PRACTICE CHALLENGE pt. 1 (Paganini Sauret Cadenza)

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  • Опубликовано: 3 авг 2024
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    Ugly disclaimer: This is what a real practice session looks like.
    The purpose of this video is to give people a fair idea of how a real practice session looks like when you approach a piece from scratch. You usually hear the sparkly clean finished product, but it tends to always start somewhere deep in ugly-town. Sometimes practicing is demotivating, especially when Señor Show-off over on instagram has uploaded a perfect 1-minute clip of themselves nailing that stupidly difficult passage.
    If you feel like you've hit a wall in practicing, just know that EVERYBODY has struggles. I hope you feel better after watching me get my ass kicked by the first 2 phrases of the Sauret Cadenza.
    Now go practice!
    Much love to you all and thanks for watching! :)
    If you enjoyed this video, check out these other PRACTICE CHALLENGE videos:
    Practice Challenge pt. 2 (Paganini Caprice No. 24 in ONE hour) : • PRACTICE CHALLENGE pt....
    PRACTICE CHALLENGE pt. 3 (Paganini Concerto ORIGINAL KEY) : • PRACTICE CHALLENGE pt....
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  • @RayChenViolinist
    @RayChenViolinist  Год назад +6

    Stay motivated to practice! 🎵Join the community and practice together on Tonic tonicmusic.app/join-in

    • @kidbanjobebe3964
      @kidbanjobebe3964 Год назад

      Will do! Got two competitions coming up so I gotta practice!

    • @AndySaenz924
      @AndySaenz924 Месяц назад

      Ray, on a typical day, how many hours do you practice? What pieces of music do you practice? How do you practice? Do you use a metronome?

  • @sacredbolero
    @sacredbolero 5 лет назад +706

    Today we learn professionals aren’t superhumans, just humans with super patience.

    • @practicboi40hrs46
      @practicboi40hrs46 4 года назад +1

      Yes

    • @exotichxnna5193
      @exotichxnna5193 4 года назад +14

      Yeah if i had to do that, I’d look at the first note then just give up lol I’m so impatient

    • @nqel0
      @nqel0 3 года назад +1

      and practice

    • @fl0tingbean632
      @fl0tingbean632 3 года назад +7

      Well, just a hint of superhuman ability lol

    • @clh7316
      @clh7316 3 года назад +1

      lingling practices 40 hours a day

  • @maybit9091
    @maybit9091 5 лет назад +287

    I love how you can always tell where Ray is in the world bc his accent appears and disappears with region lol

  • @violintegral
    @violintegral 5 лет назад +2738

    *If you can play it slowly, you can play it quickly*

  • @Doomeiner
    @Doomeiner 5 лет назад +821

    My parents came into my room at 2:35 thinking I was abusing a bird or something

    • @BrunoMrx
      @BrunoMrx 5 лет назад +14

      Doomz hahahhahahahahhahahahhaaThe best comment ever!!!!

    • @ktkprincess
      @ktkprincess 5 лет назад +6

      🤣😂🤣😂🤣😂🤣😂🤣😂

    • @galettiana
      @galettiana 5 лет назад +4

      hahahahaha

    • @amaby8shy
      @amaby8shy 5 лет назад +3

      HAHAHAHA

    • @ghadiaoun5534
      @ghadiaoun5534 5 лет назад +3

      Im deaad😂😂😂😂

  • @simonecamplani2430
    @simonecamplani2430 5 лет назад +565

    it is an incredible opportunity to have such a virtuoso willing to share part of his experience in this close contact with the web public

  • @damshek
    @damshek 2 года назад +45

    The most impressive thing about this video is not necessarily how well he plays (he's an international soloist after all) but rather how much result he gets out of an half an hour of practice. I would need weeks to get a similar scale of improvement practicing something on my level.
    This shows what a massive bedrock of ingrained skill he's got.

  • @moonshade0227
    @moonshade0227 5 лет назад +175

    Ray is showing how he approaches a difficult piece. You don't get to see this everyday!!

