I'm still graceful for Algo to suggest Ray to me. Before i wasn't even that into classical music. I listened mainly to Metal stuff Like for example wintersun but also the Likes of animals as Leaders and Lot's of stuff in between until i also discovered These Epic Soundtrack Style pieces to weight train to. Got cards for two steps from hell, missed Out bc fml and that evening Algo gave Ray Chen to me. And that rabbit hole keeps on giving and giving. Few weeks later i know so much about techniques, difficulties and in General are much more able to appreciate and understand the difficulties of the Violin and classical music in General. Then there was a collab between Ray and twoset which was so wholesome and omg that was another rabbit hole. Kind regards :)
This is the fastest piece among the four seasons, the storm is truly giving the feel of summer that hot temperature, Fast breeze, movement of all living organisms due to the heat, fate of one farmer who fears for the survival of his livelihood. His worst fears come true: the violent summer storm destroys his crops. Hats off to the composer Vivaldi. 😻
Great reminder to "not be shy", I'm currently working on playing and phrasing more boldly and not too quiet/one-dimensional. Love listening to different interpretations and explanations of pieces as well, so once I'm practicing this I'll definitely come back to this video :)
Articulated beautifully. It’s not always easy to put it into words, particularly if you’re also trying to engage non-musicians. I could listen to you (speak and play!) all day.
When I listen to your sound, all the black roses that grow in the back of my mind bloom. Like all the unsolved mysteries of our lives are instantly filled with light.
I play mandolin and I wish there was someone like you giving tips for mandolin. That was brilliant. The same dynamics and phrasing can be used for both instruments, but I'd love it hear it on a plucked instrument. Thanks for sharing your vast experience and expertise! Brilliant! It also helps me hear this wonderful piece differently. Marvelous!
I love how your able to dissect all the different layers in the piece in a way where we understand how the piece fits together. Your a true artist and teacher and your video makes me want to play this piece! Thanks for the inspiration ❤
I learned so much here, I always try to play clean despite having the feeling that the music should be extrovert, especially that solo string crossing. Now I can let loose. Ray please do more of this, I have been on my own for 13 out of 15 years, just RUclips and reading books. This kind of lesson I can't get anywhere else aside from hiring a teacher for which I have no budget. Please do the other 1st and 2nd movement next then Winter. Thanks!
Love those off-beat hemiolas towards the end! breaks up the monotonous beat, gives it a certain danciness- and very in character for a baroque piece with "do it how you like it" notation.
Hello! I play violon for 4 years, and this year I don't have violin teacher, so I hope you will do more of this kind of video, because it is Really helpful! Thank you so much!
The comparison to a rock piece, and approaching it as such, is apt. I always felt the L'Estate Presto gives a lot of "bang for buck". Most people, unlike in so much of classical music that is less accessible, can immediately "see" the amazingness and coolness of the violin as an instrument when they hear this movement, if one gets that funky pulse right, that is :). Good video.
Fell in love with the Four Seasons as a teen watching Nigel Kennedy play and managed to persuade my violin teacher to let me learn it too. Watching it reimagined now by Ray and explaining everything I wish I could have learned as a teen just... I wish I'd kept playing.
@@amandacollecutt2491 If I wasn't bedbound right now, I just might! But it's *really* hard to play when you're stuck on your back and your arms are weak from neurological issues. But yes, I've considered it and fingers crossed I can get some of that resolved and use this as a recovery goal.
Your videos mean a lot to me. I will be really glad to hear you play the whole song. I'm also practicing this song, and I want to use your technique for the whole song.
