They say the reason that the violin exists is because back in the day, violas were heavier than they are now, and people wanted something that was easier to support, so, now we have the violin.
That was Wonderful! You really have skills with the viola!! I play one myself. It really is a beauiful instrument. I hope you are still playing and will continue to be in somebodies orchestra. You are awesome! God gave this gift to you....keep on using it and sharing it with others.
very nice,god intonation,nice frazing,very lyrical,good vibrato,I guess the sound is good too,but unfortinatly that's imposibble to hear because of the quality of the racording.two suggestions:try not to cut the end of the note fraze)-it happend two-three times that you left the string to soon without letting it to resonate.Sing out the short notes even more.good luck:-)
Not bad for the beginning. Try to make more different characters and avoid the accents at the ending of the notes. (I played it twice with different conductors & cellists)
It is so wonderful to hear more of this fine instrument; that I do compose primarily for the fun of it, hoping to compose more music for this instrument; that there must be at least two or more viola concerti, aren't there?
Guitarbandita.. look.. that fool of Mummydearest15 only wants attention and that is why he has to bring these comments.. which are really stupid ... he should really grow up and if its attention what he wants then he should post a video as good as this!
WOW!!! your the first viola video i found and you are VERY talented!!! i play the viola so it helps to watch other people play and help me with my wrong fingering issues lol but you are GREAT!
that was grate. iv played for 5 years and it may sound like a stupid question but iv seen many people like move slitly to the direction of the bow many professionals do. i was wondring if it has some strange perpose im not seeing or if its just to add flare or something. but stupid question i was just wondering.
@violageo It seems as if any Violist's catch phase automatically becomes "IT'S A VIOLA!" as soon as they pick up the instrument for reasons much the same as @fucktheesshiz 's comment. People call me the crazy chick beacuse anyone who says the Violin so better gets a piece of my mind.
omg ur comment made me laugh and u got it the opposite way a viola is bigger than a violin and has a lower sound cuz of the A string and a violin has a E string is higher pitch and is smaller
@fucktheesshiz Wow that does not make you sound intelligent AT ALL. VIOLINS are smaller and have a higher pitch. Violas are bigger and have a LOWER pitch Mr. Not So Smarty Pants. Before you start telling people that violas are actually violins and vise-versa, maybe you should go find out which is which. Don't believe me? Google it.
I mean that sometimes moving takes away from the greatness of your preformance, and you have to work harder to maintain good sound, and the right bow pressure.
when you play at ease, you play better, with less effort.
Very nice ive been playing for about 4 years now and im already playing with the colleges and highschools and im 14.... but your defenitley very better.
I play viola too...well I switched from violin, and I like it much more. I mean I'm not bad, but frankly most of our viola section in school sucks. In my orchestra an amazing violist is hard to come by; your performance gives me hope that there are violists that can kick violin ass hands down.
in my school i am like that once every ten years violist...we have the same thing for violinists...well technically once every 6 year since i'm there for 4 years...soo...
played in 4th, quit and went 2 flute, hated it, quit after about 2 weeks, went to oboe, hated it, but stayed w/ it all year, quit this year, and now im playing viola again (yayyy!!!!!)
i'd like to see your face when oboes are ruling the world with flutes as the minor dictators! you beautiful instrument h8r! (sorry just had a monster energy drink...)
wow. i play viola too and this is amazing. im decent but nowhere near this. my main problem is im short and i have an extremely small viola and there is only one other viola and he is really tall so you cant ever hear anything im playing and he is always out of tune..... sssssooooo annoying.but ya amazing.
Out of curiosity, what size is your Viola? I play a 16", and would love to play a larger instrument, however I can't, due to physical limitations. (my arms just aren't long enough to hold up, and I've already been dealing with tendonitits.). Its amazing how much more the larger Violas put out tho, you performance was great.
me too! i just started playing violin but i've been playing viola for 8 years and czardes is beautiful! i'm sure that song would get some great tones from the viola!!! maybe the guy in the video knows it.haha....his performance was pretty good. =] wish i had courage to put myself out there.
yeah same here...it's difficult at first but if you really play your heart out on the viola, you get this amazing resonance! it's beautiful and definitely something to look forward to...
