Amazing Grace

[genkers]

do you know if i would be able to get a decent electric violin in the range of 30- 100 dollars cause im strap for cash at the moment and i really want one

[Varian128]

@genkers

The only way that you will be able to get a decent sound from an electric instrument in that price range is to attach a pickup to your acoustic. Check out the Kremona pickup that's being offered from Electric Violin Shop. It's a decent pickup for a great price. A good electric violin is going to cost much more than $100, unfortunately.

[SlippinPegs]

Hey, I want to buy and electric violin so I can practice playing without making too much noise. When played without an amp does it make a lot of noise? And does the shape of the body matter when it comes to the volume? (I will buy an amp aswell but I m just interested in how much noise the thing makes without an amp)

[Varian128]

@SlippinPegs

Hi. Go ahead and buy an electric. Are you thinking of buying an EVL? If so, the noise produced b the instrument is very quiet, so you don't have to worry about waking anyone up. The shape of the body definitely makes a difference in the sound, but both standard EVL body shapes will be very quiet indeed.

[SlippinPegs]

@Varian128 Alright. Thanks, pet :)

[rkimani87]

BEAUTIFUL.....JUST SO BEAUTIFUL!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[StephaneGrappelli]

Amazing sound!!

Do you know of a good amp modeler (not heavy) for good results with e violin?

[Varian128]

@StephaneGrappelli

Don't know about any amp modelers, but a good acoustic amp will do fine. In this video I'm using a Roland Microcube on the JC Clean setting. Hope that helps? ;)

[StephaneGrappelli]

@Varian128 sure it does, thanks for all!

[881270m]

you are amazing. you sure are an inspiration, bro.

[johnpicinich]

I just ordered an EVL 4 string classic last night. Partly due to your excellent examples.

You are a real insiration!

Thanks for sharing your talent.

[Varian128]

Yay! Another EVL on board! Enjoy your new instrument! You won't be disappointed. I might actually be acquiring another real soon meself!

I appreciate the feedback and am humbled to be called an inspiration! Thanks!

[samuelek81]

why are you holding the bow way up there???

[Varian128]

That's just the way that my bow hold is. I don' t play in the classical style much, so I've abandoned the classical bow-hold in favor of something that more suits my playing style.

By having my hand that far up the bow my hand is closer to the balancing point therefore allowing me to make fast passages a bit easier, among other advantages. :)

[yamsef]

great man!!

[dohertykaki]

I love what you do with this !!!!! Bravo !

[tomek127612]

microcube roland is the best

[tomek127612]

my microcube is same. is very good ampifierd. My pickups is v-200 fishman and gII pre. Your soudn is very good men. Congratulation.

[aficrazy3743]

wow that was amazing, great work.

[PianoBoy813]

that was beautiful...the best yet

[Daniellelouisamay]

This is a favorite hymn of mine

[bluesailor07]

ok you are amazing.....im going to get back into playing violin

[bubblegumprincess1a3]

i love this song so much

u r sooooo good at playing u my rol model to continue playing violin

[BowlinLefty]

This sounds amazing! I read in a previous post that you could right up the notes...if it wouldn't be too much to ask...could you make me a copy? If you need to go out of your way I don't mind if you can't get me a copy...I just thought I'd ask!

[artlinkzowey]

Excellent

Can the Roland micro cube give a clean traditional violin sound as well as the effects?

thanks,

Brad

[Varian128]

Indeed!

the Microcube offers VERY basic effects: Delay, Reverb (on their own dial), Phaser, Flanger, Chorus, Tremolo (on their own dial), and then a bunch of amp models, which is where you should look for a clean violin sound. It's super easy to use and gives a GREAT sound with the violin.

Any more questions, feel free to PM me or something. I'm always willing to help.

[artlinkzowey]

Thankyou, Is the microcube an amplifier you would recommend over say an 'acoustic' one. For a bit extra, one can add the effects with a pedal. I'm a complete novice, I dunno if that would be better for the price.

[DrakCorpInc]

I really liked it. Nice job!!

