im a drummer all my life 50 years of playing and now i play clawhammer banjo and since doing nothing else and you tube gives me new ways of looking at strings & rhythms and this is extremely nice 🙏
@@branimirs I use a special collection from different calibers, but I can’t name it, as it often changes with my mood. I do not consider myself a super specialist, but I will be happy to answer your questions. I would advise not to be afraid to experiment. The balalaika is an instrument of the soul, so don't be afraid to try it. There are standard calibers for her, which also gives different variations. for example, you can use metal to use the rustic tuning, and for the academic "Andreevsky" a combination of nylon and metal, but I also use metal in the Andreevsky tuning, this has a particularly good effect on my compositions, but if you play folk music, it's better to use the Andreevsky strings standard.
@@workshopdethfox9114 1. Well first things first. I really like this composition and your performance. I just tried to play it a bit and I'm not doing to bad. 2. I've owned a balalaika for some time now, but I've also been away from home for a few years. Thus I'm not on the level where I thought I would be by now.. As my interest in western music has gone down in the last 6-7 years, other musical interests have come up. So I decided to give the balalaika another try. I've been playing guitar for 20 years, so I'm familiar with fretted string instruments. 3. Being that I live in Croatia. There are no options (that I am aware of) to go to a music store and try out different balalaikas. And compare different levels of quality. Price, sound, craftsmanship, you know. Online information and learning material were also scarce. And no local teacher. The fact that I don't speak Russian also limited me. 4. The balalaika I have was a gift, from Belarus. Not sure about the "brand" or where it was purchased. Not a high end instrument of course. I suppose it is a "souvenir" balalaika, as you call these. But this is the instrument I have. Standard "academic" setup. 2 nylon strings, 1 steel string. So, on to the quality . 5. Tuning. I have to tune the instrument up every day as the tuning pegs do not hold as well as on any of my guitars. 6. The fretboard. It's some type of wood that has been painted black. And the said paint has been rubbed off to a certain level by me playing the instrument. 7. String action. Well this is where I'm clueless. I do not know what the string action should be or how it's supposed to be measured. From the 12th fret to the 3 string it's 3mm. I might be mistaken but it feels a bit high. I find it somewhat hard to play. Perhaps the nut is a bit high as well. Looking from the bridge to towards the nut. You can see it's going diagonally. 3rd string has the highest action, 2nd is a bit lower and the 1st is much lower. Is that how it's supposed to be? 8. The bridge isn't fixed. I did dig out an information about setting the bridge. Play an open string and than play a natural harmonic at the 12th fret. And once the two sound the same, it's in the right place. 9. Sound. Well it does make a sound. But every balalaika on youtube sounds better. I know the player makes quite the difference as well. I suppose I could record a video of me performing the Sumestkaya, for a potential review. Not sure what kind of result I would get by replacing the nylon strings with steel ones. Again what gauge would I have to use? 10. What is a good balalaika? What is a good workhorse instrument? Where to buy one? And how much does it cost? Thomann sell 2 models of balalaikas and that's the only place I found them (on this side of Europe). Again I'm clueless about the instrument. So I'm not keen on blind buying one... Not looking for something that Aleksei Arhipovsky would play. That's all for now. Many thanks in advance.
Hello! I'm sorry for the long answer, I'm very busy) I'll try to answer your questions, I hope this helps you) 1. Thank you very much and I'm glad that you are doing it!) Do not stop!) 2. Guitar mushrooms also help with playing, so having experience playing strings will have a good effect on you!) 3. I am familiar with the problem of buying a tool "by touch" but by hearsay. I ran into the same thing when I bought a Solar seven-string guitar. I doubt you really need a teacher. As for the balalaika... we have a company in Russia that professionally deals with balalaikas. I hope you will be helped there to choose an instrument. Here is their website: www.balalaiker.ru/ Yes, the language barrier interferes, but on UA-cam there are a lot of video tutorials from professionals, even if you don’t understand what they are saying, but I think you will find your bearings trying to repeat what they show). 4. there are souvenir balalaikas and you can’t really play on them. But to determine its type without seeing and without trying to play on it, I do not presume ... 5. In order for the tuning pegs to keep in tune, place rosin under the gear and scroll so that the rosin gets into the mechanism, the pegs will become more stable ... However, if you have a souvenir instrument, then most likely it is not the pegs, but that the tool itself is not designed to keep in tune... So you probably need to change the instrument... For now, you can just practice motor skills by lowering the tuning so your balalaika doesn't break at all. 6. if the neck leads strongly, then you can use the old technique of the masters and, having cut the neck, paste in an insert made of harder wood .... But if there is no experience, then it is better not to do it, besides, if (most likely) if you not worth trying... 