Learn to Play Violin || Learn Quick

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    I am so grateful for any support you choose to give, financial or emotional! 🙏 In this Learn Quick Episode, I learn to play violin. It took me a little over 13 hours based over 39 days to learn to play a cover of "Bitter Sweet Symphony".
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    3:30
    Cover of "Billie Jean" by Michael Jackson
    4:47
    Cover of "Bitter Sweet Symphony" by The Verve
    The arrangement of the Bitter Sweet Symphony was inspired by this video here:
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КОМЕНТАРІ • 6 тис.

  • @jomiga1999
    @jomiga1999 7 років тому +3848

    As you're scottish, I think it should be apropiate for you to learn how to play the bagpipes.

    • @starogre
      @starogre 7 років тому +77

      or tap dance ;D

    • @adamkimmV
      @adamkimmV 7 років тому +132

      JMG_99 Why not both? At the same time.

    • @asd6484
      @asd6484 7 років тому +65

      JMG_99 Jokes on you, he already knows how.

    • @oliviajokiniemi5399
      @oliviajokiniemi5399 7 років тому

      Adam Kimm a

    • @makersigma
      @makersigma 7 років тому +6

      he's already learned it's in his blood

  • @laynie3363
    @laynie3363 5 років тому +1649

    Two set needs to react to this like the beginning

    • @Trumpophone7
      @Trumpophone7 5 років тому +4

      Dizzy Bears No they don’t how would that be a funny or interesting video

    • @SebasGS
      @SebasGS 5 років тому +11

      Practice 40 hours each day
      Drink some Ling Ling potion
      Twosetviolin

    • @ramboozaltm1741
      @ramboozaltm1741 5 років тому +14

      It doesnt have to be funny,
      I just wanna see how many
      Mistakes he has done without
      Us knowing, plus i dont really
      Think its possible to "learn how to play violin"
      In only 13 hours, or 39 i think days.
      U know, i dont even know what
      I am talking about anymore now

    • @euphoniumlookslikeabrass9464
      @euphoniumlookslikeabrass9464 4 роки тому +5

      Reem Amr it is very possible to learn the violin in a matter of days but definitely not hours. Still though, the violin isn’t hard if you actually practice , you don’t even need to go step by step, just if you try to push yourself it would definitely be possible.

    • @ramboozaltm1741
      @ramboozaltm1741 4 роки тому +1

      In a matter of days, how many days tho, a whole 20 years or what?
      Plus i do not believe in any way anyone can play an instrument like violin in a couple of days, as you don't only have to master sightreading but also technique and another one i can't remember. I mean someone could play violin in a couple of days but not master the whole thing, as there is a lot to violin that what meets the eye.
      Soooooo, u can play violin in a couple of days, but you'll just be a noob with huge sunglasses and a stick. 😐

  • @wo2furtado624
    @wo2furtado624 4 роки тому +2413

    I love how he was doing vibrato and shifting before he could bow straight

    • @cumcookiesxoxo8350
      @cumcookiesxoxo8350 4 роки тому +356

      He's a guitarist its in our nature to vibrato everything

    • @unclexdirtbag
      @unclexdirtbag 4 роки тому +119

      How bout the way he holds the bow? I've never seen anyone hold it the correct way the first time on Day 1, Hour 0. Lol.

    • @mus1cgaming114
      @mus1cgaming114 4 роки тому +29

      He was playing vibrato at the beginning, he has obviously played an instrument before 👎

    • @dafiarsya
      @dafiarsya 4 роки тому +20

      Richelle Furtado he’s got better vibrato than most of us

    • @ninjaboy1098
      @ninjaboy1098 4 роки тому +58

      He does this because he plays guitar, where you bend the string up and down quickly to create vibrato. Sorry not the greatest guitar-vibrato-explainer.

  • @Vanity-Man
    @Vanity-Man 3 роки тому +88

    Mike Boyd makes me rethink learning entirely, I love seeing him take on challenges, show his progress and show his results all while telling us how many hours of honest practice it has taken. Last year in a strange twist of fate I found myself able to practice on a violin and it took me 10 minutes to decide to put it down and do something useful.
    If it takes only this long for him to learn to play then, granted he may have a lot more musical grounding than I do already, why shouldn't I? I would be proud if I could achieve this with 50 hours of practice, never mind 13 hours, I've spent more than than in the last 30 days just cleaning.

  • @rafgravityman8791
    @rafgravityman8791 6 років тому +501

    You’re literally the definition of- if you really want it, you can do anything

    • @amandeeprandhawa7397
      @amandeeprandhawa7397 3 роки тому +1

      I won't like to comment and ruin the number but come and see if once

  • @dragongold63
    @dragongold63 5 років тому +576

    as someone who has played the violin for over 9 years... that was amazing

    • @unclexdirtbag
      @unclexdirtbag 4 роки тому +6

      You are an idiot.

    • @thomas.thomas
      @thomas.thomas 4 роки тому +57

      @@unclexdirtbag argument 100

    • @-NRB-
      @-NRB- 4 роки тому +10

      El MatTXHaddeR why is he an idiot

    • @mangowater9143
      @mangowater9143 4 роки тому +1

      He has not technique. He was trash. And u are trash also

    • @v0780
      @v0780 4 роки тому +14

      @@mangowater9143 argument 100

  • @Gruntlestunk
    @Gruntlestunk 5 років тому +862

    THE FIRST VIOLIN HE BOUGHT HAS ONE FINE TUNER

  • @holdupsomethingaintright7919
    @holdupsomethingaintright7919 4 роки тому +955

    wait....... he learned the violin in just 14 hours?
    I N T E R E S T I N G

    • @3h2c39
      @3h2c39 4 роки тому +76

      I mean, he had some experience with instruments before. Such as, guitar.

    • @bluexfang5101
      @bluexfang5101 3 роки тому +11

      yOu need intonation bro like InTeReStInG!!!!!!!!!!!

    • @rovilagravante8862
      @rovilagravante8862 3 роки тому +2

      he had a different brain👁️👄👁️

    • @natalieforshee
      @natalieforshee 3 роки тому +19

      Ling ling insurance

    • @pieceofmusic3879
      @pieceofmusic3879 3 роки тому +18

      TwoSet needs too see that...he sure has a VERY GOOD LING LING INSURANCE!!

