Star-Spangled Banner in American Sign Language (ASL, National Anthem, Fourth of July, July 4th)

[skrivbok]

I live in Sweden, but boy I dream about moving to the US of A...

[BYUFanatic]

@skrivbok Hope you realize your dream someday!

[kmalston]

who is playing the SSB in this?

[BYUFanatic]

@kmalston As mentioned at the beginning of the video, it is the Westwood High School Band.

[www41WorldUSAcom]

Star Spangled Banner United States Of America

[jrockluv]

i plan on learning this for the 4th of July

[BYUFanatic]

@jrockluv Good for you!

[julesigns815]

I was more than thrilled to find this!! My church has an annual 4th of July program which I am privileged to interpret. Each year the congregation sings the National Anthem and I always felt as though I "murdered' the interpretation of this song every year. I am planning to practice this every day till then! THANK YOU VERY MUCH!

[BYUFanatic]

@julesigns815 You're very welcome!

[TonganPower]

you're the best and more precise ASL teacher on here. I would prefer this page to anyone i know (=

[BYUFanatic]

@TonganPower Well thank you! That's very nice of you.

[kimberlyjennery]

Oh, that's a gorgeous interpretation of the National Anthem! Bravo! :) Thanks for sharing it!

[BYUFanatic]

@kimberlyjennery Thank you. I'm glad you like it.

[BYUFanatic]

@kimberlyjennery Thank you very much. *smile*

[Swimming247]

I absolutely love this! many years I have been trying to find someone signing this! This helps me practice for when we do this in our asl V class this semester

[BYUFanatic]

@Swimming247 Glad you like it. There are several more "artistic" versions out there done by other Deaf such as Ella Mae and Terrilyn, but this version suits me because I wanted something simple that my ASL 1 students could pick up quickly and easily.

[bmos2339]

You did an amazing job at signing the national anthem it has helped me learn it for my asl class that i am taking at school

[BYUFanatic]

@bmos2339 Awesome. I'm glad you're learning ASL. Good luck!

[xuxuyoyo]

I LOVE YOU 

[BYUFanatic]

@xuxuyoyo LOL. Ummm... thanks.

[ilovesparky13]

@BYUFanatic i was just wondering is this the normal speed??

[BYUFanatic]

@ilovesparky13 Many bands will play this song at various speeds, some faster/slower than others. But yes, this is a "normal" speed.

[dominyfamily]

Loved it!! Looking forward to starting online classes thru your website for someone on a budget who is going thru surgies which will diminish my hearing even more I am very excited SOMEONE is willing to bring the world of communication to me without breaking my bank

[Rorylubinsky]

Thank you so much for posting this wonderful video! My little sister and I used it to learn the National Anthem so that we could interpret it at a retirement ceremony at the Pentagon this month. I was very pleased to see a true ASL version on here.

[BYUFanatic]

Glad to know this video is getting good use. *smile* The Pentagon? Very impressive. I bet you and your sister did a GREAT job!

[arpee9216]

Absolutely beautiful.

[BYUFanatic]

Thank you very much.

[Banerika]

This is beautifully done, I have to say (again). Moving. That is truly expressing the patriotism of this song--even the way you're standing, with your posture expressing pride. Excellent.

[BYUFanatic]

Thanks! Maybe one of these days I'll try to create a more moving version that dives into the depth and beauty of ASL. This particular version is aimed at ASL students.

[ZUMBAyes]

I'd love to see that version.

[MyFreedomChannel]

Beautiful job!! Thank you for sharing. (Smile)

[BYUFanatic]

Thank you very much! I appreciate the compliment!

[candycane3995]

haha i've seen this sooo many times

but for some reason i cn't stop looking at the screen but i know the movements....

i also looove your slass lol

i'll see you late "nuts" hehe

Jessica block 8 :D

[AncientofAncients]

love how his eye twitches every so often...lol...

[BYUFanatic]

Nah, there's no eye-twitch. It's just the editing (putting in the background, etc) that makes it looks a bit rough.

[AncientofAncients]

@BYUFanatic

You are the Jimi Hendrix at Woodstock of sign language...

as Nacho Libre would say..."I looove it...its the bayst"

[00IceBlue]

I know! i know it but i have to look to make sure i got it right.

Cassidy block 8

[candycane3995]

yeah its just like im afraid imma mess up!

[00IceBlue]

I know right

Glad i didnt

[candycane3995]

yeah and when i thought i was going to mess up i would striaght at him at the football game (: but during the testing part i was a lil freaked

[BYUFanatic]

But, you gotta admit - it was a TOTAL BLAST doing it for Homecoming Game wasn't it?

[candycane3995]

@BYUFanatic i LOVED doing it at homecoming game i loved doing it at all the games i went to thats one reason i cant wait for next football season cuz then i going to do it as much as i can cuz it was soo much fun!!

[BYUFanatic]

Thanks Jessica! It's fun having you in my class.

[candycane3995]

@BYUFanatic i love your class and im sorry bout the other day with the talking i promise to stop just the first day back its kinda hard not to talk im sorry! (:

[BYUFanatic]

Glad you enjoy my class. Now you and the other 3 in your chat group gotta get a good handle on it or I'll kick you in the butt and split you up. *grin*

[candycane3995]

we are working on it and im telling them to be quite every chance i get cuz i really do wanna do great in your class! i was also wondering about the asl 3/4 play that they are doing what kind of help were you needing from the asl1 kids??

[awapala5460]

Beautiful to watch!

[BYUFanatic]

Thanks! *smile* You're too kind.

[eddiemaini]

Nice job!

[BYUFanatic]

Thank you. Glad you like.

[Banerika]

The only issue I have is not being able to see your face as clearly as I would like to. But otherwise, excellent!

[ILuvEire]

Wow, that was really good. 5 stars!

[BYUFanatic]

Thanks. Glad you like it. *smile*