Learn to Play Violin || Learn Quick
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I am so grateful for any support you choose to give, financial or emotional! 🙏 In this Learn Quick Episode, I learn to play violin. It took me a little over 13 hours based over 39 days to learn to play a cover of "Bitter Sweet Symphony".
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3:30
Cover of "Billie Jean" by Michael Jackson
4:47
Cover of "Bitter Sweet Symphony" by The Verve
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As you're scottish, I think it should be apropiate for you to learn how to play the bagpipes.
@starogre
7 жыл бұрын
or tap dance ;D
@adamkimmV
7 жыл бұрын
JMG_99 Why not both? At the same time.
@asd6484
7 жыл бұрын
JMG_99 Jokes on you, he already knows how.
@oliviajokiniemi5399
7 жыл бұрын
Adam Kimm a
@makersigma
7 жыл бұрын
he's already learned it's in his blood
Two set needs to react to this like the beginning
@Trumpophone7
4 жыл бұрын
Dizzy Bears No they don’t how would that be a funny or interesting video
@SebasGS
4 жыл бұрын
Practice 40 hours each day Drink some Ling Ling potion Twosetviolin
@ramboozaltm1741
4 жыл бұрын
It doesnt have to be funny, I just wanna see how many Mistakes he has done without Us knowing, plus i dont really Think its possible to "learn how to play violin" In only 13 hours, or 39 i think days. U know, i dont even know what I am talking about anymore now
@euphoniumlookslikeabrass9464
4 жыл бұрын
Reem Amr it is very possible to learn the violin in a matter of days but definitely not hours. Still though, the violin isn’t hard if you actually practice , you don’t even need to go step by step, just if you try to push yourself it would definitely be possible.
@ramboozaltm1741
4 жыл бұрын
In a matter of days, how many days tho, a whole 20 years or what? Plus i do not believe in any way anyone can play an instrument like violin in a couple of days, as you don't only have to master sightreading but also technique and another one i can't remember. I mean someone could play violin in a couple of days but not master the whole thing, as there is a lot to violin that what meets the eye. Soooooo, u can play violin in a couple of days, but you'll just be a noob with huge sunglasses and a stick. 😐
wait....... he learned the violin in just 14 hours? I N T E R E S T I N G
@3h2c39
3 жыл бұрын
I mean, he had some experience with instruments before. Such as, guitar.
@bluexfang5101
3 жыл бұрын
yOu need intonation bro like InTeReStInG!!!!!!!!!!!
@rovilagravante8862
3 жыл бұрын
he had a different brain👁️👄👁️
@natalieforshee
3 жыл бұрын
Ling ling insurance
@pieceofmusic3879
3 жыл бұрын
TwoSet needs too see that...he sure has a VERY GOOD LING LING INSURANCE!!
Mike Boyd makes me rethink learning entirely, I love seeing him take on challenges, show his progress and show his results all while telling us how many hours of honest practice it has taken. Last year in a strange twist of fate I found myself able to practice on a violin and it took me 10 minutes to decide to put it down and do something useful. If it takes only this long for him to learn to play then, granted he may have a lot more musical grounding than I do already, why shouldn't I? I would be proud if I could achieve this with 50 hours of practice, never mind 13 hours, I've spent more than than in the last 30 days just cleaning.
Practice 40 hours a day Ling Ling would be proud
@EJ90890
5 жыл бұрын
Twoset all the way!
@marcodiegocambronerovillal7647
5 жыл бұрын
No... Ling ling would be disgraced because of the splitscreen
@Thvll
5 жыл бұрын
I see we have a cultured man in the comments
@priyeeshofonie9615
5 жыл бұрын
Ayye
@15puzzleee
5 жыл бұрын
I was thinking that hahaha
I love how he was doing vibrato and shifting before he could bow straight
@cumcookiesxoxo8350
4 жыл бұрын
He's a guitarist its in our nature to vibrato everything
@unclexdirtbag
4 жыл бұрын
How bout the way he holds the bow? I've never seen anyone hold it the correct way the first time on Day 1, Hour 0. Lol.
