Improvising in the Style of Different Classical Composers

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  • @GAoftheBlackFlames
    @GAoftheBlackFlames 7 років тому +2497

    I think this taught me music history quicker than my university music class.

    • @NahreSol
      @NahreSol  7 років тому +81

      Thanks! Not sure I deserve that compliment, but thanks! :D

    • @JonathanTash
      @JonathanTash 6 років тому +30

      Really? I haven't taken any music classes, but I can't say that I'm surprised that they suck. The computer science class that I took through Harvard University was terrible. I had to unlearn half of what they taught me.

    • @agamaz5650
      @agamaz5650 6 років тому +8

      bro music school demotivated me so much i started playing the piano at 17 self taught

    • @achille-claudedebussy8548
      @achille-claudedebussy8548 6 років тому +2

      Agamaz wow I often saw you on synthesia and piano videos...

    • @johnnynoirman
      @johnnynoirman 6 років тому

      You do.

  • @megazver2
    @megazver2 7 років тому +1602

    All those composers were, like, super-mean to you, but I'd like you to know that I think you're aight.

    • @NahreSol
      @NahreSol  7 років тому +99

      Haha thank you...

    • @IgNaceus
      @IgNaceus 4 роки тому +8

      But what about the little dog below?

  • @louispearson8306
    @louispearson8306 7 років тому +394

    Hands down one of the most educational, creative, invigorating videos on all of youtube, from the bottom of my heart thank you
    - A piano Teacher from London

  • @cougar1234c
    @cougar1234c 7 років тому +777

    By the time you got to Chopin, I was genuinely smiling 😸

    • @NahreSol
      @NahreSol  7 років тому +23

      Thanks so much!! :)))

    • @mandaJt
      @mandaJt 7 років тому +11

      Same here. I shared it on fb and tagged my friend. Great video!

    • @NahreSol
      @NahreSol  7 років тому +13

      thank youuuu!!!

    • @ihH6053
      @ihH6053 6 років тому +20

      Chopin is my favorite composer

    • @jackren295
      @jackren295 6 років тому +5

      When I saw that D flat major in Shostakovich, I immediately thought of the D flat major fugue from his Op. 87, and bursted into laughter. Great video!

  • @RhettShull
    @RhettShull 7 років тому +487

    I. Love. This.

  • @AndewMole
    @AndewMole 5 років тому +240

    0:03 Bach
    0:17 Jean-Philippe Rameau
    0:23 Mozart
    0:34 Beethoven
    0:42 Chopin
    1:03 Lizst
    1:10 Rachmaninoff
    1:27 Scriabin
    1:36 Debussy
    1:55 Shostakovich
    2:06 Prokofiev
    2:15 Messiaen
    2:32 Schoenberg
    2:42 Philip Glass
    3:08 Steve Reich
    3:28 Nahre Sol

  • @sergeirachmaninoff8267
    @sergeirachmaninoff8267 6 років тому +866

    I am glad I found myself in this Video.

  • @Laraluz850
    @Laraluz850 6 років тому +73

    I really have no words to describe how i love this because it's just amazing the way you can play in different ways and catch the soul of each's composer songs. I love this, really

    • @NahreSol
      @NahreSol  6 років тому +4

      Thank you!! 😊🙏

    • @Laraluz850
      @Laraluz850 6 років тому +2

      Nahre Sol you're welcome!

  • @InglisAcademy
    @InglisAcademy 7 років тому +186

    I'm sharing this with all my art students.
    If an untrained person, (or even a trained person) can grasp even one of these 'style bullet points', they've opened a door through which they can engage with the composer!
    Thank you!

    • @NahreSol
      @NahreSol  7 років тому +19

      Thank you so much! That really means a lot to me! This video was really just a light-hearted attempt to scratch the surface of the surface of what these composers do, hopefully your students will enjoy watching it nonetheless, have a great weekend :)

    • @InglisAcademy
      @InglisAcademy 7 років тому +6

      It's already a hit in our national capital! (That's Canberra BTW).

  • @smartmario
    @smartmario 5 років тому +5

    This is my favorite style of video from Nahre, where she has 3 narratives going on at the same time: the composers say stuff through the call outs, she says important things with the annotations of whats she's playing, and of course what she is playing which is the main narrative. Add the little dog showing up every now and then. It's all so sweet and beautiful.