Yes. I agree absolutely. He can even make a cheap violin sound so good. Here I was really listening to his violin because I could hear the sparks from his violin strings and I had to make a comment on it.@@quest-cequecesttonvisage
❤Eu amo violino, e as quatro estações é o que mais amo. Toca fundo na alma da gente, não consigo nem explicar, é sem palavras o sentimento, do começo ao fim da música. Ela me alegra e me faz chorar ao mesmo tempo. 🙏❤🎻🙏🎻❤🙏
Ray you're a great educator! Not only a great artist and communicator but also blessed with the ability to explain it very well 🎉🎉🎉🎉 the handsome face is distracting though 😊
I'm really excited there's a tutorial for this piece! I'm gonna learn it! We'll see how far I make it before I give up. Those harmonics might be it for me 😂
I’ve been playing the violin for 2 years now and feels like it’ll take, like, decades for me to be able to play remotely similar to this, violin is one of the most frustrating yet satisfying instruments out there to play
Hi Ray, I have one request as someone who's been to a few of your concerts over the past few years. At every concert I've been to, you've played either Waltzing Matilda or Paganini Caprice 21 as an encore, and I was wondering if you could learn a new piece that you could play to the audience. I'm looking forward to your Mendelssohn and Tchaikovsky in Korea!
Raaayyy ur amazing!! Just let me practice some time so i can do what you're explaining in that vivaldi summer!! Im excited. Please keep this videos going ❤
Thank you so much for this, Ray. I really enjoy listening to some of your thought processes when you play. I wonder how great it would be to have you for a teacher.
I dont play the violin but still enjoy very much your videos of teaching and interpretation comparisons! Ray u r such a great interpreter!❤ (honoured to c u once in your concert playing Mendelssohn😊) And surprised to see that cute emoji when u talk about shyness😂
Hey Ray I have some questions about the Kenedy violin challenge 1. Are you picking the winners randomly?? 2. Are you going to make us pay for shipping?? 3. Am I the one who made you start this challenge??
Hey Mr. Ray. First, I just have to say your ability is so good that it is not fully human (I hope to achieve these qualities). Second, is the free violin a sweep stakes for entering, or being top 99 in the challenge?
Thanks Ray for the great video! I was just wondering if anyone could tell me any exercises to do because I have tension in the forearm when I play it really fast?
Ray, I'm a big fan of yours. I'm 13 years old and siu from Brazil and I also play the violin and I already play Vivaldi Summer, but I wanted to focus on Winter, and also other songs. Could you record A video teaching them, right? The song EINE KLEINE NACHTMUSIK AND CZARDAS
I’m supposed to play the 3 movements of winter by april 23 and I’m super nervous. Would you be able to do something like this with the first movement of winter. I also have some questions as well on the piece.
Could you please make a video about "A Day in the Life of the World's Famous Violinist - RAY CHEN"....I mean a normal day VLOG for what you do throughout the day (just curious about your daily routine)
I adore it when you play Vivaldi. I eagerly clicked this video to learn how to play this like a pro! Unfortunately you added “ its easy IF YOU KNOW WHAT YOU ARE DOING”!
Is playing fast (speed of this piece) on violin as difficult as playing fast on a piano? Pieces like this would require me to play at 1/2 speed on a piano because my fingers just get tense up and can’t follow.
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Thanks for watching! I’ll see you in the practice room on Tonic: tonicmusic.app/join-in
I am super excited !!!!!
I cant find your id on tonic tho :)
How often do you replace your bows? since in every video I see you playing you lose a few hires 😂
@@Hi-how-are-you-today. that is common for violin bows ! They keep getting off
@@Xphqntom I understand but from other violinists I’ve seen playing classical music (even Vivaldi summer) they lose a bit but not that much.
@@Hi-how-are-you-today. yeah , the bow rarely looses all its hairs
What a time to be alive when you can get free tips from one if not best violinist alive.
I'm still graceful for Algo to suggest Ray to me. Before i wasn't even that into classical music. I listened mainly to Metal stuff Like for example wintersun but also the Likes of animals as Leaders and Lot's of stuff in between until i also discovered These Epic Soundtrack Style pieces to weight train to. Got cards for two steps from hell, missed Out bc fml and that evening Algo gave Ray Chen to me. And that rabbit hole keeps on giving and giving. Few weeks later i know so much about techniques, difficulties and in General are much more able to appreciate and understand the difficulties of the Violin and classical music in General. Then there was a collab between Ray and twoset which was so wholesome and omg that was another rabbit hole.