  • @sampsonasdf
    @sampsonasdf 6 років тому +8532

    Practice 40 hours a day
    Ling Ling would be proud

  • @RILLAryan
    @RILLAryan 6 років тому +183

    No technique, no notes, just your ear, trial, and error. This was beautiful.

  • @stevenbridges
    @stevenbridges 7 років тому +2975

    Your videos are so good man!

    • @MikeBoyd
      @MikeBoyd  7 років тому +34

      thanks Steven :) :) :)

    • @martinalexhuh
      @martinalexhuh 7 років тому +7

      Whaaaaat? Im subscribed to both of you! You, you glorious street performer and the incredibly talented learner.

    • @trovianguides8289
      @trovianguides8289 7 років тому +1

      I actually tough at the start of the video he is going to play bittersweet symphony and i got it right! I can't believe my luck =D

    • @noahchoi1213
      @noahchoi1213 6 років тому

      Violin isn't something you just learn in a few hours it take years to really learn it. But good try

    • @weirdgirl1746
      @weirdgirl1746 5 років тому

      StevenBridges you said it

  • @SlimeRoyall
    @SlimeRoyall 4 роки тому +170

    In 39 days, you sound better than the majority of my high school orchestra

  • @Cody_Skye
    @Cody_Skye 7 років тому +14664

    This was brilliant Mike, but I just want to see you fail at something, you talented bastard. :P

    • @MikeBoyd
      @MikeBoyd  7 років тому +1928

      ive got a failed video.... but too scared to release...

    • @aiden73967
      @aiden73967 7 років тому +339

      DO IT

    • @Cody_Skye
      @Cody_Skye 7 років тому +157

      Dae it, dae it!

    • @whatfor5
      @whatfor5 7 років тому +208

      Your failures don't make you weaker, they make your accomplishments greater and give your successes meaning.

    • @MikeBoyd
      @MikeBoyd  7 років тому +251

      +nickpwnes I think I'm gonna do that

  • @differentbombs
    @differentbombs 7 років тому +164

    It's amazing how you could do this without anyone telling you anything about playing the violin, and with enough effort you could do this. Really inspiring.

    • @differentbombs
      @differentbombs 6 років тому

      SBB1809 Who ever said the greatest musicians didn’t have teachers? Where would they get their inspiration from? Maybe they didn’t have a teacher who gave instructions and taught them notes, beats and songs, but maybe an idol? That’s technically a teacher. And even If they did have teachers who give instructions and teach them music, who decided that everyone who has those teachers are needy and bad musicians? Yes they shouldn’t rely on their teacher’s instructions, but that doesn’t make them untalented.

    • @Violamanben
      @Violamanben 6 років тому +3

      That is inaccurate. You may not be able to teach greatness, but you do need guidance on technique, theory, and other aspects of music to achieve greatness.

    • @youtubemadein8thgrade923
      @youtubemadein8thgrade923 6 років тому

      what are you talking about? Mozart had teachers

  • @humbletreee
    @humbletreee 5 років тому +3656

    If you can play it slowly you can play it quickly

  • @Smoooraz
    @Smoooraz 4 роки тому +74

    i'm a violin myself, and i have been playing for 7 years now. i know this was a very challenging task, and it was amazing to me that he could already do vibrato and use the bow properly. good job mike!

    • @hisky.
      @hisky. 4 роки тому +61

      *I'M A VIOLIN MYSELF*??🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣

    • @krrangarajan5391
      @krrangarajan5391 2 роки тому +39

      First time meeting a Violin.

    • @zenolord2242
      @zenolord2242 2 роки тому +25

      I always wanted to meet a violin, my dad was a guitar sadly.

    • @kgkomrin
      @kgkomrin 2 роки тому +7

      Hey a violin. Im a guitar myself. Its great meeting you

    • @zenolord2242
      @zenolord2242 2 роки тому +1

      @@kgkomrin lol

  • @neha-hg7oe
    @neha-hg7oe 5 років тому +2944

    Why is he doing vibrato
    ...
    If he just started??!!

    • @Paul8301
      @Paul8301 5 років тому +372

      He isn't doing real proper vibrato.

    • @jade728
      @jade728 5 років тому +254

      Vibrato involves moving your whole hand and wrist he is just wobbling his finger. Very good progress for him either way though

    • @SeraphimCramer
      @SeraphimCramer 5 років тому +281

      He already plays guitar, so it's probably a reflex, even though the technique for doing it on the violin is different. (I can do vibrato on the guitar, but could never get the hang of it on the violin)

    • @cameronmitchell21
      @cameronmitchell21 5 років тому +24

      Doing it wrong though

    • @josiasportillo5059
      @josiasportillo5059 5 років тому +26

      He plays guitar

  • @gitaarmovies2003
    @gitaarmovies2003 7 років тому +937

    Learn how to drift

    • @aligator381
      @aligator381 7 років тому +60

      PizzaPunt that'd be awesome, but I guess it could be a bit more costly, so you gotta share and subscribe so he can make those kinds of videos xD

    • @berndonplspng9978
      @berndonplspng9978 7 років тому +8

      DUDE YES

    • @deathman1687
      @deathman1687 7 років тому +3

      I know this comment is a bit old. For some reason I read it as "Learn how to outfit" lol

    • @joyitadarling5815
      @joyitadarling5815 7 років тому +1

      ... *_Deja vu, I just been in this place before_*

    • @benspeakman1275
      @benspeakman1275 7 років тому

      JonathanGJM depends if he has a front or back wheel drive type of car

  • @DerEineDa96
    @DerEineDa96 7 років тому +425

    learn how to walk on your hands!

  • @gogopie64
    @gogopie64 4 роки тому +20

    Wow. If you're a non violinist it might be hard to comprehend how impressive this is. To progress that fast is pretty amazing. Just the fact that he can do string crossings and is already playing outside of first position. Great job!

  • @brycewalburn3926
    @brycewalburn3926 7 років тому +27

    1:03 - Sticks on to the what?! What instrument are you playing again? Haha.