    • @CknSalad
      @CknSalad 5 лет назад +3

      Dustin Liu yeah, it’s nice because you can also apply it to getting good at anything.

    • @retrops4261
      @retrops4261 5 лет назад +2

      Yes, Hillary Hahn also has some wonderful practice videos on her channel!

  • @antoniavenegas67
    @antoniavenegas67 5 лет назад +728

    if it's hard, then just smile

    • @AsilAygun
      @AsilAygun 5 лет назад +4

      LMAO

    • @ajb5650
      @ajb5650 5 лет назад +11

      Sacrilegious boi

    • @violintegral
      @violintegral 5 лет назад +18

      -Ziyu He

    • @crisz2525
      @crisz2525 5 лет назад

      you can become a hero, ray chen-shounen

    • @susfranzliszt
      @susfranzliszt 5 лет назад +3

      Don't forget to by a 1.5 million 24 karat gold violin.

  • @MsPea
    @MsPea 4 года назад +51

    Imagine being Ray's neighbor and hearing him practice and put a piece together. I hope they realize how privileged they are. I'd never leave home, in case I missed him playing...

  • @bettycan8876
    @bettycan8876 5 лет назад +246

    You always make me smile, you look so sincerely happy and full of life

  • @lolkolf7789
    @lolkolf7789 5 лет назад +55

    3:54 relatable...

  • @edud6611
    @edud6611 5 лет назад +34

    Ray: for now its just slow practice (12:57)
    Also Ray: proceeds to play the piece almost perfectly right away.

  • @aprilzhang8631
    @aprilzhang8631 5 лет назад +303

    this video made my day :)
    but
    if this takes Ray Chen an hour it'll take me 20 years
    mOoD

    • @thoregulden4545
      @thoregulden4545 5 лет назад +1

      I thought the same hahahah😂😂😂

    • @ktkprincess
      @ktkprincess 5 лет назад +1

      Right?!

    • @gbritaney
      @gbritaney 5 лет назад +1

      @@ktkprincess my life...

    • @minh9545
      @minh9545 5 лет назад +4

      It takes Ling Ling 1 microsecond :)

    • @Cheng798536
      @Cheng798536 5 лет назад +1

      If I tell you it will also take lingling at least 5 years to do it will that make you feel better ;)

  • @georgelawson7510
    @georgelawson7510 5 лет назад +490

    This is What Ling Ling warms up with 😎💪😉

  • @maxhaibara8828
    @maxhaibara8828 5 лет назад +74

    This channel is like OneSetViolin haha

  • @pmh1nic
    @pmh1nic 5 лет назад +70

    Thanks for being humble enough to allow us to see you struggle through this difficult piece of music. There are no real shortcuts to mastering something like this. Discipline, dedication and determination over time gets you there. Thanks for the encouragement to take it slow and keep practicing.

    • @snickydoodle4744
      @snickydoodle4744 5 лет назад +1

      if he struggles we are so screwed lol but my friend is learning that and I just started learning violin and I am inspired by ray chen and my friend heh

  • @bryanlin8333
    @bryanlin8333 5 лет назад +150

    I really like this, I hope pros like you would record how they would first dissect a piece they have never played (preferably semi well known) I've always been curious how fast they can actually sightread certain passages and how quickly/slowly it takes them to play it.
    And your explanation of what you're doing is great too!
    Another thing is, it would be cool to see what you would do for a proper day of practise session, eg how many hours, if you ever do exercises and studies and what warmups you do (if you do any of those still!) etc.

    • @KIrellia
      @KIrellia 4 года назад +2

      Decent sight reading skills that practice and understanding of music theory. Like any language skill, it also has to be maintained by most people. I was late to learning it, but did well once, but have lost that ability. It might come back with study. No matter his understanding of music theory helping him learn the music is apparent when discusses which scales. Also, I think the point “95% is muscle memory” and the music will come along the way is an interesting one. It is a lot of practice hours for sure.

