I'm a violist, I've been playing for 9 years and it's a beautiful instrument, a little advice is to always feel the music yes maybe the music is hard sometimes but keep trying because you never know where you can turn out
I Am a 78 yr old who took up the bowed instruments six years ago. wihile I do still play the violin my favorite is the viola. I literally swoon (I am 6ft and 240 lbs) Vibrato is a challenge for me,however, The Swan and is to be my first attempt at playing with vibrato. Your rendition is a wonderful guide for me, Thank you .
John Lyons, that's fantastic! I started learning to playing music at age 38. I did my research and decided on a viola. 5 yrs fast forward, I am playing 10+ concerts a year with orchestras, chamber groups and quartets. Music has literally changed my life. Keep it up!
Marijke plays Well, I do love the violas deep classic sound, but the violin gets more parts in orchestral pieces. But it's sound can be very pitchy if not played correctly.
Firstly take note that viola mainly reads alto clef, not treble. But other than that, I'd say to really get the basics right on the violin and secure both left and right hand technique before considering a switch to viola and further developing technique there ((actually simply because violin teachers are the majority)) My own teacher has been asking me if I would consider switching because I did play a viola in an ensemble recently and she really liked the sound I pulled out of it but it's a really hard decision because I want to finish violin grade 8 (ABRSM) and have a sense of completion but at the same time I know I'm kind of in the right place to switch now ((before too much time passes by and I forget how to do stuff...)) OH and I really love both instruments so 😕
S Chan and understand if you switch to the viola... everyone makes fun of you because violas are discriminated against😂😂... jk jk but I actually somehow chose viola over violin, and alto clef isn't that bad, I'm actually better at reading it then I am in treble. I'm also a pianist so I can read in 3 chefs, so like I'm always switching between chefs; but if you can play violin and viola it's awesome, you get to be in the front and in the back, I eventually want to start violin lessons after I'm at a decent level in viola.
Marijke plays Trust me, viola is extremely hard to play, with almost three years playng, i still sound scrating ;u; (PS: i dont speak english, so, Sorry)
@@reigenlucilfer6154 there's a Viola on Amazon for like 40 dollars, comes with a case, rosin, strings, bow, everything. It's a cheap Viola but if you really are passionate about this instrument, a Viola's a Viola
Amazing! Her vibrato is flawless and beautiful...I wish I was that good, I just started trying to teach myself vibrato but I’m not going to be taught till next year. I hope that one day I can be just as good as she is...
this is so beautiful, i find myself coming back to myself every 1-2 years just to be able to listen to this wonderful rendition that she has put on for us. as someone who played the viola for around 4 years, this video really kept me going and had me believing i’d be able to play as good as her someday. i haven’t even touched a viola in almost a year, i didn’t intentionally give up of course, but i wish i would have watched this video a bit more, and maybe that would have helped.
how beautiful...and this is random, but I sat here listening to this with the back of my mind trying to figure out where I heard it from. now I know: piano tiles 2 lol
This video made me choose viola back in 2012 when I started. I'm now going into my senior year of highschool and hopefully majoring in music for college
I play the viola For my school orchestra n ive looked for the swan on viola for a while now. I wish to learn that song to play in class for my teacher. I love how lovely it souned on the viola n u preforemed it very nice n beautiful. I would so apreciate if u could make a tatorial of tht song for positions n notes. Unfortonatly i do not have sheet music for this song.
Emma Axelson that's true, but she is shifting and wanted to know what book she was using. Thx for the suggestion though! I just got a book specifically for this
such a smooth vibrato !! everyone that plays a string instrument must learn the swan at one point, its so beautiful :) (I play viola/violin) . [viola is better than violin bc it sounds so mellow + alot of orchestras need violas ]
Just curious, what is the quick fix? I've started learning the viola as an adult but learned violin as a child and the treble clef is still burned into my brain!
Lindo!! Beautiful!! I loved!sempre coloco esse vídeo para assistir... :)iniciei aulas de viola de arco ano passado e sou apaixonada por esse instrumento! Estou estudando esta música e espero tocar tão graciosamente assim também... Congratulations!!!
Olha quem eu achei aqui 😁 eu estava aqui me admirando com essa música tão bem interpretada e vi seu comentário kkk Você tem a partitura dessa música lá no grupo do Facebook?
I play on a 44 cm (17.3 in) duplicate of a ‚da Salo', one of Roger Graham Hargrave's so-called 'labours of love' - and I am definitely in love with it! Do you also play such a big instrument? I would be surprised as not many do!