    • @MikeBoyd
      @MikeBoyd  7 років тому +12

      haha I've played guitar too long i guess...

    • @brycewalburn3926
      @brycewalburn3926 7 років тому +5

      I feel you, man. I can play a little guitar, and I'd be so lost without frets.

    • @austinhamilton8632
      @austinhamilton8632 7 років тому +1

      Mike Boyd I love your videos

  • @esquidwar
    @esquidwar 5 років тому +461

    I you can learn it slowly, you can learn it quickly.

    • @aduptuniform2647
      @aduptuniform2647 4 роки тому +4

      No u can’t, people have different paces, if u try to go faster than that pace u won’t learn anything

    • @esquidwar
      @esquidwar 4 роки тому +29

      @@aduptuniform2647 bruhh you would only understand ifyou watch twosetviolin

    • @aduptuniform2647
      @aduptuniform2647 4 роки тому

      @Estrella Bartolo I have but that doesn’t change the point

    • @davidarenas1156
      @davidarenas1156 4 роки тому +14

      AduptUniform26 just a meme bro

    • @aduptuniform2647
      @aduptuniform2647 4 роки тому +3

      Oh god dont r/whoosh me, I beg u

  • @petervuong1787
    @petervuong1787 5 років тому +536

    3:20 -ling ling sees rosin on fingerboard- “SAcRiLeGIoUs”

    • @nourganouni
      @nourganouni 4 роки тому +2

      Dude u have 400 likes and NO replies, lemme fix that,(twoset btw)

    • @idk-pm4er
      @idk-pm4er 4 роки тому +2

      My brother has so much rosin on his violin that it looks like a white violin

  • @slluxxx
    @slluxxx 4 роки тому +51

    as a musician, i am actually impressed. and i really really really hope that you still play, after all this time

  • @diariodeumcasalviking5425
    @diariodeumcasalviking5425 7 років тому +1050

    Next challenge then: learn how to read music hahah

    • @unsaltedsalt8208
      @unsaltedsalt8208 7 років тому +4

      Leandro Feitosa he plays guitar so......

    • @cuzilukiidv6192
      @cuzilukiidv6192 7 років тому +40

      Gamestyle01 he said he doesn't know how to read music. he plays by ear

    • @unsaltedsalt8208
      @unsaltedsalt8208 7 років тому +1

      Cuzipou Andrew how is learning to read music hard?

    • @cuzilukiidv6192
      @cuzilukiidv6192 7 років тому +9

      Gamestyle01 it isn't. i never said that.

    • @nataliatheweirdo
      @nataliatheweirdo 7 років тому +4

      Gamestyle01 nope! Every line (bottom up) is EGBDF, or Every Good Boy Deserves Fruit. And every space (bottom up) is FACE or face. Then just learn some basic theory and Bam you can read music 😂

  • @fatback2
    @fatback2 7 років тому +277

    Learn how to program Half Life 3, then teach Valve. please.

  • @george6312
    @george6312 7 років тому +69

    Nice job on that bitter sweet symphony

  • @ajsm3943
    @ajsm3943 4 роки тому +126

    The vibrato is quite SaCRiliGeous

  • @aarontkachuk
    @aarontkachuk 6 років тому +12

    Mike, you made the violin sing at 5:32-5:34. That note, the way you played it...just wonderful

  • @LiveitlikeLauren
    @LiveitlikeLauren 7 років тому +487

    You know I play the violin and used to be in Barnet Symphony Orchestra! I could have given you tips! 😂 Loved bitter sweet symphony so much!!! It kind of bought tears to my eyes.... but shhh. Don't tell anyone!

    • @MikeBoyd
      @MikeBoyd  7 років тому +33

      REALLY? I should've of posted on FB before starting. Thanks for watching Lauren! :) :) :)

    • @DannymusicLbc
      @DannymusicLbc 7 років тому +3

      I was hesitant to share that it gave me a warm heart feeling and also brought tears to my eyes, but now seeing this i am not the only one! Oh how i miss being in strings! Love your vids Mike!!! Always so inspiring!!

    • @bradesaurusrex5251
      @bradesaurusrex5251 7 років тому

      LoseitlikeLauren a

    • @arandomyoutubesurfer7795
      @arandomyoutubesurfer7795 7 років тому

      LoseitlikeLauren is

    • @endyahollis9080
      @endyahollis9080 7 років тому

      I play viola

  • @Zorgdoodl
    @Zorgdoodl 7 років тому +43

    You deserve way more subscribers, some of the most enjoyable content I've seen in a while.

  • @TheCobraKing78
    @TheCobraKing78 4 роки тому +355

    He needs Ling Ling insurance.
    He was doing vibrato without even having a proper bow hold or haven the bow straight. But without a teacher that was very impressive.

  • @emilyj.1351
    @emilyj.1351 5 років тому +560

    Guys chill this man just picked a violin and he can already make a decent sound from it

    • @r0098
      @r0098 5 років тому +3

      Exactly... ;-;

    • @memeweaver2553
      @memeweaver2553 5 років тому +6

      The first time I played the violin I could barely hold it right.

    • @133-f7x
      @133-f7x 5 років тому +4

      my violin is going to be great going to be my first time😄😄😄😄😄😄😄😄😄😄

    • @dallyingtoast2767
      @dallyingtoast2767 5 років тому +11

      Right so many people are complaining that he is using advanced techniques but the whole premise is "LEARN QUICK"

    • @jacobbass6226
      @jacobbass6226 5 років тому +1

      Dallyingtoast this isn’t something that you learn quick it takes YEARS to even be OK. Also he should learn to read sheet music.

  • @curranmock8333
    @curranmock8333 5 років тому +10

    This is honestly amazing for a beginner. I’ve been playing violin for 3 years and I don’t know how he is so good. He is such a quick learner.

  • @RockyWearsAHat
    @RockyWearsAHat 5 років тому +474

    It sounds nice, but you are focusing a lot on more advanced techniques before getting basics, for example, having your wrist against the neck will stop the violin from projecting sound as well, same with having it over your peck instead of shoulder. If you keep pursuing this, fix your posture, it will help immensely with your sound projection. Get all basics down, and don’t rely on the fingering chart, before trying vibrato or shifting.
    Great video though, you did what most kids in my orchestra can’t do (actually sound good, vibrato, shifting) in 39 days, so hats off to you!

