Ethan Frost
Ethan Frost
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Prelude Visée
A Prelude to Visée's guitar suite in D-minor. Visée is one of my favorite musicians, and certainly my favorite lutenist. He was the court musician for Louis XIV, and wrote for the guitar, as well as the lute, theorbo, and others. It's a pleasure to play baroque music written for the guitar directly, and not some other instrument which has been transcribed and adapted somehow to fit the modern 6 strings. Genuine and undiluted.
The purpose of these collections is solely to index all the music that I have learned/made over the years, putting them all in one easily accessible place.
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Ground in Bm (Purcell)
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My goal with these videos is to record what I can play, how I play it. This includes all the imperfections too. Thus there are many errors, I even get lost twice, and have to find my way back. I've been trying to polish my playing and record a good take for a while now. It is not possible. Anyone who plays it well must be faking it somehow. That said, this is probably the most difficult piece I...
Ambivalence II (Original Composition)
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Ambivalence - uncertainty, or a coexistence of opposing emotions. This is the second iteration of this piece. I play it, change it a bit, come up with some new stuff, and call it a new piece. I hate having to stop and say "it's done" when there's always something else you can try. So I don't. It's quite freeing to never be finished, and always progressing. This is a composition I keep coming ba...
Baglama Improvisation
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I built this instrument in 2022, finishing it around October. This is a video from around that time, of me playing around on it. The Baglama is a Turkish instrument, and there are several sizes. This one is rather small, so as to be highly portable. The scale length is long though, compared to its body size, at 26 inches. This style of instrument has been around for a very long time, with the M...
Bach's Little Fugue & AI Dreaming
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Bach's Little Fugue, rendered on a synth. I arranged it, and since I shoot myself in the foot by not getting a paid DAW, I don't have the ability to download MIDI, so I have to recreate it by ear, which is very hard and takes forever, but does wonders for my musical understanding. It uses a simple saw-wave, with each voice played in a different "location", front-left, front-right, rear-left, an...
Bach's Sonata in G-minor for Viola de Gamba and Harpsichord
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One of Bach's sonatas, rendered on a synth. I arranged it, and since I shoot myself in the foot by not getting a paid DAW, I dont have the ability to download MIDI, so I have to recreate it by ear, which is very hard and takes forever, but does wonders for my musical understanding. It uses a simple saw-wave, with each voice played in a different ear, which allows each voice to be heard while be...
Sor Etude No. 3 Op. 35
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From Sor's 24 Exercices très faciles. I imagine this being played by a pirate or something. It sounds very old and somber, but is still fun to play. The purpose of these collections is solely to index all the music that I have learned/made over the years, putting them all in one accessible place.
Ambivalence (Original Composition)
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Ambivalence - uncertainty, or a coexistence of opposing emotions. I wrote this based on the opening Am-add9 chord, with its shimmering dissonance. I then found some more chords with a similar feel to them. The progression I try to keep from being predictable, as though it cant make up its mind where to go... The purpose of these collections is solely to index all the music that I have learned/m...
Adelita (Francisco Tárrega)
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Another very popular piece by the very popular composer. The B section takes some practice with those barre chords high up the neck. If you play it fast enough, you cant easily tell most of the notes dont ring clear. The purpose of these collections is solely to index all the music that I have learned/made over the years, putting them all in one accessible place.
Gymnopédie No. 1
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This is the first of the "Three Gymnopédies", published by Erik Satie in 1888. Satie was a very, very weird guy, inventing ambient music (where songs would consist of a section to be repeated several hundred times), only eating white foods, carrying a hammer for self-defense, collecting umbrellas, and not considering himself a musician, and owning a piano "for storage purposes". Some very nice ...
A Scott's Tune
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This is a Renaissance lute piece published in 1616 in the Jane Pickering Lute Book, either in England or Ireland. This piece (probably from Scotland), sounds completely different, (sometimes unrecognizably so), depending on which source the player pulls from, because these common songs were played and replayed, gradually changing form and mutating as they spread from place to place over decades...
Tombeau Sur la Mort de M. Comte d'Logy
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Tombeau (French for "tomb", a song for a recently deceased), written for the lutanist Comte D'Logy. This is the first "advanced" piece I learned. I learned it all the way back in 2021, and it was way out of my skill level at the time. This piece is very special to me, since how I play it has evolved with me. It is massive, an A and a B section, each played twice. It was originally written for t...
Bella Cíao
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A common Italian folk song from the late 1800's, made more popular after WWII. The purpose of these collections is solely to index all the music that I have learned/made over the years, putting them all in one easily accessible place.
The Lacrimae Pavane
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This was the first intermediate to late intermediate piece I learned. It was very difficult at first, and it was the first piece I learned to play in renaissance lute tuning. I love renaissance counterpoint. The purpose of these collections is solely to index all the music that I have learned/made over the years, putting them all in one easily accessible place.
Greensleeves (Anonymous)
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This is a popular English folk song. Most people have heard it, but few realize it's been around since at least 1580. There is a legend that it was written by Henry III for his love Anne Boleyn. This is probably not true, but it's still very pretty and fun to play. The purpose of these collections is solely to index all the music that I have learned/made over the years, putting them all in one ...
Fernando Sor, Etude in B Minor, Op 35 No 2
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Fernando Sor, Etude in B Minor, Op 35 No 2
The Day Speaks
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The Day Speaks
Fransisco Tárrega, Etude in E-minor
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Fransisco Tárrega, Etude in E-minor
Daybreak (Original Composition)
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Daybreak (Original Composition)
Lágrima (Francisco Tárrega)
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Lágrima (Francisco Tárrega)
Romanza (anonymous)
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Romanza (anonymous)
Improvisation In A Minor
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Improvisation In A Minor
12 Note Improvisation
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12 Note Improvisation
Dolores (6-7-21)
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Dolores (6-7-21)
Prelude De Mouton, played on the Harp Guitar
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Prelude De Mouton, played on the Harp Guitar
Harp Guitar Demo Piece
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Harp Guitar Demo Piece
An Untitled Song
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An Untitled Song
Imbalance (10/4/23)
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Imbalance (10/4/23)
Change (6/22)
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Change (6/22)
The Cherubic Hymn
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The Cherubic Hymn