Most violists choose to play on smaller instruments because of ergonomics and repetitive injury issues. But yeah, larger violas have an irreplaceable sound.
I play on a 17.1 in and theres nothing quite like the projection and tone quality of a big viola. I enjoyed your interpretation of this piece and your viola sounds wonderful.
Lovely playing, really enjoyed it. May I say that the jump up the octave in the second half should be reconsidered and on such a wonderful viola it misses an opportunity to show the lower register instead at the end.
No I play a 15.5 in 1953 hofner Stradivari , I have only been playing viola for 2 years as u had been playing violin for nearly 6 years before. I prefer viola very much !
@@BratscheStudentin beautiful instrument and performance! May I ask why you no longer play it? I'm considering to switch to a bigger viola, but heard issues with arm pain. Thank you!
This is beautiful. I am a beginner violist and this inspires me a lot.
gabriele hibbitts Feel you
I'm a violist, I've been playing for 9 years and it's a beautiful instrument, a little advice is to always feel the music yes maybe the music is hard sometimes but keep trying because you never know where you can turn out
if you don’t mind telling me, how are your viola skills now?
How's it now?
That vibrato though
So emotive and we'll done
I Am a 78 yr old who took up the bowed instruments six years ago. wihile I do still play the violin my favorite is the viola. I literally swoon (I am 6ft and 240 lbs) Vibrato is a challenge for me,however, The Swan and is to be my first attempt at playing with vibrato. Your rendition is a wonderful guide for me, Thank you
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John Lyons, that's fantastic! I started learning to playing music at age 38. I did my research and decided on a viola. 5 yrs fast forward, I am playing 10+ concerts a year with orchestras, chamber groups and quartets. Music has literally changed my life. Keep it up!
That's amazing! Keep going and pursue your dreams
I just started to play the violin (7 months now) and when I hear this, I'm tempted to switch to viola. I hope to play both instruments in the future.
Marijke plays lol I've been playing viola for two years U should do violin still because violin is like the main singers
Marijke plays Well, I do love the violas deep classic sound, but the violin gets more parts in orchestral pieces. But it's sound can be very pitchy if not played correctly.
Firstly take note that viola mainly reads alto clef, not treble. But other than that, I'd say to really get the basics right on the violin and secure both left and right hand technique before considering a switch to viola and further developing technique there ((actually simply because violin teachers are the majority)) My own teacher has been asking me if I would consider switching because I did play a viola in an ensemble recently and she really liked the sound I pulled out of it but it's a really hard decision because I want to finish violin grade 8 (ABRSM) and have a sense of completion but at the same time I know I'm kind of in the right place to switch now ((before too much time passes by and I forget how to do stuff...)) OH and I really love both instruments so 😕
S Chan and understand if you switch to the viola... everyone makes fun of you because violas are discriminated against😂😂... jk jk but I actually somehow chose viola over violin, and alto clef isn't that bad, I'm actually better at reading it then I am in treble. I'm also a pianist so I can read in 3 chefs, so like I'm always switching between chefs; but if you can play violin and viola it's awesome, you get to be in the front and in the back, I eventually want to start violin lessons after I'm at a decent level in viola.
Marijke plays Trust me, viola is extremely hard to play, with almost three years playng, i still sound scrating ;u;
(PS: i dont speak english, so, Sorry)
I love this piece with cello, but it still sounds amazing with viola
Still sounds amazing with viola BOY without viola the cello wouldn't even exist you better respect the viola
@@alaughadaymusic5372 let her have her opinion maybe?
@@Ronam0451 calm down he was just jokin
The richness of the sound is the joy I hear and love.
Anyone else start with viola instead of switching from violin to viola?
me!!! i wanna switch but i dont have the money to buy a viola T_T i want to do a barter but i dont know how.
@@reigenlucilfer6154 there's a Viola on Amazon for like 40 dollars, comes with a case, rosin, strings, bow, everything. It's a cheap Viola but if you really are passionate about this instrument, a Viola's a Viola
@@scythea428 You can get a Viola shaped object for $40, but I don't think it will ever sound ;like this
@@hellfire9145 of course it won't but a start is a start
@@reigenlucilfer6154 you can rent fairly decent violas for a good price nowadays
Amazing! Her vibrato is flawless and beautiful...I wish I was that good, I just started trying to teach myself vibrato but I’m not going to be taught till next year. I hope that one day I can be just as good as she is...
this is so beautiful, i find myself coming back to myself every 1-2 years just to be able to listen to this wonderful rendition that she has put on for us. as someone who played the viola for around 4 years, this video really kept me going and had me believing i’d be able to play as good as her someday. i haven’t even touched a viola in almost a year, i didn’t intentionally give up of course, but i wish i would have watched this video a bit more, and maybe that would have helped.