    • @maryhope5369
      @maryhope5369 5 років тому +18

      I'm a violist, but I have no idea why he tried doing vibrato, that can take a while to get the hang of.

    • @matthewharinck69
      @matthewharinck69 5 років тому +23

      Don't forget he is a guitarist, so he is used to techniques like vibrato. That's probably why he used them

    • @AiMaTay
      @AiMaTay 5 років тому +7

      @@matthewharinck69 his vibrato technique is really poor

    • @dallyingtoast2767
      @dallyingtoast2767 5 років тому +6

      @@maryhope5369 well the whole premise is to learn quick

    • @nightspicer
      @nightspicer 5 років тому +10

      @@AiMaTay from what I've heard the guitar version is different from violin one, so that's probably the reason

  • @DerpyNub
    @DerpyNub 4 роки тому +91

    3:30
    first i thought what is wrong with him
    Then i realised what was going on

  • @aurusei
    @aurusei 6 років тому +563

    Learn how to play the first part of
    Flight of the bumblebee, on violin

    • @RichPileofleaves
      @RichPileofleaves 5 років тому +2

      Lmao

    • @zairemrenthlei9478
      @zairemrenthlei9478 5 років тому +49

      sacrilegious

    • @anshramanath2515
      @anshramanath2515 5 років тому +3

      Zairem Renthlei I got the reference :) That’s actually sooo funny.

    • @aurusei
      @aurusei 5 років тому +1

      Ansh Ramanath umm, there isn’t a reference, that is an actual request...

    • @aurusei
      @aurusei 5 років тому +2

      Well, it was more of a joke, not a request, but no reference

  • @JonasPolsky
    @JonasPolsky 7 років тому +18

    The ending was a bittersweet symphony, indeed.

  • @sarahbyrne3602
    @sarahbyrne3602 5 років тому +30

    In his “day 1, hour 0” bit, his bow hold was actually very good!!!

  • @aduptuniform2647
    @aduptuniform2647 4 роки тому +161

    Ahhhh, lol as a violinist this is hard to watch but it’s amazing how u progressed, awesome

  • @matthewclarke2140
    @matthewclarke2140 6 років тому +356

    That vibrato though
    No offense! You he did very good for learning by himself

    • @TheDatpussy
      @TheDatpussy 6 років тому +18

      Maclar Channel hes played guitar for 10 years

    • @PaigeIrene15
      @PaigeIrene15 6 років тому +4

      I don’t know why I laughed so hard prolly cuz I was thinking the same thing!

    • @felicityfoo6240
      @felicityfoo6240 5 років тому +10

      @@TheDatpussy guitar needs a different method (definitely not the one he used on the violin, I know because I've been playing guitar for years too) and it definitely was far from correct violin wise

    • @ryukulo7813
      @ryukulo7813 5 років тому +1

      That’s what I was thinking

    • @felicityfoo6240
      @felicityfoo6240 5 років тому +2

      @Thanos Tzanopoulos I know. I simply said his vibrato is wrong. It was good effort on his part either way, obviously

  • @giraffodil436
    @giraffodil436 5 років тому +106

    I only play piano but still, watching that bow slide around so much anxiety

  • @soynutsandkale5286
    @soynutsandkale5286 5 років тому +367

    The dude who sold the violin to him is a TwoSet fan

  • @nsmith5026
    @nsmith5026 4 роки тому +13

    0:44 - I have no idea how to hold this
    0:45 - Perfect now hold

  • @lhgcubes9564
    @lhgcubes9564 5 років тому +881

    I dare you
    To practice 40 hours a day.

    • @lonelylegoman5778
      @lonelylegoman5778 5 років тому +9

      LHGCuber BHAH Ling Ling

    • @hipeople9856
      @hipeople9856 5 років тому +12

      Ling ling could never
      Nvm, he could. He's ling ling

    • @Saharsaharrrr
      @Saharsaharrrr 5 років тому +1

      Ling ling could do it ..he is a ling ling 😂😂😂

    • @Trumpophone7
      @Trumpophone7 5 років тому +1

      Can everyone from twoset stay at twoset and stop ruining other vids comment sections cuz like I don’t get how anyone could find these “jokes” to be funny

    • @hipeople9856
      @hipeople9856 5 років тому +6

      @@Trumpophone7 ....no? There is nothing wrong with these jokes. That's like saying "Can people not mention any vines? I don't see how they are funny, and they are ruining the video for me

  • @stxrmy8616
    @stxrmy8616 7 років тому +509

    That moment when a youtuber only has about 12 hours of violin practice but is better than most of your classmates who have been playing for 4 years
    Hasn’t beaten me yet tho XD

    • @mtwmnr
      @mtwmnr 7 років тому +10

      MLPStormFly I've been playing violin for 5 years and yet he's still better.

    • @stxrmy8616
      @stxrmy8616 7 років тому +15

      GD DarkFlarex oh man, that’s rough tbh. Although his form is good with his left hand, but it appears stiff, and his right hand looks real stiff and out of form, so that’s at least a plus for us XD

    • @eartianwerewolf
      @eartianwerewolf 7 років тому +2

      is he familiar with a lot of other instruments? or maybe he's just blessed O: !

    • @spirit469
      @spirit469 6 років тому +28

      They might have been "playing" for 4 years, but actual practice time at home = less than two hours.

    • @stxrmy8616
      @stxrmy8616 6 років тому

      spirit469 oof man I play at least an hour every day. I’m going for a violinist for a job

  • @thewolf6026
    @thewolf6026 7 років тому +33

    Wow, dude your seriously talented

    • @kesh8836
      @kesh8836 6 років тому +1

      You're* not.

  • @jamesbartlett7971
    @jamesbartlett7971 4 роки тому +9

    You, Mike Boyd. You are the one who made me have a passion for Violin and I want to say a huge thank you.

