@@liamderosa2157 Personally when I got my new violin, I ran through Alliance Vivace, EP's and Jarger Superiors. On new violins or violins that havent been played much ive been told by luthiers that they open up better with high tension, and to wait to put on low tension like gut strings.
I think my favourite was #4 as well. #3 had a nice clarity and detail to it, with good projection and character, but it lacked a 'oneness' of sound. 4 sounded very unified and the lower and upper registers complimented eachother really nicely. #2 just felt like it was lacking, and didnt have the same expressiveness.
This video should be seen by every beginner violin student. Eminently sensible advice, which will avoid buying the wrong instrument, encourage enthusiasm, and drive the player on to a lifetime of musical fulfillment. Wonderful ❤
it looks like your violin intoxicates you when you play it. like it puts your mind in a different space and it mellows you some like relaxing on a big soft couch after a long day walking. seems enriching for you to play it
Or when you have played for a soccer championship all day and you haven't drink not a single sip of water then you come home tired and you ease yourself with a freezing bottle of water
Oh no... I have never even touched a violin before... I want to learn but idk how to even play scales. Guess I will ask the shop keeper for help! Very nice video! Very helpful for what I should keep an ear out for, thank you!
Thank you for the advice. Suggesting different techniques, such as low, hi, soft, loud, slow, fast, and especially 5ths (thank you) is very helpful. I would like to ask or suggest when describing what is good or what does not work for you, to offer specifics, rather than "it is not me" or "I don't feel comfortable." Perhaps: it is too bright, brash, brittle, or too warm or muted. Something that seems more specific to the sound or feel would be more helpful, I think. Otherwise, thank you for your tips.
From the sound I liked #2 & #4. It's very difficult to tell from the short pieces you played though. I am saving up to get a better violin (around $2K - that's a lot for me!), but when I have tried violins before I can tell they are better than the one I have but not much else. I am not very good at playing so I feel like I don't even know enough to ask the right questions.
Esther, thank you for this it is very helpful. I liked violins 3 and 4. What role does the type of strings play in your evaluation.I find different strings affect the sound of my current violin very much. So I am confused when I start evaluating new violins how to address this issue. Thanks John
I picked #4 as well, before she said anything. Powerful, well balanced and nice clarity. #2 was also clear, and clean, but a bit upper middle bright, and weaker at the bottom. Three was also pretty nice, and had a big bottom end but was a little rough at the bottom, heard some wolfy tones. #1 seemed to have poor intonation,... the parallel fifths didn't track well, I wasn't totally sure it was well tuned up,... even though it was loud, and had a lot of low end, it seemed to have what hi end audio people call intermodulation distortion, (wolf notes). I'm wondering if a better matching of strings might have helped that one???. I'd love to know the makers names and when these violins were made.
Esther, I would have liked you taking about the price of each violin!!! That would help a lot in learning how much you have to pay for a top class violin. Anyhow, the video is helpful.
I'm guessing #2 was one of the newer instruments??? Maybe???... it was sweet and smooth. I would also like to know more about the makers and dates of these instruments..!! They all sounded really very good and (expensive) to me.
This is only good for people that already know how to play, and play well. If someone is just starting or even been playing for a few years, they might not know what they're doing. I had a violin instructor friend tell me, if I can play twinkle twinkle little start with it sounding good in a year, I'd be doing well because of my age.
I still play my old school 1855 Italian fiddle, taking it out for jazz gigs (it isn’t valuable) I have 2 others. The NEW well known Japanese made violin I invested in, I don’t like at all. It’s got a BIG projection, but no heart or soul. I’m disappointed in it. I wished your video had been around earlier. It was great how you finally selected the one that suited your taste and requirements. I liked your Schindler’s List video too. Look forward to more to come Esther.
Just lovely sounding, and even looking, violins. The playing wasn't bad either hehe. I do wish that for me money were not an impediment. I'm not talking a Guarneri or a Strad but something up to $50,000 would take me from my $5000 old 19C German fiddle which, truth to be told is nothing to sneeze at, but oh, how I'd love to be able to go to that further step.
I recently got the chance to try some violins at my conservatory. Actually none of their sound really convinced me since they were all brand new and haven’t been played yet. Is there a possibility to find out if they are good instruments although they haven’t developed their “real” sound yet?