What a beautiful piece of music on a very beautiful instrument.
I lost count how many times i saw this video. The music is so captivating and sweet. The sound of Viola is so sweet and pure. Hats off!!👌👍
Your vibrato is so emotive. You can really feel the mood of the music. Wonderful shifts too. Bravo
I have listened to a violiñ and cello version, but I must say that The Swan sounds great on the viola. Wonderful. Thank you.
how beautiful...and this is random, but I sat here listening to this with the back of my mind trying to figure out where I heard it from. now I know: piano tiles 2 lol
This video made me choose viola back in 2012 when I started. I'm now going into my senior year of highschool and hopefully majoring in music for college
Amazing! I know I’m two years late to replying to you, but how is it going for you?
I play the viola For my school orchestra n ive looked for the swan on viola for a while now. I wish to learn that song to play in class for my teacher. I love how lovely it souned on the viola n u preforemed it very nice n beautiful. I would so apreciate if u could make a tatorial of tht song for positions n notes. Unfortonatly i do not have sheet music for this song.
Celeste Beauty , I found the sheet music on you tube !!!! just look up the song and viola sheet music it should pop up. I hope it's not to late.
Star Skyes did you find it? I can't find one that has the shifts and goes that high.
You can just transpose it from the bass clef!
Emma Axelson that's true, but she is shifting and wanted to know what book she was using. Thx for the suggestion though! I just got a book specifically for this
Celeste Beauty I might play the swan for solo ensemble in next year (9th grade) it's a beautiful piece to play
原曲に込めらた深淵な思いを探るが如く、大切に奏でる演奏に虜になりました❤
始まりの繰り返される旋律に間を取る意図は？平和の歌に変容する前の祝いのカロルがもっていた讃美と希望の趣旨を感じます。共演されるピアノも最高ですね‼️
I always come back to this amazing performance! I can’t get over the gorgeous tone and effortless projection 💛💛
This is one of my most favourite pieces plaid w/ violins .I don't think I have heard it by violas ! 💜
Beautiful performance!!! I like viola. I'ts very touching, soulful and greate instrument!
Very good, played with feelings, great!!!!!!!!!!!
Beautiful playing. I love the sound of the viola, so warm and emotional.
such a smooth vibrato !! everyone that plays a string instrument must learn the swan at one point, its so beautiful :) (I play viola/violin) . [viola is better than violin bc it sounds so mellow + alot of orchestras need violas ]
Omg I’ve been looking for this piece for a while I’ve played viola for three years and love this song
This reminds me of the dying swan scene from when Anna Pavlova was dancing. So touching.
I can't get over the sheer size of that viola. Incredible playing btw
Beautifully done, outstanding 👍👍👍
I started with the viola and it still amazes me to this day
Amazing!! Thank you for sharing!! What a vibrato!! Thank you so much!!
First saw this three years ago when I started playing viola and I still am astounded at how amazing she played.
that was incredible.
A beautiful composition well performed. My first time on the viola, but still magnificent. Thank you for sharing it with us.
Sempre memorável.
This is absolutely Beautiful
Gorgeous playing, gorgeous performer. What a treat!
very nice playing , I loved it , and what a beautiful viola , I play a 16,5
What a gorgeous instrument.
Lovely... Almost worth learning that "other" clef. I so love this!
Toni Gomez it's called alto clef
If your gonna learn it might as well know it that sound offensive sorry 🤷🏾♀️
Actually, if you play violin, there's a quick fix to reading alto clef that's been working for me so far
Just curious, what is the quick fix? I've started learning the viola as an adult but learned violin as a child and the treble clef is still burned into my brain!
Grumblestache The Fabulous just go up one note. For ex if its c on the treble clef its D on the alto.
Listening to you playing, let me decide that for school that i will play the viola :0 :) :-)
Absolutely beautiful!
Starting the viola soon and this inspires me so much! Also what an incredible sound!
Lindo!! Beautiful!! I loved!sempre coloco esse vídeo para assistir... :)iniciei aulas de viola de arco ano passado e sou apaixonada por esse instrumento! Estou estudando esta música e espero tocar tão graciosamente assim também... Congratulations!!!
Olha quem eu achei aqui 😁 eu estava aqui me admirando com essa música tão bem interpretada e vi seu comentário kkk
Você tem a partitura dessa música lá no grupo do Facebook?
