Songs in American Sign Language

http://www.TalkWithYourHands.com Here's a video of me signing / singing Free Fallin' in ASL.This is a basic description of the difference between signing songs in American Sign Language and conversational American Sign Language. I signed Free Fallin' by Tom Petty for my last Sign Language final in college... sing along! To get more free videos and lessons in American Sign Language, please visit my website, http://www.talkwithyourhands.com Go Right Now!

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[ASLSongJukebox]

the phrase "free falling" in sign makes no sense in asl. The concept is missing, thus the point is missing. Unless you're just doing this strictly for hearing people, which I hope is not the case.

ASL is never translated directly into English. If so, it's no longer ASL. And then, even more so, makes no sense to the majority of Deaf ASL users.

[TWYHblog]

I appreciate the feedback on this. However, I was taught by multiple professors and people in the deaf community that signing songs in ASL doesn't necessarily follow ASL grammar and syntax and that it is, in fact, appropriate to do more direct translations into English. Also, I would never JUST sign a song for hearing people only. The original way I signed "free falling" for this song was actually corrected to THIS version by my deaf ASL instructor.

[BYUFanatic]

You're correct - a song that is translated fully into ASL is a thing of beauty indeed. Unfortunately, songs done in PSE or Signed English may be pretty to hearing people, but lose their meaning/beauty for the Deaf. Accurately translating songs into ASL is a real talent. Maybe someday TWYH will develop that talent.

[vybzmission]

I enjoyed it a lot, i attend meetings with ASL, and songs are sung, yest to express feelings, and it is songs that are translated into ASL, so i think you did a great job, and if a hearing impaired person was looking at this, they'll understand, and feel the feeling as well. Thank you for the uploads, please continue.

[marykays1]

RandomSqueaks, this sign means that music is playing.

[RandomSqueaks]

what does the sign when she swipes her hand back and forth across her arm mean?

[jajajaable]

Man people need to stop saying such rude stuff!!!!!!! Like if everyone speaks ASL the same! Or anything for that matter i speck Spanish and English and I'm always like Oh no you said that wrong!!!! People aren't "prefect" so get over life! Gosh! I think your amazing and I've been using the things you been showing in class to freak my teacher but they love it! They want me to give a class on sign language but I'm not at the level haha Thanks for your help!

[rockandrolldude22]

i cant figure out the website. all i see is its just a search engine. can you help me because i love your vids and i want to watch them but i dont even now were your videos are. if its not to much trouble do you think you could explan on how to do the website.

[MrRiverbrat]

you rock...................:0.o :)

[thatgirlmaddison]

@Bhav341 People like you maybe?

[emt964]

wow this is great! "free falling" is one my personal favorties! we play it on guitar all the time. this really brings a new perspective on it! love it!

[MysteryEcheverria]

This is GREAT!

I love your enthusiasm. I already learned a few things from your videos and I hope to learn much more.

Would you sign Stand By Me, ppppppplllllleeeeeeeaaaaaassse­eee?

[Steph1316]

Sorry but it looks like your just made it up rather than was doing actual ASL, especially the "free falling" part.