  • @gouldsdevotee
    @gouldsdevotee 5 років тому +3

    I don't believe for a single second that this was improvised.
    It was absolutely flawless, intelligent, original, and educated, but improvised - no way. Maybe arrived at by improvisation, but clearly worked out afterwards.

  • @RalphDratman
    @RalphDratman 7 років тому +588

    I very much like your Debussy, and I absolutely love your you.

    • @NahreSol
      @NahreSol  7 років тому +22

      Thank you Ralph!! :)

    • @agamaz5650
      @agamaz5650 6 років тому +1

      brooo you know Art Tatum respect!! The greatest pianist

    • @danksamosa3952
      @danksamosa3952 6 років тому +15

      **Debussy hmm**

    • @si-us8nz
      @si-us8nz 6 років тому

      Dank Samosa hahahahahahahaha

    • @hahalord7294
      @hahalord7294 6 років тому +6

      Nahre Sol it would be awkward if you actually got that.

  • @margaretstewart3255
    @margaretstewart3255 7 років тому +100

    I love your annotations!!! So helpful.

    • @NahreSol
      @NahreSol  7 років тому +4

      Thank you!! :)

  • @Zonno5
    @Zonno5 6 років тому +187

    You scared the dog with Messiaen 2:25

  • @salomown
    @salomown 6 років тому +107

    Chopin and Rachmaninov ♥

  • @BradCherwin
    @BradCherwin 7 років тому +158

    HAHAHA I was just shouting LOW BASS NOTE! during the Philip Glass

  • @armhan
    @armhan 7 років тому +105

    Wow, this is so perfect! In a few seconds you really show the peculiarities of each one... great work

    • @NahreSol
      @NahreSol  7 років тому +5

      Thanks so much!!!

  • @johnprice3341
    @johnprice3341 4 роки тому +14

    You didn’t have to insult yourself so much, that was enjoyable.

  • @christonchua5188
    @christonchua5188 6 років тому +30

    "sarcastic waltz figure"

  • @SPEARFISHER
    @SPEARFISHER 7 років тому +225

    Soo good! Love seeing truly creative improvisation outside of the jazz idiom. Subbed!

    • @NahreSol
      @NahreSol  7 років тому +8

      Thanks so much!! :)))

    • @hayden4705
      @hayden4705 6 років тому +1

      SPEARFISHER You might like some of my videos ua-cam.com/channels/SpMkkWb9pSyY2jWmpisEMw.html

  • @louisvalencia5244
    @louisvalencia5244 6 років тому +203

    The Beethoven one is obviously inspired by Waldstein.

    • @hanshorst871
      @hanshorst871 5 років тому +2

      Thats completle right

    • @AdamRasmussen04
      @AdamRasmussen04 5 років тому +8

      hehe just went down comments to make sure no one else said it before i did (:

    • @theMad_Artist
      @theMad_Artist 5 років тому +1

      i was gonna say that too

    • @8beef4u
      @8beef4u 5 років тому

      I thought the scriabin was reminiscent of his op 8 no 12 etude just with chords as broken

    • @gabrielnascimento161
      @gabrielnascimento161 4 роки тому

      Oh, I wasn't so careful to check out before posting my own comment. But then again, I'm slightly drunk (took me a long time to write and correct all the errors).

  • @jamesr141
    @jamesr141 6 років тому +4

    The fact that these are improvised is amazing.
    I think I can tell which composers you like the most.
    Can't wait to come see you in concert when you're a huge star.

  • @Spanuse
    @Spanuse 6 років тому +3

    One of the best piano videos I ever watched and Lord knows how many I did. The essential features of the composers have been clearly pointed out and practically exemplified and plus I love the funny thoughts.

  • @AaronGlenn88
    @AaronGlenn88 3 роки тому +1

    I was unable to post on your 16 levels of complexity video. So I came here to say
    I truly believe that bach, mozart and especially Hayden(he was very original ) would be proud of you and recognize your technical abilities but overall your musicality. What you create isn't just theory, it is music. It is enjoyable and has direction and form. You are truly a gifted person and I thank you for being able to take all the parts of who you are(much like music)and share them with us. You are able to communicate clearly what many people can go in circles attempting to explain. And I also recognize how you simplify these complex abstract ideas. Thank you for sharing your understanding with the world.