Dude I have been playing viola for 6 years and you are doing awesome keep up the good work. It takes alot of hard work. I was working on the Bach Suite 1 Prelude. I understand how long it takes to get so far. Awesome job.
hey i just got a viola i mean i just got it today and I'm trying to figure out how to tune it but i popped a string the first time and had to replace it so it is being a real pain. can you give me any tips?
yea. get a teacher. or you'll keep messing up. don't mess with it until you know what you are doing, or you can cause serious and permanent damage to the instrument. good luck
wonderful performance. great piece. your intonation was perfect. i commend you for the dynamics because that seems to be one of the things i forget to emphasize when i play (im a fellow violist :D)
ive been playing the viola for only 4 years and im playing in a private orchestra with highschool kids. Im only in 8th grade. lol ur better though!! VIOLAS FOREVER!
Watch for more bow control by letting your wrist do the work. Left hand posture is good. You're showing promise and I hope you keep practicing! Good luck!
beautiful. i played this song before on my viola! its really nice.
precioustheguineapig 5 months ago
I love Don Quixote
ParkwooDxFellows 8 months ago
This is beautiful. As a Violist myself; I've always wanted to play something as beautiful as this.
sourpunchfan74 10 months ago
@OCuddlesO The viola.
The viol actually started it all.
They say the reason that the violin exists is because back in the day, violas were heavier than they are now, and people wanted something that was easier to support, so, now we have the violin.
thbs35 1 year ago
good
BloodyroseVamp 1 year ago
omg so good man!!!!!!!!!!!! <3
ILucyLiangPersonal 1 year ago
That was Wonderful! You really have skills with the viola!! I play one myself. It really is a beauiful instrument. I hope you are still playing and will continue to be in somebodies orchestra. You are awesome! God gave this gift to you....keep on using it and sharing it with others.
holiday46 1 year ago
beautiful!!!
ExpressStaveNotation 1 year ago
huge bow circle...
areeb2825 1 year ago
OMG!!! YOU ARE SO GOOD!! How long have you been playing?
jmcgurl1994 1 year ago
ive always wanted to get into the viola. when did u start?
darkistsky 1 year ago
wow you are amazing
opydopy123 1 year ago
you are amazing
CelloDrums330 1 year ago
is this a real song?
if it is can someone please tell me the name
714reyes714 1 year ago
It's an excerpt from Don Quixote for orchestra, Solo Cello and Viola - The viola plays the part of Sancho Panza.
Shawnsn05 1 year ago
very nice,god intonation,nice frazing,very lyrical,good vibrato,I guess the sound is good too,but unfortinatly that's imposibble to hear because of the quality of the racording.two suggestions:try not to cut the end of the note fraze)-it happend two-three times that you left the string to soon without letting it to resonate.Sing out the short notes even more.good luck:-)
mashatonder 2 years ago
that was awesome! im a viola player also and hopefully later on in life i can play as good as you...
SuperAnais123 2 years ago
Not bad for the beginning. Try to make more different characters and avoid the accents at the ending of the notes. (I played it twice with different conductors & cellists)
eckarteckart 2 years ago
constructive criticism I guess..
(must be a violin thing..)
combobreaker21 2 years ago
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eckarteckart 1 year ago
i am a viola player aswell , and omg , this is so lyrically and beautifully played , well done.
hiya1236 2 years ago
was he doing that with his eyes closed?
Sydneysnot 2 years ago
Toll wirklich! (Very cool!)
xDRickiexD 2 years ago
It is so wonderful to hear more of this fine instrument; that I do compose primarily for the fun of it, hoping to compose more music for this instrument; that there must be at least two or more viola concerti, aren't there?