Unfortunately, I am limited as a lefty violinist. However, I have found some lovely left violins on my travels. One, was an Italian beauty that was over 100 years old and it was a true lefty.
I believe number 2 made me sit up. But violins sound different under your chin, than they do to listeners don’t they? But all of these were very nice instruments anyway. You’ve influenced me to go out when it’s safe, to find that really special violin that will become part of me, hopefully!
Hi Esther. If it's your first ever violin that you'll be buying, how can you make sure you get a good one ? I guess you'd have to trust the violin tutor with their choice to you ! Thank you for your videos btw. You play really beautifully and such an inspiration ! I'm thinking of trying the violin out. X
I'm not Ester, but when buying your first Violin you'll want something that's affordable within your price range depending on how long you'll be playing. If you want one with a decent sound for an intermediate level player, the price for a good instrument starts around $1000. Student class, such as ones used in school orchestras are around $600. Whatever you do, don't buy a cheap Amazon violin unless it is from another reputable seller, and if so, buy from them directly. Make sure you have recommendations on how things should be from your teacher or someone else you trust with knowing the instrument. Also make sure you go to a trustworthy shop, such as an actual music store. I personally would go to a store that purely specializes in stringed instruments. Make sure you try the instrument for yourself rather than buy one online, even if you like it. Something might not feel right or work with you exactly. If you are just going to try and start playing the violin, don't buy one right away. There's no guarantee you'll even like the instrument. So before you spend a decent amount for money, ex. $500+, try and rent one for a while first. Once you know you like the instrument and have a desire to keep playing, then you can invest your money into a good intermediate class or higher, but if you're starting out, I'd reccomend renting.
Hi Esther ,now I’m playing a beginner violin but now I’m a intermediate student ,I would like to upgrade my violin but it seems that it’s very hard to learn to tune my current violin using pegs (I usually tune my violin using 4 fine tuners before practicing)because when I try the violin on in shop it only have 1 fine tuner how ? It’s a bit harder to tune my violin using pegs.
Always get a violin that has 4 tuners if your not a professional or semi professional. It's easier. Student class beginner instruments are often quite a bit cheaper and are almost always harder to tune just because of its quality. When I used to have my rental years ago, I couldn't tune it myself. With my new violin, I can tune my violin without an issue. If your pegs are stuck, make sure you get a peg balm for when you replace your strings next, it makes them easier to turn. But please make sure you do learn how to properly tune with the pegs eventually, because it's a skill you will need in the future if you keep playing
some full-size (4/4) violins have different scale lengths slightly (the vibrating length of the string) and body dimensions, so even among 4/4 violins they are not EXACTLY the same size, they have some variation, so if you have small hands you choose something that will work with that and challenge that all the time.
Respectfully I completely disagree on your assessment method. First, eliminate all instruments that have a nasal or boxy sound. Even some very expensive fiddles have this unfortunate quality. Next, play medium but not loud notes with a little vibrato on each string through two octaves of scales SLOWLY, and listen out for notes that suddenly give undue volume, or a "Waa" sound or rasping sound. You should aim for a consistent tone all the way up each string. Then do some slow legato piece with string crossings and check that again there are no suddenly bad toned or harsh-toned notes that stand out like a sore thumb. Then check that each string has enough volume and body (you'll often find the G string is great but the D string is weak and feeble). Finally check that the E string can produced a sweet sound as well as a bright one, and that the G string does not choke when you get into higher positions on it. Your test playing was very brash and over-played. You need to calm down and play a simple piece with a good tone, which is much better for assessment than thrashing around with randomn phrases.
Which of the violins did you guy prefer? Let me know in the comments!
Violin 4 was my favorite. What strings would you like to buy to put on the violin you end up choosing?
Nu.2; it sounds richer and a little 'gypsy'. I love this harmony!
No 1 maybe that's the one I can afford .
@@liamderosa2157 Personally when I got my new violin, I ran through Alliance Vivace, EP's and Jarger Superiors. On new violins or violins that havent been played much ive been told by luthiers that they open up better with high tension, and to wait to put on low tension like gut strings.
I think my favourite was #4 as well. #3 had a nice clarity and detail to it, with good projection and character, but it lacked a 'oneness' of sound. 4 sounded very unified and the lower and upper registers complimented eachother really nicely. #2 just felt like it was lacking, and didnt have the same expressiveness.