  • @John_Ruderbegum_Music
    @John_Ruderbegum_Music 5 років тому +4

    The Bach and the chopin were brilliant 👍

  • @DavidBennettPiano
    @DavidBennettPiano 6 років тому +1

    You make me want to get SOOO much better at piano!

  • @dmythica
    @dmythica 4 роки тому +5

    I've recently got into classical music. Now I have yet another interest I can't share with anyone I know in person!!

  • @np0804
    @np0804 7 років тому +556

    I missed Tchaikovsky

    • @LukasPrimahatva
      @LukasPrimahatva 6 років тому

      Ah, yeah me too!

    • @Santosificationable
      @Santosificationable 6 років тому +48

      He wasn't much of a pianist though.

    • @Below20Below
      @Below20Below 6 років тому +87

      You just add cannons

    • @VenomCold
      @VenomCold 6 років тому +45

      tchaikovsky wasnt much of a pianist? are you kidding me?
      that's like saying beethoven wasnt much of a pianist because his symphonys are so good - absolutely ridiculous!

    • @kirkwahmmet8406
      @kirkwahmmet8406 5 років тому +7

      Santosificationable it seems like all you know is the nutcracker suite. tchaikovsky not a pianist 😂

  • @orfrisbee2121
    @orfrisbee2121 7 років тому +56

    Wow Your'e awesome
    you got crazy talent!

    • @NahreSol
      @NahreSol  7 років тому +4

      Thanks so much!!! You're awesome too, thanks!!

  • @TheMylium
    @TheMylium 7 років тому +58

    I believe this can go viral - very entertaining! :D

    • @NahreSol
      @NahreSol  7 років тому +2

      Thanks for thinking that way! It's really just silly but was a fun little exercise :D

    • @kumokoo1
      @kumokoo1 7 років тому

      LIKE Waldstein

  • @Cloudkusanagui
    @Cloudkusanagui 7 років тому +22

    Managed to make me laugh, be amazed at your technique, and think hard about coming back to the analytical studies of my favourite composers. THANK YOU!!!! (not screaming, just excited to find your channel haha)

    • @NahreSol
      @NahreSol  7 років тому +2

      Thank you!! What a compliment!! :))

    • @Cloudkusanagui
      @Cloudkusanagui 7 років тому +1

      Thank you for the hard work in this channel, great content! I just keep getting drawn to your other videos

  • @dougliedig5979
    @dougliedig5979 7 років тому

    I've mostly listened to Chopin's Nocturnes and have been wanting to expand my horizons.
    This is excellent. Thank you for introducing so many composers in such a short time. I love your editing and how you add text throughout; it really helps my understanding. Thank you!

  • @lucasfred131
    @lucasfred131 6 років тому +19

    I laughed out loud in the office when it came to Shostakovich

  • @informatom
    @informatom 5 років тому +2

    I wish I had you as my music teacher, but you were not even alive ... but wait, you ARE my music teacher right now. Times have changed a lot! And a lot has changed for the better! So... thanks for teaching me!

  • @eldeadringer
    @eldeadringer 6 років тому +4

    First minute - "Damn, that's good. I wish I could play like that."
    1:03 - *spits cereal*

  • @Chocolatemuffin97
    @Chocolatemuffin97 5 років тому +1

    This is so fun to watch! thank you for creating this video, you are awesome!!

  • @pianoclassics6201
    @pianoclassics6201 5 років тому +3

    That dog is sooooo cuteeee!

  • @BenSadounJeremie
    @BenSadounJeremie 5 років тому +2

    You are fantastic. Thank you for sharing this precious knowledge

    • @NahreSol
      @NahreSol  5 років тому +1

      Thank you!! :)

  • @Azhaaar
    @Azhaaar 5 років тому +22

    PERSISTENCE
    The comedic timing in the Shostakovich LMAO

  • @lsbrother
    @lsbrother 5 років тому

    This had me smiling with delight at your sheer ingenuity and skill in mimicking all these composers - can't imagine how many years of sheer hard work it takes to grow so knowledgeable and skillful. Obviously you are a professional musician but it's really hard to believe you actually improvised this - I doubt many could! ( at 2:25 the downward 'Messaien' passage sounded like the start of Rach's sonata 2 !)

