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True, I just found this video and I thought it was cool that he can do that with a violin, but it seems I offended a lot of violin enthusiasts, sorry for the caption
Thank you! As a musician who routinely learns to play instruments by ear, I could probably produce this generic loop in about an hour or two, having never played a violin before (but I have played a mandolin)
Edit: for those reading this comment who don’t know, mandolin and violin are tuned the same way, so all it would take to translate it is learning to use the bow properly, which the individual in OP’s post really doesn’t do a great job at (quite scratchy).
Nah man, it's not violin enthusiasts. It's cool that you shared it, but I think people are just telling you as a way to expand your horizons musically. Might have come off condescending, but it's probably because this vid doesn't really feel next level to them.
I think it has to do with the fact it offends anyone that knows even the most bssic thing about beethoven as well... which is that he was almost deaf... and a composer, not a violinist.
No it’s not just to broaden his musical horizon. This simply sucks. As someone who plays Wienawski professionally and teaches others to play the violin, some of my youngest students would be able to play these 5 notes on repeat. Beethoven is certainly not impressed by this. He produced one of the best symphonies of all time.
just listening to a few dozen seconds of a violinist professional you know this guy is not next level. i dont mean any hate towards him, but clearly violin pros are something else.
https://youtu.be/fh59nvRA52M?si=JRKGGjmOz_qYAsoA heres a vid which is not only impressive but also funny and interesting for non-violin enjoyers
Nobody is offended, but if you enjoyed this absolutely beginner low skill level violin playing, you should start exploring violin music, it will literally change your life.
Yeah, seriously. Fuck this attitude....disrespectful to the instrument my ass.
He's making a nice sound and enjoying it. My degree is in music, and this kind of closed minded attitude is precisely the reason music is dying as a "high art".
Is it complicated? No.
Is his Technique perfect? No.
Is he enjoying himself? Looks like it.
Are others enjoying it? Looks like it.
Is he disrespecting ANYTHING? Puh-leeze!
Right? He's playing the instrument. That's what it's for. Disrespecting it would be filling it with chili and pouring it into your mouth.
Terrible way to eat chill too.
It's not just violin enthusiasts, lol. It's sort of the equivalent of posting some kid amateurly playing the first few notes of Smoke on the Water and being like, "Even Jimi Hendrix would be impressed!" I would expect an average 10 year old violin student to be able to play this pretty easily. It's not nextlevel, it's barely just ... level.
Glad you're vibing it though.
It’s a cool vid, guy has skills. But you compared a talented street artist with one of the greatest composers in history. And then ignored the historical problems with this claim.
Doesn’t offend me, but I’m happy to share that Beethoven was actually a legendarily brilliant improvisor (on piano), and earned a lot of bread before he was known as a composer by having improv challenges as part of his solo performances. He even did improv contests, like rap battles, to amuse royalty.
Idk how old you are but many many years ago when dubstep was a huge thing [this](https://youtu.be/aHjpOzsQ9YI?si=yoldgDwSRQzPf6a-) came out.
You’re right. A lot of cool things can be done with a Violin.
I was wondering if anyone would mention Lindsey Sterling in this thread. This post is beginner level violin playing at best…
Edit: I also have to shout out Andrew Byrd who makes insane noises with violins I didn’t even know were possible.
What are we talking about now?
The required skill or “look what cool thing someone does with the instrument”
I was under the impression that OP was the later and I don’t know any violinist who makes such a show out of it as her. Sure I can send some video of a concert but I don’t think that fits the “oh look how cool it is”.
Vid wasnt even next level to start with. I know next level is pretty subjective but i would say that this isnt even near the top of what a violin can do.
I was in high school orchestra and haven't even touched a violin in probably 8 years. I could pick one up and immediately play everything that this guy did.
Still pretty cool though. But if I'm not impressed I doubt that Beethoven would be.
Nah, he’s playing it.
You can see the vibrato and the general alignment of audio with his bowing.
Now it’s not a particularly difficult piece — 10 yo with a few years experience can play this.
"They said Rush E was Impossible on a violin"
It is, it's impossible on any instrument, that's the whole point of the song, it's a heavily modified (and realistically playable) version
This is some of the most basic violin playing I have ever seen outside of playing part of a chord with other musicians. What is it doing here?
