These Yodelers Bring the Swiss Alps to Life

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One of our producers Stuart heads to Switzerland to answer four big questions: What is yodelling? Where does this Swiss tradition come from? Why is it still performed today? And how is it judged? Along the way, he gets a personal how-to yodel lesson from Melanie of the famous family band Oesch die Dritten, meets skilled Swiss yodelers, and learns about the Alpine roots of the art. He then explores the vibrant world of Jodlerfest Altstätten, from breathtaking performances to the strict criteria used by judges. Through music, costumes, and customs, Stuart experiences the yodelling tradition that has kept this centuries-old art alive in the Swiss Alps. What Is Yodeling? (0:00 – 0:24) Oesch Die Dritten - (0:42 – 1:07) The Five Main Yodeling Techniques (1:32 – 2:34) Learning to Yodel (2:34 – 4:01) History of Yodeling (4:01 – 4:36) Jodlerfest Alstaten (4:36 – 5:21) Why People Still Yodel Today (6:06 – 6:45) How Yodeling Is Judged (6:45 – 7:42) Lead Producer/Camera - Stuart Smillie Editor - James Rayner #yodelling #yodel #switzerland #swiss #music Got a story idea for us? Send us an email at pitch [at] GreatBigStory [dot] com 📧 Get exclusive GBS items from our online store 🛒 👉 https://shop.greatbigstory.com/ SUBSCRIBE: https://buff.ly/41yqVHF NOTIFICATIONS: Make sure you enable the 🔔 to get notified about our latest video publishes. Follow us on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/greatbigstory Check us out on TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@greatbigstory Join us on Snapchat: https://story.snapchat.com/p/18450982-0867-49c9-b4ac-2a534d1c86aa Follow us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/greatbigstory Give us a shout on Twitter: https://twitter.com/greatbigstory Sign up to our newsletter: https://greatbigstory.com/signup/