TheJamesalden 2 years ago
This is wonderful! I am a viola player as well but not nearly as good! What song is this?
katiemmcintyre 2 years ago
omg another black viola player
TheJonReid 2 years ago
and here i am thinking im the only one
combobreaker21 2 years ago
its a big world out there
TheJonReid 2 years ago
@combobreaker21 same here lol
katebarmotina 2 years ago
are his eyes closed? DAMN
mckiller45 2 years ago
Guitarbandita.. look.. that fool of Mummydearest15 only wants attention and that is why he has to bring these comments.. which are really stupid ... he should really grow up and if its attention what he wants then he should post a video as good as this!
WELL DONE VIOLAGEO
eur3KKa 2 years ago
WOW!!! your the first viola video i found and you are VERY talented!!! i play the viola so it helps to watch other people play and help me with my wrong fingering issues lol but you are GREAT!
ithinkimgreat13 2 years ago
You are very good! You got talent!
mokuba17 2 years ago
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u play wonderfully. despite being black. well done
Mummydearest15 2 years ago
you racist! that is totally unacceptable.
Guitarbandita 2 years ago 3
I gave a compliment actually. what do u want?
Mummydearest15 2 years ago
HAHAHAHAHAHAHAHHA
TheLonelyWaffleKid 2 years ago
that was grate. iv played for 5 years and it may sound like a stupid question but iv seen many people like move slitly to the direction of the bow many professionals do. i was wondring if it has some strange perpose im not seeing or if its just to add flare or something. but stupid question i was just wondering.
peterkriss1 2 years ago
My teacher is trying to make me stop that. It depends on your point of view.
nolometangere 2 years ago
omg violas for the win xDD
fooitstinazheng 2 years ago
i hte when ppl get viola and Violin wrongg..they r 2 totally diff instruments!! like rlyy get it straight or dnt say anythingg at all
HappiDayz2 2 years ago
That was good you really know ur stuff, love ur vibrato. Ive been playin the viola for years its not easy but u made it look easy.
Keep goin ur realy good!!!!
tomkid2 2 years ago
excellent! very enjoyable! Thanks!!!
romar839 2 years ago
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very nice but sorry to say thats a violin not a viola viola is smaller and has a higher pitch
fucktheesshiz 2 years ago
what are you talking about? IT'S A VIOLA!
violageo 2 years ago 5
@violageo It seems as if any Violist's catch phase automatically becomes "IT'S A VIOLA!" as soon as they pick up the instrument for reasons much the same as @fucktheesshiz 's comment. People call me the crazy chick beacuse anyone who says the Violin so better gets a piece of my mind.
sourpunchfan74 10 months ago
i thin he knows his own instrument
nextcatchpro 2 years ago
violin is the smallest string instrument in the viola family, u completley have them backwards....way to try and sound smart online
acen89 2 years ago
um no sweetie thats a viola and a violin is more high pitch and smaller. And a viola is what he is playin. u got that?
bamericangrl101 2 years ago
omg ur comment made me laugh and u got it the opposite way a viola is bigger than a violin and has a lower sound cuz of the A string and a violin has a E string is higher pitch and is smaller
adilet1 2 years ago
@fucktheesshiz Are you fucking retarded?
OhSnapItsRobbyy 1 year ago
@fucktheesshiz R u retarted cause u must be....