Kind regards :)
shouldn't he be giving masterclasses instead? why does he even have time for RUclips?
@@Jaburuto make more money, of course
@@andrea-gv3gt how much does a top violist make?
This is the fastest piece among the four seasons, the storm is truly giving the feel of summer that hot temperature, Fast breeze, movement of all living organisms due to the heat, fate of one farmer who fears for the survival of his livelihood. His worst fears come true: the violent summer storm destroys his crops. Hats off to the composer Vivaldi. 😻
idk the winter has 128th notes
The 3 different thumbnails are so funny, the sunglasses in this one somehow make it even better 😄 excited to watch the video after work tonight!
Glad you like them!
the video wasn't even out when you wrote this comment
IT WAS 6 HOURS BEFORE!!????
@@himiko_toga4 its a premiere
@@himiko_toga4It was in premiere maybe.
You are a true teacher. How can you teach us all the techniques? I admire your educator mindset✨💯👑💎🎻🥇 Indeed, Professor Ray👍🏻👍🏻
Great reminder to "not be shy", I'm currently working on playing and phrasing more boldly and not too quiet/one-dimensional. Love listening to different interpretations and explanations of pieces as well, so once I'm practicing this I'll definitely come back to this video :)
Articulated beautifully. It’s not always easy to put it into words, particularly if you’re also trying to engage non-musicians. I could listen to you (speak and play!) all day.
I can't believe that Ray only has 560k subscribers. He deserves more for how much his tips help us.
He will be soon at 2M+. I only got to know about him a few days ago.
This is such a detailed, thorough breakdown. Think a lot of violinists can appreciate this mini lesson. So much to take away from this, thank you!
When I listen to your sound, all the black roses that grow in the back of my mind bloom. Like all the unsolved mysteries of our lives are instantly filled with light.
I play mandolin and I wish there was someone like you giving tips for mandolin. That was brilliant. The same dynamics and phrasing can be used for both instruments, but I'd love it hear it on a plucked instrument.
Thanks for sharing your vast experience and expertise! Brilliant! It also helps me hear this wonderful piece differently. Marvelous!
I love how your able to dissect all the different layers in the piece in a way where we understand how the piece fits together. Your a true artist and teacher and your video makes me want to play this piece! Thanks for the inspiration ❤
Ray Chen - I really enjoy listening to you play violin; a true masterpiece. Thank you
I learned so much here, I always try to play clean despite having the feeling that the music should be extrovert, especially that solo string crossing. Now I can let loose.
Ray please do more of this, I have been on my own for 13 out of 15 years, just RUclips and reading books. This kind of lesson I can't get anywhere else aside from hiring a teacher for which I have no budget.
Please do the other 1st and 2nd movement next then Winter. Thanks!
Thanks Ray! This is MONTHS of music lessons in 11 minutes, so great... THANK YOU!!!!
Love those off-beat hemiolas towards the end! breaks up the monotonous beat, gives it a certain danciness- and very in character for a baroque piece with "do it how you like it" notation.
I gotta be honest I’m not even a musician, this just fascinates me on another level
Hi Ray, I appreciate all of the support you are providing to the musical community. I hope it keeps it alive.
Ray Chen ROCKS!
This feels really easy to follow through with good explanation for each part.
I've been learning this piece for over a week and a half. This video really helped! Thanks, Ray!! 😁
Your sound makes me want to visit classic concerts.
Hello!
I play violon for 4 years, and this year I don't have violin teacher, so I hope you will do more of this kind of video, because it is Really helpful!
Thank you so much!
You're a born educator!! This made so much sense! Thank you!
You are truly amazing! Your passion comes through in every note & I get goosebumps every time I hear you play ❤
The comparison to a rock piece, and approaching it as such, is apt. I always felt the L'Estate Presto gives a lot of "bang for buck". Most people, unlike in so much of classical music that is less accessible, can immediately "see" the amazingness and coolness of the violin as an instrument when they hear this movement, if one gets that funky pulse right, that is :). Good video.
