The music seems off pitch to me. Kids obviously a genius, but even with the lack of pitch their skill seems far-fetched for their age. Could be evidence suggesting reincarnation. Also, later in the video their pitch seems to improve, maybe they used a cheap low quality instrument at the beginning. Playing a violin ain't easy, never played a cello but it's probably difficult too.
Rosita Marais probably not. I bet when Ling Ling was nine, they could already get into julliard. Ling Ling had more skill when they were just a thought, not even born yet.
This kid is pretty remarkable. I get the feel that people were looking for a prodigy and he isn't. He's average considering the age in which he started playing. However, he's very intelligent and is still developing. I think that we forget Yo-yo ma, Itzak Perlman, etc. were not prodigies either but showed alot of promise in music at a young age. This little boy exhibits the same. He will surely be a force when he's older and has had more experience.
His bowing is a bit uneven and dynamics are off. I really do like his dedication, but comparing him to YoYo Ma is a bit meh. I don’t like it when people compare someone to another.
Question: the cello yo yo ma signed was blue, so who’s signature was on the brown cello that we see him playing. Not calling it fake just genuinely curious
Jivan, Jenny, Ramesh - we at the New York Philharmonic are all proud of you. This is a beautiful video. We hope you will write many more pieces for us. Jon and the VYC
To all the commenters who say this kid isn't good, there are a couple of things at play here. 1: He's nine. I'm a student at Juilliard, which is pretty good. But I'm much older than him. At nine years old? Are you kidding me? At nine, I had just destroyed my 2nd cello out of sheer anger and frustration. And also, because our society relates genius to precocity, when we see younger players play well, we exaggerate it in our minds and think they are exceptionally good. And he is still pretty good! 2: Personality. In today's world, you can't succeed just by skill. Because everyone is connected, everything you do can and will be used against you. So if you are a dick, then people will think negatively of you, even if you are a prodigy. Think about it: have you really seen a musician who is bitchy towards others? 3: His story is inspirational. On America's Got Talent, have you noticed that the Golden Buzzer receivers usually have some sort of sob story? This is the same: he met YYM once, then decided this was for him. It was a turning point in his life. 4: He's still pretty good. Doesn't matter what you think, this kid has potential. I'm scrolling through the comments, and half of them are all "this kid isn't that good." We humans are a warlike race and like to criticize other humans. If you think he's bad, then tell him how he can improve!
I don't think very many people saying he's bad, I think people are just confused why he's being singled out as the best, when there are better out there. Don't get me wrong, I think he's insanely good, I know I didn't sound that good when I was nine, granted I play violin and I started at 7.
he’s a kid and is amazing to have a tone like that at such a young age. you can hear the passion in his music, that already takes maturity by the time he’s in his 20s he will be a renowned musician and i’m certain of it
It really bothers me when parents with a ton of money give their kids great opportunities like this and give them every chance in the world to be a great musician, athlete, or whatever and then everyone is absolutely enthralled by their progress. Yes, he’s great for his age, but he has multiple teachers, they probably cost a lot of money, etc. My family can barely afford to have me work with one teacher, and some people will never have the opportunity to learn an instrument.
Exactly, most kids would be capable of the things this prodigies are doing if they had the exact set of circumstances. These parents moved to another country just for this kid, the mom has all the time in the world to drive him around to all this private training, and the Dad must have a job which provides him with the money to pay for this in expensive NYC. Most kids do not have that, no wonder they're not unreal musical prodigies. I don't have a problem with the kid doing something he likes, but why not just say that it's possible because he had the support from his family. There was nothing out of this world about him.
Exactly. I’m twelve and I’ve been playing the cello for less than 3 months, and I can play a grade two piece (though I’m taking grade one in November)Which is an ok progress, considering the cello is an exceptionally difficult instrument. But, even if I, say, jump ahead three grades, ( which I won’t) no one will ever hear of me
I've been playing music for over 10 years. My dream has always been to play the cello but growing up poor in a poor school I only ever saw my first cello up close about 3 years ago in a music shop. Given my financial status and the opportunities that have been placed in front of me so far, I haven't had the opportunity to learn. One day maybe. But that day is not today.
I have older sisters that I have been able to watch learn to play cello and both of them in college with full music scholarships. They are talented and all but they were better than this at the same age. This is really overhyped.