She looks like Audrey Hepburn - very beautyful
Funny I noticed the same thing ... she also looks a little like the Filipino Actress Arci Munos. ruclips.net/video/KJyUjPAUO7U/видео.html
I noticed that too.
I was thinking exactly the same!!!
This video should be seen by every beginner violin student. Eminently sensible advice, which will avoid buying the wrong instrument, encourage enthusiasm, and drive the player on to a lifetime of musical fulfillment. Wonderful ❤
Beginner students can't play to test an instrument.
it looks like your violin intoxicates you when you play it.
like it puts your mind in a different space and it mellows you some like relaxing on a big soft couch after a long day walking. seems enriching for you to play it
Or when you have played for a soccer championship all day and you haven't drink not a single sip of water then you come home tired and you ease yourself with a freezing bottle of water
Every great musician must become one with their instrument
That E-string on #4 was delicious sounding! Wow!!! The D-string on #2 was incredible as well!
3 and 4 were the best ones for me! Thanks it was very helpful
For me definitely violin number 3 👌😉🌺
I've learned a lot today. Thank you for sharing.
An interesting video. Thank you for sharing it. I liked violins nr 2 and 4.
I always love to hear your perfect fifths; so beautiful just like my piano tones ;)
Hi! I'm a big violin fan and follow you on social media. Your videos are informative and sometimes quite fun. Thank you for sharing.
That's some really great advice Esther thanks for the tips and good information pretty lady
Where can i buy ling ling insurance on my violin?
The viola case shop
Thanks Esther - that was very interesting! I enjoy your playing. 💕😀🌹😀👍🍀
You look amazing! Nice playing
I THINK I LIKED VIOLIN 3, BUT I DONT WANT TO CONFUSE YOU. THANK YOU FOR A VERY DIFFICULT SUBJECT.
Love your character.. Keep it that way
Oh no... I have never even touched a violin before... I want to learn but idk how to even play scales. Guess I will ask the shop keeper for help!
Very nice video! Very helpful for what I should keep an ear out for, thank you!
I have to decide between two violins so I am happy for this video and I believe it will help❤️
The one you picked . . . when you showed it first, I liked the grain spacing in the top.
This vid taught me a lot, thank you! Toda Raba!
Thank you for the advice. Suggesting different techniques, such as low, hi, soft, loud, slow, fast, and especially 5ths (thank you) is very helpful. I would like to ask or suggest when describing what is good or what does not work for you, to offer specifics, rather than "it is not me" or "I don't feel comfortable." Perhaps: it is too bright, brash, brittle, or too warm or muted. Something that seems more specific to the sound or feel would be more helpful, I think. Otherwise, thank you for your tips.
From the sound I liked #2 & #4. It's very difficult to tell from the short pieces you played though. I am saving up to get a better violin (around $2K - that's a lot for me!), but when I have tried violins before I can tell they are better than the one I have but not much else. I am not very good at playing so I feel like I don't even know enough to ask the right questions.
Esther, thank you for this it is very helpful. I liked violins 3 and 4. What role does the type of strings play in your evaluation.I find different strings affect the sound of my current violin very much. So I am confused when I start evaluating new violins how to address this issue. Thanks John
2 and 4. Violin perfect
Thanks 👍😍😍
Thank you, I needed this. My violin is absolute garbage.
You are amazing and special...❤❤
Definitely number 2 from the last three. But number 1 really got my attention in the beginning. Those two would have been my first selection :)
The moment I heard nr 4... That was it for me
Number 4!! I think it's the best!
I picked #4 as well, before she said anything. Powerful, well balanced and nice clarity. #2 was also clear, and clean, but a bit upper middle bright, and weaker at the bottom. Three was also pretty nice, and had a big bottom end but was a little rough at the bottom, heard some wolfy tones. #1 seemed to have poor intonation,... the parallel fifths didn't track well, I wasn't totally sure it was well tuned up,... even though it was loud, and had a lot of low end, it seemed to have what hi end audio people call intermodulation distortion, (wolf notes). I'm wondering if a better matching of strings might have helped that one???. I'd love to know the makers names and when these violins were made.
Great tips!! thanks for your ideas...
Esther, I would have liked you taking about the price of each violin!!! That would help a lot in learning how much you have to pay for a top class violin. Anyhow, the video is helpful.
Excellent choice! Number 4 is beautiful.
