How to Play Spoons 1 -Spoon Playing Grip (Abby the Spoon Lady)

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  • čas přidán 5. 09. 2024
  • This is the way I hold spoons for musical spoon playing. Many people hold them differently. This is a fun activity for kids! I'll be uploading more soon, so go ahead and let me know your questions about spoon playing, and I'll try to help all I can.
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Komentáře • 896

  • @izzojoseph2
    @izzojoseph2 Před 5 lety +216

    Tight
    Loose
    You’re awesome

  • @iambeeman1
    @iambeeman1 Před 5 lety +223

    The fact that you make playing spoons look so fluid and natural is what make watching you play so very mesmerizing.

  • @melissachandler3954
    @melissachandler3954 Před 4 lety +68

    "Spoons are made for stirring coffee"
    *shows us what else they can do*
    Such a rebel lol

  • @thedogbarber
    @thedogbarber Před 5 lety +648

    Everyone right now is raiding their cutlery drawer. Lol

    • @gambylou9959
      @gambylou9959 Před 5 lety +16

      I think I have tried every spoon in the draw but nothing comes close to the way Abby plays them spoons. 😊

    • @kelleystephens6752
      @kelleystephens6752 Před 5 lety +4

      IKR, I so am!!🥄❤

    • @ericasmith9153
      @ericasmith9153 Před 5 lety +3

      Lmbo Me too!!!

    • @macoeur1122
      @macoeur1122 Před 5 lety

      Ditto! I think I need to find some spoons without the flared handles that I have. Makes it harder to hold in the proper place (or maybe that just me!)

    • @reverendsmith991
      @reverendsmith991 Před 5 lety +4

      Lol.....yep. wife keeps asking where our spoons are....😂

  • @saifai
    @saifai Před 5 lety +23

    My grandmother played spoons. She tried to teach me, but I never could quite get the hang of it. This is a great explanation. ♥️

  • @STLFentonmom
    @STLFentonmom Před 3 lety +11

    My grandkids call me ‘Maw’ and I I’ve played the spoons for years (for fun) . I love listening to you. Such a pure soul🥄 🎶

  • @CaugustusWhite
    @CaugustusWhite Před 4 lety +2

    How does anyone dislike this video .... it has some coffee, spoons, ink, dinger bells ..... this is as real as it gets ...... everyday people sharing what they know !!!

  • @JasonLupo
    @JasonLupo Před 5 lety +28

    There's definitely a shortage of musical spoons tutorials on YT. It would be greatly received if you of all spoon players were to create a couple instructional videos. Thank you for this, this simple little video right here clarifies something I wasn't sure about.

    • @barbibutton9619
      @barbibutton9619 Před 5 lety

      She just showed you. It's like guitar, you either grab it and run with it - or not lol. Seriously, if you can master what she showed you, the rest should come to you.

    • @mariosalgado3131
      @mariosalgado3131 Před rokem

      Yea because banging two spoons together is soooo damn hard

  • @regh5318
    @regh5318 Před 5 lety +59

    My Dad played spoons. Thank you for the lesson, made me remember him showing me when I was young. Love your playing of spoons Abby, you are blessed with talent.

    • @barbibutton9619
      @barbibutton9619 Před 5 lety +2

      Cool. It was a forgotten art. Abbey brought it back.

    • @caz7363
      @caz7363 Před 4 lety

      Reg H My late dad played the spoons too, I think he learned in prisoner of war camp WW2. I wish I took more notice of him. I’m guessing they wanted to make music and all they had were spoons! Very creative way to amuse yourself and others. Wow Abby is a true artist ♥️

  • @bobbyg4100
    @bobbyg4100 Před rokem +10

    Right on Abby, you have great Rhythm. I’m a Drummer and Love your Music. Thanks for sharing your technique. Percussion Rocks and so do you. 🙏🏼

  • @cherrymccall4806
    @cherrymccall4806 Před 5 lety +26

    Abby, you are a awesome lady ! If more people would take a step back in time and play some music , it would be great. I remember as a child as long as someone could play a guitar or something , there was always fun and laughter. People enjoyed hanging out and spending time together. God bless