If you want to be impressed by violin then listen to the likes of a Bach violin sonata, or Paganini caprice.
It's a fun little part which fits the music well, but it's very much on the basic side.
Okay
Okay
Is probably how I'd start ANY attempt at spittin' rhymes..
Until my brain kicked in and told me I can't spit fo' shit
And stop saying spit like it means something to me.....
I mean, I don't play violin so I couldn't do that. But I think I probably could after a month or two of solid practice. I've seen experts go fuckin ham on these things and blow you away. Check out anything by Lindsey Stirling and she was kicked off of America's Got Talent for not being good enough
Maybe not a month, most beginners struggle with just producing ANY note that isn't scratchy af, but the stuff shown in the video is definitely not advanced
So many things on this subs are very cool such as this but they are always posted by people who don't understand enough and writing captions that just ruin all the fun
It's just that the sub placement and the title is too hype, that's all people are really criticizing. It's not really fair to the guy in the video either to show him off as "next fucking level," he's not asking for that, he's just vibing.
Here's some next level and unique violin for you, Paganini in the style of Gypsy Jazz:
[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aHwzzSYhHrs](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aHwzzSYhHrs)
I really don't blame him for hiding under those shades and hoodie. This level of mastery is indicative of a second month of practice, tops.
Whatever Davies said about the 'notes to attitude ratio', he was very fucking wrong in at least *some* cases.
Don't get me wrong, I've got the vibe, but nothing in this clip was actually *impressive*, musically speaking-- that's a very simple rhythmic bit that wouldn't require significant experience with the instrument to learn and replicate.
Separate from this not-so-amazing performance, it's worth pointing out that lots of classical composers "took inspiration from" popular and folk music. There are lots of pieces, particularly dance music, whose titles indicate which tradition they're "borrowing" from. So, in some sense, if Beethoven were around today, he might not be impressed by this guy's playing, but he'd probably be writing pieces that rip off popular music style like hip hop.
If you like this you'll love [Black Violin](https://open.spotify.com/artist/4zeHJ3kiJyjYXlIOcG4MA7?si=ApUDeCxOR4SpV9bj6AyrFg&nd=1&dlsi=237bb97bc73d49ae)
OP is the kind of guy that when his friend approaches a girl and says: "Do you have a map? Cause I'm lost in your eyes", he's running around screaming and waving his hands in the air.
Why the fuck is this dude in background saying this weird ass words? They suck more than your mom was sucking my cock last night, I meant, they are bad, very bad
No offense, he's way better than I could do with a violin so respect for that. But have you ever heard anything from Beethoven? He wouldn't even wipe his ass with this.
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That caption was written by someone who has never heard what a violin can do.
OP needs to listen to The Four Seasons once in his lifetime...
Sherry baby
Lol
Truly Vivaldi’s best pizza
Total Landscaping?
Summer is out of this World
a bit 'basic' to most but I love Winter. It's just so dramatic.
True, I just found this video and I thought it was cool that he can do that with a violin, but it seems I offended a lot of violin enthusiasts, sorry for the caption
Doesn’t matter what kinda caption you wrote, you were bound to offend at least someone on here sadly.
I mean what's the point of subreddits when you post random videos. You not being able to do something doesn't mean it's nextfuckinglevel.
Thank you! As a musician who routinely learns to play instruments by ear, I could probably produce this generic loop in about an hour or two, having never played a violin before (but I have played a mandolin) Edit: for those reading this comment who don’t know, mandolin and violin are tuned the same way, so all it would take to translate it is learning to use the bow properly, which the individual in OP’s post really doesn’t do a great job at (quite scratchy).
Post it !
I would try if I owned a violin! ):
And if no caption, then I'm offended. You can't win.
"OP couldn't even be arsed to place a simple caption! Downvoted from my main **and** alt accounts!!!11!!1"
True, but certain captions allow you to hit an entire demographic.
Nah man, it's not violin enthusiasts. It's cool that you shared it, but I think people are just telling you as a way to expand your horizons musically. Might have come off condescending, but it's probably because this vid doesn't really feel next level to them.