[tnwhstarr]

hi ive been playing the violin for 2 years and i have 2 play this song 4 a crowed its really difficult is there any tips u could give me?plz

[Varian128]

1: The violin is a tough instrument, and people know that, messing up is no big deal!!!

2: Take your time, don't rush it like a robot, let it flow. Long bowstrokes, big vibrato, expressive face!!! That's a trade secret, people like it when you look passionate.

3: Don't beat yourself up, most people wouldn't have the courage to do that in front of a crowd themselves, so they will acknowledge your courage for just that!!!

5: RELAX RELAX RELAX

Good luck!!! Anything else, just ask!!!

[Varian128]

Also, I'm not a math major, so don't diss me about 1 2 3 5... ;)

[piouspilgrim]

hello! amazing! do you have da sheet music for this???

[musicjunkie207]

ok im 14 and i've been playing violin for nine years (i started when i was five) anyhow, i you could tell me how much your electric violin costs that would be great i love it's sound and im looking into buying one. By the way i loved it you did a great job!

[JOKESTER116]

wow man that gave me chills in a good way

5/5

[nikkay5]

all i can say is wow,

your playing is absoutly beautiful.

and this is one of the best verisons i have ever heard of it.

my grandpa would of love to hear this,

he loved this song and you did it so well.

it brough tears to my eyes.

[Varian128]

Thanks a lot... sadly my grandpa died before I developed this version, so he wasn't able to hear it either. He would have loved it as well. :(

[nikkay5]

see i play the violin also,

and i was just wondering if you wrote the notes down or had a score of this piece,

because i would really love to play this version at my church sometime.

[Varian128]

No, it's all by memory... but I could write up a tab or something and Email it to you...

[burkaaninjsh]

Hey Varian! This is amazing! :))

Could you please email it to mee too? I'd be thankful forever :))

[Varian128]

Absolutely!

[burkaaninjsh]

Thanks a ton!!! I got them :)) I'll try to learn them as soon as I can :D

[nikkay5]

yeah that would be amazing!

[jaytseng]

hey man...great song

[MARCOGROVAS]

loe ur videos xD ! and i have a question , i play a yamaha e-violin but i didnt use it on an amp yet , its neccesary the pre-amp ??

[Varian128]

Hey man,

It kind of depends on the sound you want. I personally don't use a preamp, because the Schatten Pickup pushes the sound enough, however, for the Yamaha, I would probably use one. It's hard to say for sure. Amps are all different, and each of the Yamaha's have a built in preamp, but sometimes that's not enough. So, really, that's up to you. A preamp will soften the sound.

Hey, it's cool that you're from Peru, my Mom owns land near Iquitos! Actually, she's selling it, but... :)

[groovimonster]

This has plenty of soul. Thankyou for giving us this. A really nice gift xx

[NYyankee02]

one of the best versions i've heard, what type of elec. violin is that

[Varian128]

Thanks, it's an EVL (Electric Violin Lutherie) Five string electric. Very good company... they're my company of choice.

[steven7794]

beautifull you brot teirs ofjoy to my eyes and thats not esey you are very gifted.

[Varian128]

Hey thanks a lot! Appreciate it!

[LuvinMika4eva]

ummm, your not holding the bow right :S

coz i play the violin, sorry to ruin the moment.

[Varian128]

Hey Vicki... I've been playing the violin for ten years... There is no right and wrong, only what works and what doesn't. Fiddlers hold the bow different than classical players. Charlie Daniels is still a fiddler, and often holds the bow with only two fingers. Different (bow) strokes for different folks. So, please, if you want to talk right and wrong, be more specific about who's right and who's wrong.

I always say that those who focus more on technique and less on soul are bad musicians.

[Varian128]

And besides... have you ever seen a video of Perlman playing? He takes the fourth finger off the bow often when he plays... and it's hard to beat him, in every way possible.

[oliverlx]

good job.

[rubertti2]

You have a feeling!!

very Beautifully

[kirea89]

meraviglioso!!!

[Sunriseatnoon]

If this isn't played in heaven when I get there and as soulfully as you do it...I'm gonna whine!!! Beautifully rendition...thank you so much!! God bless you!!