He’s pretty good, and seems to really love it; a very advanced musician for his age. However, comparing him to Yo-Yo Ma is unfair to both Ma and the kid. Ma was a beyond a prodigy, a freak of nature in the best way. This kid is very good, but not a prodigy. True prodigies are extremely rare. However, I am not in any way bashing this kid. If he keeps working as hard as he has been, he has the potential to become amazing (also, if they’re gonna call him yo yo ma they shouldn’t have the first 10 seconds of the video him playing out of tune; I almost clicked out of the video then, but he ended up sounding much better near the end of the video)
Hey, guys? To everyone saying that there are people better than this talented and inspiring kid, of course there are. There is never truly a BEST in music! However, it is not only rude, but immature to push this aspiring musician down when he's so happy to be in the spotlight after all his hard work. To the more experienced musicians pushing this kid down, it is disheartening because he aspires to be like you. Just imagine being pushed down for not being "the best" by the ones you look up to- the video isn't focusing on whether he is the best or not, but on his journey and life of loving music! So grow up and don't push him down. Thanks. From a very salty FIFTEEN year old musician of ССМШ СПБ. Sad that even adults try to discourage this younger musician. Act your age.
Most people seem to be pretty respectful though, they acknowledge his ability, but say there are better people at his age, which is a pretty reasonable point considering how many videos of prodigies are there on youtube. Also, you dont have to play cello yourself to critizise another cellist. Its a really bad argument. Thats like having to produce your own blockbuster movie before critizising another hollywood movie. I have never picked up a cello in my life either, im an accordionist. That doesnt mean that whatever i say about this lad is completely irrelevant, most people going to concerts and buying CDs (aka people generating musicians' income) probably dont play an instrument either.
You said "of course he isnt the best," then said that putting him down is immature and rude. Ok. None of us said he sucks or is terrible, we all said he's average or meh, not terrible and bad.
I love seeing young kids be inspired to do something with themselves and be supported by those around them. Big ups to his parents for moving for him and helping him with his goals. This kid is great.
There are so many people in the comments talking about how this kid isn't the most astounding prodigy they've every seen. He might not be the next Mozart, but the fact that this kid was able to choose an instrument at the age of three and dedicate himself to it for 6 years until the age of 9 is very impressive. Most children younger than 10 don't even have anything that they're passionate about, let alone have the necessary focus and dedication to practice consistently. That alone is very unique.
Wow. I'm inspired. He got the opportunity to do music that I wished I could at his age. I have always loved the cello. I have 3 of them now and I'm still learning. Yo-Yo Ma is my idol.
We are very proud of Jivan this is amazing. We had the privilege to train Jivan in Martial Arts and it's no surprise he is doing something special with his life. Way to go Jivan!!!
People aren't saying hes bad, people say there are better and the only reason he's noticed is because his parents want the world to know. I can bet there's probably some kid way better than him that is financially restricted or some other bs way society's system ruins great soon-to-be artists. Nobody seems to mention how his teachers are all probably paid somewhat decently. All I hear was things not related to his music, does "Want to make the world better" seem like something a prodigy would say? Literally every kid wants to make the world better lmao. If this kid was "UNREAL" I doubt he'd be so cocky. Btw, why are amazing people of younger generations "prodigies". Like, are you assuming everyone else is somehow less skilled in whatever they do just because they aren't as "good" compared to people above they're age?
I think its not what you play it´s how you play it. Things like I heard a 6 year old playing Mozart on Violin makes me always crying. Today I heard a 16 year old girl playing a childrens song for small children. And the toddlers loved it cause it was the best music for that place plus she did it sooooo unbelievable well it was perfect and you heard the music. I often hear 8-9 year old children performing technical perfect music with great dynamics and perfect pitch even with a trained smile on the face. Like little monkeys. If you open your ears you can hear the difference. It´s really a matter of do people have the feeling I want to get more of this? Or I cant stand this circus any more. One likes to hear this guy thats all one needs to know.
I mean. He is good. But I've heard better for people at his age. To me he just seems and average. His technical abilities is average and his musicality his just meh. Idk. He's over hyped honestly. And just because you have perfect pitch doesn't make you a good player. Sure it helps but a person with relative pitch can do the same thing.
William DatKKid Mostly agreed, but I think we’d have many more kids like this if we started serious music earlier along with languages. It would’ve made a difference in my playing for sure
I agree. Perfect pitch doesn't help that much when it comes to a string instrument. You still have to achieve the muscle memory necessary to play in tune. Which is obvious in this video. He's good, but still out of tune sometimes
This is the type of kid that has real potential! He's not a technical prodigy by any means, but he clearly has a love for it. The ceiling will be very, very high for him. Not just for cello but music as a whole
Wow! This is so great! He inspires me to try my best with the cello, because I am learning how to play cello now in my middle school orchestra. Congrats to him! 👍
I just started playing cello, but no one understands how hard it is to play cello or any string instruments you have to put a lot of work in it, and this is amazing!!
I always wonder what reasons someone may have to thumb down videos like these? This kid is awesome! Not only is he musically talented but hes obviously very intelligent. Awesome kid and wonderful parents for encouraging his growth.
I see everyone in the comments critiquing him on his playing, but personally I think it's incredible the way he can write the notes that his teacher is playing.
