Nocturne, Op 4 No 2, Johann Kaspar Mertz

[Gangly1]

F.

[ThomasMcMorbid]

that's one of the most beautiful songs i've ever learned to play. i used to go to music school and that was one of the songs i had to play by heart on one of the exams i took.. and it is so nice to hear other play it. and you play beautifully. :)

[20boomer]

Well, I used your version of this piece as a guidepost, but the "errors" are trivial compared to the spirit in which you imbue this piece with. I admire your work.

[jnclassicalguitarist]

Thanks a lot!!

[20boomer]

Wow1 That was nice! Now I finally know how I should play this piece!

[jnclassicalguitarist]

Thanks for watching, but watch out for my errors.

[ImTOOhorny]

O wow you read notes how do you do that ! Do you tab it out of the notations or do you play along with the notes?

[ImTOOhorny]

Btw do u know where to find a tab for this

[jnclassicalguitarist]

It is in Frederick Noad's book "Romantic Guitar" in regular notation. Thanks for watching.

[ImTOOhorny]

Your great I was looking for songs to play for auditioning at a university to get into a course for guitar and this is defintely something I will choose to try and learn.

[AirHendrix91]

Do you use a foot stand?

[jnclassicalguitarist]

No. I use ErgoPlay, a small frame attached to my guitar to keep both my feet on the floor while I play. It also lets me sit in upright position.

[dcnvfghnit54ph]

wow that was great im learning it right now . . . hopefully it would soon turn out as good as urs

[jnclassicalguitarist]

Thanks, but my version is yucky. Please let me know when you post yours.

[chlamys02]

Nice Julie !!

Hervé

[jnclassicalguitarist]

Thanks a lot, Hervé!

Regards,

Julie

[6cuerdas6]

Bravo Julie, tienes mucha sencibilidad para la musica!!!

Me gusta mucho como tocas!!

Cesar Amaro

[jnclassicalguitarist]

Muchísimas gracias, Maestro.

Saludos,

Julie

[manuelri53]

Hello Julia !!

Very nice, a great composition of Joan Kaspart Mertz, I am beginning it to study and I hope to feel the same pleasure that I feel al to listen to your interpretation with the guitar. Thanks

Manuel

[jnclassicalguitarist]

Appreciate that, Manuel! Thanks a lot!

Take care,

Julia

[ibzrg120]

can u teach me???? lol

[jnclassicalguitarist]

lol

[ibzrg120]

hell your a crazy gtrist ( definitely ina good way lol)

[jeffrodabro]

Wow, nice song Julie

[jnclassicalguitarist]

Thanks, Bro!

-Julie

[Q2K2008]

This sounds great. I'm trying to learn it right now. I've been playing for about 6 years now.

How long have you been playing?

-Kathy

[jnclassicalguitarist]

Thanks Kathy. About 2.5 years now.

Take care,

Julie

[xxsamhalnxx]

this was beautiful...thanks! now im kinda inspired to learn this piece...mertz is one of my favorites! keep it up! maybe elegy?

:)

[jnclassicalguitarist]

Thanks a lot, Justin O.

Regards,

Julie

[expaddler]

Hello Julie,

Another very nice one. I'm not familiar with Johann Kaspar Mertz. Is he related to Fred and Ethel? Is that the guy playing guitar for Ricky Ricardo at the Tropicana? I hope you know I'm kidding. I hope you know I'm not kidding when I say that you are the cutest guitarist on YouTube. You play very well also!(I guess I should have said that first)

Awaiting your next video.

Danny

Really!

[jnclassicalguitarist]

Danny, Danny, Danny. So you're in the East Coast. That's nice. When will you post your video? Thanks again.

Really!

Julie

[expaddler]

Julie,Julie,Sweet Sweet Julie,

Why do you think I'm on the East Coast?

OK, I'll post a video as soon as I can find a camera.

You're very welcome.

Really!!

Danny

[jnclassicalguitarist]

Just a guess. Was I right? Looking forward to your video. Could you please expedite it? :)

Really!

Julie

[kchan9999]

Very nice Julie! How much time do you dedicate to playing guitar each week?

[jnclassicalguitarist]

Thanks, Kim. At least one hour/day.

[dtthegreek]

Hi Julie,

I enjoyed this one very much also.

By the way, what is your bird's name?

He seems to be at your side all the time.