  • @MarsLos10
    @MarsLos10 6 років тому +20

    Amazing

  • @a123386
    @a123386 5 років тому +1

    My goodness, you have such a deep insight into their pieces. That's really good! Keep it up Nahre! :)

  • @gumbywumbus
    @gumbywumbus 6 років тому +6

    Loved the Chopin one! He's my favorite composer by far. :)

  • @LinkDaHylian5002
    @LinkDaHylian5002 5 років тому

    Your personality and sense of humor are definitely conveyed through your improv. Very enjoyable to listen to and also a thoughtful exercise at pastiche.

  • @dugallpatient3922
    @dugallpatient3922 5 років тому +5

    0:50 Mary ATE a little lamb

  • @ms.annthrope415
    @ms.annthrope415 2 роки тому

    I love it. Such mastery of each composer's style and idiosyncrasies.

  • @ensan3581
    @ensan3581 7 років тому +14

    I hope you know that your video almost made it to 1million views on facebook, wish this happens on youtube soon too

    • @ensan3581
      @ensan3581 7 років тому

      facebook.com/practicenotes/videos/750901741777831/?hc_ref=ARTKifTrOohp7YxJEwdnqBSSk7GBLqksdTTU0-vp7YhoHtPPMfAbvKyRBooztOjKT3k

    • @NahreSol
      @NahreSol  7 років тому +1

      Thanks for that!!

  • @dedouze
    @dedouze 5 років тому

    I’m half way on the video, already impressed and lauthing in the same time. I’m also a big fan of Rachmaninov and Debussy, and i must say you nailed it ! Bravo !

  • @Murcielag0scuro
    @Murcielag0scuro 5 років тому +3

    0:43-1:03
    I wish there was a full version of this so badly.

  • @J7o7s7e7p7h
    @J7o7s7e7p7h 5 років тому

    I Like your Video So Much Nahre Soul you put every single technique into detail wording that make people understand it much quicker and easier to memorized! Best Analysis Video Good Job!

  • @111166053
    @111166053 7 років тому +14

    I couldn't stop laughing while watching Debussy section.

    • @NahreSol
      @NahreSol  7 років тому +1

      Glad you got a good laugh!! :))

  • @nate7418
    @nate7418 5 років тому

    I love how you explain the techniques! Really awsome, a subtle way of showing of an extremely expansive knowledge of music

  • @TechnoRaabe
    @TechnoRaabe 6 років тому +3

    I want a full Bach version.

  • @JamesHunterRoss
    @JamesHunterRoss 7 років тому

    Has nobody ever done these "ion the style of" types of videos before? This is such a great idea, (and so well done), that I can't believe I'm just finding these! Great stuff! And, yours at the end was fabulous!

  • @gabriel_kyne
    @gabriel_kyne 7 років тому +4

    The phillip glass one had me crying....!!!! lol

    • @NahreSol
      @NahreSol  7 років тому

      Thank you haha! :))))

  • @joshuamark9316
    @joshuamark9316 5 років тому +2

    Some of those were spot on

  • @e.hutchence-composer8203
    @e.hutchence-composer8203 6 років тому +17

    2:25, Rachmaninoff sonata no.2 anyone?

  • @verycarla67
    @verycarla67 7 років тому

    you have left me with a smile on my face (no simple thing as i am in the grips of a bad depressive episode). i especially enjoyed Messiaen and Glass, and your own rendition was especially delightful. thank you for sharing this video.

  • @pjeffreypwong
    @pjeffreypwong 6 років тому +57

    What about John Cage

    • @NahreSol
      @NahreSol  6 років тому +8

      Yes eventually 😊

    • @louisvalencia5244
      @louisvalencia5244 6 років тому +2

      Just put some 2 beat pause and that's it.

    • @augusto7681
      @augusto7681 6 років тому +14

      Jeffrey Wong just invent some nonsense composition that is more important in theory than hearing it.

    • @semproniaprocax2942
      @semproniaprocax2942 6 років тому +1

    • @SeaSon7ary
      @SeaSon7ary 6 років тому +1

      He already put him in the video. You just didn't wait long enough.

  • @charleshudson5330
    @charleshudson5330 5 років тому

    This is wonderful. Such a sweeping scope of history in such a concise and playful way. Thanks.