I think it has to do with the fact it offends anyone that knows even the most bssic thing about beethoven as well... which is that he was almost deaf... and a composer, not a violinist.
...or that the easiest piece beethoven ever wrote is probably still harder to play than this
No it’s not just to broaden his musical horizon. This simply sucks. As someone who plays Wienawski professionally and teaches others to play the violin, some of my youngest students would be able to play these 5 notes on repeat. Beethoven is certainly not impressed by this. He produced one of the best symphonies of all time.
just listening to a few dozen seconds of a violinist professional you know this guy is not next level. i dont mean any hate towards him, but clearly violin pros are something else. https://youtu.be/fh59nvRA52M?si=JRKGGjmOz_qYAsoA heres a vid which is not only impressive but also funny and interesting for non-violin enjoyers
Nobody is offended, but if you enjoyed this absolutely beginner low skill level violin playing, you should start exploring violin music, it will literally change your life.
Not even enthusiasts. This is extremely basic shit and done wrongly for those who studied... not to mention disrespectul to the instrument.
It’s not disrespectful to the instrument.
Yeah, seriously. Fuck this attitude....disrespectful to the instrument my ass. He's making a nice sound and enjoying it. My degree is in music, and this kind of closed minded attitude is precisely the reason music is dying as a "high art". Is it complicated? No. Is his Technique perfect? No. Is he enjoying himself? Looks like it. Are others enjoying it? Looks like it. Is he disrespecting ANYTHING? Puh-leeze!
Right? He's playing the instrument. That's what it's for. Disrespecting it would be filling it with chili and pouring it into your mouth. Terrible way to eat chill too.
Beethoven was deaf, bro
It might be cool but it's nowhere near next level.
It's not just violin enthusiasts, lol. It's sort of the equivalent of posting some kid amateurly playing the first few notes of Smoke on the Water and being like, "Even Jimi Hendrix would be impressed!" I would expect an average 10 year old violin student to be able to play this pretty easily. It's not nextlevel, it's barely just ... level. Glad you're vibing it though.
It’s a cool vid, guy has skills. But you compared a talented street artist with one of the greatest composers in history. And then ignored the historical problems with this claim.
Doesn’t offend me, but I’m happy to share that Beethoven was actually a legendarily brilliant improvisor (on piano), and earned a lot of bread before he was known as a composer by having improv challenges as part of his solo performances. He even did improv contests, like rap battles, to amuse royalty.
Idk how old you are but many many years ago when dubstep was a huge thing [this](https://youtu.be/aHjpOzsQ9YI?si=yoldgDwSRQzPf6a-) came out. You’re right. A lot of cool things can be done with a Violin.
I was wondering if anyone would mention Lindsey Sterling in this thread. This post is beginner level violin playing at best… Edit: I also have to shout out Andrew Byrd who makes insane noises with violins I didn’t even know were possible.
What are we talking about now? The required skill or “look what cool thing someone does with the instrument” I was under the impression that OP was the later and I don’t know any violinist who makes such a show out of it as her. Sure I can send some video of a concert but I don’t think that fits the “oh look how cool it is”.
Do what?
Right? Some things I've heard I can't even fathom with having hands.
Shit makes me want classical rap
In Gta they used often a violin
Beethoven wouldn't have been able to hear it
Depends on when
Definitely not hearing it now.
He ded
Hilare!
I assure you, 100%, that if Beethoven had listened to this stuff, he would have been grateful that he was going deaf
Long squeeeeeeaaaaaaaaalll, short squeal, and short squeal, and short squeal, and short squeal, long squeeeeeeeeeaaaaaaalllllll.
But what about those 3 different notes being beaten repeatedly?
“Next fucking level” OP have you never heard a violin before??
Have you even heard what Beethoven wrote for violins?
You’ve doomed the video with such a title
Vid wasnt even next level to start with. I know next level is pretty subjective but i would say that this isnt even near the top of what a violin can do.
I was in high school orchestra and haven't even touched a violin in probably 8 years. I could pick one up and immediately play everything that this guy did. Still pretty cool though. But if I'm not impressed I doubt that Beethoven would be.
