Bach Partita No. 3, 3rd Mov Gavotte, Sound Sample on an American Violin of Cedar

[heavymetalthunda2]

Really good... Just a little too slow

[Allaphaidole]

I seriously envy your playing skills! Watching you guys play these violins with ease (especially the vibrato) makes me want to try to improve my own skills!

[eboyinc]

@Allaphaidole -- hey thanks...the one thing all violinists have in common is the urge to improve. ugh, i should go practice :(

[douskara]

Such a pity the guy was collecting violins for a whole life time and now the collection gets spread all around the world. Would he like that? I'm not blaming the two perfect teenagers for anything, because they have nothing to do with that. Both are very talented musicians and very hard working individuals and I wish the best for them.

It woud have been nice to see a museum of violin somewhere in the U.S. dedicated to that man but now I don't think it's possible.

[eboyinc]

@douskara -- the original owner wanted the violins to be placed in the hands of violinists, especially students, who would benefit from playing on fine, old instruments. it was said that the collection was more of a way to rescue the violins from attics, basements and closets where many had been for years before. always nice to hear from you :)

[douskara]

@eboyinc That's a great story! The man was really dedicated to his art. That's what violins are for and it's such a waste of potential divine music when masterpieces are kept in a case, like the Messiah Stradivarius that only serves music as an exhibition item.

[grrrr17]

@douskara

what a weird thing to say! to keep beautiful instruments stuffed away? in museums? that is like finding beautiful artwork and throwing a sheet over it.

you can't appreciate the violin unless it's played!

[tephes]

How many violins do you have? e_e

[eboyinc]

@tephes -- hi, i personally have 2 violins; one that i use for recitals, concerts, etc. and a 2nd one that i keep at school.

you can see our personal violins at our other youtube site,

Musicasa2ndlanguage --

this is where we post our personal performances.

the violins that my sister and i play on here on eboyinc belong to the estate of a professional violinist who passed away a few years ago. we're helping to catalog the collection which numbers in the hundreds.

[olokies]

@eboyinc are the two personal violins of urs have good quality like the ones you play in this project?

[eboyinc]

@olokies -- my brother and i play on nice instruments, but not at the level of some of these amazing instruments in this collection. thats one of the reasons doing this project is so much fun...we get to play on violins and violas that are way above our level.

[AuroraViolinist]

i love the sound of this one. are the strings gut or synthetic? i love the sound of baroque instruments...

[juslopezma]

good sound, brilliant and clear!!!

where you bought the violin?

[eboyinc]

the violins in our sound samples are part of a major violin collection that belongs to the estate of a former professional violinist.

[DoctorSoriano]

this is gorgeous!

[eboyinc]

thanks so much!!!

[farisindonesia]

your violins produce very nice sound!!you also play very well...love it

[eboyinc]

thanks...the instruments in this collection are amazing...we only get a few minutes with each instrument, but when we open a new case to do the sound sample, its like finding treasure :D

[farisindonesia]

i'd love to try...the sound is so clear,smooth,lovely!!!

[changboy179]

how much is this violin worth? just wondering

[eboyinc]

this is a really special, one-of-a-kind violin and it sounds fantastic. i'm just a student violinist and have no idea of values. but i'd say its worth alot!

[changboy179]

oh, im a student violinist too :D

where do you get all these violins from? your teacher?

[nickia88]

so good!

[neltonaccount]

nice sounding Violin...!>>> great..!>>>

is it an easy piece..?

im planning to play the piece on my reCital..! hope i could..!

[eboyinc]

thanks. this is a great piece for recital...i wouldn't call it easy, especially to play well. i work on my bach constantly and don't feel like i'm anywhere near playing it right...but i think this is a good piece to do. good luck with your recital...i hope you post a video :D

[neltonaccount]

...!

yeah..! the peice is relly greaT..! but im having hard time playing it..!

mmmm..

i also considered Beethoven Minuet as another choice..!

What do you thinK..!?

[eboyinc]

you can't go wrong with beethoven :D

[elijahendtre]

you seem to know alot of diffrent songs.

i was wondering if youv'e done or even know what i'm talking about. there is a violin piece thats really fast and when i hear the song i think of destruction and chaos. its so famous and yet i cant think of it. i almost think of a bee flying around really fast in zigzags when i hear it. does anyone have any clue what i'm thinking of cause i don't know the title

[changboy179]

zigeunerweisen by sarasate?