I like the last one ☝️ but in my opinion they are all great 👍
So, please share the makers and prices of each. I sense that #4 spoke to your soul.
Hi Esther, can you give more details of makers for these 4 violins? For me I prefer the second one, it's a little bit swwety.:-)
I'm guessing #2 was one of the newer instruments??? Maybe???... it was sweet and smooth. I would also like to know more about the makers and dates of these instruments..!! They all sounded really very good and (expensive) to me.
I didn't quite like no 1 actually and no 3 also felt a little wrong, but no 2 and 4 sounded very rich and my favourite was by far no 4! Beautiful!
Violin 2 and 4 were perfect!
Thank. You. Madam. Very very. Nice. 🙏🏻🙏🏻🙏🏻👍👍👌👌👌
This is only good for people that already know how to play, and play well. If someone is just starting or even been playing for a few years, they might not know what they're doing. I had a violin instructor friend tell me, if I can play twinkle twinkle little start with it sounding good in a year, I'd be doing well because of my age.
Beatiful ❤❤❤❤❤❤♥️♥️♥️😘😘😘🎊👏
I still play my old school 1855 Italian fiddle, taking it out for jazz gigs (it isn’t valuable) I have 2 others. The NEW well known Japanese made violin I invested in, I don’t like at all. It’s got a BIG projection, but no heart or soul. I’m disappointed in it. I wished your video had been around earlier. It was great how you finally selected the one that suited your taste and requirements. I liked your Schindler’s List video too. Look forward to more to come Esther.
Why is it not valuable? No particularly nice sound? Or is it just not a famous builder's best work?
Love you and miss you too... 💞💖🎶💖
nice
Number 4 my favouriteee
Where can I find the No. 4 🎻, is it possible for you to give some instruction about it
Robert Palmer said it best - simply irresistible!
I think I like the last one the best but what about strings what's a good brand ?
Thank You. Madam. Very very Nice
I liked #3 the most.
It sings the most.
Ya, 3 was spot-on from the first note
Nice. Verry good
You are THE spitting image of Audrey Hepburn.
yeah, got the same feeling
Which piece of music was the last one, please?
Hi
What would be the price of the 3rd & the 4 th choices. Where can you get them. Thanks for the advice
Just lovely sounding, and even looking, violins. The playing wasn't bad either hehe. I do wish that for me money were not an impediment. I'm not talking a Guarneri or a Strad but something up to $50,000 would take me from my $5000 old 19C German fiddle which, truth to be told is nothing to sneeze at, but oh, how I'd love to be able to go to that further step.
I recently got the chance to try some violins at my conservatory. Actually none of their sound really convinced me since they were all brand new and haven’t been played yet. Is there a possibility to find out if they are good instruments although they haven’t developed their “real” sound yet?
Esther! Rien à voir avec le sujet de la vidéo mais je me demandais si tu envisageais de participer au prochain concours Reine Elisabeth? 🤔
the last one is also my favourite
Thank you
Unfortunately, I am limited as a lefty violinist. However, I have found some lovely left violins on my travels. One, was an Italian beauty that was over 100 years old and it was a true lefty.
Number 4 was my favorite
Esther ❤❤❤ from indonesie.
What was the price range for these 4 violins?
About 10to 50k
I believe number 2 made me sit up. But violins sound different under your chin, than they do to listeners don’t they? But all of these were very nice instruments anyway. You’ve influenced me to go out when it’s safe, to find that really special violin that will become part of me, hopefully!
For me nr 4 it's sound the best :D
I m your big fan
Hi Esther. If it's your first ever violin that you'll be buying, how can you make sure you get a good one ? I guess you'd have to trust the violin tutor with their choice to you !
Thank you for your videos btw. You play really beautifully and such an inspiration ! I'm thinking of trying the violin out. X
I'm not Ester, but when buying your first Violin you'll want something that's affordable within your price range depending on how long you'll be playing. If you want one with a decent sound for an intermediate level player, the price for a good instrument starts around $1000. Student class, such as ones used in school orchestras are around $600. Whatever you do, don't buy a cheap Amazon violin unless it is from another reputable seller, and if so, buy from them directly. Make sure you have recommendations on how things should be from your teacher or someone else you trust with knowing the instrument. Also make sure you go to a trustworthy shop, such as an actual music store. I personally would go to a store that purely specializes in stringed instruments.
