Bach prelude # 1

[susanar96]

Hi you play very well.

I also play. You play professional player?

Thank you.

[EvSqPr]

i started to cry for some teason. i think i got something in my eye.

[ddnycc]

last stroke sucked, but good playing :)

[sierra727773]

stop moving up and down and left and right.... it kinda gets annoying.........

[VioLAPlaYer239]

nice =] I'm learning to play this on my own viola

[animeviolalord]

Your viola has a nice tone.

[seth2514]

As par your request I won't be harsh. I will just say look closer at the notes. Try to get all the notes before you work on intonation.

[fdapproved16]

I like the tone :)

[PianoScience]

I would just say that your string crossings need to be improved.

I' currently play violin and piano.

[ttay1122]

yeah. I guess It wasn't a community service thing, more of a college credit thingy i guess. owell, free is free.

[sevillaparasol]

Bach could get busy.

I despise his work but love the way you pulled thisoff!

Nice.....

[violaplayer1995]

Thanks.

[LookItsJelly]

i agree with an early poster that you should try to take more liberties with the tempo but make sure not to lose pulse. you did try moving faster and slower in some places but it sounded unnatural. i see what you're trying to get at musically, though, and i think this piece will be very good when you're not held back by the technique as much.

i really wish you'd find a private teacher :(

[violaplayer1995]

Hey LookItsJelly, Thanks! Im much better at it now. I got a scholarship for a free private teacher thank god. I will post it either tomorrow 11/12 or the next day 11/13.

[ttay1122]

Woa thats cool im getting free violin lessons, no scholarship, My teacher had to do community service :( Owell a lesson is a lesson. owell i was born in 1993 too! i bet we have the same expirence, but on violin. there was a time where i put 14'' violia strings on my violin because we didn't have enough violas in orchestra, C ya

[violaplayer1995]

lol im actually for 1993 but thanks anyways

[lilly763]

Fairly good overall. Some of the string crossings are uneven- practice those slowly. The intonation is good (not perfect, but who is?). My main comment would be that not enough is done musically. Perhaps my teacher and I are on the extreme end, but I tend to take a lot of liberties with tempo and dynamics, and I think it makes the piece more interesting. Right now it sounds like you're too involved in the technical aspect- eventually you should be focusing on the music. Memorization would help.

[violaplayer1995]

i agree completly in your constructive criticisim. it´s much better now i guarantee. i will record it once i get back to the U.S

[Violincrazy]

much much better, very good. I suggest you find different bowings to make the string crossings as easy as possible. cheers for the comment on mine - i really need to work on this piece tho myself!

[violaplayer1995]

hey thanks for commenting! i saw your new version. im gonna post the re-reocrding in 2 days.

[sertha]

Quite nice playing. I noticed that you seem to be slowing down and speeding up at times where there is no ritarde or crescendo. Embellishing is nice, but not to the point where yo u can change the music. When you get to measure 33, try to make the A note quieter and the others louder. It leaves a effect of more than one player playing.

Congratulations though, really quite wonderful.

[Bratsche2000]

This is a beautiful sounding viola! May I ask were you bought it and who the maker is?

[violaplayer1995]

i bought it at a place called "duffy's rare violins" i live in florida. the maker is Martin Beck it is a 16 and a half

[violaplayer1995]

hey, well, about the standing up. i would, but there isnt anyone to film me because i like to film it myself when im alone. i do have a music stand i was reading off of it you just can't see it. thanks for watching! and thanks for the advice~!

[pikachoi2007]

one of the best practice video i saw. 5 stars. what string are you using and rosin? what's teh name of your new viola? brand? is it hand made?

[violaplayer1995]

thanks again. you kno i really do not know what strings they are,but i kno they are professional. my viola is a martin beck 16 and a half inch it is 100% handmade. the rosin is hill rosin,it came with my viola. the bow is the coda bow conservatory. thanks for watching. will post more

[BrokenFrench]

it could have been in better tune...in a couple of passages, it sounds very out of tune...And I think that you needed to keep the rhythm consistent.

But all around you had a nice sound. :]

[violaplayer1995]

yes lol i kno it was. Im much better at it now and i will re- record this. i just haven't had much time. thanks

[jjaci]

wow, you play really good, though i like this piece better in cello. but, good job!

[violaplayer1995]

thanks!

[violaplayer1995]

thank you!

[wutuworry]

idont mean to sound harsh oranything..but...tryo to express ur feelings a bit more, one thing u gotta remember bout this peice is that u can shape it which ever way u want.

anyways..since u dun take prive lessons ur doing good ^.^ u should try out for a youth symphony if ur looking for a challenge, thats if ur not already in one

[violaplayer1995]

its ok i kno what you mean. thank you. like i said i will re-record this

[violaplayer1995]

yes, i didnt like this performance at all! thank you anyways tho. i will rerecord tomorrow

[violaplayer1995]

:] thanks

[violaplayer1995]

awesome!! ill be sure to look at it!

[ttay1122]

how big is your viola is it 14'' 15'' or 16'' or what

[violaplayer1995]

16 and a half

[ttay1122]

i been playing violin for almost one year now i lust got this sheet music an cant wait to try it PS i wish i played viola you guys dont have to go to an e that really starts to take a toll on your ear

[violaplayer1995]

i kno lol :] take your time and learn this piece it s a great one to learn!

[ViolinistForLife]

How long have you been playing?

I've only been playing for about 1 year and a half.

[violaplayer1995]

same here!! but ur probaly better because i cant afford a teacher so i teach myself

[ViolinistForLife]

I don't have a private teacher either. I take Orchestra at my school.

[violaplayer1995]

awesome me too! try some bach! :]

[violaplayer1995]

yes, i saw it and commented. very nice

[ViolinistForLife]

Wow, you really know how to play the Viola. I'm quite impressed because I have hear a lot of not-so-good Viola players and you have changed my mind about Violas. Please watch my Video Response.

[Jennaccount]

Aaah, I just love the sound of a violin <3 Always wanted to learn how to play it, but I guess I didn't really know how to start.

Well, I'm lucky you are posting your performances so that I can enjoy the sound of a violin that way ;D

[violaplayer1995]

thanks!! and its a viola :]

[Jennaccount]

Aa, ok. My bad.

Looking forward to hear more from you :)

[violaplayer1995]

:] thanks

[ViolinistForLife]

Yes it is definately a Viola. Violins donot have the low C string. Instead we have a high E string.

[BenChanViolin]

Wow, very nice playing indeed! I appreciate you posting this for us to watch! By way of suggestions: try playing once keeping the rest of your body rigid- let's isolate your movement to just your arms and fingers so your string crossings can be smoother. I have a video on string crossings that may help. Try not to tap your foot as well, as it may actually be affecting your rhythm. I love your tone- well done!

[eboyinc]

Wow! Good work...this is tough on the Viola!  Please post more :D

[violaplayer1995]

thank you i will! im not pleased with this perfromance at all! :]

[violaplayer1995]

ok ill post a new one in a week.

[racerxfanfrenzy]

try doing swells and pauses between phrases

[violaplayer1995]

thanks..i did. for some reason i just cant get that "feeling". i kno what you mean.

[Krnballerzzz]

try listening to some recordings and get more feeling to it. Remember this kind of music was written for people to dance to, its gotta have a feel to it! :D. I enjoyed it. Keep on practicing!