@mus1cgaming114
4 жыл бұрын
He was playing vibrato at the beginning, he has obviously played an instrument before 👎
@dafiarsya
4 жыл бұрын
Richelle Furtado he’s got better vibrato than most of us
@ninjaboy1098
4 жыл бұрын
He does this because he plays guitar, where you bend the string up and down quickly to create vibrato. Sorry not the greatest guitar-vibrato-explainer.
i'm a violin myself, and i have been playing for 7 years now. i know this was a very challenging task, and it was amazing to me that he could already do vibrato and use the bow properly. good job mike!
@hisky.
4 жыл бұрын
*I'M A VIOLIN MYSELF*??🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣
@krrangarajan5391
2 жыл бұрын
First time meeting a Violin.
@zenolord2242
2 жыл бұрын
I always wanted to meet a violin, my dad was a guitar sadly.
@kgkomrin
2 жыл бұрын
Hey a violin. Im a guitar myself. Its great meeting you
@zenolord2242
2 жыл бұрын
@@kgkomrin lol
In 39 days, you sound better than the majority of my high school orchestra
as someone who has played the violin for over 9 years... that was amazing
@unclexdirtbag
4 жыл бұрын
You are an idiot.
@thomas.thomas
4 жыл бұрын
@@unclexdirtbag argument 100
@-NRB-
4 жыл бұрын
El MatTXHaddeR why is he an idiot
@mangowater9143
4 жыл бұрын
He has not technique. He was trash. And u are trash also
@v0780
4 жыл бұрын
@@mangowater9143 argument 100
You’re literally the definition of- if you really want it, you can do anything
@amandeeprandhawa7397
3 жыл бұрын
I won't like to comment and ruin the number but come and see if once
Wow. If you're a non violinist it might be hard to comprehend how impressive this is. To progress that fast is pretty amazing. Just the fact that he can do string crossings and is already playing outside of first position. Great job!
He needs Ling Ling insurance. He was doing vibrato without even having a proper bow hold or haven the bow straight. But without a teacher that was very impressive.
@7_muhammadmuharromisusmaya196
4 жыл бұрын
he played guitar, so it's probably natural for him to use vibrato instead of not using vibrato, i think
@thisthat414
3 жыл бұрын
Emmanuel Beltran I so agree
@zakkupfer1390
3 жыл бұрын
40 hours.
@zakkupfer1390
3 жыл бұрын
Have u practiced
@TheCobraKing78
3 жыл бұрын
@@zakkupfer1390 I'm still practicing
THE FIRST VIOLIN HE BOUGHT HAS ONE FINE TUNER
@kremasag6612
5 жыл бұрын
My thought exactly lmao
@tiararuthcahyaningsih9855
5 жыл бұрын
THAT'S WHAT I WAS THINGKING
@yourstrulymicin9516
5 жыл бұрын
WHOA I JUST REALIZES THAT
@karlamaepalacios
5 жыл бұрын
This is the comment that I've been looking for
@yourstrulymicin9516
5 жыл бұрын
@@xNiqueish i think you have to tune your violin like uh everyday right?
If you can play it slowly you can play it quickly
@marinaMT314
5 жыл бұрын
ling ling practice 40 hours a day
@giziraleon6830
5 жыл бұрын
SACRILEGIOUS
@naruseluvr
5 жыл бұрын
I N T E R E S T I N G
@lildeskchair8026
5 жыл бұрын
Oh yeah yeah
@thebluegaming7706
5 жыл бұрын
Intersting
as a musician, i am actually impressed. and i really really really hope that you still play, after all this time
This man has the opposite of adhd
@matthewbrooder9414
4 жыл бұрын
Another symptom of ADHD is actually hyper focus, so ya never know
@lkctom2546
4 жыл бұрын
@@matthewbrooder9414 exactly, I have adhd and sometimes I spend 8 hours on something and it feels like 1 hour. I have to be interested tho.
@autumnanderson2695
4 жыл бұрын
@@lkctom2546 exactly
@rhysbertrand8903
3 жыл бұрын
I have adhd and this is something I would do
@klara7247
3 жыл бұрын
or just adhd
This was brilliant Mike, but I just want to see you fail at something, you talented bastard. :P
@MikeBoyd
7 жыл бұрын
ive got a failed video.... but too scared to release...