Make sure you try the instrument for yourself rather than buy one online, even if you like it. Something might not feel right or work with you exactly.
If you are just going to try and start playing the violin, don't buy one right away. There's no guarantee you'll even like the instrument. So before you spend a decent amount for money, ex. $500+, try and rent one for a while first.
Once you know you like the instrument and have a desire to keep playing, then you can invest your money into a good intermediate class or higher, but if you're starting out, I'd reccomend renting.
Prends le 4eme violon je trouve que c'est celui ou tu joue le mieux et c'est celui qui a le plus beau son😁🎻
I like 3 and 4 sounds.
Nr3 is good for me,but maybe tomorrow we vill see love is another bird guitar is best for me.🎶
number 4 too!!
Can you tell us the name of this shop in Amsterdam please?
asking prices?
This is like my beautiful violin yesterday i buy
8:58 what piece
Whats the song at 5:48??
What brands of violins can you recommend for under 2000euro? Thank you
Fisher-Price
@@lawpenner Very funny and helpful for me to find a violin for my son you jerk
I wish I had violin shops where I could test the violins before buying them.
Hi Esther ,now I’m playing a beginner violin but now I’m a intermediate student ,I would like to upgrade my violin but it seems that it’s very hard to learn to tune my current violin using pegs (I usually tune my violin using 4 fine tuners before practicing)because when I try the violin on in shop it only have 1 fine tuner how ? It’s a bit harder to tune my violin using pegs.
Always get a violin that has 4 tuners if your not a professional or semi professional. It's easier.
Student class beginner instruments are often quite a bit cheaper and are almost always harder to tune just because of its quality.
When I used to have my rental years ago, I couldn't tune it myself. With my new violin, I can tune my violin without an issue.
If your pegs are stuck, make sure you get a peg balm for when you replace your strings next, it makes them easier to turn.
But please make sure you do learn how to properly tune with the pegs eventually, because it's a skill you will need in the future if you keep playing
TheLionNeverRoars thank you 🙏
#4. I watched your eyes. You looked curious about what you could make it do. Cute! Professional but cute.
That was great👏👏👏❤❤❤
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what branch is the 4
I am pianist, but would say obviously 4 is the best.
And did you decide that before or After she made her choice? Personally I thought 3 sounded the most on point, but she said it wasn't as Comfortable
They will allow you to walk out of the store with a $40,000-75,000 violin to play with it for a couple of weeks???
Think she's going to ruin her reputation over $50k?
What is the name of the violin store in Amsterdam?
annaro er cheese head violine shop
where are you from? it is quite hard to understand accent you've got there
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what size would you usually go with ?
She probably has a full size 4/4 violin. Get sized by someone who knows what they're doing if you're unsure.
some full-size (4/4) violins have different scale lengths slightly (the vibrating length of the string) and body dimensions, so even among 4/4 violins they are not EXACTLY the same size, they have some variation, so if you have small hands you choose something that will work with that and challenge that all the time.
Hola Esther!!!
🤗 Thats not so far of Belgium 😜😄😉💐
I prefer 2nd one
mam, i want to learn violin but i can't find good institute. can u help me
#2 sounds better!
We would choose a violin with your fingerprints and never dare to touch it again!
I like number 4
Violin 4
I prefer violin 1 sound but the look of violin I prefer violin 3
Respectfully I completely disagree on your assessment method. First, eliminate all instruments that have a nasal or boxy sound. Even some very expensive fiddles have this unfortunate quality. Next, play medium but not loud notes with a little vibrato on each string through two octaves of scales SLOWLY, and listen out for notes that suddenly give undue volume, or a "Waa" sound or rasping sound. You should aim for a consistent tone all the way up each string. Then do some slow legato piece with string crossings and check that again there are no suddenly bad toned or harsh-toned notes that stand out like a sore thumb. Then check that each string has enough volume and body (you'll often find the G string is great but the D string is weak and feeble). Finally check that the E string can produced a sweet sound as well as a bright one, and that the G string does not choke when you get into higher positions on it. Your test playing was very brash and over-played. You need to calm down and play a simple piece with a good tone, which is much better for assessment than thrashing around with randomn phrases.
Hey, how can I tell if I like the instrument itself or the set of strings on it? That throws me off when comparing them...
Very helpful.
I agree. She's young and doesn't know what she's talking about