ViolaBoii93 1 year ago
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catnip4life55 1 year ago
@fucktheesshiz are you dumb or just retarded?
catnip4life55 1 year ago
@catnip4life55 yo catnip take a hike and do you know how to play the viola no
SuperClara47 1 year ago
@SuperClara47 i do play viola actually
catnip4life55 1 year ago
@fucktheesshiz dude.....hahahahahaha...fail...
buccfan67 1 year ago
@buccfan67 wow really your a epic fail
SuperClara47 1 year ago
@buccfan67 your a epic fail hahahahaha
SuperClara47 1 year ago
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@SuperClara47 did you see what Fucktheesshiz said? "very nice but sorry to say thats a violin not a viola viola is smaller and has a higher pitch."
buccfan67 1 year ago
@fucktheesshiz Wow that does not make you sound intelligent AT ALL. VIOLINS are smaller and have a higher pitch. Violas are bigger and have a LOWER pitch Mr. Not So Smarty Pants. Before you start telling people that violas are actually violins and vise-versa, maybe you should go find out which is which. Don't believe me? Google it.
kakak20 1 year ago
@fucktheesshiz It's funny how you obviously don't know shit about stringed instrument. Violas are actually BIGGER, and have a LOWER pitch.
kthnx ;D
allisonlawlz 1 year ago
@fucktheesshiz Violins are smaller and have a higher pitch. And, how could the man not know his own instrument?
oLiViArOcKiNsOn122 1 year ago
@fucktheesshiz Haha Its a viola . :p
gymkrysta 11 months ago
@fucktheesshiz ha dude a viola is bigger and has a lower pitch than the violin:( are you pulling our legs?? haha
ohmigoditsL3 8 months ago
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@fucktheesshiz ummmm.........are you trolling or do you honestly think you know what your talking about......
XXXdeathbymusicXXX1 2 months ago
That was fantastic!! 10/10 :)
Dammit098 2 years ago
wow how long have you been plying?? i have been playing for 5 years:)
LinetteandRavenshow 2 years ago
Hi I play the viola too! Great job that was amazing!
curlzrock13 2 years ago
i like it. im so jealous i want to learn how to play it :P good job!
marleyjay01 2 years ago
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there really isnt any feeling in it
o yeah- and i like pota-toessssssss
evilhamsterz 2 years ago
you are so rude gosh
jessalish 2 years ago
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I am better than you,I am better than you,I am better than you,I am better than you,I am better than you,I am better than you,I am better than you
KFCganni 2 years ago
you are very good i am going to be a violist
boogercrAp88 3 years ago
man me to in middle school next year
jeffhardyfanboy1 2 years ago
that was beautiful =D
fooitstinazheng 3 years ago 2
what is the name of that song?
o is it yours?
dancewiththedeath 3 years ago
itsone of the viola solos from don quixote by richard strauss.
violageo 3 years ago
I mean that sometimes moving takes away from the greatness of your preformance, and you have to work harder to maintain good sound, and the right bow pressure.
when you play at ease, you play better, with less effort.
gregnotias 3 years ago
i love it i need a peice for a solo ensamble
musicwhiskers 3 years ago
Very nice ive been playing for about 4 years now and im already playing with the colleges and highschools and im 14.... but your defenitley very better.
tokko12 3 years ago
woo go viola :D
nice solo
how long have you been playing?
charlieshiiin 3 years ago
n my school im the only voilist n class!!!!! ^0^
niecewiece1995 3 years ago
I do love the instruments in the violin family. Guitars are overrated (except classical ones, those are beautiful).
Alexjr1543 3 years ago
Your bowing is too controlled, in a bad way. put no pressure on the string and let the wheight of the bow draw the sound.
But you are well on your way to playing much greater, do you study with a teacher?
And try not to move around so much.
gregnotias 3 years ago
There's nothing wrong with moving around. It's a way to move with your music.
voicesinurhead01 3 years ago
I play viola too...well I switched from violin, and I like it much more. I mean I'm not bad, but frankly most of our viola section in school sucks. In my orchestra an amazing violist is hard to come by; your performance gives me hope that there are violists that can kick violin ass hands down.
sms2012 3 years ago
in my school i am like that once every ten years violist...we have the same thing for violinists...well technically once every 6 year since i'm there for 4 years...soo...
violalord1 3 years ago
I play viola too, I'm from Poland, and I'd like to persuade people to this instrument, not violin! :)
greeting for violist! Take care and keep on trucking :)
baszzzka 3 years ago
the is great! ive only been playing two years, but i luv viola.