@aiden73967
7 жыл бұрын
DO IT
@Cody_Skye
7 жыл бұрын
Dae it, dae it!
@whatfor5
7 жыл бұрын
Your failures don't make you weaker, they make your accomplishments greater and give your successes meaning.
@MikeBoyd
7 жыл бұрын
+nickpwnes I think I'm gonna do that
Your videos are so good man!
@MikeBoyd
7 жыл бұрын
thanks Steven :) :) :)
@martinalexhuh
7 жыл бұрын
Whaaaaat? Im subscribed to both of you! You, you glorious street performer and the incredibly talented learner.
@trovianguides8289
7 жыл бұрын
I actually tough at the start of the video he is going to play bittersweet symphony and i got it right! I can't believe my luck =D
@noahchoi1213
6 жыл бұрын
Violin isn't something you just learn in a few hours it take years to really learn it. But good try
@weirdgirl1746
5 жыл бұрын
StevenBridges you said it
The vibrato is quite SaCRiliGeous
3:30 first i thought what is wrong with him Then i realised what was going on
@user-pn4wk6tn9d
3 жыл бұрын
Same lol
No technique, no notes, just your ear, trial, and error. This was beautiful.
Why is he doing vibrato ... If he just started??!!
@Paul8301
5 жыл бұрын
He isn't doing real proper vibrato.
@jade728
5 жыл бұрын
Vibrato involves moving your whole hand and wrist he is just wobbling his finger. Very good progress for him either way though
@SeraphimCramer
5 жыл бұрын
He already plays guitar, so it's probably a reflex, even though the technique for doing it on the violin is different. (I can do vibrato on the guitar, but could never get the hang of it on the violin)
@cameronmitchell21
5 жыл бұрын
Doing it wrong though
@josiasportillo5059
5 жыл бұрын
He plays guitar
I know I’m just a tad bit late, (a few years) but I have some tips that might help you. 1. Near the end of the video, I couldn’t tell, but to help you hold the violin, get a shoulder rest. Makes it way more comfortable and easy to use. Everest and Kun is recommended. 2. Use your wrist. I noticed in the beginning how your bow was sliding throughout the strings, but it wasn’t as much as a problem at the end. That being said though, you should still use your wrist more and not your arm as it can really help when you have to do dynamics. 3. Lift up your violin. It would help when you eventually have to shift your fingers down the fret board and your posture in general. Try keeping the violin Parallel to the floor. Also put your thumb on the side of the neck, not on the strings, and keep your left hand straight and have it near or against the scroll, if you’re not shifting. 4. That bow is wayyyyy too tightened. If you play too hard, who knows what’ll happen. 5. You got a little mountain on your fingerboard, please use a microfiber cleaner, makes your violin look nice.
Ahhhh, lol as a violinist this is hard to watch but it’s amazing how u progressed, awesome
@halohola2002
4 жыл бұрын
Belagu lo
@_sanmaul
4 жыл бұрын
@@halohola2002 apanya belagu lol
@yoelpangemanan8497
4 жыл бұрын
akwoakaoak numpang lewat
It's amazing how you could do this without anyone telling you anything about playing the violin, and with enough effort you could do this. Really inspiring.
@differentbombs
6 жыл бұрын
SBB1809 Who ever said the greatest musicians didn’t have teachers? Where would they get their inspiration from? Maybe they didn’t have a teacher who gave instructions and taught them notes, beats and songs, but maybe an idol? That’s technically a teacher. And even If they did have teachers who give instructions and teach them music, who decided that everyone who has those teachers are needy and bad musicians? Yes they shouldn’t rely on their teacher’s instructions, but that doesn’t make them untalented.
@Violamanben
6 жыл бұрын
That is inaccurate. You may not be able to teach greatness, but you do need guidance on technique, theory, and other aspects of music to achieve greatness.
