Dmitry Kosyakov A Plectrum on a Balalaika would produce a cool sound, & actually it would be great for musicians w/ injuries in their right hand fingers.
@@DmitriyKosyakov That would be unless you had super super light gauge strings. But if you use a Felt Pick, it'll sound better. I played the Balalaika w/ a Felt Pick & it sounded quite lovely.
@@DmitriyKosyakov But what about on the Giant Contrabass Balalaika? The Giant Contrabass Balalaika is meant to be played w/ a Pick & always sounds great w/ a Pick because of how low it plays. I think a Pick on Balalaika sounds better w/ the lower pitched ones.
It says Serebrov on the Headstock & it looks so rock n roll. There's an Electric Balalaika which is much easier to learn on cause the action is easier & they often use a strap which makes it easier to keep in playing position.
Dmitry Kosyakov Balalaikas come in various sizes. The Big Contrabass Balalaika actually sounds better w/ a Pick for long periods of time because of how low it plays.
make sure that the hand does not strain, the blows down and from below are the same, the blow from below is done on the return (as if tossing the brush up). The position of the fingers is shown in detail in the video. At first it is difficult to follow everything, but then it happens by itself, without your auditory control. You will be thinking about the music, not how to put your fingers on.
I am still confused, you hit with your finger tip, but is it only the index finger, and no other? And also, when holding at 90 degrees, I often touch the string with my fingernail, even though it is quite short. Is this not supposed to happen?
Good night ! I increased the distance between the first and second strings. The nail on the index finger is not large because the string wears it down. If you practice every day, your finger does not touch neighboring strings
Very annoying music in the background. Not at all necessary. Made it difficult to hear what you say and concentrate on the things you show even. Don't do that again.
Ive been looking for a proper guide. This is very helpful, please keep posting.
Okay ! I will then make another video about the tricks of the game
Dmitry Kosyakov A Plectrum on a Balalaika would produce a cool sound, & actually it would be great for musicians w/ injuries in their right hand fingers.
Agree ! But this is good for a short time. Unfortunately, the sound of the balalaika is changing. It becomes bad, softness and warmth disappear.
@@DmitriyKosyakov That would be unless you had super super light gauge strings. But if you use a Felt Pick, it'll sound better. I played the Balalaika w/ a Felt Pick & it sounded quite lovely.
@@DmitriyKosyakov But holding the Balalaika w/ a Strap keeps it in playing position
@@DmitriyKosyakov But what about on the Giant Contrabass Balalaika? The Giant Contrabass Balalaika is meant to be played w/ a Pick & always sounds great w/ a Pick because of how low it plays. I think a Pick on Balalaika sounds better w/ the lower pitched ones.
@@DmitriyKosyakov Actually some Balalaikas have 6 strings arranged in 3 pairs.
I bought one today second hand.
Looks like your videos will be very helpfull!
Thanks a lot. I had been looking for videos on balalaika. I’ll certainly dust off mine and will try to start learning. 😊❤
I one-day dream to own one of these. Thanks for the tutorial.
Another excellent video. Glad to see teach balalaika to the world:) its a beautiful instrument
It's 3:46 AM. I don't even own a balalaika. Thank you tho, Vladimir Putin with hair!
It says Serebrov on the Headstock & it looks so rock n roll. There's an Electric Balalaika which is much easier to learn on cause the action is easier & they often use a strap which makes it easier to keep in playing position.
Thank you 😃
It took me sooooo long to find one of these beautiful instruments in my country
Better when there are two or three balalaikas. lift the mood
@@DmitriyKosyakov From what I have heard they do seem to do very well alongside other Balalaikas or other instruments, yeah
@@Shot5hells with bayan , guitar, piano, accordion, ukulele sounds good . with violin organ and wind instruments not very . my humble personal opinion
Dmitry Kosyakov Balalaikas come in various sizes. The Big Contrabass Balalaika actually sounds better w/ a Pick for long periods of time because of how low it plays.
what is the brand of your instrument? how much does it costs?
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Дим привет Я правильно понял нужно пластиком из бутылочки закрыть ноготь?
Вечер добрый , да , от любой самой обычной пластиковой бутылки .
@@DmitriyKosyakov спасибо благодарю 👏
I didnt know Jackson made a Balalaika.... Oh wait.
Didnt know putin grew his hair back 😲
my finger keeps getting caught on the way up, how do i fix this
make sure that the hand does not strain, the blows down and from below are the same, the blow from below is done on the return (as if tossing the brush up). The position of the fingers is shown in detail in the video. At first it is difficult to follow everything, but then it happens by itself, without your auditory control. You will be thinking about the music, not how to put your fingers on.
I am still confused, you hit with your finger tip, but is it only the index finger, and no other? And also, when holding at 90 degrees, I often touch the string with my fingernail, even though it is quite short. Is this not supposed to happen?
Good night ! I increased the distance between the first and second strings. The nail on the index finger is not large because the string wears it down. If you practice every day, your finger does not touch neighboring strings
I bought one today,from 1960 Russische
if the balalaika sounds after 60 years, it will play for a very long time !
Hope more people make music and smile and dance,and not make War,the world is beautiful, Peace
I use a Guitar Pick to strike the strings which is easier
good afternoon . yes, but unfortunately the mediator changes the sound a lot
@@DmitriyKosyakov Actually a Guitar Pick doesn't change the sound that much, it just produces a much sharper attack.
@@RockStarOscarStern634 I will try
@@DmitriyKosyakov Dunlap is a good brand to try they come in different gauges and shapes. Mandolin Picks should work too
Very annoying music in the background. Not at all necessary. Made it difficult to hear what you say and concentrate on the things you show even. Don't do that again.
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