Danny

[jnclassicalguitarist]

Hi Danny,

Thanks a lot for watching. Sorry, I got rid of my bird. He wanted too much attention.

Take care,

Julie

[tommyctech]

Love your version. Nice precision and heart felt emotion.

[jnclassicalguitarist]

Thanks a lot, Tommy!

[melrockerguitar]

woow eres muy buena! felicidades! me gusto mucho tu interpretacion! ademas de que mertz es fabuloso!!

[jnclassicalguitarist]

¡Muchas gracias, melrockerguitar!

Saludos,

Julie

[carpeguitarra]

Hi Julie,

You played this nocturne so well. Watching you play shows it must be a moving piece to play. I will look for it.

Regards,

Tim

[jnclassicalguitarist]

Thanks a lot, Tim!

Cheers,

Julie

[nicolag7]

meraviglioso, non ho parole

[jnclassicalguitarist]

Thanks, nicolag7!

Cheers,

Julie

[ccommeclara]

c'est le morceau que j'ai joué pour mon examen pour entrer en 2eme cycle l'année dernière !

dommage c'est un peu lent !

[jnclassicalguitarist]

Merci, ccommeclara!

[deerockt]

very good!!! I love so much how you play!! You are into the music very well. I'm proud than some women plays so good! xD

kisses

[jnclassicalguitarist]

Thanks a lot, deerockt!

Cheers,

Julie

[BlueJazzyClassic]

Lady you are into the music. Beatiful song. Thanks

[jnclassicalguitarist]

Thanks a lot, BlueJazzyClassic!

[mathiasclassicguitar]

Nice artistic way of performing. Well played!

[jnclassicalguitarist]

Hello Mathias!

Thanks a lot for watching!

Regards,

Julie

[passionpicking]

MAn this music found the HIghtway to my heart

Thanks JUlie

CHris

[jnclassicalguitarist]

Merci beaucoup, Chris!

-Julie

[luisramone182]

Hello! my english is not to good so i'll just say it, I LOVE how you play this song, i just love it! you really put some fealling into it, I have this PROBLEM ok? cause i'm from Venezuela, an i'm looking for this song´s ´partitura or sheet or how ever you call it AND I CANT FIND IT!!! can you help me with that? please please please please???

[jnclassicalguitarist]

Hola Luis,

Se puede encontrar esta pieza en el libro de Frederick Noad que se llama "Solo Guitar Book 1."

Muchas gracias por mirar,

Julie

[luisramone182]

Ah! pero es que hablas castellano jejeje dale voy a ver si consigo ese libro oye tienes mucho talento! has dado recitales o algo asi?

[jnclassicalguitarist]

Hola Luis,

No recitales. Toco sólo en dormitorio. jejeje

Saludos,

Julie

[passionpicking]

Very peacefull I hear it over and over, man you'll make me love classic!!!! :-)

Encouragements +++++++

Chris

[jnclassicalguitarist]

Hi Chris!

Merci beaucoup! You're great on the acoustic, and I'm waiting for your next video! You rock!

Amitiés,

Julie

[masaooo28ec]

calm and emotional!!

wonderful play

[jnclassicalguitarist]

Hello Masa!

Arigatou!

[dtjesus]

Excelente pieza.

[jnclassicalguitarist]

¡Muchas gracias, dtjesus!

[Pitcairn2]

Julie you can express the music exactly as the composer intened-you  are Gods gift- a natural.

You will be a great Classical Guitarist.

Phil

[jnclassicalguitarist]

That's very kind, Phil!

Thanks a lot!

Best regards,

Julie

[AntonioNavarroGtz]

Congratulations, you're very talent and what I like most is that you really enjoy the music very nice to meet you.

[jnclassicalguitarist]

Thanks a lot, Antonio!

Nice to meet you too,

Julie

[mohflamenco]

IL A DE TRES BELLE NUANCE DANS TON JEU

[jnclassicalguitarist]

Patrioto? Mon ami.

[mohflamenco]

trés jolie merci de c'est belle interpretations ;)

[jnclassicalguitarist]

Merci beaucoup, mohflamenco!

Amitiés,

Julie

[giukos65]

BRAVA AS USUALLY

CIAO

[jnclassicalguitarist]

Grazie, Cosimo.

Ciao.