7. There are several typical tunings, the most famous academic, or it is also called Andreevsky: metal string (1) - A; second and third: E in unison. 8. Yes, this is one of the ways to tune not only in the balalaika but also instruments with a non-fixed bridge, however, realizing that the instrument is not ideal, I don’t focus only on natural harmonics, but also checking the sound by frets, I find the most optimal position 9. The performer is important, but the instrument is just as important, so it's entirely possible that your sound isn't as good to you because of the instrument. Try to write it down if you have time, at the same time we will look at the balalaika and everything will become clear). Do not rush to replace the strings with metal ones yet, as this can lead to the death of your instrument. 10. This is a difficult question. I think for you the main thing now is the choice of an instrument that keeps the system and gives out the right notes in frets. I am attaching a link where you can buy a balalaika from a fairly well-known brand. I hope there was something in my answer that helped you)
это огнище. готов платить денежку за запись в три минуты. с оттягом и максимально чтобы рас.....ски звучало. про побоише пьяное прям, танец нужно поставить русский ученикам, а то кавказом закормил
Давно не заходил))) Дело в том, что я решил написать целую пьеску в трех частях, но на гитаре, как истинный перфекционист - переписал уже 10 раз, и все не решаюсь выложить, ибо кажется, что неидеально)
im a drummer all my life 50 years of playing and now i play clawhammer banjo
and since doing nothing else
and you tube gives me new ways of looking at strings & rhythms
and this is extremely nice 🙏
I'm very glad that it helped to find new ways for you!) because that's what music exists for!)
I will try to post my work on compositions where rhythm plays an important role soon, I hope you enjoy it)
Так вот откуда растут ноги у чижовского хита "В каморке, что за актовым залом..."
все циклично))))
Ух ты, здорово!!! Молодец!!!
Спасибо, стараемсу)
Great playing! Very nice
Thank you very much) I try to learn, not everything works out yet, but I try)
Красава!!! Так держать!!!
Огонь!
Какое хорошее звучание
Лучше всех.
So nice!
Spasibo iz Italia
Sposybo!
Крутяк! Хочу так играть
Хи хи, можете записаться на занятия)))))
👍👍👍😁
nice.
,👍
Это просто шедевр! От души душевно в душу! Это импровизация?
это сумецкий наигрыш))) ну так, балабонил, его много разновидностей, к тому же играется каждым по разному, имея основную мысль)
Привет, мне очень нравится, как вы это играли. Вы можете поделиться табулатурой?
Это не проблема. к тому же на ютубе много обучающих видео как играть именно сумецкую)
Класс! Подскажите какой строй у балалайки пожалуйста.
Спасибо! Стараемся")Андреевский ми ми ля)))
Рубаха классная, где брали, если помните еще?😁
Ахах) Да эт нательник армейский))) Работать в нем одно удовольствие)
Так как играть то)
Эх, вот не хотел, а наверное придётся табулатуру выкладывать)))))))
Можно побольше русских задорных мелодий?
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Are the E strings nylon? They don't look like they are... Aspiring balalaika player here.
That's right, they are metal)
@@workshopdethfox9114 Which gauge are they then? I have a number of questions about the balalaika.
@@branimirs I use a special collection from different calibers, but I can’t name it, as it often changes with my mood. I do not consider myself a super specialist, but I will be happy to answer your questions.
I would advise not to be afraid to experiment. The balalaika is an instrument of the soul, so don't be afraid to try it. There are standard calibers for her, which also gives different variations. for example, you can use metal to use the rustic tuning, and for the academic "Andreevsky" a combination of nylon and metal, but I also use metal in the Andreevsky tuning, this has a particularly good effect on my compositions, but if you play folk music, it's better to use the Andreevsky strings standard.
@@workshopdethfox9114
1. Well first things first. I really like this composition and your performance. I just tried to play it a bit and I'm not doing to bad.
2. I've owned a balalaika for some time now, but I've also been away from home for a few years. Thus I'm not on the level where I thought I would be by now.. As my interest in western music has gone down in the last 6-7 years, other musical interests have come up. So I decided to give the balalaika another try. I've been playing guitar for 20 years, so I'm familiar with fretted string instruments.
3. Being that I live in Croatia. There are no options (that I am aware of) to go to a music store and try out different balalaikas. And compare different levels of quality. Price, sound, craftsmanship, you know. Online information and learning material were also scarce. And no local teacher. The fact that I don't speak Russian also limited me.
4. The balalaika I have was a gift, from Belarus. Not sure about the "brand" or where it was purchased. Not a high end instrument of course. I suppose it is a "souvenir" balalaika, as you call these. But this is the instrument I have. Standard "academic" setup. 2 nylon strings, 1 steel string. So, on to the quality
.