fanpire22197 3 years ago
so your proly in grade 7... like me :P
RadAce37 3 years ago
nope. grade 6.
played in 4th, quit and went 2 flute, hated it, quit after about 2 weeks, went to oboe, hated it, but stayed w/ it all year, quit this year, and now im playing viola again (yayyy!!!!!)
fanpire22197 3 years ago
lol cool.... f i could switch to something else... i would switch to tenor sax.... or cello
RadAce37 3 years ago
i'd like to see your face when oboes are ruling the world with flutes as the minor dictators! you beautiful instrument h8r! (sorry just had a monster energy drink...)
chillzgirlie 3 years ago
ohh btw.. i paly violin :P
RadAce37 3 years ago
wow. i play viola too and this is amazing. im decent but nowhere near this. my main problem is im short and i have an extremely small viola and there is only one other viola and he is really tall so you cant ever hear anything im playing and he is always out of tune..... sssssooooo annoying.but ya amazing.
muzykluvr08 3 years ago
Wow!
this is amazing!
we need so many more violists like this.
everyone wants to play the violin.
i play the viola and i love it.
it's my second year playing and im pretty good but no where near this!
XxXjonellyXxX 3 years ago
same here!!!!
team1edward 3 years ago
beautiful!! amazing!!
plbug9933 3 years ago
The viola is the new violin.
kenjibeast 3 years ago 7
man , i wanna go back to viola after watching this i switched to upright bass
daytonskid123 3 years ago
wow dude ur better then my teacher!
killerbabbon 3 years ago
great job how long have u been playing ur playing is wonderful
bloodwave9 3 years ago
your wonderful =)
411smithy411 3 years ago
good job
guineapigsrock78 3 years ago
Out of curiosity, what size is your Viola? I play a 16", and would love to play a larger instrument, however I can't, due to physical limitations. (my arms just aren't long enough to hold up, and I've already been dealing with tendonitits.). Its amazing how much more the larger Violas put out tho, you performance was great.
CHeers,
2053mosaic 3 years ago
absolutely fantastic!Not even a wrong pitch!!!5/5 and favorite!
SC2larry 3 years ago
can you play czardas on viola? sure would love to hear it coming from that instrument.
busingkwet 3 years ago
me too! i just started playing violin but i've been playing viola for 8 years and czardes is beautiful! i'm sure that song would get some great tones from the viola!!! maybe the guy in the video knows it.haha....his performance was pretty good. =] wish i had courage to put myself out there.
bjonsie13 3 years ago
Wow Dude I've been playing viola 2 years and this is the Nicest Sounding Viola I've heard in a while beside my teacher.
xDdaiinaoxD 3 years ago
huh? im a beginner viola-ist and well i sound like a crying donkey... man i hope i could be this good one day
beautiful...
aintomy 3 years ago
hahahahaha i did to when i started out to!
but trust me keep practicing and keep the enthusiasum alive and you will be just as good as this guy. -emily
violagirl102 3 years ago
yeah same here...it's difficult at first but if you really play your heart out on the viola, you get this amazing resonance! it's beautiful and definitely something to look forward to...
bjonsie13 3 years ago
Dude I have been playing viola for 6 years and you are doing awesome keep up the good work. It takes alot of hard work. I was working on the Bach Suite 1 Prelude. I understand how long it takes to get so far. Awesome job.
violaman1545 4 years ago
wow!! i never knew how pretty a viola could sound!!! .... and i play one!!!! abosolutly beautiful!!
blackwolf713 4 years ago
and ur surprised on how it sounds?
u should have faith in your instrament!
and i play one too
violagirl102 3 years ago
Wow, sounds great! You have always being one of my favorite violist. Great Job G.D.
Love P.L.