  • @dontreadnevermind3055
    @dontreadnevermind3055 4 года назад +6

    From twoset violin.. I just enjoy watching these kinds of video even i'm not playing any instrument.

  • @stephonhicks5129
    @stephonhicks5129 5 лет назад +6

    4:53 "harmonics are your best friend".
    Me : "Are they really though?"

  • @sebsubZz
    @sebsubZz 5 лет назад +34

    awesome ray!

  • @melindapozna
    @melindapozna 4 года назад +2

    okay, this video is just Ray flexing with his skills XD

  • @theodorgheorghe4870
    @theodorgheorghe4870 5 лет назад +8

    I love the " Hi practice buddies" intro

  • @manafjamal4965
    @manafjamal4965 5 лет назад +35

    Such inspirational and not arrogant kind gifted violinist you are much love ❤

  • @elneutrino90
    @elneutrino90 5 лет назад +12

    Woah, the editing in this is great, love the "karaokeish" style of marking what part of the piece he's stuck in.

  • @alextse2463
    @alextse2463 5 лет назад +85

    I remembered a summer when I wanted so badly to play The Devil's Trill Sonata. That summer, I practiced 4 hours a day, everyday, until my hands were too damaged. A year later I came back and got it. Maybe these things just come in time :D

    • @jokutyyppiullakolta4866
      @jokutyyppiullakolta4866 5 лет назад +3

      That is nothing I play 8 hours everyday... but yea piano doesn't kill hands do they 🤔

    • @anachis1663
      @anachis1663 5 лет назад +18

      @@jokutyyppiullakolta4866 dude..

    • @adrianremo1988
      @adrianremo1988 4 года назад +44

      @@jokutyyppiullakolta4866 MaTe, tHaT iS nOtHinG! i PrAcTiCed 2984849292029394939 hOuRs A dAy!
      Don't one up people like that. Its petty.

    • @dicksonchang6647
      @dicksonchang6647 4 года назад +4

      @@jokutyyppiullakolta4866 lol violin hurts people when you played to much

    • @davidnoranavascues4489
      @davidnoranavascues4489 4 года назад +12

      @@jokutyyppiullakolta4866 loL tHiS iS nOthInG, i PlAy 40 hOuRs A dAyY

  • @cesarrobertochavezdelgado1699
    @cesarrobertochavezdelgado1699 5 лет назад +27

    Its so encouraging to see great soloists like you studyig, Thanks for the vídeo Ray.

  • @clarac4491
    @clarac4491 5 лет назад +48

    2:35 yeah. That is a high note 😣
    But I remember similar practises back when I was younger... you won't really notice it, but everyone around you will be reeeeeeally annoyed within less than a minute 😂

  • @Theoneandonlyenelie
    @Theoneandonlyenelie 5 лет назад +5

    I love the sand analogy. I typically use practice as a water faucet. With each rep, the knob gets tighter and more information is retained.

  • @cristobalzuluaga6121
    @cristobalzuluaga6121 5 лет назад +26

    Ray you are so inspiring for me, i've been playing violin for two years, now i have 27 seven years and sometimes i feel to quit, but i see a vídeo of you playing and it keeps me inspired. Thanks you.
    Greetings from colombia.

  • @Rien0815
    @Rien0815 5 лет назад +17

    So cool to listen to a world class professional studying! Love it 👌🏻😊🎉

  • @raquarterntsch
    @raquarterntsch 5 лет назад +1

    I could watch this for hours - I feel so inspired to go practice now and the advice was so wonderful!

  • @wonggran9983
    @wonggran9983 5 лет назад +1

    It's amazing to be able to see such skill up close, thanks Ray.

  • @keithhoward5120
    @keithhoward5120 4 года назад

    This is so kind of you to put this up so we can all learn . Very kind of you and much appreciated .

  • @katie4623
    @katie4623 5 лет назад +10

    This is so helpful and encouraging to get a sneak peak into how professionals practice ! Thanks for making this please make more!

  • @carrielin81
    @carrielin81 3 года назад

    This has been most inspiring, and awe-inspiring. Ray's patience and modesty is priceless.