You may think this is good... until you find out what the Menuhin Competition is, and cry ourself to sleep every night because you’re so inferior these little gods
Chai my comment is highlighting the fact that one may find this impressive until finding out the level of skill possessed by the children in the Menuhin competition. No where do I mention that he should lose any sleep because he is inferior. Furthermore, the idea that the Menuhin competition is exclusive to violinists is completely irrelevant because my comment regards the skill that a musician displays.
To all of you negative commenters saying he isn't that good, or I've heard better, or whatever. Just remember this: 1: He is 9! 2: He is still learning, and he has a bright future ahead of him! 3: He has written like 70 pieces of music! (some complete, some still a work-in-progress) That is pretty good for someone who is only 9. 4: I bet most of you don't even know what you are talking about. You probably have never picked up a cello in your life. So, please don't go around hating on a little kid who is still learning, and who is doing a better job than us. Congrats to Jivan!
I think why people get upset commenting about this kid not being "that good" is because the video's title calls him a "musical prodigy" and when ppl click on it, they really want to see a musical prodigy. This boy is good, but falls short of what's suppose to be the benchmark for a "prodigy"...which is what 90% of the comments are on this thread. It's not the kid's fault, give him a break. Furthermore....this is a really crappy video. LOTS of talking and talking and very little playing music. I literally had to fast forward to actually hear him play, and even that was only bits and pieces. Bad video. Don't blame the kid. He's talented and we should wish him well, even though he is not what we were expecting to see based on the title.
How come so many comments comparing or demeaning? I'd just say it's nice that kids have the opportunity to develop their potential and get so many support. Good for him, good for his teachers. Hope he plays happily through all his life. :)
We don't hear him actually play anything during the entire segment? Probably his parents just paid a bunch of money to get their semi-talented kid a professional video to show to all their friends.
@@joyce_rx He's still trying to put down a 10 year old. A 10 YEAR OLD. You must seriously feel insecure about your own playing if you feel the need to try to trash talk a 10 year old.
@@chai8941 Sorry if you misunderstood, but I didn't trash talk his playing. I only told omghiguys where the other dude was talking about in the video. Im part of the symphony orchestra for my highschool and we've won state multiple times. Please don't assume how good anyone plays before even hearing them.
I was about that way when I was his age. But now at almost 18 I am lost in the abyss of other high-school level musicians, where individuality doesn't seem to matter as much.
I would recommend finding a store in your area that rents out instruments. Rent one for a month and sign up for a few weeks worth of lessons. If you decide it’s not for you, your not out a whole lot of money, and you don’t have to try and sell an instrument.
Giuseppe Tartini wrote the original version but I dont know who wrote the bass clarinet version. I dont know about other instruments but if your a beginner at bass clarinet, I dont recommend it. It is a very complex piece and the second movement has very high, very fast notes with a lot of space, not something most new bass clarinet players could do. Once you can play up to a high c with with only thumb and register key, then you should start to attempt this piece. Once again, this may not be true with all instruments, just bass clarinet
Muy talentoso en verdad! Espero que sus padres se calmen un poco y dejen de cargar a este encantador Niño con presiones innecesarias. Muchos comienzan cómo el, pero terminan con una presión que no pueden llevar ni mantener y pasan del entusiasmo natural a la depresión. Tienen que cuidar su mente y su corazón.
No actually there are multiple halls there and many schools play there (of course, they usually select the top half of people) I am in the IB program at an 11-12 school that allows 9-10 graders due to the IB program and I played at Carnegie as a 9th grader when I was 14
So did I and the royal albert hall, drapers hall. Queen elisabeth hall, more than 5 times each.. some people get great opportunities. My local music centre went on tour to New York and San Francisco was awesome.
So many people in the comments with negative things to say . “He’s not a prodigy,he’s not yo yo ma” lmao who cares? The kid didn’t write the story , someone else did. Just appreciate how good this young boy is at one of the hardest instruments to play. Or don’t appreciate it and go somewhere else.
Shostakovich's concerto is not written to be played by a 6 year old, so that was wrong anyway. Even if he/she could do it technically, which I seriously doubt.
Wait. What!? A 6 year old ceiling?? Oh, and why are you criticizing a little kid!? He is still a learner! How rude. I don't even understand how some of these commenters have the heart to say this little 9 year old "Isn't good." I would like to see you try....
He's still really good for a nine year old, you can't dicredit him for all the works he's put it to actually be able to shift and play vibrato at nine years old when some kids play mary had a little lamb at age 10.
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The music seems off pitch to me. Kids obviously a genius, but even with the lack of pitch their skill seems far-fetched for their age. Could be evidence suggesting reincarnation. Also, later in the video their pitch seems to improve, maybe they used a cheap low quality instrument at the beginning. Playing a violin ain't easy, never played a cello but it's probably difficult too.
