Violinist Answers Violin Questions From Twitter - Tech Support - WIRED
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Date: 2024-06-12
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williamxu2402
8: 12 I think I understand what she was asking, but the expert in the video didn’t get it. Very often I see professional violinist speeding up in their solo or concerto. Actually it isn’t quite speeding up, but more of a not pausing enough they don’t pause fully for the rest notes, but just start early playing the next bars; and the whole band got left behind and have to catch up. Only the pros do that, so it’s not that they don’t have good sense of beats or good skill. It is more like a style a style normal that people and amateur like me don’t understand or appreciate.
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8: 12 I think I understand what she was asking, but the expert in the video didn’t get it. Very often I see professional violinist speeding up in their solo or concerto. Actually it isn’t quite speeding up, but more of a not pausing enough they don’t pause fully for the rest notes, but just start early playing the next bars; and the whole band got left behind and have to catch up. Only the pros do that, so it’s not that they don’t have good sense of beats or good skill. It is more like a style a style normal that people and amateur like me don’t understand or appreciate.
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jonathanwingmusic
I've been following Andrew Bird's career since early on (I'm old lol) and while I know he was a classically trained violinist growing up, I always think of him as a songwriter/singer who happens to play violin (rather well too. Interesting to label this video violinist answers questions, which implies a professional concert violinist which he is not, plus his approach to violin is slightly more niche as evidenced by his setup. (I sooner think of Hilary Hahn, Joshua Bell, Ray Chen, many others. Nonetheless he's talented all around, also loved seeing him acting on Fargo!
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I've been following Andrew Bird's career since early on (I'm old lol) and while I know he was a classically trained violinist growing up, I always think of him as a songwriter/singer who happens to play violin (rather well too. Interesting to label this video violinist answers questions, which implies a professional concert violinist which he is not, plus his approach to violin is slightly more niche as evidenced by his setup. (I sooner think of Hilary Hahn, Joshua Bell, Ray Chen, many others. Nonetheless he's talented all around, also loved seeing him acting on Fargo!
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HD-xk3km
Not sure why it wasn't mentioned in the video, but it looks like he's playing a custom violin viola hybrid, with 5 strings instead of four: E, A, D, G the viola's lowest string, C (the viola is a larger instrument and is tuned one fifth lower than the violin. As other commenters point out, the scroll and f-holes are also non-standard. I also heartily agree with others about the cost of violins. Yes, a beautiful, professional-grade instrument will cost thousands, but I found a great old Hungarian violin on Craigslist for $400.
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Not sure why it wasn't mentioned in the video, but it looks like he's playing a custom violin viola hybrid, with 5 strings instead of four: E, A, D, G the viola's lowest string, C (the viola is a larger instrument and is tuned one fifth lower than the violin. As other commenters point out, the scroll and f-holes are also non-standard. I also heartily agree with others about the cost of violins. Yes, a beautiful, professional-grade instrument will cost thousands, but I found a great old Hungarian violin on Craigslist for $400.
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arlencox3827
I honestly thought a lot of his responses were vague - it's weird that WIRED didn't go with any of the existing living legends like Hilary, Joshua, etc. They got Yo-Yo Ma for the cello video, so surely they have a pretty wide reach to contact people Twoset would have been a great choice at least, since they're used to being on camera and are more personable. Andrew doesn't give the impression that he's the best pick to represent all violinists.
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I honestly thought a lot of his responses were vague - it's weird that WIRED didn't go with any of the existing living legends like Hilary, Joshua, etc. They got Yo-Yo Ma for the cello video, so surely they have a pretty wide reach to contact people Twoset would have been a great choice at least, since they're used to being on camera and are more personable. Andrew doesn't give the impression that he's the best pick to represent all violinists.
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ushere5791
MOAR of this SME, please! his answers are exquisitely concise, complete, and clear.
i've always wondered whether strads sound the way they do because of the aging--because the varnish has become so integral to the wood itself over time. and i'd love to know what this gentleman thinks of wayne henderson violins--they call wayne henderson the appalachian stradivarius, and his violins do indeed sound rich, dark, and haunting.
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MOAR of this SME, please! his answers are exquisitely concise, complete, and clear.
i've always wondered whether strads sound the way they do because of the aging--because the varnish has become so integral to the wood itself over time. and i'd love to know what this gentleman thinks of wayne henderson violins--they call wayne henderson the appalachian stradivarius, and his violins do indeed sound rich, dark, and haunting.