  • @tessLizCroft
    @tessLizCroft 5 лет назад

    This is a great video! I love watching you practice this piece. Please keep doing videos like this. They are amazing! It really shows how much time it takes to master and practice a piece.

  • @persistentviolinnoob126
    @persistentviolinnoob126 5 лет назад +1

    I love this video! Please keep making more of these Ray! Thanks!

  • @barbieludwig8369
    @barbieludwig8369 5 лет назад

    Thanks so much, Ray for putting this on RUclips. You are giving someone like myself a chance at what you have been so blessed to be given the chance to do!

  • @danielhodos6747
    @danielhodos6747 5 лет назад +125

    Don't worry,because ,,if you can play something slowly,you can play quickly"!

    • @supahx1421
      @supahx1421 5 лет назад

      Dániel Hodos ha. european punctuation.

    • @supahx1421
      @supahx1421 5 лет назад

      loser

  • @vhl333
    @vhl333 3 года назад +1

    Thanks for the practice tips at the end and all those nice analogies!

  • @pgkmjm93
    @pgkmjm93 5 лет назад +3

    This is so inspired. Keep doing, repeating until your muscles remember the movement. Thank you

  • @heya1988
    @heya1988 5 лет назад +15

    I just realized that hilary hahn plays this in her recordings of paganini. Jesus christ, I did not even know it was this hard because she makes it sound so easy. I've gained even more respect for her.

    • @Chihuahuauno1
      @Chihuahuauno1 2 года назад +3

      Yes she does, however it’s MUCH SLOWER than the top technicalists. Check out Roman Kim’s version and it Will TRULY blow your mind❣️

    • @aegeanenjoyer668
      @aegeanenjoyer668 Год назад

      @@Chihuahuauno1 Exactly. Ning Feng, Kavakos, Roman Kim and so on don't massacre the tempo in order to pull it off.

  • @Shareef2610
    @Shareef2610 4 года назад +2

    This the beauty of Rey Chen. When we ever see a professional violin practices in front of us. Showing us he is normal person like need to work with a lot of effort to get things done. I think he is great person

  • @IIIRikaIII
    @IIIRikaIII 5 лет назад +4

    thank you for teaching me how difficult is to learn classical music for a professional player too... now I admire you and other musicians more than before. Such a perseverance!

  • @eprjct
    @eprjct 2 года назад +1

    I love this kind of video. It shows that pros doesn't just rush to the top of a piece. They refine it again and again even if to many it's already good enough.

  • @scotrule6128
    @scotrule6128 4 года назад +1

    Thank you for demonstrating an approach to your practice-style for this technical piece.I’m sure it will help countless a musician. You’re an inspiration to music, and for that, I salute you🙏🏼

  • @aydanclassicalmusic7798
    @aydanclassicalmusic7798 3 года назад +2

    Thank you for posting this practice video! It helped teach me how to practice! Thank you!

  • @SculptyWorks
    @SculptyWorks 5 лет назад +1

    You're amazing, Ray! Now I'm inspired to go practice!

  • @seancloser
    @seancloser 4 года назад +1

    Never get tired watching n listening to u, even just talking.

  • @lawnerddownunder3461
    @lawnerddownunder3461 3 года назад +1

    I am loving the "practice face"!

  • @fernandomarquez5542
    @fernandomarquez5542 3 года назад +2

    Gracias Ray, excelentes consejos y ejemplo!

  • @kleineaugenbrauen
    @kleineaugenbrauen 5 лет назад +1

    It's so inspiring and encouraging to see you practice :)

  • @eurly93
    @eurly93 5 лет назад

    This is very encouraging. One of the best in the world still has to stop and figure out some of the notes! Thank you for this Ray!

  • @Iglioni
    @Iglioni 5 лет назад

    Thank you Ray! I really appreciated this video! Do more like this!

  • @janiceallan2981
    @janiceallan2981 5 лет назад

    So interesting! Thank you Ray. So obvious you love what you are doing.