I asked my 3-year-old what instrument she wants to play. She said "cows."
Scott Allen omg that’s hilarious skxjc
Scott Allen r/thathappened
Hahahahah cute
Mr. Allen that comment was fantastic 😂
WOW LOL LMAO
But does he practice 40 hrs a day like Ling Ling?
Rosita Marais probably not. I bet when Ling Ling was nine, they could already get into julliard. Ling Ling had more skill when they were just a thought, not even born yet.
Maybe only 39
Probably not but he's a child let him live a childhood
Does 40 hours on the viola count?
No your stupid
You meant to say The next Ling Ling
Sorry I watch too much two set violin.
Lol same
Same
not a very good Ling Ling.. bet he only practices 30 hours a day
But does he practice 72hours a day??
Same ;)
6:00 oh god did they write in pen?
DID THEY WRITE IN PEN?!!!
Lost_ Times OOF. Different colours too I can barely keep my eyes on the actual notes
THEY WROTE IN PEN!!!!!!
Lost_ Times I was thinking the same thing! 😂👌🏿
It’s just a photocopy it doesn’t matter lol
No, *gasps* scandalous, of course it matters, it is a disgrace to write in pen
This kid is pretty remarkable. I get the feel that people were looking for a prodigy and he isn't. He's average considering the age in which he started playing. However, he's very intelligent and is still developing. I think that we forget Yo-yo ma, Itzak Perlman, etc. were not prodigies either but showed alot of promise in music at a young age. This little boy exhibits the same. He will surely be a force when he's older and has had more experience.
Angela Badon no, they were prodigies. Perlman was at Juilliard at 13. This kid is better than average but not a prodigy
Have you seen how crazy itzhak played the Mendelssohn violin concerto when he was 13!!! He was a 100% prodigy
He's not average. He's very very good.
but can he play Canon in d?
😂
😂😂😂
😂
I can 😉
The word prodigy is being used to loosely here.
exhibit A: Julian Newman
I know right
Right. I mean he isn't bad but he isn't amazing either
Very much agree
Like technique wise he's pretty good (Coming from an honours graduate in Cello) but he doesn't have the connection with his instrument.
His bowing is a bit uneven and dynamics are off. I really do like his dedication, but comparing him to YoYo Ma is a bit meh. I don’t like it when people compare someone to another.
@Emmanuel A. bro yo yo Mar was like amazing at that age
He actually felt the music
That's what I thought. It's the kindof dissatisfaction you get when someone has a very loose and light bow hold
Emmanuel A. Yeah. I heard better people from Asia that are like 7 yrs old. And besides he is good. Just not good enough to be considered a ‘prodigy’
You are also comparing... :/
“Practice makes permanent” Perfectly said
He speaks very well. You can sense the intelligence. Can’t wait to hear more.
This video only talks about his talent but doesn’t have a proper clip of the kid playing the cello...
Have you watched the whole video??
Right.. guess you’ll have to look for a concert video
Both him and Sujari Britt were touched by Yo-Yo- Ma’s rendition of The Swan
N i c e
It was the Swan that started me on the cello.
Question: the cello yo yo ma signed was blue, so who’s signature was on the brown cello that we see him playing.
Not calling it fake just genuinely curious
Jivan, Jenny, Ramesh - we at the New York Philharmonic are all proud of you. This is a beautiful video. We hope you will write many more pieces for us. Jon and the VYC
Yea that’s nice...
But half of Asia exceeds this kid.
I wish I was that asian half then...
Well I've got news for you my man, this kid's asian.
But all those Asian kids have no passion and are all technique
Roses are red
Violets are blue
There’s always an Asian better than u
SAS 14 that india is in Asia, although for some reasons the Indians I know don’t like being considered asia
To all the commenters who say this kid isn't good,
there are a couple of things at play here.
1: He's nine. I'm a student at Juilliard, which is pretty good. But I'm much older than him. At nine years old? Are you kidding me? At nine, I had just destroyed my 2nd cello out of sheer anger and frustration. And also, because our society relates genius to precocity, when we see younger players play well, we exaggerate it in our minds and think they are exceptionally good. And he is still pretty good!
2: Personality. In today's world, you can't succeed just by skill. Because everyone is connected, everything you do can and will be used against you. So if you are a dick, then people will think negatively of you, even if you are a prodigy. Think about it: have you really seen a musician who is bitchy towards others?
3: His story is inspirational. On America's Got Talent, have you noticed that the Golden Buzzer receivers usually have some sort of sob story? This is the same: he met YYM once, then decided this was for him. It was a turning point in his life.
4: He's still pretty good. Doesn't matter what you think, this kid has potential. I'm scrolling through the comments, and half of them are all "this kid isn't that good." We humans are a warlike race and like to criticize other humans. If you think he's bad, then tell him how he can improve!