Phaviola1 4 years ago
beautiful bowing, wonderful vibrato, and great fingerings. Marvelous!!!
kittievicious 4 years ago
pretty
dwype 4 years ago
Hey! i wanted to say that this video REALLY helped on a report I'm doing on Richard Strauss and his composistional styles THANKS!
adenshadowbringer 4 years ago
hey i just got a viola i mean i just got it today and I'm trying to figure out how to tune it but i popped a string the first time and had to replace it so it is being a real pain. can you give me any tips?
please and thanks,
ducky
DUCKYMASTER107 4 years ago
yea. get a teacher. or you'll keep messing up. don't mess with it until you know what you are doing, or you can cause serious and permanent damage to the instrument. good luck
Cameron08812 4 years ago 2
great
guitar556 4 years ago
beautiful.
ayelljay 4 years ago
wonderful performance. great piece. your intonation was perfect. i commend you for the dynamics because that seems to be one of the things i forget to emphasize when i play (im a fellow violist :D)
whatfreshhell121 4 years ago
WOW! Beautiful.
elgatosucio 4 years ago
thanks:)
violageo 4 years ago
who's the maker of your viola. plz telll me
violaplayer1995 4 years ago
omg! its sooooooo nice to know that amazing violists exist on youtube! we totall pwn violins! :)
gyrfalcon001 4 years ago
ummm he's a viola
there is a difference
doxenzilla 4 years ago
Geez! I never realised how big the viola is O_O Is that a 17 inch? I've seen 15, but... thats huge hehe
But anyway, I very much enjoyed your performance, it was so full of life and vitality. I really did enjoy it =] You're a beautiful violist.
clairzy2000 4 years ago
hey..how long uve been playing?! u play gooood
wutuworry 4 years ago
my god ! i never realised how much bigger violas are from my violin! now i wanna play one toooo!
you sound awesome! i hope someday you have your own band and cds and stuff...i had fun listening. thanks
CelloHate9 4 years ago
Beautiful, beautiful. :) I love your style.
Tambourines 4 years ago
way to go ....i am also a viola player been playin for 5 years he eh and btw rylax218 VIOLAS ARE FOREVER!!!
animefreak126 4 years ago
My goodness, mister! That was pure magic!!! :( Your tone is amazing... it might make me cry.
I see that your comment is 1 month old. I sure hope you got a job since then, 'cause your a superb player!
y3nd0 4 years ago
ive been playing the viola for only 4 years and im playing in a private orchestra with highschool kids. Im only in 8th grade. lol ur better though!! VIOLAS FOREVER!
rylax218 4 years ago 3
Good job. Why are there so many jokes about tuning giant violas? Why not just properly restring a 3/4 or 4/4 violin and cut a new bridge?
naughty00e 4 years ago
nice work, I had to get on YouTUBE to find someone who could actually play a viola!
deadpool2099 4 years ago
awesome man.
violaplayer1995 4 years ago
dang you're good! =D I was in beginner last year, but i skipped to advanced... (in school) Go violas!!!
afewi 4 years ago
Great work, did you get a job?
toggi90332 4 years ago
Thanks!I am still taking auditions and trying to get a job.
violageo 4 years ago
oh my goodness i thin ki almost cried the sound was sound in tune keep it up
CrazyNelliboo 4 years ago
sir, you are a true violist.
violalord1 4 years ago
fantastic
WitnessRecollective 4 years ago
good job bro...I love to see people like you play..once I get just a lil better i will put some of my stuff on here..your inspiring
alexknight18 4 years ago
that was great.
nice to see more violists.
i love the piece.
keep it up =]
elway0491 4 years ago
Use your wrist to control your bow. Nice tone overall. Keep playing!
eyestalkinme 4 years ago
viva violas!!!
alorabunnie 4 years ago
nice playing. what shoulder rest are you using?
scaletboa 4 years ago
Watch for more bow control by letting your wrist do the work. Left hand posture is good. You're showing promise and I hope you keep practicing! Good luck!
expowsdaughter 5 years ago
amazing!
kingfan88 5 years ago