[eboyinc]

great piece...i played it for a competition a few years ago :D

[k405Eagl3]

i hope to play as well as this on ah mah viola. i'm getting there! ^.^

[eboyinc]

thanks...i wish i could play the viola...i love its sound :D

[auburnUmusic]

Such a lovely sound. It's an unusual violin!

[eboyinc]

very unusual...i agree with you...it sounds amazing :D

[MkrsGuild]

Super playing. Sounds fantastic.

[eboyinc]

thanks so much :D

[nuckles007]

i love that violin! sounds so pretty

[eboyinc]

thanks, glad you liked it :D

[FiReSTarTeR7ii]

Feels a bit slow though.

[TheSingingViolinist]

For sightreading, the tempo is pretty good :D Great job!

[FiReSTarTeR7ii]

Didn't know he was sightreading.

[FiReSTarTeR7ii]

You're really good at that, how long have you been playing? I've been playing the cello for three years, not really long.

[exVieuxtemps]

I really love this!

[Beatlesfannumerouno]

Whoa! That's really good.

[Oberlindeankim]

For: pbaron22 and Eboyinc

If everyone were as talented on Youtube as pbaron23 and Eboyinc this would be the best place for music in the world. you guys rock!

[DaveyMikey]

I agree with Oberlindeankim, Eboyinc rocks! This channel is more than just a couple of great violinists showing what they can do. These guys are educating us about the variants in violins made through a couple of centuries from around the world by different makers. They are friendly and communicative. They support other violinists on Youtube, especially young violinists and beginners without any criticism. They're naturals in every way. I thank them.

[eboyinc]

wow, thanks for your comment. we're just violin students treating everyone the way we want to be treated...golden rule violin :D

[22Cat22]

i like how that violin doesn't have a border to it. it just makes it look really cool.

[eboyinc]

hi...thanks for your comment. i wish there was a way to show what this violin really looks like...the woods are really amazing... i've never seen anything else like it :D

[thelightisahead]

Hey eboyinc, we talked about something some time ago... oh yes! It was Barber's Adagio for Strings! lol, I just remembered! Still want me to make a vid of that? I have it now :) glad to see you're still live and very much kicking! Through hard work (sometimes four hours a day) my general tone and playing have improved loads since we last spoke, but I'm still looking ahead to the days where I can play like you hehe :) I won't be able to tackle Bach for quite some time though, I should think!

[pbaron23]

Nice job, how old are you?

[eboyinc]

hey, thanks! 16 y.o. how 'bout you?

[123jchen]

You're very accomplished. I'd love to know more about the violin!

[tadishviolinist]

:O

me encanta Bach Partita No. 3, 3rd Mov Gavotte,la escucho de pequeña me trae muchos recuerdos

*****

5/5

muchos saludos

[j12torts]

awesome!!! where can i get the sheet music for this, besides the music store lol

[thelightisahead]

lol. Hey j12torts; there's this excellent and totally legal website related to Wiki, called the IMSLP (International Music Score Library Project). It consists of scan-ins of out-of copyright editions of music, and has tonnes of composers (better than your average free music website). There's loads by the greats like Bach, and his complete sonatas and partitas for solo violin are available, you just click and view them in adobe. Hope this helps! :)

[AytidaRed]

you did the song much better than me ... :(

at least i tried :)

[resqsmusiq]

Nice sound. Where did you get the violin? It's really different. Do you know the maker? The sound is amazing.

[eboyinc]

the violin is really something. my brother isn't so bad either, lol :D seriously, the maker is from the midwest, but i don't know him personally. he must be good because this is a very nice violin.

[TheSingingViolinist]

Very cool!

[eboyinc]

thanks! the vid doesn't do the violin justice at all. it's beautiful.

[TheSingingViolinist]

Lol, myu other vids sound way worse. At least u can hear the fullness of the violin. the voice. mine sounds like a toy.... :'(

[philochristos]

I love it! The shape looks a little different than usual, too. BTW, if your brother is interested in making his own archery equipment, tell him to google "sam harper board bow."  My web page is the first one that comes up.

[eboyinc]

thanks...that's him playing. i'll tell him about your web page when he's finished practicing :D

[philochristos]

You and your brother are both spectacular!