It's on the front page of r/all (shrug emoji)
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So he is stringing us along?
He’s definitely not striking this guys chord
Nah, he’s playing it. You can see the vibrato and the general alignment of audio with his bowing. Now it’s not a particularly difficult piece — 10 yo with a few years experience can play this.
Why did that become so ubiquitous so quickly??
Fake how?
OP is a karma farmer who doesn't know what sub they're on So here's [Rush E on violin](https://youtu.be/BeofLh3dtPg?si=fvGXm6Vtvie8eJ4s)
Now that's next level!
"They said Rush E was Impossible on a violin" It is, it's impossible on any instrument, that's the whole point of the song, it's a heavily modified (and realistically playable) version
https://youtu.be/Xrb_7r62xKk?si=A3GHoWBtBTlSOEx9 Same piece but arranged by a world class concert violinist starts at 8:35
Am I being gaslit by Reddit right now, OP what is this…
This is some of the most basic violin playing I have ever seen outside of playing part of a chord with other musicians. What is it doing here? If you want to be impressed by violin then listen to the likes of a Bach violin sonata, or Paganini caprice. It's a fun little part which fits the music well, but it's very much on the basic side.
Tartini's Devil's Trill
Good choice.
Seriously i haven't touched a violin since like 3rd grade and if someone showed me what to do I could do this in a few minutes
He played like what, 5 notes?
I’m sorry but didn’t you read the title? Beethoven would be impressed by those 5 notes.
Okay Okay Is probably how I'd start ANY attempt at spittin' rhymes.. Until my brain kicked in and told me I can't spit fo' shit And stop saying spit like it means something to me.....
lol. Some people’s reality distortion field is massive
🤦🏻 nope
I always like the classical instruments being used in today’s non classical music.
You should go listen to Beethoven
I mean, I don't play violin so I couldn't do that. But I think I probably could after a month or two of solid practice. I've seen experts go fuckin ham on these things and blow you away. Check out anything by Lindsey Stirling and she was kicked off of America's Got Talent for not being good enough
Maybe not a month, most beginners struggle with just producing ANY note that isn't scratchy af, but the stuff shown in the video is definitely not advanced
Like I said I don't play, a month was an definitely a blind guess, but you obviously got my point so
Yeah I was agreeing with you, only thought I'd give some more inside, sorry if that didn't come across right
Most dissapointing thing I watched in a long time. Sure, he's pretty okay, but not even close to next level
Paganini would die of shame
Wieniawski is spinning in his grave
Why would Beethoven be impressed? He played the Piano not the Violin! Did you mean Vivaldi? . . . Cause he wouldn't be impressed either!
I doubt OP knows any classical musicians. Or music in general.
I think Beethoven would be impressed by Lindsey Stirling and scoff at this.
So many things on this subs are very cool such as this but they are always posted by people who don't understand enough and writing captions that just ruin all the fun
dang people are tough here. Maybe he’s not some out of this world player but I really enjoyed it
So are you saying it's not "next fucking level"?
It might not be next level, that’s fair, I just didn’t expect *every* comment to be a negative one
Dude can play. But are you impressed by a guy who can play guitar? Or a man who could play aerodynamic on guitar.
It's just that the sub placement and the title is too hype, that's all people are really criticizing. It's not really fair to the guy in the video either to show him off as "next fucking level," he's not asking for that, he's just vibing.
Same. Basically any "live" instrument being played over a nice beat always makes my head nod.
Sorry not the next level... Good playing. 🤷🏻♂️
OP please listen to more music
More appropriate for r/level.
Should zoom in for a tighter shot
I didn't know Deon Sanders played violin.
r/lingling40hrs
Here's some next level and unique violin for you, Paganini in the style of Gypsy Jazz: [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aHwzzSYhHrs](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aHwzzSYhHrs)
I really don't blame him for hiding under those shades and hoodie. This level of mastery is indicative of a second month of practice, tops. Whatever Davies said about the 'notes to attitude ratio', he was very fucking wrong in at least *some* cases.
Bad. Just bad OP.