  • @geralds.9934
    @geralds.9934 Před 4 lety +1

    My grandmother used to play the spoons. She used to tape the handles together then bend the spoon parts so they were separated a little. That's the way she was thought, and that's the way I play them. Every time I see somebody or I'm playing them, I always remember sitting around with her and the family, singing songs and playing the spoons

  • @branonpsu
    @branonpsu Před 5 lety +6

    thanks so much, i have struggled playing music all my life because I think too much and don't let myself go, your video helped a lot to keep it simple and reiterate it several times so it is remembered. Thanks for your inspirational music and for sharing your talent and efforts.

  • @bobdonovan34
    @bobdonovan34 Před 5 lety +96

    That just triggered a coffee craving.

    • @col2959
      @col2959 Před 5 lety

      Bob Donovan so true brother

  • @kennethbartholow2732
    @kennethbartholow2732 Před 5 lety +14

    You’re what inspired me to learn to play the spoons some years ago! It’s fantastic to finally see a video from you getting into more of the technique involved. It can be quite hard to understand when i’m watching them go 90 miles an hour on a street corner!

  • @pavelsmom1089
    @pavelsmom1089 Před 4 lety +3

    Folks...you're freakin getting a free lesson from the world's best spoon player!! 👍

  • @cardreader80
    @cardreader80 Před 5 lety +42

    THANK YOU!!! That was very sweet of you to show us. Much appreciated! I love your playing. And your videos.

  • @cayugafeather7772
    @cayugafeather7772 Před 5 lety +6

    Wow! It's like tap dancing with your hands! Thank you Spoon Lady!☺

  • @michellezewe6148
    @michellezewe6148 Před 5 lety +13

    Thanks, Abby! After watching you play, all I can think is, "I wana learn to play the spoons!"🥄🎶

  • @janicehampton3608
    @janicehampton3608 Před 5 lety +37

    I 💘 love your God given talent Ms Abby please keep the 🎥 coming 👍😀

  • @tinabates2509
    @tinabates2509 Před 5 lety +19

    You make it look so easy!!
    Thanks for doing this!
    Hugs from Michigan

  • @obeefenn
    @obeefenn Před 5 lety +10

    Extremely awesome and you make it look so easy Ms.Abby...but that's because you're a pro at it! Your smile is beautiful. Hugs from Idaho

  • @pollymiller623
    @pollymiller623 Před 4 měsíci

    Its the flare in which you play them....not just that you play them it's that personal flair that makes it great!!! Thank you!!!

  • @MrCarter4121
    @MrCarter4121 Před 5 lety +1

    You're right, they aren't made FOR music but they sure are made by music! Can't tell me that a good set of "broken in" spoons play better than new "off the shelf" spoons. Those instruments were spoons and by the love of music and rhythm, they are now musical instruments! BTW, I couldn't eat soup with those 😂🤣😍🤣 Almost like using a laddle

  • @OZARKSHDRIDERS
    @OZARKSHDRIDERS Před 5 lety +29

    Always enjoy watching you, RESPECT from Missouri

  • @billyjames9315
    @billyjames9315 Před 2 lety +2

    She makes it looks so easy. I remember watching this a few years back. Bravo 👏🤗

  • @divercetgd
    @divercetgd Před 5 lety +1

    I am a fitness guy from Turkey, not usually into music,or spoons, or anything related to your channel, yet, I enjoy your videos! Thanks..

  • @darlenepaul2918
    @darlenepaul2918 Před 5 lety +1

    Spoon lady you are awesome.No one can play the spoons like you! No one!

