Yes! I have to confess that I have Kaiser #4, and used it in two recitals (instead of my wooden ones) in December of 2011. The newer Kaisers are better than mine, and mine still plays quite well. If you want an affordable and playable serpent, there is no need to lament when Russ Kaiser keeps them so affordable.
For an instrument that is REALLY REALLY REALLY hard to make sound anything apart from an elephant having a fart through your wet laundry, you play it so incredably well!! I really liked this, can you upload some more of you playing the serpent? perhaps some full pieces?
I just responded with a video recorded this in March this year as a novelty birthday greeting for my Facebook friends. I've not been brave enough to record a performance of anything more complicated.
You play very gracefully and smoothly, and with a charming sound--which, from what I understand, is a monumental achievement as far as this instrument goes. It can be hard to take this instrument seriously.
Thank you very much for your kind words. I think the serpent has a very unique sound and one that often gets a bad name. Perhaps it is not the instrument that is always to be blamed....
This is part of an original tune of mine entitled "Yearning". I will be putting a group together shortly playign serpent, tuba and ophicleide. I shall post more videos then... Thanks for checking it out!
Yes! I have to confess that I have Kaiser #4, and used it in two recitals (instead of my wooden ones) in December of 2011. The newer Kaisers are better than mine, and mine still plays quite well. If you want an affordable and playable serpent, there is no need to lament when Russ Kaiser keeps them so affordable.
youtuuba 1 month ago
Nice job. This is the first video I've found with well-played serpent music.
druidmechanics 11 months ago
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For an instrument that is REALLY REALLY REALLY hard to make sound anything apart from an elephant having a fart through your wet laundry, you play it so incredably well!! I really liked this, can you upload some more of you playing the serpent? perhaps some full pieces?
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thewr0ngchild 11 months ago
that sounded amazing :3
i wish i knew how to play brass but im a woodwind :/ i play clarinet and bassoon only
onixcloud 1 year ago
That was beautiful
Kennedyworks 1 year ago
i play tuba and i want this so bad
aufachse5 1 year ago
whoa....its so cool!
hyperteener 1 year ago
Having that many brass instruments make me jealous :3
lemonsourkid 1 year ago
Nice playing, thanks for posting it :-P
whatever7x7 1 year ago
Hmm, sounds pretty cool, actually
baffosmack 1 year ago
I just responded with a video recorded this in March this year as a novelty birthday greeting for my Facebook friends. I've not been brave enough to record a performance of anything more complicated.
23gauci23 1 year ago
Nicely played! I have a Kaiser of my own (#27), and wrestle with it almost daily. Thank you for the inspiration.
23gauci23 1 year ago
Fantatsic! Always glad to hear of other serpent enthusiasts out there! I have number #15.... Lets hear you real soon! I must post another video soon.
shellman1982 1 year ago
It's unique. :)
Technoguy3 1 year ago
Finally a video of someone playing a serpent well
bungholio80 2 years ago 18
You play very gracefully and smoothly, and with a charming sound--which, from what I understand, is a monumental achievement as far as this instrument goes. It can be hard to take this instrument seriously.
tyrelroo 2 years ago
Thank you very much for your kind words. I think the serpent has a very unique sound and one that often gets a bad name. Perhaps it is not the instrument that is always to be blamed....
shellman1982 2 years ago
Thanks--I've read about these instruments but have never had the chance to hear one.
sprkymrt 2 years ago
I don't think I've seen this instrument before. What a beautifully smooth, and soothing sound.
perfect1O 2 years ago
What's the tune? Or is it just a made up demo that's reasonable to play on the serpent?
rolfy47 3 years ago
This is part of an original tune of mine entitled "Yearning". I will be putting a group together shortly playign serpent, tuba and ophicleide. I shall post more videos then... Thanks for checking it out!
shellman1982 3 years ago
very nice!
ebrandonwhite 3 years ago