  • @nabillanyan
    @nabillanyan 3 года назад +1

    This video really motivates me. Now I have to practice :") thank you, Ray

  • @clairetheviolinist3489
    @clairetheviolinist3489 5 лет назад +12

    Thank you for posting this ! I've always wondered how world famous soloists practice!

  • @roberthouse4228
    @roberthouse4228 5 лет назад +2

    outstanding, im just starting to learn the violin in my late 30s, and its cool seeing these types of videos. thanks for posting!

  • @itiyagerbi8098
    @itiyagerbi8098 5 лет назад +1

    Thank you so much for sharing and for the inspiration! It's a great help! Please do more videos like this one

  • @ktkprincess
    @ktkprincess 5 лет назад

    Thank you for this! It's always nice to see our violin superheros as mortals. 😁 Makes me feel better about life. We all have to practice. 🎻 ❤️

  • @MrKaheden
    @MrKaheden 5 лет назад

    That's a great initiative i think ! Love it, thanks for all the advices :D !

  • @kasianag2008
    @kasianag2008 5 лет назад

    You’re such an inspiration!! Loved the video btw

  • @gbritaney
    @gbritaney 5 лет назад

    I like watching pros practice in videos like this. I learn a lot. That stratosphere edit was funny.

  • @karinvasu3005
    @karinvasu3005 5 лет назад

    Concentration level over 999999999 😂😂😂
    Thank you so much for being such an inspiration to many and being so down to earth💖💖
    Excellent video btw!!

  • @raisinbrahms5872
    @raisinbrahms5872 5 лет назад +64

    Can you record yourself practicing with different musical ideas on a piece like Beethoven, Mendelssohn, or Saint-Saëns

  • @leojose3486
    @leojose3486 5 лет назад

    That was a real motivator.Thanks for the video☺

  • @bloubear2557
    @bloubear2557 5 лет назад

    So down to earth to show practice sessions and mistakes

  • @noranekokimono4301
    @noranekokimono4301 5 лет назад +12

    That was actually really inspirational. I am not a professional violinist so I tend to procastinate but this gave me the motivation I needed to unpack my violin today

    • @melanieh.3091
      @melanieh.3091 5 лет назад +1

      tiamat zirbes this made me lose confidence on the violin 😂. Now I’m just gonna go and practice piano since I can’t play the violin 😂

  • @LyndseyMacPherson
    @LyndseyMacPherson 5 лет назад +4

    Bravo! for sharing this! I would counter this is not ugly, but beautiful that you demystify the work that happens behind the performances. You inspire me (and I'm not a violinist)! Those work sessions we do in any art can erode our sense of progress if we don't teach ourselves how to learn before we teach ourselves new techniques.

  • @maddie4449
    @maddie4449 5 лет назад

    Thanks for the video! So many seeds and sand metaphors ^^
    Waiting to see the next steps of the process ~

  • @doescellothingz
    @doescellothingz 4 года назад

    The slide to harmonic bit solved a run I previously flopped in the Britten Cello Suites! This is great 👍!!

  • @sugar_venom
    @sugar_venom 5 лет назад

    Thank you so much for this expert advice! Exactly what I needed to hear. I just started playing instruments again including the violin. The slowness can feel burdensome cause I want to sound the way I do in my head/dreams in real life but the way you describe practicing makes it so much more manageable

  • @fridghost1563
    @fridghost1563 5 лет назад +6

    his hands are beautiful oh my gosh

  • @haslindamahmood2131
    @haslindamahmood2131 5 лет назад

    More videos, please Mr. Chen!
    Very helpful on the 'mental anchor' tips! Thanks🙂

  • @josephrichards610
    @josephrichards610 5 лет назад +3

    "Its becoming a shape, you're building something."

  • @hyl6520
    @hyl6520 5 лет назад +3

    This cazenda is so difficult that I feel I'm going to viomit when I see the partition... Well done Chen !