I don't think very many people saying he's bad, I think people are just confused why he's being singled out as the best, when there are better out there. Don't get me wrong, I think he's insanely good, I know I didn't sound that good when I was nine, granted I play violin and I started at 7.
blame whistle sports for clickbaiting
Darth Fabulous now, the comment section is that way. At the time of me writing that comment, the comment section was 90% "this kid isnt that good..."
Darth Fabulous They never said he's the best. He's just really good.
That's a lot of copy and pasting
He needs to fix his scratches and uneven bowing and mabye try something a little faster. He's getting there but not yo yo ma level
Not ling ling level yet
he’s a kid and is amazing to have a tone like that at such a young age. you can hear the passion in his music, that already takes maturity by the time he’s in his 20s he will be a renowned musician and i’m certain of it
Yea like he sounds nice but needs some fine tuning
I'm only jealous about the fact that he met Yo-Yo Ma, he sounds good but Yo-Yo Ma is like God.
rostropovich > ma
fight me
He’s good, but since he started so early this isn’t surprising at all. Also, as a sting player you NEVER take days off.
He has a passion for playing, all the best to him ...he will be great.
It really bothers me when parents with a ton of money give their kids great opportunities like this and give them every chance in the world to be a great musician, athlete, or whatever and then everyone is absolutely enthralled by their progress. Yes, he’s great for his age, but he has multiple teachers, they probably cost a lot of money, etc. My family can barely afford to have me work with one teacher, and some people will never have the opportunity to learn an instrument.
Exactly, most kids would be capable of the things this prodigies are doing if they had the exact set of circumstances. These parents moved to another country just for this kid, the mom has all the time in the world to drive him around to all this private training, and the Dad must have a job which provides him with the money to pay for this in expensive NYC. Most kids do not have that, no wonder they're not unreal musical prodigies. I don't have a problem with the kid doing something he likes, but why not just say that it's possible because he had the support from his family. There was nothing out of this world about him.
Exactly. I’m twelve and I’ve been playing the cello for less than 3 months, and I can play a grade two piece (though I’m taking grade one in November)Which is an ok progress, considering the cello is an exceptionally difficult instrument. But, even if I, say, jump ahead three grades, ( which I won’t) no one will ever hear of me
Can you go to your school and ask for a school instrument?
Happy Nugget mine doesnt even have musical classes
I've been playing music for over 10 years. My dream has always been to play the cello but growing up poor in a poor school I only ever saw my first cello up close about 3 years ago in a music shop. Given my financial status and the opportunities that have been placed in front of me so far, I haven't had the opportunity to learn. One day maybe. But that day is not today.
I play the cello too because I love it. This kid has a beautiful tone and bright path in music.
I have older sisters that I have been able to watch learn to play cello and both of them in college with full music scholarships. They are talented and all but they were better than this at the same age. This is really overhyped.
His composition teacher is a Filipino, I'm glad to be one! Great kid!
He’s pretty good, and seems to really love it; a very advanced musician for his age. However, comparing him to Yo-Yo Ma is unfair to both Ma and the kid. Ma was a beyond a prodigy, a freak of nature in the best way. This kid is very good, but not a prodigy. True prodigies are extremely rare. However, I am not in any way bashing this kid. If he keeps working as hard as he has been, he has the potential to become amazing (also, if they’re gonna call him yo yo ma they shouldn’t have the first 10 seconds of the video him playing out of tune; I almost clicked out of the video then, but he ended up sounding much better near the end of the video)
True.
Couldn't agree more... actually from listening him a couple times... he's not even that good...
Later he played absolutely in tune.
"I don't practice hard,I practice smart" that kid is a genius!
Hey, guys? To everyone saying that there are people better than this talented and inspiring kid, of course there are. There is never truly a BEST in music! However, it is not only rude, but immature to push this aspiring musician down when he's so happy to be in the spotlight after all his hard work. To the more experienced musicians pushing this kid down, it is disheartening because he aspires to be like you. Just imagine being pushed down for not being "the best" by the ones you look up to- the video isn't focusing on whether he is the best or not, but on his journey and life of loving music! So grow up and don't push him down. Thanks. From a very salty FIFTEEN year old musician of ССМШ СПБ. Sad that even adults try to discourage this younger musician. Act your age.
When the title claims he's "the next yo-yo ma" people are gonna get high expectations tho, can't blame em for that
I agree. It is just pathetic for people to push down on a 9 year old! I doubt they have even picked up a cello in their life.
Most people seem to be pretty respectful though, they acknowledge his ability, but say there are better people at his age, which is a pretty reasonable point considering how many videos of prodigies are there on youtube.