КОМЕНТАРІ

  • @franciscoroca5505
    @franciscoroca5505 27 днів тому

    Muy lindo .esta en RE ( D).

  • @evetdelarue8003
    @evetdelarue8003 27 днів тому

    Lovely thank you

  • @ramonleonegea
    @ramonleonegea 28 днів тому

    Hello Ethan, very good! I subscribe, greetings.

  • @gggreg100
    @gggreg100 Місяць тому

    I love your descriptions, the honesty in them and how you are being creative for the act of being creative, nothing more. Reflecting the patience and struggles when doing so on your channel. I just bought a classical guitar, because I just love the Sound. Do you have any tips for an absolute novice to the guitar ( or any instrument). Which song can you recommend to start with, how did you learn ? :)

    • @Ethan_Frost
      @Ethan_Frost 27 днів тому

      Thank you for your comment. I picked up guitar over the pandemic, and initially I just played songs I liked to listen to. (Pink Floyd, mostly). But I was always kind of dissatisfied, because I could never hope to sound like them, unless I had similar gear, not to mention the skill. Luckily, my Grandfather plays too, and he used to teach me how to do certain things, and he played with me. Then, one day, I listened to Romanza, a song on the classical guitar. ua-cam.com/video/tfBZIClY7KU/v-deo.html . I was enchanted by the sound and style. Since then, i've fallen in love with the classical guitar. I think the key is to learn songs you love to play, and not simply love to hear, because you might be discouraged if you dont sound like they do. I would recomend playing with others, if you can, especially those more skilled than you, since they can teach and troubleshoot. Also, use the internet. Look up things like "Simple classical guitar pieces". Videos like this, for example, are helpful, for they show chord shapes, and explain things ua-cam.com/video/QS7XrzkqZ14/v-deo.html Once you get a handle on some chord shapes and simple melodies, try to find music that inspires you, and if you cant always find the tableture for music, try to watch and listen to someone play, and decipher how they play it based on your ear. That's a bit more advanced, and is difficult to do, but it really helps you understand the music more. Sorry for writing a whole essay ;) I hope this was helpful.