  • @user-it2vy4ok9v
    @user-it2vy4ok9v 5 лет назад

    I like violin practice videos. Because if I watch the video, I can study and be motivated!

  • @anjas.4438
    @anjas.4438 5 лет назад +9

    Thank you so much for this experience!!! I started playing the violin as an adult and I’m always keen on no scratching and playing in tune all the time while practicing new stuff 🙉 The first feedback of my new violin teacher was: Dare to scratch and squeak but play with passion without holding you back 😂👍🏻

  • @gabriel1chan
    @gabriel1chan 5 лет назад +4

    Thank you for being true to yourself, appreciate this very much. Your double stopped flying staccato is amazing. Looks like your 4th finger is a least 1inch longer than mine.

  • @AndySaenz924
    @AndySaenz924 Месяц назад

    All of those ascending double stops together are insanely difficult to play correctly! He makes it look so easy!

  • @Lamadesbois
    @Lamadesbois 5 лет назад +1

    I wonder if one day we could have the extremely slow practice with all the sweet tricks.
    Thank you for putting the time and effort to show what lies behind the scene.

  • @thatgerm6117
    @thatgerm6117 5 лет назад

    LITERALLY so much practice motivation

  • @sebastiangleaton1610
    @sebastiangleaton1610 5 лет назад

    Can’t wait till part two

  • @Maria-fm5nw
    @Maria-fm5nw 5 лет назад

    Thanks so much, enjoyed watching alot.

  • @juancalahorrano6530
    @juancalahorrano6530 5 лет назад +1

    This is great!!

  • @hongluzhang7771
    @hongluzhang7771 3 года назад +2

    ray: is that passable?
    me: idk, you tell me

  • @techfusionaz2496
    @techfusionaz2496 5 лет назад +1

    Geeez, didn't realize those are actual notes when you go so high your off the fingerboard LOL. Thanks Rey! Watching you makes me want to practice more.

  • @neoniahazelwood9263
    @neoniahazelwood9263 5 лет назад

    Amazing!

  • @EmanuelEstradaYarce
    @EmanuelEstradaYarce 5 лет назад

    Wow it is really amazing to be able to see a bit about the studying process of others. It is very interesting and fun, not boring as you said hehe. Thanks for sharing!

  • @rossiodiaz6414
    @rossiodiaz6414 3 года назад +1

    Ray: “I tried to practising when I was 19”
    Me at 19: okay let's gonna try “Happy Birthday”

  • @cheetahpiper6422
    @cheetahpiper6422 5 лет назад

    Some intense wisdom you share! Thank you for this video! I feel so inspired to practice now!!! ... but everyone is sleeping ...

  • @sharon1775
    @sharon1775 4 года назад

    watching your hands, hearing your sound is wonderful Beautiful metaphor.

  • @hannahchang3986
    @hannahchang3986 5 лет назад

    Eyebrows in action! I love your videos!!

  • @selinaveren1212
    @selinaveren1212 5 лет назад +2

    When I was 8 or 9 you came to my school in Germany.I was so excited . Now I’m 15 and watch your videos. 😆

  • @Gutierrez_Felipe
    @Gutierrez_Felipe 5 лет назад

    Even the musician gods are humans and need to pratice. That is a nice thing to see, I bet you put some sense into some peoples heads. There is not ONLY gift and talent, there is hard work! SO, let's practice, everyone!

  • @neoniahazelwood9263
    @neoniahazelwood9263 5 лет назад

    I love his voice.

  • @incoherentmuttering5926
    @incoherentmuttering5926 5 лет назад +52

    Okay so if its hard for ray, that just means its impossible for me ;)

  • @Violin-Recital
    @Violin-Recital 5 лет назад

    This was so righteous!

  • @fivezeroniner
    @fivezeroniner 5 лет назад +2

    "if you throw enough hours at something, even if it feels impossible, (hopefully), you can make it happen..
    i second this.
    it's funny how when you pursue something great, you become receptive to life lessons that most people would dismiss as simple quote, the experience of pursuing something greater than you really does something to you.