Also, you dont have to play cello yourself to critizise another cellist. Its a really bad argument. Thats like having to produce your own blockbuster movie before critizising another hollywood movie. I have never picked up a cello in my life either, im an accordionist. That doesnt mean that whatever i say about this lad is completely irrelevant, most people going to concerts and buying CDs (aka people generating musicians' income) probably dont play an instrument either.
You said "of course he isnt the best," then said that putting him down is immature and rude. Ok. None of us said he sucks or is terrible, we all said he's average or meh, not terrible and bad.
I love seeing young kids be inspired to do something with themselves and be supported by those around them.
Big ups to his parents for moving for him and helping him with his goals. This kid is great.
There are so many people in the comments talking about how this kid isn't the most astounding prodigy they've every seen. He might not be the next Mozart, but the fact that this kid was able to choose an instrument at the age of three and dedicate himself to it for 6 years until the age of 9 is very impressive. Most children younger than 10 don't even have anything that they're passionate about, let alone have the necessary focus and dedication to practice consistently. That alone is very unique.
And there are always pple who want to pull others down.He's very good indeed.
He also played in Carnegie.
ling ling was this good on the violin when he was .7 minutes old
“In Canada I only had one teacher”
Well don’t we all?
Yea I only have one teacher that I go to once a week. I'm super grateful that I have one but this man is mad that he doesn't have two.
Wow. I'm inspired. He got the opportunity to do music that I wished I could at his age. I have always loved the cello. I have 3 of them now and I'm still learning. Yo-Yo Ma is my idol.
marie said that about sajari britt
I knew I heard that said before.....hummmm??
We are very proud of Jivan this is amazing. We had the privilege to train Jivan in Martial Arts and it's no surprise he is doing something special with his life. Way to go Jivan!!!
People aren't saying hes bad, people say there are better and the only reason he's noticed is because his parents want the world to know. I can bet there's probably some kid way better than him that is financially restricted or some other bs way society's system ruins great soon-to-be artists. Nobody seems to mention how his teachers are all probably paid somewhat decently. All I hear was things not related to his music, does "Want to make the world better" seem like something a prodigy would say? Literally every kid wants to make the world better lmao. If this kid was "UNREAL" I doubt he'd be so cocky.
Btw, why are amazing people of younger generations "prodigies". Like, are you assuming everyone else is somehow less skilled in whatever they do just because they aren't as "good" compared to people above they're age?
I think its not what you play it´s how you play it. Things like I heard a 6 year old playing Mozart on Violin makes me always crying. Today I heard a 16 year old girl playing a childrens song for small children. And the toddlers loved it cause it was the best music for that place plus she did it sooooo unbelievable well it was perfect and you heard the music. I often hear 8-9 year old children performing technical perfect music with great dynamics and perfect pitch even with a trained smile on the face. Like little monkeys. If you open your ears you can hear the difference. It´s really a matter of do people have the feeling I want to get more of this? Or I cant stand this circus any more. One likes to hear this guy thats all one needs to know.
I think that's now my favourite quote "I don't practice hard I practice smart"
2SET should use this line lol
Kid:Plays 2 notes back and forth
Whistle:The greatest upcoming musical prodigy?
I mean. He is good. But I've heard better for people at his age. To me he just seems and average. His technical abilities is average and his musicality his just meh.
Idk. He's over hyped honestly.
And just because you have perfect pitch doesn't make you a good player. Sure it helps but a person with relative pitch can do the same thing.
William DatKKid Mostly agreed, but I think we’d have many more kids like this if we started serious music earlier along with languages. It would’ve made a difference in my playing for sure
I was thinking the same thing. He doesn’t put enough feelings into his performance. It’s just too out of the book you know?
I agree. Perfect pitch doesn't help that much when it comes to a string instrument. You still have to achieve the muscle memory necessary to play in tune. Which is obvious in this video. He's good, but still out of tune sometimes
agree perfect pitch isn't a capable factor of good playing ability but hes not bad tho
Agreed
This is the type of kid that has real potential! He's not a technical prodigy by any means, but he clearly has a love for it. The ceiling will be very, very high for him. Not just for cello but music as a whole
i wish i could play the trombone :)
Wow! This is so great! He inspires me to try my best with the cello, because I am learning how to play cello now in my middle school orchestra. Congrats to him! 👍
He's good, not that good tho. Only my opinion.
He is 9. How is that not good?
Anthony Reynolds I feel that I am better than him, at CELLO
I agree
Eric Chen your right
I've heard much better for his age.
I just started playing cello, but no one understands how hard it is to play cello or any string instruments you have to put a lot of work in it, and this is amazing!!
Been playing cello since 6th grade for 5 years and still sound like it’s my 1st year😩🤦🏾♀️
I met yo yo ma too! I've been playing the cello for 4 years and I love it!!