  • @hectorcilona965
    @hectorcilona965 Před rokem +4

    Abby, desde el otro lado del mundo te digo :
    MUCHAS GRACIAS POR ENSEÑARNOS CON TANTA HUMILDAD ❤️ 🇦🇷

  • @puckbryn3583
    @puckbryn3583 Před 3 lety +1

    I’ve been barely learning for about 6 months now, started with this series, but I got a really colourful spoon for a birthday last year, I like to tell people that one’s my magical spoon but the other one’s just regular a tablespoon
    thank you so much for passing on your knowledge

  • @lolanelson9634
    @lolanelson9634 Před 4 lety

    Amen & AMEN!!! I cannot even tell you how many times I have shared your videos; you have an amazing talent!! I love your self confidence!!! Now, I won’t be able to tell you how many times I’m goin to share this video; thanks for sharing your wisdom ❣️

  • @matthewchristophermyers9106

    You are an incredible woman with a courageous and beautifly talented spirit and perhaps old soul. Too few are self realized and you shine through your videos. I am grateful you're in the World.

  • @cynthiahawkins2389
    @cynthiahawkins2389 Před 5 lety

    This is just to mesmerizing. Simple spoons. Who'd have thought..? Deepest admiration from downtown NYC...

  • @peter4young
    @peter4young Před 3 lety +1

    I've been trapped in hotels, traveling away from family for work for about 9 mo. (since the who covid thing kicked off) and found my self spiraling through youtube a while back, 'learning to play the spoons'. Somehow I never landed on your content till today but you just fixed what probably 4-8 other 'instructors' had me doing in a wildly uncomfortable manner. (top spoon, where you had it, 2nd spoon 1 finger down). Thank you!

  • @megantingen5997
    @megantingen5997 Před 3 lety

    Thank you for the first listen in spoons. Abby, I admire you.
    Love and hugs.🌷❤️

  • @nikkikearns8658
    @nikkikearns8658 Před 2 lety

    I love your spoons. This is my favourite video of yours. You make my life worth living when I am buried under the blues. You make my day shine when the clouds hide my happiness.

  • @debbiebalnaves4842
    @debbiebalnaves4842 Před rokem

    Saved you to my play list
    Spoon playing by Abby
    Love it ,my mom played the spoons a few times when I was a kid . Asked why she didn't play all the time , said people aren't interested in it anymore 😕 this was back in the 1960's

  • @Phaedriatica
    @Phaedriatica Před 3 lety

    That’s all there is to it - the rest is up to your body flow. Best “how to play spoons” instructional video ever recorded. That’s how I was taught to play: “Hold the bottom one right and let the top one do the talking.” Love you Abby - so glad you are a human that exists.

  • @lenicelucius3533
    @lenicelucius3533 Před 2 lety +5

    Fantástico, fantástica a habilidade da Abby! Admiração total!

  • @frednel4326
    @frednel4326 Před 3 lety

    I grew up in a verry musical family and my dad could play anything that makes music including spoons though hese biggest love was a guitar.. man he could make a guitar talk lol..but one night he grabbed two table spoons and made the most amazing beat wid em I've never agen seen till this mam.. ur amazing and much respect 😉👍

  • @gregoryrizer
    @gregoryrizer Před 3 lety

    Abby I was looking around on CZcams and wasn't really looking for any particular thing and then a video with you playing spoons and boom I'm hooked. Abby I just love how you have always looked at the bright sides of things .and I love how that you never judge anyone about appearance and beliefs .Abby may God continue to bless you and keep you in his arms. God be with you always I love you my sister in Christ.

  • @melissapeterson1298
    @melissapeterson1298 Před 4 lety

    You have the most beautiful story telling voice. Very soothing and kind.

  • @lynbodeen
    @lynbodeen Před 4 lety +3

    Love it. I saw you playing and I got the spoons out again. Forgot how much fun it is to play them. I am really not good at it anymore but it is so much fun. Thanks for the inspiration!

  • @jeffforte8473
    @jeffforte8473 Před 5 lety

    And people say "you can't get anything free anymore"-- yet here is priceless instruction from a master musician!!! just add practice:)

  • @spartanchicabreastartista9309

    My pop had a friend who played the spoons...bones..heck anything that rattled. Thanks for bringing back happy memories. RIP Cisco Kid.

