omg! Don't listen to the negative comments on here! So silly, this is a very hard piece. Plus u are playing both/2 parts. everyone has a different take on speed. People, you cannot say "oh you don't sound like, Hillary or whoever!" The only one who can really say anything if he was here is johann sebastian bach. So since he isn't currently not on youtube I guess you can't really compare! Man people on here think they're something special and a critic. Post ur own videos, let's see if u can do it
No bad at all. I actually like your performance better than the Vengerov travesty I just watched on youtube. Sounds like you have a beautiful tone that even comes through my cheap PC speakers.
Isn't it supposed to be slower. I'm learning that for college auditions and I think its supposed to be taken down a notch. Great one the less. At least when Hillary Hahn plays it it's slow. Playing it fast takes away the minor sad sound.
That was an absolutely horrible interpretation, the intonation at the beginning made me cringe, and you took it way too fast, maybe you should play something a little more your style instead of Bach
nice job. i would definitely use more phrasing. this is a very gentle piece. maybe try feeling it a bit more. use dynamics in your phrasing, it seems too uniform in that aspect. also, it sounds like you're playing it too harshly. Perhaps if you try releasing some of the pressure on your right hand, that could help. otherwise, very beautifully played! keep it up, man! post some more! :)
Not bad. Even, though you tuned your violin a little flat, it was still pretty much in tune. If it were me, I would make it a little more graceful, but good job. I recently finished this piece (not the chaconne of course :D) and it's hard. Keep up the good work.
MateoTosca89, you shouldn't say things that aren't true. You never know when people that know who you are will see your comments. If you were accepted into julliard this year that's a different story, but you are not currently a "julliard student".
I think you really need to fix the intonation and rhythm and the interpretation is way off what most would be looking for. You seem to have the ability to play but are in need of guidance.
So where's the constructive piece? I don't believe you're a Julliard student. Post a video of you playing the Bach Sarabanda, and we'll talk. It's a tough piece, and I'm only practicing here to tune my technique. You might try the same. Make me eat my words.
don't be offended! you did a nice job! but it's always possible to do better, right? Also, try taking it at a slower tempo, and make sure your rhythms are correct. i can see you going far! keep it up!
Nice playing. Your intonation is quite good. I'm curious about what edition of the music you are using, because a lot of what I'm seeing are things that I've never seen before.
I would suggest doing this perfectly metrically at first, THEN add interpretation. Having a firm grounding in what Bach wrote is important, because it makes any interpretation you decide on not only sound more confident, but also gives it some grounding.
Well played! Not my personal favorite approach to Bach but when it's well played, interpretation shouldn't matter. Bach is so subjective too which makes it so hard to pull off and keep everyong happy.
I'm curious how needing a replaned fingerboard affects the double stops? I played an instrument for some time that was in bad need of a replaning and didn't have any significant trouble with playing.
Thanks :) About the fingerboard.I'm about to go drop my fiddle off now-- when I had this one cut originally, the planing around the third position has a slight but noticeable dip and the plane was not done with the finger board top stop off which resulted in the first position being slightly higher. All in all, when someone comes to a shop and says, it's difficult to play fifth double-stops cleanly, either they are not skilled enough or the fingerboard needs attention.
listen to a recording i suggest milstein many of the rhythms were wrong and try to make it sound less romantic/contemporary and dont dig into those double stops a lot.
Yeah I take some liberties with some rhythms, but that's what's fun about playing the violin-- remember, I'm just practicing here, not performing! When I perform, I follow the music more rigorously. I need to get my fingerboard planed and am having trouble with doublestops lately without added pressure. Eat it!
omg! Don't listen to the negative comments on here! So silly, this is a very hard piece. Plus u are playing both/2 parts. everyone has a different take on speed. People, you cannot say "oh you don't sound like, Hillary or whoever!" The only one who can really say anything if he was here is johann sebastian bach. So since he isn't currently not on youtube I guess you can't really compare! Man people on here think they're something special and a critic. Post ur own videos, let's see if u can do it
Spanishprincess2010 1 week ago
I prefer The interpretation of Maxim Vengerov , Is more slow, Play like him, More slow
MasterStran 9 months ago
No bad at all. I actually like your performance better than the Vengerov travesty I just watched on youtube. Sounds like you have a beautiful tone that even comes through my cheap PC speakers.
aimaim22 3 years ago
Isn't it supposed to be slower. I'm learning that for college auditions and I think its supposed to be taken down a notch. Great one the less. At least when Hillary Hahn plays it it's slow. Playing it fast takes away the minor sad sound.
BurningGudam07 4 years ago
i like it...i've played the 2nd partita...it's tough so i rush it :( you've inspired me to pull it out and re-do :D
eboyinc 4 years ago
Its good overall. Im sure you're not playing this anymore but you should have paracticed it with a metronome set at a 40.
Im doing it now and it really helps.