Lmao when they showed the sheet music, it was all quarter notes and eighth notes
Aw he seems like the sweetest kid. Very talented as well:)
I always wonder what reasons someone may have to thumb down videos like these? This kid is awesome! Not only is he musically talented but hes obviously very intelligent. Awesome kid and wonderful parents for encouraging his growth.
Probably because everyone is tired of seeing all these "young prodigies" nowadays.
I see everyone in the comments critiquing him on his playing, but personally I think it's incredible the way he can write the notes that his teacher is playing.
You may think this is good... until you find out what the Menuhin Competition is, and cry ourself to sleep every night because you’re so inferior these little gods
youre right
He's a cellist. Menuhin is a violin only competition. He won't lose a wink.
Chai my comment is highlighting the fact that one may find this impressive until finding out the level of skill possessed by the children in the Menuhin competition. No where do I mention that he should lose any sleep because he is inferior. Furthermore, the idea that the Menuhin competition is exclusive to violinists is completely irrelevant because my comment regards the skill that a musician displays.
To all of you negative commenters saying he isn't that good, or I've heard better, or whatever. Just remember this:
1: He is 9!
2: He is still learning, and he has a bright future ahead of him!
3: He has written like 70 pieces of music! (some complete, some still a work-in-progress) That is pretty good for someone who is only 9.
4: I bet most of you don't even know what you are talking about. You probably have never picked up a cello in your life. So, please don't go around hating on a little kid who is still learning, and who is doing a better job than us.
Congrats to Jivan!
I think why people get upset commenting about this kid not being "that good" is because the video's title calls him a "musical prodigy" and when ppl click on it, they really want to see a musical prodigy. This boy is good, but falls short of what's suppose to be the benchmark for a "prodigy"...which is what 90% of the comments are on this thread. It's not the kid's fault, give him a break. Furthermore....this is a really crappy video. LOTS of talking and talking and very little playing music. I literally had to fast forward to actually hear him play, and even that was only bits and pieces. Bad video. Don't blame the kid. He's talented and we should wish him well, even though he is not what we were expecting to see based on the title.
I played bass guitar, ukulele, electric guitar, and piano at 9 extremely well. i never got attention for it.
But can he play smoke on the water?
How come so many comments comparing or demeaning? I'd just say it's nice that kids have the opportunity to develop their potential and get so many support. Good for him, good for his teachers. Hope he plays happily through all his life. :)
We don't hear him actually play anything during the entire segment? Probably his parents just paid a bunch of money to get their semi-talented kid a professional video to show to all their friends.
😂😂
I highly doubt that. This kid has potential!
You obviously didn't watch the whole video if you didn't hear him play a song. They’re not going to play a whole song in these type of videos.
It hurts that BLACK HAT's comment has 70 likes....
I mean, did you even watch the video?? Geez
Great job Jivan, and great job Mom and Dad!!!
Prodigy is a very loose word rn in the music world
Adorable family.
May he soar high in life😃
The beginning of the video, he can’t even play open A sixteenth notes consistently
Did you watch him again the end if the videos he was way better
@@neveahk6175 Hes talking about the beginning, dont use an example at another spot
@@joyce_rx He's still trying to put down a 10 year old. A 10 YEAR OLD. You must seriously feel insecure about your own playing if you feel the need to try to trash talk a 10 year old.
@@chai8941 Sorry if you misunderstood, but I didn't trash talk his playing. I only told omghiguys where the other dude was talking about in the video.
Im part of the symphony orchestra for my highschool and we've won state multiple times. Please don't assume how good anyone plays before even hearing them.
@@emmahalvorson72 I play a cello and sometimes a viola if I have the time
I was about that way when I was his age. But now at almost 18 I am lost in the abyss of other high-school level musicians, where individuality doesn't seem to matter as much.
These videos are very well put together!
Thank you! 🙌
I wish I could sit down for my instrument.
Not everyone has amazing teachers
This child is really special. I don’t really know ANYONE that has perfect pitch
lmao these kinds of kidz dreamz get destroyed when they see ling ling play 10000000 concerto in 1-second intervals and pagnini in .5 second
AsianViolaPlayer haha this kid also goes to manhattan school of music PC, that’s all anyone hears, i don’t think it discourages him
Ling Ling can play every instrument in an orchestra. Just by looking at them ESPECIALLY THE VIOLA.
He copied Sujari
RICHARD NGUYEN even same teacher 😭😭
RICHARD NGUYEN IKR
He even started cello cause of yo yo ma the swan, said The cello is The human voice, and same teacher
And marion even said
"I think he played cello in another life time."
Hey marion isnt that for sujari?