  • @EvanYoungMusic
    @EvanYoungMusic 7 років тому +4

    This needs more views. And the Philip Glass one... I hope Mr. Glass was listening... Anyways, will be fun to show my band kids this week before Thanksgiving since my 4th graders are learning Mary Had a Little Lamb now.

  • @tedsarich3684
    @tedsarich3684 2 роки тому

    I love all of your videos! They are so inspiring! Thank you!

  • @pascuajeninaclarisseb.3306
    @pascuajeninaclarisseb.3306 6 років тому +6

    Chopin’s CHROMATIC TWINKLES ❤️🎇🌌
    😂 love the Rachmaninoff one, especially the pulsating chords XD it really resembles him.

  • @maisonvague
    @maisonvague 6 років тому

    This is absolutely brilliant -- and fun! As a ballet/modern dance pianist, I often need to improvise in different styles. Over the years I've assembled a small collection of signature "licks and riffs" from various composers so I can "sound like Tchaikovsky" or "sound like Schubert" when needed. But you take this to another level. I just love it! I think the Scriabin one is my favorite (although the Schoenberg is also great).

  • @1003christina
    @1003christina 6 років тому +18

    Uneed MORE RECOGNITION🤦‍♀️👏👏❤️

    • @NahreSol
      @NahreSol  6 років тому +2

      Thank you 😂🙏

  • @vanderviper5968
    @vanderviper5968 4 роки тому

    This is a very excellent video! As someone with a jazz background who likes to quote classical music in improvisations these distillations of various composer's styles is nice and not often done in a concise way. Thank you!

  • @Barde_Jaune
    @Barde_Jaune 5 років тому +4

    Is it really improvised though ? It seems very practised and elaborated, to me. Great job nonetheless ;)

  • @tomkruze1304
    @tomkruze1304 6 років тому +1

    I love your videos, that Chopin improv was the best!

  • @03data
    @03data 5 років тому +5

    You forgot to credit John Cage, who's arrangement appeared several times in this video

  • @burestalmarck6065
    @burestalmarck6065 6 років тому

    This is fantastic! The Scriabin one especially really did it for me!

  • @tarikeld11
    @tarikeld11 6 років тому +12

    0:35 The Beethoven one is the Waldsteinsonata

    • @pseunition6038
      @pseunition6038 6 років тому

      It is clearly inspired.

    • @tarikeld11
      @tarikeld11 5 років тому

      @@silaskunkel3750 it is. Why not?

  • @jessb3621
    @jessb3621 6 років тому

    I came across this video on fb and had to come down here to check more. Subscribe first and now will listen to some playings. Brilliant talent! And thank you for sharing it. xx

    • @NahreSol
      @NahreSol  6 років тому

      Thank you so much!!! 🎶😍

  • @JeredtheShy
    @JeredtheShy 7 років тому +22

    What no Monk?

    • @GabrielTorre
      @GabrielTorre 7 років тому +11

      She should make one about jazz players like Monk, Bill Evans, Hancock, Corea, Red Garland and include Gershwin
      Great video btw!

    • @agamaz5650
      @agamaz5650 6 років тому

      tatum as well of course, peterson, hines, waller

    • @Santosificationable
      @Santosificationable 6 років тому

      Yeah but this is a video about Classical-style improvisations. I think there should be more Classical improv videos honestly. After all, classical composers all improvised.

    • @agamaz5650
      @agamaz5650 6 років тому +2

      Alkan is missing as well

  • @frankfeldman6657
    @frankfeldman6657 5 років тому

    You're incredibly gifted, a real artist and a born teacher.

  • @tupcusamet9539
    @tupcusamet9539 6 років тому +6

    Beethoven and liszt is best!

  • @MrZambachango
    @MrZambachango 5 років тому

    I´ve played piano since I was a kid and listening to classical music but never actually knowing the theory behind what I do. Sometimes I improvise freely after listening to something for a long time and have glimpses of styles I like. This video is how I imagine I sound like

  • @onlyyoulyj
    @onlyyoulyj 5 років тому +3

    0:34 *waldsteinsonatacopy.exe*

  • @Neotoribaru
    @Neotoribaru 5 років тому +1

    You nailed it 👍

  • @BradCherwin
    @BradCherwin 7 років тому +3

    What about in the style of BOBBY?!?!?!