  • @blakejordan4698
    @blakejordan4698 6 років тому +411

    With no teacher, you did quite well. But if I'm being constructive then I would say: Keep your left wrist down, change your bow grip just a little, keep the instrument up, down't let it fall, also try not to let your thumb onto the fingerboard/strings, keep it to the side/under the neck, learn to read sheet music, straighten your bow strokes, try to have more articulation with your bow, and above all else. Play with confidence, if you're gonna make a mistake, make a huge one so that you know what to fix. And just keep practicing, that's what will set you apart at the end of the day.

    • @blakejordan4698
      @blakejordan4698 6 років тому +21

      Also loosen the bow a bit.

    • @alexchung736
      @alexchung736 6 років тому +1

      100% agreed

    • @dallyingtoast2767
      @dallyingtoast2767 6 років тому +13

      It's not like he is trying to become a professional

    • @timothyprescott7621
      @timothyprescott7621 6 років тому +19

      We're not implying that he is going to become professional. However, if one is going to do something, then said one must seek advice from another who is professional in order to do said something with exceeding skill. I other words, if you're going to do something, you need to make sure that you're doing to the best of your ability (not denying that he was) and you need to do as right as possible.

    • @gabrielgarciana3393
      @gabrielgarciana3393 6 років тому +5

      Dallyingtoast what the fuck is like saing that you think is ok solving half of a Rubik cube

  • @jamesmartin746
    @jamesmartin746 5 років тому +29

    Hahaha what the guy said in the shop was so true , it’s all about the practice at home. If only I ever did some 🤦‍♂️

    • @Dr.Food18.
      @Dr.Food18. 5 років тому +1

      You know nothing

    • @_sanmaul
      @_sanmaul 4 роки тому

      Yeah but also you need some professional help for doing the techniques right like how to hold the bow and violin properly, reading notes and other symbols

  • @jacobwilliamson3683
    @jacobwilliamson3683 7 років тому +221

    I was hoping you were going to play game of thrones

  • @timdau7121
    @timdau7121 4 роки тому +5

    Man you are amazing. I taught myself to play the piano. And I tried violin for half a year and failed completely. I have a huge respect. Impressive

  • @LapeVideos
    @LapeVideos 7 років тому +118

    What you achieved is damn impressive in 13 hours of work. Well done. However sticking with your theme, I think the final result shouldn't have been loops, but instead one full song played, even if through multiple layers.

    • @nikolatotev
      @nikolatotev 7 років тому

      39 days*

    • @carriekopczinski
      @carriekopczinski 7 років тому

      I agree. A loop does't show the real thing. Of course it show tempo control, but with this really short loops is possible to try many times, pick the best short cut and insert in the music. Its more video editing then real violin.
      A full song without cuts show how it is going and i don't expect 5 minutes or complex songs.
      By the way, violin is a really hard instrument, i'm playing for some years and it's tricky. I liked the overall result.

  • @TomEranze
    @TomEranze 7 років тому +33

    Thank you Mike! The editing was very nice, its always a big pleassure to watch your videos. Greetings from Germany!

    • @MikeBoyd
      @MikeBoyd  7 років тому +14

      so nice to hear where everyone is from :)

    • @Ryan-ic1wj
      @Ryan-ic1wj 7 років тому

      Mike Boyd I'm from US and A

  • @joelweidenmark
    @joelweidenmark 7 років тому +21

    At the end of the year you should make a recap video of all the skills you've learned and show you can still do it! :)

    • @MikeBoyd
      @MikeBoyd  7 років тому +7

      this is in the pipeline

  • @esmeraldapooner751
    @esmeraldapooner751 Рік тому +1

    I ratter fiddle with it too. Just started again after not playing in over 40 years. I was following along twinkle twinkle, but I accidentally sounded like I was playing Marry had a little lamb. You could be a musical genius.

  • @RusstyytssuR
    @RusstyytssuR 5 років тому +606

    That bow is over-tightened

    • @coloradojeeptrails8181
      @coloradojeeptrails8181 5 років тому +22

      Varg Fallon thank you I thought nobody noticed happy I’m not the only one

    • @vitulus_
      @vitulus_ 5 років тому +12

      now that I look it triggers me everytime I see it.

    • @mazzimatti
      @mazzimatti 5 років тому +2

      What’s a bow and what’s wrong with it being overtightened

    • @vitulus_
      @vitulus_ 5 років тому +20

      @@mazzimatti The bow is the wood stick with the hair that is pushed against the string. If its overtightened it will bend the wood too much and it will pretty much stay warped

    • @orangejoose3
      @orangejoose3 5 років тому

      You’re right.

  • @hockeystation3757
    @hockeystation3757 7 років тому +10

    wow that was amazing! I loved the way that you edited all the different parts of the song

  • @ranjitapaul9063
    @ranjitapaul9063 5 років тому +16

    Being a violin player I understand how hard it is love ur determination salute bro 👍👍👍👍👍👍

  • @gabrielheather5995
    @gabrielheather5995 4 роки тому +249

    Me: *plays for 5 years* rate: 4/10
    Mike:* plays for 7 hours* rate: 6/10

    • @friendlyfriends5046
      @friendlyfriends5046 4 роки тому +12

      How do you not get at least decent to the point where you can play a major concerto in 5 years

    • @_sanmaul
      @_sanmaul 4 роки тому +5

      Go practice 40 hours la

    • @pandylol9112
      @pandylol9112 4 роки тому +1

      Yes

    • @nikfrolov13
      @nikfrolov13 4 роки тому +1

      me: plays for 8 years noice i get for 8/10

    • @justarandomgirlvx3578
      @justarandomgirlvx3578 3 роки тому +1

      @Ozer Arkis how much time do you recommend to practice each day? I would love to start the violin, but I worry that I won't have enough time because of school...

  • @BumbusBumbi
    @BumbusBumbi 7 років тому +94

    So my grandma walked by as I was watching this. After I explained what it was, she convinced me to try the ukulele and play some songs. After 2 and a half hours and 3 sore fingers, I was able to play Space Oddity, All Star, and the Steven Universe Theme and sing along! It's really fun, but it looks like a blister is forming on my right thumb. :/ Oh well.

    • @jordanlp02
      @jordanlp02 7 років тому

      It should be calloused by know if you kept it up. Did you?