  • @trustinyeshua5966
    @trustinyeshua5966 Před rokem

    It takes a special Musician like You to Master this craft … thank you for sharing your gift

  • @yvonnem8616
    @yvonnem8616 Před 7 měsíci

    Thank you for sharing your spoon technique. I love listening to you play, and I love all the bells on the table ❤️

  • @lamontharris1256
    @lamontharris1256 Před 4 lety +1

    I don't care if this is seen or gets likes, but you are a very special lady! Thank you for being you! What you do with spoons is amazing as is your band! Please keep going you Angel!

  • @bexiboo1981
    @bexiboo1981 Před 4 lety

    I'm amazed by the different tones you can get out of them. You're very clever.

  • @brucekolinski5401
    @brucekolinski5401 Před 3 měsíci

    You're a good teacher. Thank you so much. Clear, concise, and great video. Thanks again.

  • @barbibutton9619
    @barbibutton9619 Před 5 lety

    Girl - u have a very effective way of teaching. Just perfect.

  • @Johnpugwash
    @Johnpugwash Před 4 lety

    Your gifted by God, and the fact that you're naturally sharing the musical art, especially enhances your love of music! GBY

  • @kingreggae58
    @kingreggae58 Před 5 měsíci

    So helpful, you can tell that she genuinely cares…very endearing quality

  • @lollypop6155
    @lollypop6155 Před 5 lety +1

    Your tutorial is the best I've seen. Gotta go and try it now...thanks! 🥄🥄

  • @scottscheaffer5380
    @scottscheaffer5380 Před rokem

    I absolutely love your originality. You are a true inspiration for musicians worldwide . Thank you.

  • @pristinabread
    @pristinabread Před 4 lety

    I love that your nails are always so pretty painted. Nail polish makes me happy.

  • @dorrismaynard8025
    @dorrismaynard8025 Před 5 lety

    You're an amazing lady. You bring joy to so many people. God bless you.

  • @estherhadassa1061
    @estherhadassa1061 Před 5 lety

    As simple as that, and yet ..... not simple at all. Abby, you rock!

  • @fayhodkinson1076
    @fayhodkinson1076 Před 5 lety

    My cousin played the spoons, where ever he went his spoons were in his pocket and at any moment or if asked he would pull them out and play beautiful music.
    I love your bells!
    That big one on your right is just gorgeous.

  • @manxcat7377
    @manxcat7377 Před 4 lety

    Thank you Abby. I used to play a bit as a kid. Think I'll try again. But nothing like your playing! It is wonderful!!!

  • @SuperDancingdevil
    @SuperDancingdevil Před 5 lety +2

    Thank you Abby I've always wondered how spoons are played now I'll give it a try.

  • @RobertasArtisticAdventures

    You are wonderfully talented and kind. Thank you for sharing your gift! I enjoy very much listening to you play your musical spoons. God bless you richly, Abby!

  • @marksposito817
    @marksposito817 Před 4 lety

    I love you Abbey, I was taught the spoons when I was a kid. I never mastered them though. I love your ability to push on through. My aunty Audrey would think you were,/are a gem. She taught me to never give up.
    The Lord

  • @cherylduet2156
    @cherylduet2156 Před 4 lety

    family. Video brought a tear to my eyes. I agree with all you said about being yourself. I am who I am and if ppl dont like who or what they see then they can look in another direction. As for shoes, I have a problem with my feet. They dont like shoes. I am barefoot or in six more than in shoes and I'm happy with that. I love me as I am and that's all that matters. Thank you for putting it out there.

  • @JustHeAndMe7733
    @JustHeAndMe7733 Před 5 lety

    Very cool to see up close. You have such a gift for rhythms and music. I could watch u play all day.