[DavetheIV]

Lovely work, have you any idea what level of difficulty this is at. I just love the piece but don't know if at my stage (3 years playing) it might be a little difficult?

[jnclassicalguitarist]

Dave, I think this is beginning-intermediate level. Not quite sure. One thing I am sure of: You can do it!!

Please let me know when you post it.

[DavetheIV]

Thanks for the reply, I'm now searching the Web for the score. All the best.

[mjrami]

very nice the waltz.

Marcelo J. Ramirez

[jnclassicalguitarist]

Thanks a lot, Marcelo J. Ramirez!

[strzelec4]

what guitar is it? I like the sound.

[jnclassicalguitarist]

It's Jose Ramirez 2CWE. Thanks.

[strzelec4]

where can I get tabs/music sheet for this?

[jnclassicalguitarist]

You will find the piece in Frederick Noad's Romantic book. Thanks for stopping by.

[LumberjackHands]

GProtab(dot)net. I made it since there was a demand :) but it will be pretty hard to grasp the beauty of this music trought a tab....

[epelie]

can you make a gp4 or 3 file :E it whines about updating

[giuseppe114]

your awsome.

[jnclassicalguitarist]

Thanks a lot, Giuseppe!

[specthanatos]

I discovered you're page via ClassicalJoe.

Realy amazing!

5stars ofc!

[jnclassicalguitarist]

Thanks a lot, Specthanatos!

ClassicalJoe is a great guitarist!

Regards,

Julie

[djayvid]

nice . good work !.

[jnclassicalguitarist]

Merci beaucoup, Djayvid!

[Guitarristaclasico00]

hey, I think this must be more Romantic, and not so estructurated, i suggest that youmost play with the time, its romantic, youplay it well, but give it more sense of style.CONGRATULATIONS

[jnclassicalguitarist]

Thanks Guitarrista!

[Ceocrom]

thank you, its beautiful!!

[jnclassicalguitarist]

Thanks a lot, Benjamin!

Guten Tag,

Julie

[mrmet5]

well played and i think you've got a nice feel to it. but i have to say that you can really work on your tone, and phrasing--i hear some melodies being cut off...

[jnclassicalguitarist]

Thanks for listening, Mrmet5! Thanks for your comment, too. It's very encouraging! Best regards, Julie

[Charliefan4]

Very good, I learnt he's first nocturne, anyway, all three of them are very beautiful!

Charlie :)

[jnclassicalguitarist]

Thanks a lot, Charlie!

[jorroser]

Muy bien, me gustó tu interpretación, y muchas felicidades.

Jorge

[jnclassicalguitarist]

Gracias, Jorge.

¡Feliz Año 2008!

[MarcManesse]

It's always a pleasure to ear you.

I didn't know this piece and I'm pleased to discover it with you.

Congratulation

[jnclassicalguitarist]

Merci beaucoup, Marc!

[mom17565]

Hermosa pieza, e interpretada con mucho sentimiento, lo cual la hace más hermosa aún.

Cinco estrellas y Feliz Año Nuevo.

Marcos,

[jnclassicalguitarist]

Hola Marcos,

Muchas gracias por mirar. ¡Feliz Año Nuevo!

Julie

[patricegoyaud]

Beautifull sound on your guitar, and good playing for this nice tune.

Friendly,Patrice

[jnclassicalguitarist]

Merci, Patrice!

Amitié,

Julie

[GuitarRomancer]

Hi Julie, Nice lyrical performance of this very sweet Mertz nocturne. I've never heard it before so thanks for introducing it to me. Wishing you a very happy new year full of peace and success in all your musical endeavors. Cheers, GR

[jnclassicalguitarist]

Thanks a lot, GR! I wish you a happy new year as well!

Looking forward to your next post!

[SatchManFan]

I had never heard this piece till you played it. Very nice. And inspiring!

[jnclassicalguitarist]

Thanks a lot, SatchManFan!!

[ovidiov]

Que beleza, Ju, vc está cada vez melhor, quanto sentimento! gostei muito, belo presente de Natal.

beijos e feliz Natal!

Ovidio

[jnclassicalguitarist]

Muchas gracias amigo mío.

Beijos

[glaoud]

I had never heard this pretty piéce. And cherry on the cake, played with such of grace!

Bises *****

[jnclassicalguitarist]

Merci, Jean Claude! Amitié!

