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The musical saw creates an enchanting sound and can be played in any type of music: classical music, jazz, new age music, rock music and country music. Learn how to play the singing saw in these free online music lesson videos.
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The history of musical saw playing is not well-known, but probably dates back to about the time that pliable hand saws became widely used by carpenters. Learn more about the history of the singing saw in this free online music lesson video.
Musical saw playing has its origins in the church and in vaudeville acts. Learn more about the history of singing saw playing in this free online music lesson video.
Musical saw playing almost disappeared during World War II. Learn how the art of singing saw playing was almost lost, and about how it experienced a rebirth, in this free online music lesson video.
You can play any pliable carpenter's handsaw. Learn about which types of saws are best for playing in this free online music lesson video. on playing the musical saw.
Saws made specifically for playing have no teeth or teeth that aren't very sharp. Learn more about musical saws/singing saws made specifically for playing, plus get tips on how blade shape affects sound, in this free online music lesson video.
The musical saw can be played either sitting down or standing up. Learn how to hold a musical saw in this free online music lesson video. on singing saw playing.
When playing the musical saw, bow the side that is opposite the teeth. Learn how to hold the blade of musical saws, plus learn how to use a bow when playing a singing saw in this free online music lesson video.
Using tip handles can protect your thumb and palm when you're playing the musical saw. Learn how to use a tip handle with a singing saw in this free online music lesson video on how to play the musical saw.
Practice finding notes and changing the pitch on a musical straw by playing with a mallet; then, you can move on to using a bow. Get tips on how to change the pitch of a musical saw in this free online video music lesson on playing the singing saw.
The singing saw can be played with any type of bow: violin bows, viola cello bows, etc. Learn more about musical saw bows and how to use resin to prepare a bow for playing a musical saw in this free online video music lesson.
Learn how to screw a tip handle into the hole at the top of a musical straw in this free online video music lesson on playing the singing saw.
From holding a musical saw bow to using different bowing techniques, learn all about how to use a bow to play the musical saw in this free online video music lesson on playing the singing saw.
The musical saw is known for its vibrato. Learn how to create vibrato with a musical saw in this free online video music lesson on playing the singing saw.
You can play the musical saw by sliding from note to note or by snapping the blade. Learn about the slide method and the slap method of playing the singing saw in this free online video music lesson.
The musical saw can be played in any type of music - classical, rock and roll, new age, country, etc. - as long as the song is fairly slow and has a pizzicato nature. Learn more in this free online video music lesson on playing the singing saw.
Rusty blades take away from the sound of a musical saw. Learn how to get rid of rust on your singing saw in this free online video music lesson.
Storing your musical saw properly can prevent rust. Learn how to use a case to protect a musical saw in this free online video music lesson on playing the singing saw.
The size of a musical saw affects the way it will sound. Learn how to use different sizes of musical saws in this free online video music lesson on playing the singing saw.
Learn about musical saw collectibles in this free online video music lesson on playing the singing saw.
Watch an expert demonstrate how to play the musical saw in this free online video music lesson on playing the singing saw.
The musical saw, sometimes called a singing saw, generates an enchanting, ethereal, even spooky sound, similar to a theramin. While technically a woodworking tool, the common wood hand saw makes a magical transformation into a musical instrument a with the help with of a bow. When emitting tones, the singing saw is classified as an ideophone, meaning that the instrument creates sound though its own vibrations as opposed to a piano or guitar which uses strings. The musical saw is played with the musician in a seated position, squeezing the handle between the legs and bending the other end of the saw to create pitch while bowing the smooth edge of the saw. Saws manufactured for musical use have been made for over 100 years, and have been used by musicians with a diverse musical sound, from Marlene Dietrich to the Flatlanders to Mercury Rev.
Expert Village is proud to present this free video series on playing the musical saw by the world famous Saw Lady, Natalia Paruz. You'll learn the origins of the singing saw, the history of its use in churches and vaudeville performances, and how to get started playing the saw. Natalia shows you how to pick from various types of musical saws, how to hold the saw and manipulate the blade to change pitch and add vibrato to your playing. She also offers tips and advice on protecting your saw and keeping it rust-free, and closes with a musical demonstration of this remarkable instrument.
Natalia Paruz Natalia Paruz ("The Saw Lady") has been delighting audiences the world over with her unique performances on TV and radio, and live concerts. She performed with the Israel Philharmonic Orchestra conducted by Maestro Zubin Mehta, with the Westchester Philharmonic Orchestra, conducted by maestro Paul Dunkel, the Royal Air Moroccan Symphony Orchestra, at Lincoln Center's Avery Fisher Hall with both PDQ Bach composer Peter Schickele, with the Little Orchestra Society, conducted by maestro Dino Anagnost, and at festivals such as the Lincoln Center Out of Doors Festival, the Utah Arts Festival, the World Trade Center's Buskers, etc. Natalia's saw playing won her a medal of honor from the mayor of the Maisons-Alfort region in Paris, France, a citation of honor from the New York City Council, and she was chosen by 'Time Out Magazine' and 'Village Voice' for the 'Best of New York' lists. Natalia has recorded on Capitol Records, Universal Records, and Atlantic Records, and can be heard on movie soundtracks.dkdk
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