[SharelleFrancis]

Gives me chills..u play so well. I just recently started really liking violin music. I'm thinkin' of taking it up, it'll be awhile tho. heh

But great playing!!

[Varian128]

Thanks, the violin is a very good instrument. I picked it up in 4th grade... so that's about ten years ago... and I'm still not as good as I could be... I almost gave it up, but I saw Boyd Tinsley (Dave Matthews Band) and I was reinspired. So, it's an instrument that you can't give up on if you decide to learn it.

[SharelleFrancis]

I'll remember this...thanks.

Keep it up and keep posting please!!

[jeenay]

same with piano here xD

I like ur songs very much !!

[Sexyapple123]

this song has soul thats for sure and u made it sound amazing well done!

[Varian128]

Yeah, I got mine with Classic body, schatten pickup, five strings, and custom tuners. The yamaha violins don't sound that good at all, to me. Especially the EV series. That's pretty crazy though, about them opening your case. I wondered what it would have looked like in green, I thought about that color.

[MaraXanu]

I also have a 5 string EVL viola/violin and I am really happy with it. Bought it 4 years ago :). What kind of amplifier (hope thats the right word but I am kinda dutch) do you use? Now I have a base gitar one because the sound is much fuller then. What colour is your violin?

[Varian128]

I'm glad there's someone else who has one! It seems as though they're few and far between, maybe everyone's buying ZETA's?

Mine is only a year old, as of April. Here I'm using a Roland Microcube, it gives a real full sound (for a guitar amp) to the violin and it's got built in effects (even though I don't use them often). I've heard good and bad about bass amps...

I got mine built with mandolin tuners and straight blue finish...

[MaraXanu]

I have the standard classic body in dark green with sunburst. I tried every amplifier but now I have Hartke Kickback . My EVL sounds better than a Yamaha so I am really pleased with it but I am the only one in the Netherlands owning one and especially a five string one. It was a gamble to buy one because I didnt know the company but everything went great. Only problem was getting it shipped to the Netherlands because it was just after 9-11 so they opened my case 3 times :p.

[Varian128]

I'm not big on following exact technique... as long as the sound comes out and it comes out with passion, it's good as far as I'm concerned. I also don't consider myself a classical violinist, although I am formally trained classically.

I say, be unique! :)

[liquidsnake727]

It looks like your bowing is wrong.

But, really, who cares?

[Ellize]

i play my flute...while i'm listening =)

[KickersE]

That was Beautiful!!! All these really ispire me to take up the Violin...

[wansuen]

Awesome job man. Maybe you'd be able to help me. I also have an electric violin, but I'm having trouble getting it to sound decent. I have a digitech rp50 effects pedal (i'm still very new to electric instruments). Could you maybe suggest some settings or things to try with it? I'd like to be able to get a sound similar to yours, and also maybe one that sounds similar to a guitar. You can check out my videos to see what I've managed so far.

[Varian128]

Hi,

This depends on the instrument. I payed a fair amount for mine, and I'm quite satisfied. What brand is your instrument? I can't tell the brand, but it looks to be a five or six string?

What do you mean by a sound similar to guitar?

[wansuen]

Heh actually I don't even remember what brand my violin is because it's basically just a cheap imitation of a Zeta that I got off ebay. You're right, it's a 5 string. Oh and I meant to say electric guitar instead of just guitar. So basically I just need to learn about distortions I guess. I think I just need to spend some time playing around with it until I get the kind of sound I like. Thanks

[Varian128]

Then, I have to assume it's a planet violin. You will get a better sound if you have a good instrument. Distortion is easy, play a little bit with the gain and different amp models, then add some reverb or delay and you will be on your way. You can see my favorite type of distortion on my Cooley's Reel vid. I used a huge delay to get a real crazy effect. When I'm playing for an acoustical sound like the one in this vid, I just add some reverb.

[wansuen]

Thanks :)

[braveloverz10]

Beautiful! Favs! :D

[Varian128]

Thanks! This song really brings me to another place when I play it...

[braveloverz10]

So true, I'm learning it on my violin as we speak..