Bises

[paul8815]

muy bien Julie!! tienes muy buena tecnica y se nota q le pones sentimento a la guitarra...cuidate y sigue asi!

Paul

[jnclassicalguitarist]

Hola Paul,

Muchas gracias por tu comentario y suscribirse. Que te vaya bien.

--Julie

[RB3Gibson]

Hey Julie, how are you? Very nice as usual! Thank you for sharing.

[jnclassicalguitarist]

Thanks a lot, Wes!

[PedroGron77]

I like this very much, thanks!

Peter

[jnclassicalguitarist]

Thanks a lot, Peter!

[vaegter]

Muy Bien! Julie!

I like the emotion you put into the piece!

Very moving!

For Ambiance,

Mikkel

[jnclassicalguitarist]

Muchas gracias, Mikkel.

[ginyuusijin]

Beautiful sound!

It is a gentle sound.Take care,

[jnclassicalguitarist]

Arigatou.

[starlinginspector]

Hi Julie

That really was beautifully played. Your performance carried a lot of emotion and it was a pleasure to watch and listen.

Rick

[jnclassicalguitarist]

Hello the Great Rick Graham!

Thanks for watching my video. Really appreciate your comment.

Take care,

Julie

P.S.

Congrats again on your "Africa." I watched it again and saw 11 Honors and 700+ views on the first day! Awesome!

[starlinginspector]

That's thanks to kind people like you leaving comments and rating!

Thanks Julie!

[Fabjan2007]

So beautiful ! Merry christmas Jul ! :-)

[jnclassicalguitarist]

Thanks a lot, Fab!

Happy holidays to you!

P.S.

That "La Punta" video is really cool! I must have watched it 100 times, at least!

[qrius777]

Hi Julie,

Sooo nice! You play with such sensitivity. You're a natural. Take care,

Linda

[jnclassicalguitarist]

Thanks a lot, Linda! Take care, Julie

[van1976]

5 Stars---"6 Stars" if you wore a "Santa" hat!

--Van

[jnclassicalguitarist]

Hello Van (Boston, MA),

Thanks for watching and the stars!

Take care,

Julie

[wwelti]

Hi Julie! That was really nice! It's edifying to watch the progression of your skills with the guitar. I wish you a merry christmas!

Regards, Wilfried

[jnclassicalguitarist]

Hello Wilfried!

It's great to hear from you! Thanks for watching! I wish you a happy christmas!

Take care,

Julie

[LumberjackHands]

Great work Julie!

Maybe a bit smoother with dotted eigth and sixteenth notes. Relaxing left hand to avoid a bit of sting noises could be a good thing also. Anyway it's really good and i'm only giving you some inner toughts about this piece i've also like very much!

Friendly yours!

Eric

[jnclassicalguitarist]

Thanks a lot, Eric!

That's exactly what my teacher tells me: to relax my hands. Thanks for watching!

Happy holidays,

Julie

[carlinsanders]

Absolutely beautiful! Thanks for posting that, Julie!

[jnclassicalguitarist]

Thanks, Carlin! I wish you and your family the best of the season!

Take care,

Julie

[Gangly1]

What a beautiful Xmas prezzie to all us YTer's!

Seriously beautiful PQ.

Given it is pantomime season, I have to say.......HE'S BEHIND YOU!!!!!

TC and all the best of the season to you and your family,

PK

[jnclassicalguitarist]

Thanks, PK!

I was gonna post another video as my Xmas present, but I guess this will suffice it. YEAH, I'm off the hook!

Pantomime? Where? You are the ONLY ONE who sees it!!!

TC and season's greetings to you and your family,

The PQ

[Vabejas]

Very sweet Julie, you played it with great sensitivity, almost fragile. Thanks for letting us hear it. Have a very merry X-Mas.

[jnclassicalguitarist]

Hello Vabejas (is it your first name),

Thanks a lot! I enjoy your videos too, and... I just subscribed!  Have a Merry Christmas!

Best regards,

Julie

[gallito1010]

Hi Julie!good to see you again!good come back!

Que bien tocas este nocturno!los nocturnos son d mis preferidas piesas !

Jose

G

[jnclassicalguitarist]

Hola José,

¡Muchas gracias mi amigo prolífico! ¡Feliz Navidad y Prospero Año Nuevo!