5. Tuning. I have to tune the instrument up every day as the tuning pegs do not hold as well as on any of my guitars.
6. The fretboard. It's some type of wood that has been painted black. And the said paint has been rubbed off to a certain level by me playing the instrument.
7. String action. Well this is where I'm clueless. I do not know what the string action should be or how it's supposed to be measured. From the 12th fret to the 3 string it's 3mm. I might be mistaken but it feels a bit high. I find it somewhat hard to play. Perhaps the nut is a bit high as well. Looking from the bridge to towards the nut. You can see it's going diagonally. 3rd string has the highest action, 2nd is a bit lower and the 1st is much lower. Is that how it's supposed to be?
8. The bridge isn't fixed. I did dig out an information about setting the bridge. Play an open string and than play a natural harmonic at the 12th fret. And once the two sound the same, it's in the right place.
9. Sound. Well it does make a sound. But every balalaika on youtube sounds better. I know the player makes quite the difference as well. I suppose I could record a video of me performing the Sumestkaya, for a potential review. Not sure what kind of result I would get by replacing the nylon strings with steel ones. Again what gauge would I have to use?
10. What is a good balalaika? What is a good workhorse instrument? Where to buy one? And how much does it cost? Thomann sell 2 models of balalaikas and that's the only place I found them (on this side of Europe). Again I'm clueless about the instrument. So I'm not keen on blind buying one... Not looking for something that Aleksei Arhipovsky would play.
That's all for now. Many thanks in advance.
Hello! I'm sorry for the long answer, I'm very busy) I'll try to answer your questions, I hope this helps you)
1. Thank you very much and I'm glad that you are doing it!) Do not stop!)
2. Guitar mushrooms also help with playing, so having experience playing strings will have a good effect on you!)
3. I am familiar with the problem of buying a tool "by touch" but by hearsay. I ran into the same thing when I bought a Solar seven-string guitar. I doubt you really need a teacher. As for the balalaika... we have a company in Russia that professionally deals with balalaikas. I hope you will be helped there to choose an instrument. Here is their website: www.balalaiker.ru/
Yes, the language barrier interferes, but on UA-cam there are a lot of video tutorials from professionals, even if you don’t understand what they are saying, but I think you will find your bearings trying to repeat what they show).
4. there are souvenir balalaikas and you can’t really play on them. But to determine its type without seeing and without trying to play on it, I do not presume ...
5. In order for the tuning pegs to keep in tune, place rosin under the gear and scroll so that the rosin gets into the mechanism, the pegs will become more stable ... However, if you have a souvenir instrument, then most likely it is not the pegs, but that the tool itself is not designed to keep in tune... So you probably need to change the instrument... For now, you can just practice motor skills by lowering the tuning so your balalaika doesn't break at all.
6. if the neck leads strongly, then you can use the old technique of the masters and, having cut the neck, paste in an insert made of harder wood .... But if there is no experience, then it is better not to do it, besides, if (most likely) if you not worth trying...
7. There are several typical tunings, the most famous academic, or it is also called Andreevsky: metal string (1) - A; second and third: E in unison.
8. Yes, this is one of the ways to tune not only in the balalaika but also instruments with a non-fixed bridge, however, realizing that the instrument is not ideal, I don’t focus only on natural harmonics, but also checking the sound by frets, I find the most optimal position
9. The performer is important, but the instrument is just as important, so it's entirely possible that your sound isn't as good to you because of the instrument. Try to write it down if you have time, at the same time we will look at the balalaika and everything will become clear). Do not rush to replace the strings with metal ones yet, as this can lead to the death of your instrument.
10. This is a difficult question. I think for you the main thing now is the choice of an instrument that keeps the system and gives out the right notes in frets. I am attaching a link where you can buy a balalaika from a fairly well-known brand.
I hope there was something in my answer that helped you)
А есть где то аккорды, не могу успеть снять начало((( а то аналог знаю песни, да там она проще звучит…
Видимо проще будет краткий разбор снять... Постараюсь в скором времени.
Russian banjo?
balalaika, russian folk instrument🙂
What is it
do you mean music or an instrument?)) The instrument is a balalaika, and the music is sumetsky ditties, they were played for fights at fairs)))
это академическая?
так точно)
камаринского умеешь?
как-нить запишу)
это огнище. готов платить денежку за запись в три минуты. с оттягом и максимально чтобы рас.....ски звучало. про побоише пьяное прям, танец нужно поставить русский ученикам, а то кавказом закормил
аккаунт супруги если что
)
Давно не заходил))) Дело в том, что я решил написать целую пьеску в трех частях, но на гитаре, как истинный перфекционист - переписал уже 10 раз, и все не решаюсь выложить, ибо кажется, что неидеально)