  • @atlvquisdiudohiyo7115
    @atlvquisdiudohiyo7115 Před 5 lety

    I have seen your playing on youtube for awhile now ran across lesson 5 a few min. ago I know what I will be doing the rest of the night Love the lessons also I like Bens idea of hammering out a pair of spoons I have my grandfathers old forage and am just now trying to relearn what he taught me decades ago thanks for lessons ROJO

  • @kokifreedom3563
    @kokifreedom3563 Před rokem

    Watching you play and your facial expressions makes me smile. You’re so fluid and in tune with the music and vibe.

  • @jiggermole
    @jiggermole Před 5 lety

    I love youtube. You can find a tutorial for literally anything. Short and to the point. Thank you

  • @lynz45
    @lynz45 Před 11 měsíci

    Thank you so much for showing us beginners how to properly hold the spoons. ❤

  • @adams1155
    @adams1155 Před 5 lety

    There is an undeniable magic within your capacity for music. Thank you for being so raw and real, then willing to share it with the rest of the world. Much love from the cascades.

  • @karinaroca4315
    @karinaroca4315 Před 2 lety

    as a blacksmith apprentice, your anvil & hammer metaphor has me extra excited about trying this. thank you for spreading the light. one love

  • @carriepowell5535
    @carriepowell5535 Před 3 lety

    Thank you! My son and I really enjoy watching you play. He is already raiding my spoon drawer.

  • @jonmartin6451
    @jonmartin6451 Před 2 lety

    Miss Abby I absolutely love watching you play the spoons! You are awesome ❤️❤️

  • @bentoombs
    @bentoombs Před 5 lety +91

    That is awesome. I noticed they were flat is that just because of use or sound? I'm a blacksmith I love the hammer and Anvil reference⚒👍👍👍

    • @SpoonLady
      @SpoonLady  Před 5 lety +92

      That's from playing.. eventually the bottom spoon breaks. It either cracks or the whole bulb falls off, then I place the top spoon on the bottom and replace the top. :)

    • @bentoombs
      @bentoombs Před 5 lety +42

      @@SpoonLady I'll have to make you a set of spoons that won't do that👍👍👍

    • @bentoombs
      @bentoombs Před 5 lety +6

      Would you want a ball on the ends or the flat bulb you have? Sorry so many questions. Lol

    • @ericasmith9153
      @ericasmith9153 Před 5 lety +10

      Wow @Ben Toombs that's a craft that is almost as lost as the spoon playing! I would LOVE to play the spoons and learn how to do blacksmith work! @Abbey the Spoon Lady I just adore you and the videos! Just truly blesses my ole soul! Please keep the videos coming! I could listen ALL DAY! I want to meet and sing with y'all oneday when I get back up to the hills!

    • @buggybeauty3068
      @buggybeauty3068 Před 5 lety +6

      I just love you Abby. My sister was going to take me to see you and Chris for my birthday but I have a prearranged thing with my church. So I'm bummed I won't be able to see you in Jonesboro but nevertheless I'll have you in my thoughts and prayers as always. And I'll catch ya next time!❤️

  • @susanbrown6581
    @susanbrown6581 Před 4 lety

    Lol spoons in your hands become beautiful music, so lovely,

  • @cardoso174
    @cardoso174 Před 4 lety

    I live in Brazil I really like the sound you make with the spoons Congratulations on your work, I love your tattoos

  • @1forthepeople969
    @1forthepeople969 Před 5 lety +3

    @Abby: I really enjoyed your video tutorial about the spoons. Thank you for sharing.

  • @terrymoline8260
    @terrymoline8260 Před 5 lety +2

    Thanks I watch all your videos and it blows my mind how you do it . That was very nice. God Bless you

  • @kimschmutzler1910
    @kimschmutzler1910 Před 5 lety

    We love what an inspiration you are~ Trying to encourage more music in our little fishing town, gonna get spoons, harmonicas, and other instruments and turn this little un housed problem around!!! Amerikan Gypsies. Yes yes yeeesss love is the answer and you are part of the change. Carry on my beauty..

  • @dianecandoflamtaps9557

    I’m a percussionist/drummer and have to try spoons! I have bones which is similar, but now I have to get some spoons!!
    Thanks Spoon Lady!!

