<h1>The Art and Science of All Things Udderbot</h1> <p dir="auto">The udderbot is a <strong>new acoustic musical instrument</strong> with revolutionary potential, both within the musical world and beyond it.</p> <p dir="auto">The most direct way to claim your stake in this exciting project is to join our <strong>Udderbotany</strong> program.</p> <p dir="auto">We have uncovered some crucially helpful techniques out for musicians wanting to incorporate the udderbot seamlessly into their arsenal.</p> <p dir="auto">Our body of knowledge looks something like this:</p> <p dir="auto"><img src="/assets/uploads/files/1740597245738-uddercurric.png" alt="uddercurric.png" class="img-markdown img-fluid" /></p> <p dir="auto">The udderbot was born as a "do-it-yourself" project, but who wants to play in a vacuum? We are here to make awesome music with you—and to help you break through to udderbot mastery.</p> <p dir="auto">To take things even further...I believe that no matter what your circumstance, <em><strong>YOU</strong></em> would benefit from learning Udderbotany—the art and science of all things udderbot:</p> <ul> <li>Musicians—a new instrument to master.</li> <li>Composers—a fresh timbre to expand your palette.</li> <li>Students—a powerful tool for ear training.</li> <li>Listeners—a guaranteed conversation starter.</li> <li>Music skeptics—something new to passionately dislike!</li> </ul> <p dir="auto">Udderbotany combines wind instrument essentials with glissando technique gleaned from the fretless family, musical saw, theremin, trombone, string instruments, etc.</p> <p dir="auto">Our musical perspective is Western, but also Xenharmonic—proceeding smoothly from the familiar into the unfamiliar.</p> <h2>What's Included in the Udderbotany Offer</h2> <ul> <li><img src="https://forum.udderbot.com/assets/plugins/nodebb-plugin-emoji/emoji/android/1f3b6.png?v=fdaf9dc7475" class="not-responsive emoji emoji-android emoji--notes" style="height:1.4em;width:auto;vertical-align:middle" title="🎶" alt="🎶" /> <strong>Lessons</strong>–Personalized instruction (72 or 144 minutes per month)</li> <li><img src="https://forum.udderbot.com/assets/plugins/nodebb-plugin-emoji/emoji/android/1f3b5.png?v=fdaf9dc7475" class="not-responsive emoji emoji-android emoji--musical_note" style="height:1.4em;width:auto;vertical-align:middle" title="🎵" alt="🎵" /> <strong>Udderbot Saturdays</strong>–Biweekly online jam-class.</li> <li><img src="https://forum.udderbot.com/assets/plugins/nodebb-plugin-emoji/emoji/android/1f4ac.png?v=fdaf9dc7475" class="not-responsive emoji emoji-android emoji--speech_balloon" style="height:1.4em;width:auto;vertical-align:middle" title="💬" alt="💬" /> <strong>Private community and support</strong>—Exclusive sub-forum + direct access via email, chat, etc.</li> </ul> <h2>Breaking Down the Offers</h2> <ul> <li><strong>Basic monthly</strong> - lessons 72 minutes (two 36-minute sessions) per month</li> <li><strong>Intensive monthly</strong> - lessons 144 minutes (four 36-minute sessions or however you'd want to break it up) per month</li> </ul> <p dir="auto"><em>Lessons are held via the audio or video conferencing tool of your choice, or in person as feasible.</em></p> <p dir="auto">We believe the best duration commitment for seeing considerable progress on udderbot is 4 months (a "trimester"), so we are also making these offers available:</p> <ul> <li>Trimester - $50 off monthly price, <strong>plus one udderbot</strong></li> <li>Intensive trimester - $60 off monthly price, <strong>plus two udderbots</strong></li> </ul> <p dir="auto">Ready to join the udderbot revolution? <strong><a href="https://www.udderbot.com/checkout.html" rel="nofollow ugc"><img src="https://forum.udderbot.com/assets/plugins/nodebb-plugin-emoji/emoji/android/1f449.png?v=fdaf9dc7475" class="not-responsive emoji emoji-android emoji--point_right" style="height:1.4em;width:auto;vertical-align:middle" title="👉" alt="👉" />C'mon in!</a>!</strong></p> <p dir="auto">(Just kidding. You're already part of the udderbot revolution. It begins with awareness that the world isn't over yet...and it ends when everyone is fed.)</p>

<p dir="auto">The udderbot is a musical instrument that will reach maturity <em>in your lifetime</em>.</p> <p dir="auto">They say every human being is essential. What do You bring to the miracle of <a href="http://www.udderbot.com/about.html" rel="nofollow ugc">udderbot technology</a>?</p> <p dir="auto">As for me, Jacob Barton, I bring</p> <ul> <li>my prominence as a public figure;</li> <li>a virtuoso spirit;</li> <li>organizational jambitions of grandeur; and</li> <li>an enduring belief in the power of nonsense to heal division.</li> </ul>

<p dir="auto">The melody has its moments; still, as a vocal melody, it features some repeated notes that don't hold up well in the instrumental translation.</p> <p dir="auto"><a href="https://www.patreon.com/posts/udderbot-river-119023521" rel="nofollow ugc">https://www.patreon.com/posts/udderbot-river-119023521</a></p>

<p dir="auto">This was a great project with the co-op house I lived in in 2009, La Casa Grande Colectiva. The synth line worked well on double barrel udderbot, and I improvised a neckstrap out of rope:</p> <p dir="auto"><img src="/assets/uploads/files/1723744648836-screen-shot-2024-08-15-at-11.20.57-am.png" alt="Screen Shot 2024-08-15 at 11.20.57 AM.png" class="img-markdown img-fluid" /></p> <p dir="auto"><a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=miQAnb_ZRC8" rel="nofollow ugc">La Casa Band - This Must be the Place (Naive Melody), Talking Heads on YouTube</a></p> <p dir="auto">This cover may be worth revisiting. It felt like a really special moment within that group of people.</p>