:D I always love to see you put so much energy into the music, even to break strings, break bow hairs
That syncopated hemiola phrasing is much remix, very gangster, such lit!! Wow!! 🔥🔥
This is video is like gold for me. I've been preparing summer for a while and I really liked your version. Thanks for the video!!
Fell in love with the Four Seasons as a teen watching Nigel Kennedy play and managed to persuade my violin teacher to let me learn it too. Watching it reimagined now by Ray and explaining everything I wish I could have learned as a teen just... I wish I'd kept playing.
just restart! I have and I love it! Progress. I ve pactised couple of hours everyday for last five months! You should do it
@@amandacollecutt2491 If I wasn't bedbound right now, I just might! But it's *really* hard to play when you're stuck on your back and your arms are weak from neurological issues. But yes, I've considered it and fingers crossed I can get some of that resolved and use this as a recovery goal.
Oh yup. Hope U get a bit of recovery. I restarted due to health issues too. So yeah sending good vibes your way.
Your videos mean a lot to me. I will be really glad to hear you play the whole song. I'm also practicing this song, and I want to use your technique for the whole song.
thank you Vivaldi (summer) for bringing me to Ray❤
Your violin sounds so good!
He sounds good
Yes. I agree absolutely. He can even make a cheap violin sound so good. Here I was really listening to his violin because I could hear the sparks from his violin strings and I had to make a comment on it.@@quest-cequecesttonvisage
❤Eu amo violino, e as quatro estações é o que mais amo. Toca fundo na alma da gente, não consigo nem explicar, é sem palavras o sentimento, do começo ao fim da música. Ela me alegra e me faz chorar ao mesmo tempo. 🙏❤🎻🙏🎻❤🙏
A true star indeed. Thanks, Sir Ray
I like the overall pacing of the video! I'll have to give the Summer Vilvadi a try!
The community will soon grow to 1m !
Ray you're a great educator! Not only a great artist and communicator but also blessed with the ability to explain it very well 🎉🎉🎉🎉 the handsome face is distracting though 😊
When are you coming to New Zealand? Waiting for your concert ❤️🥰
Amazing! Can't wait for Winter!
I’m currently working on this piece and I can’t wait to go practice with your tips after work today! Thank you for making violin cool again 😎
I'm really excited there's a tutorial for this piece! I'm gonna learn it! We'll see how far I make it before I give up. Those harmonics might be it for me 😂
I’ve been playing the violin for 2 years now and feels like it’ll take, like, decades for me to be able to play remotely similar to this, violin is one of the most frustrating yet satisfying instruments out there to play
DO WINTER PLEASE
Hi Ray!
This types of videos are so funny. Can you do Monti Czardas next? Thank you!!
Admiro demais você!!! É maravilhoso te ver tocando.
My goodness, you're gifted!
Hi Ray, I have one request as someone who's been to a few of your concerts over the past few years. At every concert I've been to, you've played either Waltzing Matilda or Paganini Caprice 21 as an encore, and I was wondering if you could learn a new piece that you could play to the audience. I'm looking forward to your Mendelssohn and Tchaikovsky in Korea!
I love this piece! Adult beginner here, it's on the bucket list!
Raaayyy ur amazing!! Just let me practice some time so i can do what you're explaining in that vivaldi summer!! Im excited. Please keep this videos going ❤
Thank you so much for this, Ray. I really enjoy listening to some of your thought processes when you play. I wonder how great it would be to have you for a teacher.
❤wow you are a great teacher...and fabulous violinist. Bravo
Love the espresso coffee set up you got Ray! The Niche, the Fellow and Ranchillo? 👍
Excellent Genius Ray Chen 🎻🎶🎵🎵
thank you for this !! My son loves this song and hopefully one day can play it (I'm skeptical about it being easy to play, haha)
Thank you Ray for posting. This is very helpful ❤
POV: watching the entirety of the video knowing that you will probably never play violin…
This is absolutely rock music. ❤
@RaychenViolinst : Coffee stuff at the back. Nice! Hope you don't mind me asking. How much coffee is "too much" when practicing / performing?