  • @janetnieves5056
    @janetnieves5056 Před 5 lety +5

    Love watching you n Chris play 2gether

  • @frankm.2850
    @frankm.2850 Před 5 lety

    Your playing is absolutely mesmerizing. Respect from a Yankee.

  • @ItachiRingo
    @ItachiRingo Před 4 lety

    Thanks for doing tutorials and lessions. My mom is a big fan of yours and youre actually the reason i wanna pick up spoons.

  • @pauldncn1
    @pauldncn1 Před 5 lety

    My grandad used to play spoons I always wondered how. Thanks Abby from Paul in the UK

  • @heyynickel
    @heyynickel Před 4 lety +1

    I like all your bells also the spoons sound relaxing!

  • @brothadee5057
    @brothadee5057 Před 5 lety +7

    My wife and I love watching all of y'all's video's. Stay blessed and keep posting. Where can we come see to see a show?

  • @huckelberryauditor5583
    @huckelberryauditor5583 Před 5 lety +12

    Thanks SPOONLADY.

  • @christie7201
    @christie7201 Před 3 lety

    Thank you. I was holding the bottom one between my middle finger and my pointer finger, and the top between my pointer and thumb, thus causing me to hold the top too tightly, and it was painful to play that way. I'm using your technique of grip now. Sounds so much better.

  • @jeremywingate4950
    @jeremywingate4950 Před 2 lety

    You are just the most awesome amazing person love your personality and your stories you have truly lived more than the majority of people will live in a lifetime. Much respect and love for you thank you for being you.

  • @resistireland694
    @resistireland694 Před 3 lety

    Spoons for "Hammers and Anvils!" Brilliant. God bless u girl ♥

  • @teacupjojo7437
    @teacupjojo7437 Před 5 lety +4

    Awesome! And your mug is the best 😁 love your spoon playing!

  • @SCP-4680
    @SCP-4680 Před 4 lety

    My wife and I were homeless for 2 years and know own a home. We both talk about selling our home and being homeless again. Some of the freest times of my life. Now on to your music, you’re awesome dear and as a southern boy, watching you and the boys play takes my heart back to Dixie. Keeping living your best life girl.

  • @cartajenajoeyjean
    @cartajenajoeyjean Před 5 lety

    I love watching you play!! I grew up listening to my Uncle play spoons and it's such a comfort to hear you and your talent!! Thank you for the videos!! ❤❤❤❤

  • @candyc.3163
    @candyc.3163 Před 5 lety

    Amazing how you get so much sound. Faster than the eye can see. Thanks Abby! You’ve inspired me to get my zils back out! (Finger cymbals).

  • @marleneweiche4406
    @marleneweiche4406 Před 5 lety

    I've been watchin u for a while and keep sharring and telling ppl. I've not been able to play an instrument but it has always been a dream. I sing while my husband plays guitar. 3 yrs ago i had to have my vocal cords scraped so now I'm not always sure wat sound will come out...lol. I've started to play spoons and love it! Because of you! I love you guy's music! You are incredible. My adult kids think I've lost it but i don't care wat they think cuz the grands like it. Lol. So keep on doin wat you guys do and TY!

    • @SpoonLady
      @SpoonLady  Před 5 lety

      Thanks a ton for the kind words :) keep playing spoons :)

  • @filipe977
    @filipe977 Před 5 lety

    What a fantastic human. Respect from Brazil!

  • @graciebeachbum137
    @graciebeachbum137 Před 5 lety

    Hi Abby🖐🏻👋🏻🖐🏻This was nice of you to show us and I had to run and get spoons to try!!! Thank you beautiful lady for making my heart smile with the sounds of your spoons💕Thank you 💕😊🐚gracie

  • @crystalroser6327
    @crystalroser6327 Před 5 lety

    Thank you so much for sharing your talent. My son is 8 and loves playing music. You are such an incredible inspiration.

  • @2busysecretary
    @2busysecretary Před 4 lety

    I love to learn something new every day.... thank you! My grandchildren and I are going to try this.