I thought sujari was much, much better
These type of videos make me wish I was a cellist
Miracle Whip I play cello, start learning!👍
Yall hating on a 9 year old?? couldn't be me
Facts 👏
Whistle his van goens scherzo was severely under tempo
i have a feeling he would beat u because u dont play thecello
Gleamingme2 how du u no
@@thanos7073 magic
I wish I could play my cello that well omg❤️
i wish i could play the flute
Why not start?! I’m 35 and had my first violin lesson yesterday. If you want something, go for it!
okay :)
I would recommend finding a store in your area that rents out instruments. Rent one for a month and sign up for a few weeks worth of lessons. If you decide it’s not for you, your not out a whole lot of money, and you don’t have to try and sell an instrument.
He’s a super cute kid, who seems very sweet and humble. He speaks very well, too!
I play cello
Sonata in G minor!!!!!!!! That was the first more complex piece I played on bass clarinet. I love that piece
who wrote it? i’m a beginner and i like the sound of that piece
Giuseppe Tartini wrote the original version but I dont know who wrote the bass clarinet version. I dont know about other instruments but if your a beginner at bass clarinet, I dont recommend it. It is a very complex piece and the second movement has very high, very fast notes with a lot of space, not something most new bass clarinet players could do. Once you can play up to a high c with with only thumb and register key, then you should start to attempt this piece. Once again, this may not be true with all instruments, just bass clarinet
OH MY GOD HIS NAILS ARE SO BAD!!!!!!
his playing is good tho
whistle would probably give a kid who's paralyzed and sleeps all day a video,
Work smarter, not harder
- A. Einstein
The funny thing tho is that his practice technique is literally how all people practice.
Muy talentoso en verdad! Espero que sus padres se calmen un poco y dejen de cargar a este encantador Niño con presiones innecesarias. Muchos comienzan cómo el, pero terminan con una presión que no pueden llevar ni mantener y pasan del entusiasmo natural a la depresión. Tienen que cuidar su mente y su corazón.
I know him!!
And his teacher
Charming, level-headed young man.
#violagang
TWOSETVIOLIN!
Yeeeeeeesssss
Emilio Lopez #violalife
Yaaaas
Been playing for three years
Y'all really saying he's not that good but dang let him live he's still young stop focusing on what he's doing wrong
4:10 that's a viola concerto wtf don't play our stuff
Ayyy viola
Yeah, sure, when you stop stealing Bach suites! lol
Lol
@@LiuGondor listen here pal, you guys have like 5 times as many concertos as we do. It's worse when people steal one of ours.
Whenever you feel good about yourself, there's always a kid better than you
I played at Carnegie hall at age 13
King Blue sure
King Blue like that happened
No actually there are multiple halls there and many schools play there (of course, they usually select the top half of people) I am in the IB program at an 11-12 school that allows 9-10 graders due to the IB program and I played at Carnegie as a 9th grader when I was 14
So did I and the royal albert hall, drapers hall. Queen elisabeth hall, more than 5 times each.. some people get great opportunities. My local music centre went on tour to New York and San Francisco was awesome.
Yeah I went too. You just gotta be in a really good orchestra program or local youth symphony
So many people in the comments with negative things to say . “He’s not a prodigy,he’s not yo yo ma” lmao who cares? The kid didn’t write the story , someone else did. Just appreciate how good this young boy is at one of the hardest instruments to play. Or don’t appreciate it and go somewhere else.
Ling ling left the chat
People should give more credit to his teachers
try again sweetie
jk he's alright
Hey that Marian Feldman lady also is the teacher of that other cellist prodigy sujari
he the youngest ling ling
T W O S E T V I O L I N
I’m barely 12 and I play the cello. Srsly no hate but it’s not that hard to be that good at 9!! I don’t want to hate tho, good for him!!💖
Who's here at 60- views
What A and D string is marion using, appears her c and g are standard spirocore
How is he a prodigy if he cant even hold the bow right?
Edit: EVEN HIS MOM SAYS HE DOESN'T HOLD OR SIT PROPERLY!!!!!! HOW IS HE A PRODIGY!?!?!?!
Saucy Soy that was when he was five. Just saying
GOOD WORK SHOWING HIM PLAY SOMETHING
He’s not that good. I’ve heard way better at his age. I heard a 6 year old ceiling play Shostakovich concerto
How can you tell a 9 year old he isn't good?
my 8 year old ceiling can only play mary had a little lamb
Shostakovich's concerto is not written to be played by a 6 year old, so that was wrong anyway. Even if he/she could do it technically, which I seriously doubt.
Wait. What!? A 6 year old ceiling?? Oh, and why are you criticizing a little kid!? He is still a learner! How rude. I don't even understand how some of these commenters have the heart to say this little 9 year old "Isn't good." I would like to see you try....
He's still really good for a nine year old, you can't dicredit him for all the works he's put it to actually be able to shift and play vibrato at nine years old when some kids play mary had a little lamb at age 10.