    • @samsully2856
      @samsully2856 7 років тому

      I love space oddity

    • @nul__
      @nul__ 6 років тому

      Damn...nice dude

  • @jarodkrupp9224
    @jarodkrupp9224 7 років тому +169

    Man that sounds amazing, still a little raspy sound, but you don’t get better with that unless you practice for many years lol. Again amazing!!! I kind of want to start violin myself!!

    • @elijahjaco1638
      @elijahjaco1638 6 років тому

      What are you talking about? That sounds horrible!

    • @empxrubix9387
      @empxrubix9387 6 років тому +2

      ever tried playing a violin?

  • @evad2739
    @evad2739 5 років тому +29

    I’m so jealous that mike learnt more violin in 1 day than i did in a year

    • @jancap7645
      @jancap7645 3 роки тому +1

      @Ozer Arkis dayummm

    • @robertstankowski8897
      @robertstankowski8897 3 роки тому +1

      @Ozer Arkis and if drums do not work, just ditch one stick and stand inf front of the orchestra

  • @mukamukasector
    @mukamukasector 4 роки тому +384

    This man has the opposite of adhd

    • @matthewbrooder9414
      @matthewbrooder9414 4 роки тому +78

      Another symptom of ADHD is actually hyper focus, so ya never know

    • @lkctom2546
      @lkctom2546 4 роки тому +43

      @@matthewbrooder9414 exactly, I have adhd and sometimes I spend 8 hours on something and it feels like 1 hour. I have to be interested tho.

    • @autumnanderson2695
      @autumnanderson2695 4 роки тому +2

      @@lkctom2546 exactly

    • @rhysbertrand8903
      @rhysbertrand8903 4 роки тому +6

      I have adhd and this is something I would do

    • @klara7247
      @klara7247 3 роки тому

      or just adhd

  • @LlamaPunchXO
    @LlamaPunchXO 6 років тому +7

    You’re one inspirational man mike, never forget that.

  • @MrStefGamble
    @MrStefGamble 7 років тому +4

    Too bloody good young man.
    I am an ancient Scot who has just today first picked up a violin and tortured a note out of it.
    You did well, though I noticed you had a lot of your quintuplet brothers to help you.
    You have inspired me and I know it will take me at least a week to better that.
    Well done.
    Jimmy.

    • @MikeBoyd
      @MikeBoyd  7 років тому +1

      +Big Dog good luck ancient Scotsman. I'm sure you be sounding sweet as a nut in no time. Enjoy!

  • @planecommander1
    @planecommander1 7 років тому +28

    ive been trying for 2 years and you already passed me

    • @planecommander1
      @planecommander1 7 років тому

      ive been trying to play bitter sweet Symphony as well

    • @annsm6349
      @annsm6349 7 років тому

      Lmao same 😂

    • @xandersexton2016
      @xandersexton2016 7 років тому +1

      Try opening creativity, not going by the book. He wasn't restrianed by sheet music, he did what he felt was right. Just go on your own flow, sometimes it can better us as artists, athletes, or even people.

  • @joshwah1120
    @joshwah1120 4 роки тому +12

    I know I’m just a tad bit late, (a few years) but I have some tips that might help you.
    1. Near the end of the video, I couldn’t tell, but to help you hold the violin, get a shoulder rest. Makes it way more comfortable and easy to use. Everest and Kun is recommended.
    2. Use your wrist. I noticed in the beginning how your bow was sliding throughout the strings, but it wasn’t as much as a problem at the end. That being said though, you should still use your wrist more and not your arm as it can really help when you have to do dynamics.
    3. Lift up your violin. It would help when you eventually have to shift your fingers down the fret board and your posture in general. Try keeping the violin Parallel to the floor. Also put your thumb on the side of the neck, not on the strings, and keep your left hand straight and have it near or against the scroll, if you’re not shifting.
    4. That bow is wayyyyy too tightened. If you play too hard, who knows what’ll happen.
    5. You got a little mountain on your fingerboard, please use a microfiber cleaner, makes your violin look nice.

  • @jaydenray2948
    @jaydenray2948 7 років тому +405

    Learn how to do a backflip on the ground!

  • @Keirathi
    @Keirathi 7 років тому +6

    This is definitely one of the coolest Learn Quicks to date. I absolutely love the sound of violins. I'm surprised it took you so little time to learn and play your own rendition of a great song. Congrats!

  • @marcosviniciusdev
    @marcosviniciusdev 7 років тому +23

    I discovered this channel now and I'm already addicted on it !!

  • @MotoRaider
    @MotoRaider 4 роки тому +7

    Just wow! I am very impressed with the song you played. You are an example to everyone who says I am too old to learn or it is not my thing.. thanks for putting this video and making me realise that there is no age to learn and perfect something. This is motivation to me. Thanks again!!

  • @inspire9686
    @inspire9686 5 років тому +222

    By ear.. damnnnnnn, I give you a sht load of credit

    • @SplashyandDuckiesadventures
      @SplashyandDuckiesadventures 5 років тому +13

      Shitty Voice it’s actually easier than reading notes. I’ve learned by ear and never regretted it.....how ever I would love it if I just grab sheet music and be like “yea I’ll just play this”

    • @GabrielaGarcia-gl5ke
      @GabrielaGarcia-gl5ke 5 років тому +2

      That’s actually how I learned all the songs for band and choir in high school since I was never able to learn sheet music. It’s actually pretty easy to do.

    • @ViLe-ri7or
      @ViLe-ri7or 5 років тому +4

      playing by ear is arguably easier then actually learning how to read music

    • @uwu9272
      @uwu9272 5 років тому

      I just watch YT videos where they show you what to click and for how long (piano)

    • @joshjones
      @joshjones 5 років тому +3

      Shitty Voice it’s so much easier. just hum the notes to yourself and find them. I can admit it’s difficult at some times but I’ve learned a lot of songs like that

  • @SpecificLove7
    @SpecificLove7 7 років тому +126

    Well done learning it

    • @Will-tt5md
      @Will-tt5md 6 років тому

      Specific Love Creations he didn’t learn it he played it there’s a difference

  • @Matrix8521
    @Matrix8521 7 років тому +20

    I might learn to play a violin because of you

    • @samik8933
      @samik8933 7 років тому

      It's really hard, my brother mastered it because he had to practice since he was 6, now he's 29 or so.