  • @YFEROK
    @YFEROK Місяць тому

    how do you get audio quality like this?

    • @Ethan_Frost
      @Ethan_Frost 27 днів тому

      I'm recording audio and video directly through my iPhone 15 Pro. I've considered using an external microphone, or at least adding reverb after the fact, but decided it didnt matter to me, so what you hear is the raw recording.

  • @LorraineJose-u4l
    @LorraineJose-u4l Місяць тому

    To me, it sounds similar to a sitar. Are they related? Enjoyed the sound/ video

    • @Ethan_Frost
      @Ethan_Frost Місяць тому

      Very distantly, yes. This is a Turkish instrument, but this, the guitar, the lute, the sitar, pipa, etc., are all related to ancient instruments played in Egypt/Sumeria. Interestingly, there are carvings from over three thousand years ago with instruments that look identical to this, frets and all.

  • @expectnothing9032
    @expectnothing9032 2 місяці тому

    hey man, it's E here, you better remember me when you're at the top bro. btw you're rocking that beard and mustache

  • @DorothyOzmaLover
    @DorothyOzmaLover 3 місяці тому

    Very pretty and expressive that enchants and stir feelings, cheers!

  • @sanjaypoudel5297
    @sanjaypoudel5297 3 місяці тому

  • @lucynagawlikguitar8128
    @lucynagawlikguitar8128 3 місяці тому

    Great song by F.Tarrega and excellent performance 👏🎸👍thanks for sharing All the best

  • @duongainghia5561
    @duongainghia5561 3 місяці тому

    bro build anythings to be a classic man

  • @yazdonak
    @yazdonak 3 місяці тому

    keep going

  • @bori4965
    @bori4965 3 місяці тому

    How long have u been playing the classical guitar?

    • @Ethan_Frost
      @Ethan_Frost 3 місяці тому

      For classical guitar, learning it seriously, maybe three years, but about four years of guitar in total.

  • @ger8070
    @ger8070 3 місяці тому

    awesome!!!

  • @cookwithmeena1609
    @cookwithmeena1609 4 місяці тому

    Very nice sharing

  • @physicsmunda
    @physicsmunda 4 місяці тому

    full support my bro keep posting😃

  • @LorraineJose-u4l
    @LorraineJose-u4l 4 місяці тому

    Lovely

  • @DerlyPintosTapia
    @DerlyPintosTapia 4 місяці тому

    Se nota que eres muy principiante. Pero estas tocando obras que sobrepasan tu nivel actual, y eso es el desafío! te felicito, Weiss es atrapante al igual que Bach.

    • @Ethan_Frost
      @Ethan_Frost 4 місяці тому

      Gracias para el ánimo! Espero Aprender fraseo apropiado y técnica.

  • @beezymeech
    @beezymeech 5 місяців тому

    cool

  • @jadendattilio1574
    @jadendattilio1574 5 місяців тому

    The beard looks awesome

  • @SlenderSandman
    @SlenderSandman 5 місяців тому

    Damn bro, the beard goes crazy

  • @ebadmahin9602
    @ebadmahin9602 5 місяців тому

    Sickk one bro

  • @philippl3925
    @philippl3925 5 місяців тому

    where did you find the tabs?

    • @Ethan_Frost
      @Ethan_Frost 5 місяців тому

      From this video: ua-cam.com/video/T7Z2uMEt1Mw/v-deo.html Then I kind of did my own thing a little bit. He added some reverb I think, and as well as being a far better musician than myself, I prefer his performance. I just added a bit more to the ending section to my preference.

  • @nicolajdam
    @nicolajdam 5 місяців тому

    Well done! Nice arrangement!😊

  • @David-we5nr
    @David-we5nr 6 місяців тому

    why do you have 2 capos?

    • @Ethan_Frost
      @Ethan_Frost 5 місяців тому

      The silver one didn't pull the A and D strings down enough, so I put on the other I had. I just recorded without taking the first one off.