@youtubemadein8thgrade923
6 жыл бұрын
what are you talking about? Mozart had teachers
Learn how to drift
@aligator381
7 жыл бұрын
PizzaPunt that'd be awesome, but I guess it could be a bit more costly, so you gotta share and subscribe so he can make those kinds of videos xD
@berndonplspng9978
7 жыл бұрын
DUDE YES
@deathman1687
7 жыл бұрын
I know this comment is a bit old. For some reason I read it as "Learn how to outfit" lol
@joyitadarling5815
6 жыл бұрын
... *_Deja vu, I just been in this place before_*
@benspeakman1275
6 жыл бұрын
JonathanGJM depends if he has a front or back wheel drive type of car
Me: *plays for 5 years* rate: 4/10 Mike:* plays for 7 hours* rate: 6/10
@friendlyfriends5046
4 жыл бұрын
How do you not get at least decent to the point where you can play a major concerto in 5 years
@_sanmaul
4 жыл бұрын
Go practice 40 hours la
@pandylol9112
4 жыл бұрын
Yes
@nikfrolov13
4 жыл бұрын
me: plays for 8 years noice i get for 8/10
@justarandomgirlvx3578
3 жыл бұрын
@Ozer Arkis how much time do you recommend to practice each day? I would love to start the violin, but I worry that I won't have enough time because of school...
Man you are amazing. I taught myself to play the piano. And I tried violin for half a year and failed completely. I have a huge respect. Impressive
3:20 -ling ling sees rosin on fingerboard- “SAcRiLeGIoUs”
@nourganouni
4 жыл бұрын
Dude u have 400 likes and NO replies, lemme fix that,(twoset btw)
@idk-pm4er
4 жыл бұрын
My brother has so much rosin on his violin that it looks like a white violin
learn how to walk on your hands!
@thotdestroyer4j164
7 жыл бұрын
gucci eyelids he's gonna have to do a this
@calebshepherd8435
6 жыл бұрын
Yes!!!!
@Defiring
6 жыл бұрын
That's not hard, it would take him like 2 hours tops
You, Mike Boyd. You are the one who made me have a passion for Violin and I want to say a huge thank you.
I've spent 5 years of my life learning the violin and all I can say is that ur progress is amazing. Also taking into consideration that u've had no teacher and only been practicing for a month that just makes it epic. I have some advices though ; buy a shoulder rest as playing with it is far more comfortable, loosen the tension of ur bow it just makes it bounce more often on the strings, and finally the right hand should b on a straight line with ur below-the-elbow arm (couldn't find a name for it XD). Other than that, u should keep up the good work, playing the violin is one of the skills that I could never regret acquiring.
@Lioness99a
2 жыл бұрын
I would call it your forearm 🙂
I you can learn it slowly, you can learn it quickly.
@aduptuniform2647
4 жыл бұрын
No u can’t, people have different paces, if u try to go faster than that pace u won’t learn anything
@esquidwar
4 жыл бұрын
@@aduptuniform2647 bruhh you would only understand ifyou watch twosetviolin
@aduptuniform2647
4 жыл бұрын
@Estrella Bartolo I have but that doesn’t change the point
@davidarenas1156
4 жыл бұрын
AduptUniform26 just a meme bro
@aduptuniform2647
4 жыл бұрын
Oh god dont r/whoosh me, I beg u
Next challenge then: learn how to read music hahah
@unsaltedsalt8208
7 жыл бұрын
Leandro Feitosa he plays guitar so......
@cuzilukiidv6192
7 жыл бұрын
Gamestyle01 he said he doesn't know how to read music. he plays by ear
@unsaltedsalt8208
7 жыл бұрын
Cuzipou Andrew how is learning to read music hard?
@cuzilukiidv6192
7 жыл бұрын
Gamestyle01 it isn't. i never said that.
@nataliatheweirdo
7 жыл бұрын
Gamestyle01 nope! Every line (bottom up) is EGBDF, or Every Good Boy Deserves Fruit. And every space (bottom up) is FACE or face. Then just learn some basic theory and Bam you can read music 😂
Ling Ling: *laughs in the distance*
0:44 - I have no idea how to hold this 0:45 - Perfect now hold
Guys chill this man just picked a violin and he can already make a decent sound from it
@r0098
5 жыл бұрын
Exactly... ;-;
@memeweaver2553
5 жыл бұрын
The first time I played the violin I could barely hold it right.