Que te vaya bien,

Julie

[KVron]

Hello Julie,

beautiful piece and interpretation! BTW I love to see you smiling, I'm sure your smile makes a lot of us happy! :)

Saludos desde Mexico y Feliz Navidad!

[jnclassicalguitarist]

Hola amigo,

Gracias por todos tus comentarios. Te prometo que en mi video siguiente, sonreiré para ti. ¡Feliz Navidad y Prospero Año Nuevo!

--Julie

[csybu]

nice song Julie

[jnclassicalguitarist]

Thanks, Edina. You are very talented! I look forward to your next guitar lesson. Take care, Julie

[scree123]

Hi Lady Julie,

What a beautiful interpretation. Nice tone colorings and separation of voices. Loved it! 5*****

Merry Christmas, Don

[jnclassicalguitarist]

Dear Sir Don,

Thanks for the stars and support. Have a merry christmas!

Best regards,

The Lady Julie

[soniameh]

Wow that is so beautifull Great playing a lot of emotion I guess you are Practicing hard these days. 5s

Regards,

Himanshu

[jnclassicalguitarist]

Thanks a lot, Himanshu. I hope to catch the Poker Prince one of these days. :)

Take care,

Julie

[YoJolina]

Hello Other Lady,

Very, very pretty! Who is that bastard that only gave you 4 stars!

I love your tone work.

Nice holidays!!

Jolina

[scree123]

You are so right. What are these people thinking.

[KVron]

It must be envy...

[jnclassicalguitarist]

Hello Other Lady,

Thanks a lot! I assume you'll have some school break for a week or two. Have a restful break and happy playing!! Hopefully you'll post a video for us.

Happy holidays,

Julie

[Qpidon]

All music to my ears, Julie. And my eyes are not complaining either ;-)

Have a great Christmas.

Pascal

[jnclassicalguitarist]

Thanks a lot! Have a great Christmas, Pascal!

--Julie

[jacquillo]

nice piece, i ll try and get the score somewhere !

[jnclassicalguitarist]

Thanks!

[jotaeme14]

Que bonita. No necesita ser dificil una pieza para ser preciosa. Sencilla y encantadora. Un placer oirte como siempre.Una interpretación llena de sensibilidad. saludos desde España y Feliz navidad.

[jnclassicalguitarist]

Hola José, ¡amigo y compañero! Muchas gracias por tus comentarios. Esperando por tu composición siguente. !Feliz Navidad y Prospero Año Nuevo!

Que te vaya bien,

Julie

[guitar2adam]

wow, what a beautiful piece!!

[jnclassicalguitarist]

Thanks a lot, Adam!

[Vidas666]

Beautifully sad and just about nearly cry with you u have invested a lot of motions on it , thx Julie. See you and i waiving my hand back to you ;-) AsGoodAsItGetsVidas

[jnclassicalguitarist]

Vidas, let me know if you need a handkerchief. :) Thanks a lot. Picture my hand waiving back.

Remember the foot stool? I'm waiting...

[Dauphinplayer]

you should check out my teacher dr. brian torosian he wrote his doctoral thesis on mertz. He even gets a bunch of us to perform his tunes

[jnclassicalguitarist]

Thanks for the info!

[tuffy321]

Julie, that was wonderful! So expressive and moving! I love nocturnes, and that was gorgeous. Thanks so much! I can't wait to hear what's next!!

-Chris

[jnclassicalguitarist]

Hello Chris,

You used to be in Chicago, now you are so far away... and having fun!!

Thanks a lot, and I'm also waiting for your next one!

Take care,

Julie

[GerardoHere]

soooooo beautiful!!

love you julie!

[jnclassicalguitarist]

Thanks a lot!

[adilzahrani]

Soooooooooooo beautiful lovu

adil

[jnclassicalguitarist]

Thanks, Adil! lovu2

[romford25]

WOW Julie that was great performance! Soooo beautiful! Liked a lot.

Thank you for posting it again! :)

[jnclassicalguitarist]

Spasibo! :)

[romford25]

:)))

[Liranm89]

Loved it when you waved to the camera in the end :D

Nice playing Julie! was it written for guitar?

[jnclassicalguitarist]

Thanks, Liran!

I think it was written for the guitar. My book says he's, "one of the leading figures in Europe to maintain interest in the guitar after the era of Sor and Giuliani."