    • @androidkenobi
      @androidkenobi 7 років тому

      isn't that what yours truly means?

  • @MalabarTheGreat
    @MalabarTheGreat 6 років тому

    You're incredible. One of the most talented improve Pianists I've seen and obviously well-studied.

  • @Vodatrio
    @Vodatrio 7 років тому +3

    no Salieri, no fun...

  • @davec1
    @davec1 7 років тому +1

    Great stuff, love the little text bits pointing out the stylistic elements!

    • @NahreSol
      @NahreSol  7 років тому

      Thanks so much!!! :))

  • @carolynnwhitford
    @carolynnwhitford 7 років тому

    Musically very interesting and entertaining... but the best was little doggie under the piano enjoying YOUR playing. Now that speaks volumes. Thanks for sharing your wonderful talents!

  • @the90skeyboardist
    @the90skeyboardist 6 років тому

    I love this! The annotations are very helpful and I totally brushed up on a lot of my classical music history. Great video :D

  • @kpmaynard
    @kpmaynard 7 років тому

    Wow!! A compendium of improvisational devices. Thanks. I was introduced to your channel by Rick Beato when you performed Prokofiev's 3rd piano concerto for him, I am happy to have found your channel

  • @magnusbangolsen2765
    @magnusbangolsen2765 5 років тому

    wow you are so incredibly gifted. I´m always mesmerized when watching your videos

  • @Fabsurf101
    @Fabsurf101 6 років тому

    Excellent presentation and I wish I had a teacher like you when I was taking piano lessons.

  • @MichaelRosin
    @MichaelRosin 5 років тому

    I’m a stuffy classical pianist/composer and theorist/historian who was very impressed by this video. Job well done - loved it!

  • @nathancatalano2480
    @nathancatalano2480 7 років тому

    Greetings from Brazil!
    I am astonished by how well, entertaining and informative your videos are! They are excellent and I really do hope that you don’t stop making them.
    I have absolutely no idea how you improvise like that. After many failed trials, I personally can’t do more than hit some basic triads while playing around one scale, which gets frustrating very quickly as I have no idea how to develop anything interesting, harmonically speaking (even with some understanding of harmony). You have fantastic abilities!
    Have a lovely day!

    • @NahreSol
      @NahreSol  7 років тому

      Nathan Catalano Hi! And thank you!! I really appreciate that ❤ Have a lovely day 😀

  • @sword-and-shield
    @sword-and-shield 5 років тому

    Outstanding summations of each composer....thx

  • @petersayatshkin7454
    @petersayatshkin7454 5 років тому

    pure pleasure!! thank you!!!!!

  • @YuvashVaidya
    @YuvashVaidya 6 років тому

    You are awesome. Can't get enough of your incredible content,

  • @Poeme340
    @Poeme340 6 років тому

    Your series is a real treat for the piano lover! The deconstructions are a wonderful education for a self-taught drummer like me. I’m a Scriabin devotee and I love how you captured his wondering left hand which creates dark undercurrents even his most tender miniatures. More please...perhaps a whole video devoted to the unique Alexander N.S.?

  • @purepsychology2645
    @purepsychology2645 6 років тому

    Too talented one of the best pianist i have ever seen. Great editing too i love the visual representation of the music.

  • @kimlam99hk
    @kimlam99hk 5 років тому

    As a guitar player , I love your channel so much!!

  • @richarpadilla1891
    @richarpadilla1891 2 роки тому

    I have to add my comment here too ! well ,you really know about styles ,you already grasp the essensce of each one of these composers , it takes time to know all of the specific characterístics that makes them sound the way they are !

  • @justelynnnjoelle
    @justelynnnjoelle 6 років тому +1

    omg, your Rachmaninoff and Scriabin styles were my ABSOLUTE favorites!!! And the Shostakovich made me die laughing because it's so true. 😭😂 Keep making videos and I'll watch them all!

  • @halloooo1duuuuu
    @halloooo1duuuuu 5 років тому

    great work! I love the idea and you really get the different composer's styles!

  • @gill426
    @gill426 5 років тому

    Your version at the end was the best, I loved it!

  • @dugallpatient3922
    @dugallpatient3922 5 років тому +1

    SO TRUE