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triggerfish9967
Maybe it's just me, but this guy comes off kinda pretentious, not really giving clear, grounded answers. Like explain what a rosin is made of. Mozart as an example for Baroque What Doesn't help the way he speaks seems uninterested, almost sad. Not engaging at all. Less of a teacher, more of a tortured artist type.
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Maybe it's just me, but this guy comes off kinda pretentious, not really giving clear, grounded answers. Like explain what a rosin is made of. Mozart as an example for Baroque What Doesn't help the way he speaks seems uninterested, almost sad. Not engaging at all. Less of a teacher, more of a tortured artist type.
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AGPullen
His point on price is way, WAY over exaggerated. You can get good sounding violins for far less than $1000. $8k is if you're going into a philharmonic or something of that scale, or getting something custom made for you. It does depend on craftsmanship, but also the bow, bridge, and stings used.
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His point on price is way, WAY over exaggerated. You can get good sounding violins for far less than $1000. $8k is if you're going into a philharmonic or something of that scale, or getting something custom made for you. It does depend on craftsmanship, but also the bow, bridge, and stings used.
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clairesnelson9961
I played the violin in middle school 18 years ago and have wanted to get back into it. my daughter found my old violin a few weeks ago. maybe this and the fact she found mine is a sign form the univerise to get back into playing. I truly did love it and would love to play it again
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I played the violin in middle school 18 years ago and have wanted to get back into it. my daughter found my old violin a few weeks ago. maybe this and the fact she found mine is a sign form the univerise to get back into playing. I truly did love it and would love to play it again
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austinhan6998
Huh, not my first choice for violin expert. Thought they would choose somebody more specialized in the instrument. Ehnes, Perlman, Hadelich, Hahn heck might be worth asking Lindsey Sterling or David Garrett if pop culture star power is the goal.
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Huh, not my first choice for violin expert. Thought they would choose somebody more specialized in the instrument. Ehnes, Perlman, Hadelich, Hahn heck might be worth asking Lindsey Sterling or David Garrett if pop culture star power is the goal.
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crystalprice1942
My daughter played first string violin in the symphony up until she was 18. I liked your answer on the difference between a violin and a fiddle. What surprised me was that you didn’t mention the musician must regulate the bow in a violin.
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My daughter played first string violin in the symphony up until she was 18. I liked your answer on the difference between a violin and a fiddle. What surprised me was that you didn’t mention the musician must regulate the bow in a violin.
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rami-succar7356
i don't really think that this guy is really fit to be on this show, compared to the expertise of others that are. he's getting multiple things wrong and the few bits where he performed sounded. yeah, not that very good.
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i don't really think that this guy is really fit to be on this show, compared to the expertise of others that are. he's getting multiple things wrong and the few bits where he performed sounded. yeah, not that very good.
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edsiefker1301
Don't be silly, $800 violins sound good. They don't sound like an $8000 violin, but that's not the same as bad.
The price ceiling is super high, but the floor for decency is not out of reach.
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Don't be silly, $800 violins sound good. They don't sound like an $8000 violin, but that's not the same as bad.
The price ceiling is super high, but the floor for decency is not out of reach.
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JoshBelville
I got on a bus in Portland years ago and Andrew Bird was on the bus with his violin heading to a show. It was just cool to see a musician I loved hanging out on the bus.
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I got on a bus in Portland years ago and Andrew Bird was on the bus with his violin heading to a show. It was just cool to see a musician I loved hanging out on the bus.
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fabriciotorres6634
What a great surprise to see Andrew Bird here! I saw him live on a few occasions in London and loved his music since the Mysterious Production of Eggs
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What a great surprise to see Andrew Bird here! I saw him live on a few occasions in London and loved his music since the Mysterious Production of Eggs
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OddFoxxeP
How about you get an actual violinist to answer questions. This guy's vibrato is just awful and you don't need to spend 8k to get a playable instrument.
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How about you get an actual violinist to answer questions. This guy's vibrato is just awful and you don't need to spend 8k to get a playable instrument.
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wired
Chanot style violin Nice. The bent back scroll is a bit freaky but i wonder if it makes tuning the pegs more comfortable in the hand, one handed.
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Chanot style violin Nice. The bent back scroll is a bit freaky but i wonder if it makes tuning the pegs more comfortable in the hand, one handed.
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lds2484
Love that first answer. Calm, supportive, hopeful. A good role model for all of us to strive toward in various aspects of our daily lives.
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Love that first answer. Calm, supportive, hopeful. A good role model for all of us to strive toward in various aspects of our daily lives.
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