sheet That is pure horror. Coconuts.
[06:27] Water gong. Sounds like a... Sounds like a potent water gong Friction Mallet on a Tam Tam
[06:44] Friction Mallet on a Tympano. Yo, these are like the monsters of my nightmares getting ready to perform.
[07:00] Throwing a Cattari on a Tympano. Bell peppers.
[07:14] Yep, pure nightmare instruments. Is that a barcode scanner? Like, at the grocery store?
[07:27] Whoa! Whoa! If I knew I could have made music with a barcode scanner, I would have been doing it at Walmart every day. That's crazy.
[07:45] What? Is that a skateboard? What? That looks like a bomb. What's on your skateboard, buddy? There's a barcode on a skateboard. Hey, this guy got moved.
[07:58] Yo, it's a ninja. He's got a barcode scan on him? On him? His barcode's on the floor.
[08:12] That was fun. Whoa! Oh, barcode boarding.
[08:24] It says it right there, look at that. comment which instrument was your favorite and like the video
[08:39] maybe we can save up enough likes to get a sasaboom