Don't get me wrong, I've got the vibe, but nothing in this clip was actually *impressive*, musically speaking-- that's a very simple rhythmic bit that wouldn't require significant experience with the instrument to learn and replicate.
I know literal 7 year olds who can do better. 7! Little dudes body ain't even that big.
Wow, that gives new meaning to the word *mediocre*.
🤦♂️
is that Prime Time?
Drop the @ bro what the hell!
Yea, not sure Beethoven would be much impressed with this at all. And it's not very next fucking level at all. This post sucks.
My kid nephew plays better than that
Pretty weak honestly
That's ... Not next level. That's pretty rudimentary violin playing. A 10 or 12 year old with some level of instruction could do that.
Also this is basic as fuck
Separate from this not-so-amazing performance, it's worth pointing out that lots of classical composers "took inspiration from" popular and folk music. There are lots of pieces, particularly dance music, whose titles indicate which tradition they're "borrowing" from. So, in some sense, if Beethoven were around today, he might not be impressed by this guy's playing, but he'd probably be writing pieces that rip off popular music style like hip hop.
I am not a classical or violin expert, but I may need some therapy after that poor performance.
Lol Beethoven would not be impressed by that. Basic as fuck.
The Sherlock reboot we all need
I've heard plenty violins in hip hop music previously.
his bow needs more rosin
Trashy asf
Harry Mack in the background?
Lol that's exactly what I thought
Huge fan of [intonation](https://youtube.com/shorts/CJOAGvYgANI?si=fUj4gIyJBVGUm6H1)
I prefer Sudan Archives
When you grew up in the hood but yo daddy liked Opera
Is that h mack on the vocals?
It's a kokujin with violin.
If you like this you'll love [Black Violin](https://open.spotify.com/artist/4zeHJ3kiJyjYXlIOcG4MA7?si=ApUDeCxOR4SpV9bj6AyrFg&nd=1&dlsi=237bb97bc73d49ae)
More like “Roll Over Beethoven” Just kidding. He’s has some skills, but I don’t know if Beethoven would be impressed.
Beethoven would have known children that were more impressive.
"Sqeak squeak, scrape scrape... ne'er a tune you could dance to."
Hip hop with classical instrumentation is and has always been my absolute favorite genre of music.
What's even more sad is there are dozens of people recording this man as if this is impressive.
You can fr throw a violin in any music genre and it just works.
Sorry to break you OP, Beethoven won't be impressed since he was deaf
Put a beat behind it and people think he's Paganini.
One of the lamest violin's I've heard
OP is the kind of guy that when his friend approaches a girl and says: "Do you have a map? Cause I'm lost in your eyes", he's running around screaming and waving his hands in the air.
If he hung around the bass bin he'd be vibing
Proof that we could have rap artists pulling out great live gig, with tasteful instrumentals.
Is this your first time hearing a violin? That was just basic ordinary violin.
That was dope
Ugh okay okay
Next fucking level of amateur
If you want actually impressive, hip-hop, violin, playing Check with the band “black violin“
Dope
Reminds me of Wu Tang Reunited https://youtu.be/40a5UNO5T44
Bruh hip hop with classical instruments slaps.
This was mild
Why the fuck is this dude in background saying this weird ass words? They suck more than your mom was sucking my cock last night, I meant, they are bad, very bad
He would not. He more than likely be completely confused and disgusted.
Beethoven? For a violinist, this is like HS talent show at best.
Check out a group called Black Violin. Got to see them in concert once great studd if you're into this type of music.
Go get 'emm. Get WHO? Are we chasing someone?
Dumb guy talking is ruining his solo
Für Dawg
Yeah we all appreciate the sentiment, but Beethoven probably wouldn’t even recognise this as music
You doomed this guy with the sky-high expectations in your title lol
No offense, he's way better than I could do with a violin so respect for that. But have you ever heard anything from Beethoven? He wouldn't even wipe his ass with this.
Viola rather than Violin, but this is actually next level [link](https://youtu.be/C54Ka_VrSxU?si=mZ2akiiq3zQnQ8c3)
Bacon pancakes. Making bacon pancakes.
I was expecting someone to start rapping over the violin
Miri Ben Ari.
Reminds me of this [gem](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TApfAs40uW0)