    • @Hjino
      @Hjino 7 років тому

      '-_- great.. i just bought a violin.. just for fun, to see if i could learn it.. very demotivating.. well.. i'll be fun.. i guess

    • @w.a.6618
      @w.a.6618 6 років тому

      Denny H don't worry, if you keep practicing then you could achieve your goal in 6 months... maybe.

    • @v1ncent111
      @v1ncent111 6 років тому

      How is it going? I might get one aswell :) Dont give up man

    • @samik8933
      @samik8933 6 років тому +1

      It's easy if you're a very curious person, you'll get to your goal faster and learn more along the way, just be interested in the instrument and you'll get there.

  • @cvbnmzxc1660
    @cvbnmzxc1660 4 роки тому +39

    I've spent 5 years of my life learning the violin and all I can say is that ur progress is amazing. Also taking into consideration that u've had no teacher and only been practicing for a month that just makes it epic.
    I have some advices though ; buy a shoulder rest as playing with it is far more comfortable, loosen the tension of ur bow it just makes it bounce more often on the strings, and finally the right hand should b on a straight line with ur below-the-elbow arm (couldn't find a name for it XD). Other than that, u should keep up the good work, playing the violin is one of the skills that I could never regret acquiring.

    • @Lioness99a
      @Lioness99a 2 роки тому +2

      I would call it your forearm 🙂

  • @diegovazquez5504
    @diegovazquez5504 5 років тому +225

    Lul when he said “fretboard”

  • @XxGamerCouncilxX
    @XxGamerCouncilxX 7 років тому +85

    very impressive for the amount of time put into practicing. Your vibrato will be far more free if you straighten your left wrist. A really easy way to practice vibrato: put a rubber band on the scroll of the violin so that you can play with the scroll against the wall (the rubber band protects the instrument and provides grip) Just practice vibrato very slowly with each finger. Create rhythms with the vibrato and practice with those. If all goes well, you should have a very free, rich vibrato

    • @samik8933
      @samik8933 7 років тому +4

      He should also straighten it so his notes are more 'clear' if I could say so.

    • @samik8933
      @samik8933 7 років тому +1

      Also, if he wants to store it, he should loosen the strings and vibrato.

  • @deldarel
    @deldarel 7 років тому +23

    I have another challenge: either tuvan throat singing or western overtone singing

  • @potatobob3864
    @potatobob3864 3 роки тому +47

    Mike: learns violin in 13 hours
    Me: plays violin 40 hours every day for nine months
    Mike: pays a full on song
    Me: can’t play Mary had a little lamb

  • @rubymcneil5693
    @rubymcneil5693 6 років тому +214

    He already knows vibrato :o
    Edit: I know it is very incorrect, but it is a lot better than what many could do after a few hours.

    • @simonadams8044
      @simonadams8044 6 років тому +19

      @@ec1051 it is a different incorrect type for violin though.

    • @poopfart65
      @poopfart65 5 років тому +2

      Greenknight exactly

    • @emilwal3336
      @emilwal3336 5 років тому +6

      @@simonadams8044 Not necessarily incorrect to do a finger vibrato. It's a specific technique, and not the most used or effective one, to be sure. But it's a good thing to have in your repertoire.

    • @ashleykim438
      @ashleykim438 5 років тому +1

      He didn’t do vibrato correctly but it was pretty good.

    • @boschdt
      @boschdt 5 років тому +7

      He does know how to play guitar. Maybe, vibrato on violin is diferrent, but I'm sure it was easy for him to do.

  • @stumcgorman5527
    @stumcgorman5527 7 років тому +13

    You should learn how to slack line

  • @chikendagr8994
    @chikendagr8994 7 років тому +743

    1:19 you sound like a middle school orchestra

    • @hussainiqbal6077
      @hussainiqbal6077 7 років тому

      whats that song?

    • @fusionflamer
      @fusionflamer 7 років тому +33

      Pretty sure it's the Game of Thrones theme

    • @philipyao5989
      @philipyao5989 6 років тому

      chiken da Christmas same but worse

    • @bruhkillmenow
      @bruhkillmenow 6 років тому +13

      I’m in middle school and my schools orchestra is very good.except one but that’s beside the point. Also our teacher only pick people that are good.we are having a winter concert this year and I’m the main in the group (even tho I’m the youngest) sooooo yah but the violin is hard.

    • @quintosandejas4165
      @quintosandejas4165 6 років тому

      chiken da Christmas lol

  • @RobManser77
    @RobManser77 4 роки тому +5

    I really admire your persistence. Imagine what the world would be like if we all had your focus and dedication? 😊😊

  • @svensvensson6705
    @svensvensson6705 7 років тому +35

    Try to learn the piano, and songs like The entertainer or Für Elise.

    • @samik8933
      @samik8933 7 років тому

      That's not even a challenge...

    • @Hjino
      @Hjino 7 років тому

      how about Pirates of the Caribbean then ?? the advanced version ..

  • @Ryan-br6ic
    @Ryan-br6ic 5 років тому +234

    Someone tell this man to clean his violin

    • @piper_ts
      @piper_ts 5 років тому +18

      Ryan Kim *Rosin intensifies*

    • @t11urtle63
      @t11urtle63 5 років тому +12

      any orchestral string instrument: exists
      rosin sees strings: they were clean you thought mhm now you got a cloth

    • @chiaralecca7075
      @chiaralecca7075 4 роки тому

      Yes pls

    • @vivianpang5044
      @vivianpang5044 4 роки тому

      Yea thank you it was killing me

    • @Goldencorn101
      @Goldencorn101 4 роки тому

      OMG ikr? My violin never gets that dirty

  • @jhkk1269
    @jhkk1269 6 років тому +175

    2:15 thought he was gonna say homosexual hahahah

  • @d4rksytheyt156
    @d4rksytheyt156 4 роки тому +1

    I played the violin for 5 years but since you are a beginner and learning in a month I say you did better than most people

  • @yatinghu5215
    @yatinghu5215 5 років тому +456

    Mike: It is easier to learn music by pitch, instead of actually reading the music.
    Me: 🤦

    • @thatlazymaki9863
      @thatlazymaki9863 5 років тому +96

      *Mike’s not wrong, learning music takes a lot of time. If you’re trying to learn how to play violin as fast as you can. Going off pitch would be the way to go, since learning the notes would take such a long time. So in his case, yes. Learning by pitch is the easiest way.*

    • @abdulazizelijahfanan1632
      @abdulazizelijahfanan1632 5 років тому +29

      Except that when someone is new to music he doesn't have can't differenciate the notes....