  • @s0kol44
    @s0kol44 6 місяців тому

    beatyfull

  • @mendeztapiayoliatlcemanqui1156
    @mendeztapiayoliatlcemanqui1156 6 місяців тому

    it's very cool

  • @vanevers
    @vanevers 6 місяців тому

    It's a really calming, serene melody, thanks for sharing :)

    • @Ethan_Frost
      @Ethan_Frost 5 місяців тому

      I'm glad you like it!

  • @jacksongrant15
    @jacksongrant15 6 місяців тому

    Wow nice lute! I love Weiss’s music and wish I new may way around guitars and lutes.

    • @Ethan_Frost
      @Ethan_Frost 5 місяців тому

      Thanks! I hope someday soon-ish to learn more pieces for it. I feel the same way with keyboard instruments. Hopefully we both get a chance to learn the other's instrument a little.

    • @jacksongrant15
      @jacksongrant15 5 місяців тому

      @@Ethan_Frost Sadly a hand injury limits my left hand from doing too much sophisticated on a fret board. I can play chords, but the demands of a renaisance or baroque lute would probably be too much. I'm content to appreciate, mostly!

  • @jashan2138
    @jashan2138 6 місяців тому

    Bro sound is Too Low

    • @Ethan_Frost
      @Ethan_Frost 6 місяців тому

      I think you're right... Perhaps I will redo this with a capo or something.

    • @jashan2138
      @jashan2138 6 місяців тому

      @@Ethan_Frost Noice 👍

  • @QuesoFritoSr
    @QuesoFritoSr 7 місяців тому

    fire

  • @GailNelson-kf2ez
    @GailNelson-kf2ez 7 місяців тому

    Fabulous!!!!!!

  • @LorraineJose-u4l
    @LorraineJose-u4l 7 місяців тому

    Love the Spanish flavor ❤

  • @jakedenty3884
    @jakedenty3884 7 місяців тому

    Keep this one in your repertoire, there's a lot of potential in this piece. Cheers

  • @Dean_W51
    @Dean_W51 7 місяців тому

    Well done! I enjoyed the simplicity of this! Sometimes less is more

  • @LolaBurke-j2x
    @LolaBurke-j2x 7 місяців тому

    Cool

  • @LorraineJose-u4l
    @LorraineJose-u4l 8 місяців тому

    Lovely

  • @LorraineJose-u4l
    @LorraineJose-u4l 8 місяців тому

  • @LorraineJose-u4l
    @LorraineJose-u4l 8 місяців тому

    Hope you're able to fix your lute. I love hearing you play

  • @uweisyt1979
    @uweisyt1979 10 місяців тому

    Damn no likes? This ks beautiful

  • @wesselbouman4064
    @wesselbouman4064 11 місяців тому

    Lekker hoor!

  • @sadkozankaradag2292
    @sadkozankaradag2292 11 місяців тому

    Perfect man. Keep going.

  • @callenclarke371
    @callenclarke371 Рік тому

    Very unique instrument. Sounds beautiful.

  • @DerlyPintosTapia
    @DerlyPintosTapia Рік тому

    Gran sound!!, whats wood is your soundboard?

    • @Ethan_Frost
      @Ethan_Frost Рік тому

      The soundboard is made of pine. This is uncommon for lutes, but not unheard of, as some historical instruments had pine soundboards as well. The description of the video has a ton of information, if you’re interested.

  • @americanprepper4206
    @americanprepper4206 Рік тому

    That’s rad Ethan!!

  • @nenekinokreatif4852
    @nenekinokreatif4852 2 роки тому

    ua-cam.com/video/jNsyk2hN7rc/v-deo.html

  • @SkiMaskT
    @SkiMaskT 2 роки тому

    where the fook did dis come from

    • @Ethan_Frost
      @Ethan_Frost 2 роки тому

      Footage of the game space engine

  • @ambition2833
    @ambition2833 2 роки тому

    Meet you again after 10 years when this blows up

  • @kennethwilson6688
    @kennethwilson6688 2 роки тому

    I love you💖 A few years later I was going through a couple of weeks. I love my family so I was going

  • @kennethwilson6688
    @kennethwilson6688 2 роки тому

    🌍🌎🌏🌕