Great video mate.... thanks for posting. The format is fantastic, more time spent illustrating the concepts in practice as opposed to just talking about it. Thanks again.
Thanks for that suggestion @Kriss Nix The focus in this video was chord structure and how to write a chord progression for a string quartet in various styles. But your suggestion has prompted me to make a "part 2" harmonising a melody. Thanks for that.
@Fiddlenguy Glad you appreciated the audio quality. That is not in the video software. I have to multitrack each part in my DAW - my recording software is Cubase Pro V12 but it is through my good quality mixer and audio convertors and pre amp etc - plus I use very good quality microphones through my mixer. Here is a video showing how I record and mix together a full string orchestra track - I don;t show the actual recording of the instruments - I might do a tutorial on that. Sorry to say that you will not get that quality audio or be able to multitrack (record one track at a time) in any video software - that is separate. And you won't get that quality sound from your smartphone either - you need a good quality microphone - I use a RODE NTK valve mic ua-cam.com/video/tJluHC_xCmw/v-deo.html
@@Fiddle_guy I do the video edit in iMovie - it's not a high level video editor but it does me ok - it's actually very capable if you go in depth with it. First, I edit together the 2 top frames (violin 1 and violin 2) export that then I edit together the 2 bottom frames (viola & cello) export that - then I put those 2 movies together top and bottom. I wrote this article on my LinkedIn to help teachers with tips and tricks during lockdown www.linkedin.com/pulse/teaching-music-extended-lockdown-tips-tricks-from-4-phil-rooke/
In the last example, you didn't explain the relation between the notes the first and second violins were playing and the chords themselves, could you go a bit more in-depth with this?
That's a good point. I don't have any time to address this now but later this year, I will have some time to produce more 4 Phils videos and was intending to remake this one.
The first and second violins are just playing chord tones. For example the first measure the overall chord is a Gmaj, so the first violin alternates between the 3 and 5 (B and D) and the second violin alternates between the 1 and 5 (G and D). The second chord is a Cmaj, so the first violin alternates between the 1 and 3 (C and E) and the second violin between the 5 and 3 (G and E). And it continues throughout the progression. The choice in chord tones played between the instruments I would guess is due to voiceleading, keeping the instruments from having to travel too far notewise and keep the progress smooth. If you’d like a Roman numeral analysis it would be the following: G(I) C(IV) D(V) G(I) - Emin(vi) C(IV) D(V)[the written G in the bass is supposed to be a D I believe] G(I) C(IV) D(V) G(I) Hope this was helpful☺️
Sir you have an outstanding way of explaining the key point of a string quartet and how to compose it.
Thank you @Pblaze I hope it helps you - if you're a student, to better understanding and practice - if a teacher, a useful resource for your students.
Great video mate.... thanks for posting. The format is fantastic, more time spent illustrating the concepts in practice as opposed to just talking about it. Thanks again.
Thanks James - I'm a bit busy with schoolwork at the moment, but I might get back to making a few more videos with these guys next week.
Very nice! I like how the viola becomes more discernible in the mix once it has its own distinct rhythm. Probably the hat helps, as well. Thank you.
Thanks - I'll pass that onto the Phil with the hat ;)
Thanks Phil for putting this together
Thanks @Ants Glad it helped.
Loved the content :)
@4:40 i believe the Cello is playing C C B C D, however you have it notated as C C B A G in the 1st measure.
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You're welcome! I love that you love it.
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Glad you liked it. I use it for my music students - though they find it a bit hard to put up with 4 of me 😉
Great job and explanation!
Thank you. Glad it helped
HarmonicPhil
So what about the other way round? - how to add chords to a beautiful melody?
Thanks for that suggestion @Kriss Nix The focus in this video was chord structure and how to write a chord progression for a string quartet in various styles. But your suggestion has prompted me to make a "part 2" harmonising a melody. Thanks for that.
Good sir, With what software did you produce this video? Fidelity was amazing! (Pun not intended)
@Fiddlenguy Glad you appreciated the audio quality. That is not in the video software. I have to multitrack each part in my DAW - my recording software is Cubase Pro V12 but it is through my good quality mixer and audio convertors and pre amp etc - plus I use very good quality microphones through my mixer. Here is a video showing how I record and mix together a full string orchestra track - I don;t show the actual recording of the instruments - I might do a tutorial on that. Sorry to say that you will not get that quality audio or be able to multitrack (record one track at a time) in any video software - that is separate. And you won't get that quality sound from your smartphone either - you need a good quality microphone - I use a RODE NTK valve mic ua-cam.com/video/tJluHC_xCmw/v-deo.html
Appreciate your reply! What did you use for your split screen (video) tool?
@@Fiddle_guy I do the video edit in iMovie - it's not a high level video editor but it does me ok - it's actually very capable if you go in depth with it. First, I edit together the 2 top frames (violin 1 and violin 2) export that then I edit together the 2 bottom frames (viola & cello) export that - then I put those 2 movies together top and bottom. I wrote this article on my LinkedIn to help teachers with tips and tricks during lockdown www.linkedin.com/pulse/teaching-music-extended-lockdown-tips-tricks-from-4-phil-rooke/
Great Video!
Thanks - glad you enjoyed it
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You know you are a string quartet violinist when..........when you always order a table for 4 at a restaurant, no matter how may people you are with.
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Hey Astin
In the last example, you didn't explain the relation between the notes the first and second violins were playing and the chords themselves, could you go a bit more in-depth with this?
That's a good point. I don't have any time to address this now but later this year, I will have some time to produce more 4 Phils videos and was intending to remake this one.
The first and second violins are just playing chord tones. For example the first measure the overall chord is a Gmaj, so the first violin alternates between the 3 and 5 (B and D) and the second violin alternates between the 1 and 5 (G and D). The second chord is a Cmaj, so the first violin alternates between the 1 and 3 (C and E) and the second violin between the 5 and 3 (G and E). And it continues throughout the progression. The choice in chord tones played between the instruments I would guess is due to voiceleading, keeping the instruments from having to travel too far notewise and keep the progress smooth. If you’d like a Roman numeral analysis it would be the following:
G(I) C(IV) D(V) G(I) - Emin(vi) C(IV) D(V)[the written G in the bass is supposed to be a D I believe] G(I) C(IV) D(V) G(I)
Hope this was helpful☺️
@@AzhaneHereford that is a good analysis thank you - sorry for the late response to your comment. I have just been going back through old videos
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