Im also practicing with a tuner to check the intervals.
firstalto13 4 years ago
That was an absolutely horrible interpretation, the intonation at the beginning made me cringe, and you took it way too fast, maybe you should play something a little more your style instead of Bach
violinbouii 4 years ago
i think much of the intonation problem is due to the video quality and room... but i would agree with you on the speed
accountx1 3 years ago
beautiful
bigbriknox 4 years ago
nice job. i would definitely use more phrasing. this is a very gentle piece. maybe try feeling it a bit more. use dynamics in your phrasing, it seems too uniform in that aspect. also, it sounds like you're playing it too harshly. Perhaps if you try releasing some of the pressure on your right hand, that could help. otherwise, very beautifully played! keep it up, man! post some more! :)
classicalaficionada8 4 years ago
Amazing. I love it
ColinMeloy91 4 years ago
You have a great love for the violin!!
studioclass 4 years ago
Hm. Do you have any videos of you 'performing' this piece? I'm curious as to how different it is.
GandalAristata 4 years ago
Not bad. Even, though you tuned your violin a little flat, it was still pretty much in tune. If it were me, I would make it a little more graceful, but good job. I recently finished this piece (not the chaconne of course :D) and it's hard. Keep up the good work.
EapanViolinist 4 years ago
MateoTosca89, you shouldn't say things that aren't true. You never know when people that know who you are will see your comments. If you were accepted into julliard this year that's a different story, but you are not currently a "julliard student".
stringsalot 4 years ago
Cool~ I like play bwv :)
iloveviolin 5 years ago
delicate.... delicate
lordnifield 5 years ago
I think you really need to fix the intonation and rhythm and the interpretation is way off what most would be looking for. You seem to have the ability to play but are in need of guidance.
MateoTosca89 5 years ago
Cute. Post the video of you playing Bach, so I can receive your 'guidance'. Oh wait, you're 18-- nevermind.
brocktoon 5 years ago
If you post something like this expect constructive criticism. By the way I am a Juilliard student, so lay off someone you don't know
MateoTosca89 5 years ago
So where's the constructive piece? I don't believe you're a Julliard student. Post a video of you playing the Bach Sarabanda, and we'll talk. It's a tough piece, and I'm only practicing here to tune my technique. You might try the same. Make me eat my words.
brocktoon 5 years ago
don't be offended! you did a nice job! but it's always possible to do better, right? Also, try taking it at a slower tempo, and make sure your rhythms are correct. i can see you going far! keep it up!
classicalaficionada8 4 years ago
that-s not bach,Bach must be interpreted in a only way..tha way u play this is to libertine..to..bleah :)
Oanaa 5 years ago
Get off my Bach already!
brocktoon 5 years ago
where do you get your sheet music?
stingray23464 5 years ago
from Shar but there's this really cool music shop in Chicago in the fine arts building on Michigan ave you should check out.
brocktoon 5 years ago
Nice playing. Your intonation is quite good. I'm curious about what edition of the music you are using, because a lot of what I'm seeing are things that I've never seen before.
I would suggest doing this perfectly metrically at first, THEN add interpretation. Having a firm grounding in what Bach wrote is important, because it makes any interpretation you decide on not only sound more confident, but also gives it some grounding.
11marini 5 years ago
The edition on this one was the one in my head :)
brocktoon 5 years ago
I loved it! Great job. I like how romantic you made it. Beeeautiful! And you look so relaxed when you play. It kills me when people are too stiff.
ViolinistAthlete 5 years ago
You are too kind. Let's be best friends.
brocktoon 5 years ago
This final glissando is a true horror trip...
cromimi 5 years ago
Very Good!
RolandBo 5 years ago
Have you tried playing the first chord with d and f on II and III? It's hard for me... but it really fits the mood
ellegin88 5 years ago
I've tried it on the second time after the repeat, but it's much safer to play those in first ;) They should still be softer, more practice!
brocktoon 5 years ago
Well played! Not my personal favorite approach to Bach but when it's well played, interpretation shouldn't matter. Bach is so subjective too which makes it so hard to pull off and keep everyong happy.
I'm curious how needing a replaned fingerboard affects the double stops? I played an instrument for some time that was in bad need of a replaning and didn't have any significant trouble with playing.
Anyways, well done!
KelseyZ 5 years ago
Thanks :) About the fingerboard.I'm about to go drop my fiddle off now-- when I had this one cut originally, the planing around the third position has a slight but noticeable dip and the plane was not done with the finger board top stop off which resulted in the first position being slightly higher. All in all, when someone comes to a shop and says, it's difficult to play fifth double-stops cleanly, either they are not skilled enough or the fingerboard needs attention.
brocktoon 5 years ago
listen to a recording i suggest milstein many of the rhythms were wrong and try to make it sound less romantic/contemporary and dont dig into those double stops a lot.
carloslaran 5 years ago
Yeah I take some liberties with some rhythms, but that's what's fun about playing the violin-- remember, I'm just practicing here, not performing! When I perform, I follow the music more rigorously. I need to get my fingerboard planed and am having trouble with doublestops lately without added pressure. Eat it!
brocktoon 5 years ago
pretty good :) very romanticized, which isn't neccesarily a bad thing.
Norbeone 5 years ago
do you know nathan schram?
ellegin88 5 years ago
I only gave you a five star rating because you're my brother (GO PURDUE)
Beethoven4242 5 years ago
where do you go to school?
adidas01003 5 years ago
Went to Indiana University (go IU!)
brocktoon 5 years ago