I dont play the violin but still enjoy very much your videos of teaching and interpretation comparisons! Ray u r such a great interpreter!❤ (honoured to c u once in your concert playing Mendelssohn😊)
And surprised to see that cute emoji when u talk about shyness😂
And yeah though I dont play thhe violin, I usually play back your videos coz its so informative!
Like having a free lesson with a professional violinist. You oughta be charging for this stuff Ray!
I like his videos and how he teache 👏👏
i literally had a commerical with someone playing vivaldi summer before the video began 😭😭
Hey Ray I have some questions about the Kenedy violin challenge
1. Are you picking the winners randomly??
2. Are you going to make us pay for shipping??
3. Am I the one who made you start this challenge??
1. Yes. 2. No. 3. Maybe, not speaking for him or anything.
Superb actually your telent is unbelievable ❤
Could not found a video for cello, thanks for putting this video!
You're a great violinist, my "idol", I love you.
Sou teu fã.🎻
Hey Mr. Ray. First, I just have to say your ability is so good that it is not fully human (I hope to achieve these qualities). Second, is the free violin a sweep stakes for entering, or being top 99 in the challenge?
Can you do winter or spring next? I would love to learn how to play either of them.
thank you sir for the music
Know nothing about music and violin but enjoying this video 😂
Once my Kennedy violin is arrived, i'll be back to learn 👍
Ray, you should play Der Erlkönig
what a class dude, thank you so much
Thanks Ray for the great video! I was just wondering if anyone could tell me any exercises to do because I have tension in the forearm when I play it really fast?
Ur vids help me a lot, ty
Its all in the bow basically, the scales and shifts are easy.
I am mesmerized listening to this guy and I don’t even play the violin 😂
Aight time to hit my twinkle twinkle variation 3
Thank you for this it helped a lot
Fantastique 🎻🎼🎶👌
Greetings from an Classical Tenor-Violist,
Josha 🙋♂️
OMG I CANT WAIT FOR THIS VIDEO. I;ve been having sm trouble with it
When I heard your Vivaldi, I have become your fan✨🥹✨
Ty for donating ! He is really a legend
This is gold!
Could you post more this kinda tutorial video please❤ From Malaysia fans🎉🙌🏻
Ray, I'm a big fan of yours. I'm 13 years old and siu from Brazil and I also play the violin and I already play Vivaldi Summer, but I wanted to focus on Winter, and also other songs. Could you record A video teaching them, right? The song EINE KLEINE NACHTMUSIK AND CZARDAS
I’m supposed to play the 3 movements of winter by april 23 and I’m super nervous. Would you be able to do something like this with the first movement of winter. I also have some questions as well on the piece.
Ok. Now we know what to do. Let’s go! No violin? No excuses!
What if im a violist?
@@DarkScythHolderYou can do it too
Adoro está música
Can u make a video on how to play Vivaldi winter plssss!
I don’t even know how to play twinkle little star 🌟, but here I am 😂
I been playing for a year and a half i guess I should get started on this since it took a whole year for oh susana
This is too good! ❤❤❤
Could you please make a video about "A Day in the Life of the World's Famous Violinist - RAY CHEN"....I mean a normal day VLOG for what you do throughout the day (just curious about your daily routine)
Are you the person who asks this over and over? Doesn't Ray share enough with us?
I adore it when you play Vivaldi. I eagerly clicked this video to learn how to play this like a pro! Unfortunately you added “ its easy IF YOU KNOW WHAT YOU ARE DOING”!
Also, can I apply the same techniques that you mentioned on Vivialdi's Four Seasons: Winter 1st Movement?
Before: "Oh, how nice! I'm finally gonna learn how to play Vivaldi - Summer like a pro!" :)
After: "Bruh..." o_O
Niche Zero. A man of culture I see.
Is playing fast (speed of this piece) on violin as difficult as playing fast on a piano? Pieces like this would require me to play at 1/2 speed on a piano because my fingers just get tense up and can’t follow.
Hi Ray, don’t tempt me to learn musical instruments again 😂😂😂😂
Ray loves rolling eyes!!!!!!!!!!!