    • @wva6809
      @wva6809 5 років тому +29

      @@abdulazizelijahfanan1632 Yes, but he isn't new to music. He has been playing guitar for a very long time.

    • @jacobbass6226
      @jacobbass6226 5 років тому +14

      wiebe V aken still, he can’t read sheet music making any ability on the violin limited. The only reason this works is because of the immense repetition of pop music.

    • @ldalri2780
      @ldalri2780 5 років тому +10

      @@wva6809 he might have perfect pitch which isn't impossible since like 25% of people have it which would make him be able to know that he is playing the right notes in which case the method of hearing music and sort of recomposing it is effective but if he doesnt have perfect pitch then he doesnt know if hes playing the right notes (he even said he doesnt know violin notes)

  • @omri007
    @omri007 7 років тому +25

    Fantastic choice! Bittersweet symphony :)

  • @Deucetrinal
    @Deucetrinal 7 років тому +4

    Very well done, quite fast! You should do a video of learning to count cards!

  • @jimmynewton8187
    @jimmynewton8187 4 роки тому +55

    Davie504 was proud when he saw u playing the violin like a bass

  • @Broskidile
    @Broskidile 7 років тому +8

    Learning to crack a whip would be pretty cool. You could hit targets, grab things, make crack patterns. Your goal could be putting together a routine with eight different cracks, or something. I'm from Canada and it's winter here, so I can't really use mine right now. I'd ship you to borrow if you wanted! I've got some footage on my channel if you want, or you could just search whip cracking on UA-cam. I think the bumps and bruises would make for a great video, haha

    • @MikeBoyd
      @MikeBoyd  7 років тому

      such an original idea! Are they expensive to buy?

    • @Broskidile
      @Broskidile 7 років тому

      Really nice ones are (like ones made out of kangaroo leather), but you can get them in nylon for relatively cheap. I'm not sure how many whip makers there are around your area, but in Canada and the US the lowest you could pay for a decent whip made out of nylon is at the lowest $100 USD. They vary in price depending on type, length, and how many strands are used to make them (because more strands make the whip more flexible). A good starter whip for the basics would be something like a five foot nylon bullwhip. Alternatively, you could spend about $60USD and make one out of nylon paracord and electrical tape

  • @hyperhavoc5
    @hyperhavoc5 7 років тому +58

    That part where you were talking about the bow bouncing on the string is really mostly because your bow is much too tight. The stick shouldn't be so tight that its straight, but it should have a downwards bend toward the hair. Also a shoulder rest would've made holding the violin much easier.

    • @Will-tt5md
      @Will-tt5md 6 років тому

      Nikit Desai it also has to do with his arm movements because your bow can be tight and it can still sound good but yes I agree it’s to tight

    • @sarahschimpf8205
      @sarahschimpf8205 6 років тому

      Nikit Desai honestly that is my biggest pet peeve

    • @jacobwiebe8259
      @jacobwiebe8259 6 років тому

      I agree

    • @Iris-fp4uk
      @Iris-fp4uk Рік тому

      and because of his super tense hand

  • @carinajacobs3097
    @carinajacobs3097 5 років тому +456

    Your wrist touching the violin is scaring me

    • @sophie94magdeburg
      @sophie94magdeburg 5 років тому +49

      also the overtightened bow and how he holds the bow in general o.O

    • @prometheus8567
      @prometheus8567 5 років тому +23

      the bow being over tightened is scaring me as well...

    • @ernestogarcia3193
      @ernestogarcia3193 5 років тому

      Sophie omg I was looking for someone to say that

    • @nikiforoslll
      @nikiforoslll 5 років тому +2

      Yes

    • @abdulazizelijahfanan1632
      @abdulazizelijahfanan1632 5 років тому +2

      I just started playing violin a bout a mounth ago and it is scaring me as well i had say cringing me ot mayne i learn too fast, the vibrato isn't bad when u hear but it ain't proper violin vibrato

  • @ptbempire
    @ptbempire Рік тому +2

    I absolutely love that you chose one of my all-time favorite songs for the outro! I am just now learning how to play and I will keep an eye out for your vidz

  • @DoomWalker42
    @DoomWalker42 5 років тому +4

    That was amazing! Shocking how well you play after only 9 hours. Wish I could learn so fast. I am getting my violin tuned tomorrow and I will pick up a cheat sheet that you suggested. Can't wait to get started!!

  • @sassianne11
    @sassianne11 5 років тому +219

    omgggg that bow is wayyyy too tight!!!!! ling ling is disappointed...

    • @johnnylee3565
      @johnnylee3565 4 роки тому +1

      Hahahhaha

    • @lvbboi9
      @lvbboi9 3 роки тому

      If I see another fucking Twosetviolin comment

    • @renascitur7051
      @renascitur7051 3 роки тому

      @@lvbboi9 You're going to get mad and some stranger on the net will fucking punch your insecure face?

  • @ashtonlasater7882
    @ashtonlasater7882 6 років тому +15

    Make sure you have rosin on your bow so it doesn't slide. Start with plucking exercises, then focus on your bow, if you are going to keep doing this the you might want to get an essential elements book it teaches you everything

    • @krosmatthews8097
      @krosmatthews8097 6 років тому

      He was using rosin powder was on the fingerboard

    • @julien7504
      @julien7504 6 років тому

      (And when you get further into Essential elements, starting Suzuki is also recommended

    • @roevicthssa
      @roevicthssa 6 років тому

      Ashton Lasater it was his bowing he’s not using his wrist