@@macsuelgomes527 oi!! Sabe que não sei?rs Precisa dar uma olhada. Qualidades coisa tento achar nos meus arquivos e envio.
Eu achei lá no grupo e já imprimi pra estudar. Obrigado chefa!
@@macsuelgomes527 chefa não!!!!rs Bons estudos!
Beautiful playing.
Excellent and beautiful!
Beautifully played and I love the tone quality of the viola.
You need to start uploading viola tutorials to help us peeps!
Very nice viola. Who's the maker? And where i can get the makers contact? The sound and the looks both are gorgeus..
Magnifique interprétation solo de ce que peut rendre un alto!
I simply adore this performance ♥️
This is so beautiful! I love The Swan played on viola.
Bravo! An emotional play!
Stunning performance :) what a blessing to listen to :)
SENSACIONAL
Absolutely beautiful and with art !
I’m a cellist and love this song. I need to learn this
Beautiful 😍
Thank you, I'm interested in buying a cello, so nice to see it played
wait, this is a viola h u h
God that viola looks and sounds so beautiful
So beautiful!!
She plays so beautifully.. Wow.
Bravo!!! Bellísimo!
Very good!!!
I play on a 44 cm (17.3 in) duplicate of a ‚da Salo', one of Roger Graham Hargrave's so-called 'labours of love' - and I am definitely in love with it! Do you also play such a big instrument? I would be surprised as not many do!
Most violists choose to play on smaller instruments because of ergonomics and repetitive injury issues. But yeah, larger violas have an irreplaceable sound.
I play on a 17.1 in and theres nothing quite like the projection and tone quality of a big viola. I enjoyed your interpretation of this piece and your viola sounds wonderful.
I'm thinking of taking up the viola and have to imagine that I will need a shorter one considering I have stubby arms 🙄
My viola is 19 inches but I am 6'8". :-)
I play on a 15.5 in, but I want something big. Big violas are for tall people?
Very Nice.
For someone who does ballet and plays the viola my mind is confused to either dance or admire the elegance so me do both
ahaahaha just lindsey stirling it!!!
Brow I also practice ballet and play viola
Muinto lindo;Bravo bravissimo.
I'm 66 and wondering how long it would take to be this good.
😱the best ,you're put your soul on it
Very beautiful performance!
Anyone know which size of viola usually played in orchestra ( cm) ?
Esse vibrato é sensacional
My child is doing grade 3 this inspired her to do better so she can be like this on her viola
Ugh it sounds so good on viola
Awesome 👌
LINDO
Where are my cellos ? ♥️♥️😂
Precioso!!
Anyone know what size this viola is?? It looks enormous
17.3" (44 cms)
LOVE LOVE LOVE IT!!!!!!!!!!!
nice
Like it
Expertly played, there is nothing more to say......
fantastic
Lovely playing, really enjoyed it. May I say that the jump up the octave in the second half should be reconsidered and on such a wonderful viola it misses an opportunity to show the lower register instead at the end.
Her bow arm is to die for!
Wow how beautiful
She is amazing
qual é a marca dessa viola ela é linda o som.a cor. e tudoo❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤😍😍😍😍😍😍
Realmente hermoso.
Beautiful! I have the piano accompaniment with viola score on my channel
Beautiful.... :)
No I play a 15.5 in 1953 hofner Stradivari , I have only been playing viola for 2 years as u had been playing violin for nearly 6 years before. I prefer viola very much !
lindo ,lindo, parabéns.
A lovely rendition. Such a shame you stopped posting 10 years ago, although I'm guessing you completed school. Hopefully, you're still playing.
I have to play this...
But well played🙂
FABULOSO
Thank You!
Fantastic Darling !!!!
Muito bonito.
Who made that beautiful viola?
Hello, beautiful play, what are the details of your beautiful viola? (and the inches? cm's? ) I think your viola is gorgeous!
Karolien Daems I'm not sure but it looks like a 16.5 Viola because mine it's 16'
17.3" (44 cms). It is given in her channel's description
What size viola ?
This viola is 44 cm - it is big! I no longer play it but it did enchant me with the sound!
@@BratscheStudentin beautiful instrument and performance! May I ask why you no longer play it? I'm considering to switch to a bigger viola, but heard issues with arm pain. Thank you!
@@BratscheStudentin same question why you don't still play this magnificent viola?
Did you switch to smaller one?
Me imagino que el tamano de la viola es de 16.5 Plgs o 17 Plgs, es muy imponente y hermoso instrumento.
me ocnfirman por favor
Yes, you are right. She is playing a 17.3" (44 cm) viola. It is given in the channel description