@jerielysrodriguez133
5 жыл бұрын
my violin is going to be great going to be my first time😄😄😄😄😄😄😄😄😄😄
@dallyingtoast2767
5 жыл бұрын
Right so many people are complaining that he is using advanced techniques but the whole premise is "LEARN QUICK"
@jacobbass6226
5 жыл бұрын
Dallyingtoast this isn’t something that you learn quick it takes YEARS to even be OK. Also he should learn to read sheet music.
Learn how to program Half Life 3, then teach Valve. please.
@cluedoyeah.5653
6 жыл бұрын
fatback2 Haha, good comment.
@cuviemadeit
6 жыл бұрын
fatback2 please
@TranquillShot
6 жыл бұрын
Hahahaha
Just wow! I am very impressed with the song you played. You are an example to everyone who says I am too old to learn or it is not my thing.. thanks for putting this video and making me realise that there is no age to learn and perfect something. This is motivation to me. Thanks again!!
Mike: learns violin in 13 hours Me: plays violin 40 hours every day for nine months Mike: pays a full on song Me: can’t play Mary had a little lamb
@clarkalarcon4057
3 жыл бұрын
Tbf he was layering the sounds
It sounds nice, but you are focusing a lot on more advanced techniques before getting basics, for example, having your wrist against the neck will stop the violin from projecting sound as well, same with having it over your peck instead of shoulder. If you keep pursuing this, fix your posture, it will help immensely with your sound projection. Get all basics down, and don’t rely on the fingering chart, before trying vibrato or shifting. Great video though, you did what most kids in my orchestra can’t do (actually sound good, vibrato, shifting) in 39 days, so hats off to you!
@maryhope5369
5 жыл бұрын
I'm a violist, but I have no idea why he tried doing vibrato, that can take a while to get the hang of.
@matthewharinck69
5 жыл бұрын
Don't forget he is a guitarist, so he is used to techniques like vibrato. That's probably why he used them
@AiMaTay
5 жыл бұрын
@@matthewharinck69 his vibrato technique is really poor
@dallyingtoast2767
5 жыл бұрын
@@maryhope5369 well the whole premise is to learn quick
@nightspicer
5 жыл бұрын
@@AiMaTay from what I've heard the guitar version is different from violin one, so that's probably the reason
You know I play the violin and used to be in Barnet Symphony Orchestra! I could have given you tips! 😂 Loved bitter sweet symphony so much!!! It kind of bought tears to my eyes.... but shhh. Don't tell anyone!
@MikeBoyd
7 жыл бұрын
REALLY? I should've of posted on FB before starting. Thanks for watching Lauren! :) :) :)
@DannymusicLbc
7 жыл бұрын
I was hesitant to share that it gave me a warm heart feeling and also brought tears to my eyes, but now seeing this i am not the only one! Oh how i miss being in strings! Love your vids Mike!!! Always so inspiring!!
@bradesaurusrex5251
6 жыл бұрын
LoseitlikeLauren a
@arandomyoutubesurfer7795
6 жыл бұрын
LoseitlikeLauren is
@endyahollis9080
6 жыл бұрын
I play viola
I absolutely love that you chose one of my all-time favorite songs for the outro! I am just now learning how to play and I will keep an eye out for your vidz
I ratter fiddle with it too. Just started again after not playing in over 40 years. I was following along twinkle twinkle, but I accidentally sounded like I was playing Marry had a little lamb. You could be a musical genius.
With no teacher, you did quite well. But if I'm being constructive then I would say: Keep your left wrist down, change your bow grip just a little, keep the instrument up, down't let it fall, also try not to let your thumb onto the fingerboard/strings, keep it to the side/under the neck, learn to read sheet music, straighten your bow strokes, try to have more articulation with your bow, and above all else. Play with confidence, if you're gonna make a mistake, make a huge one so that you know what to fix. And just keep practicing, that's what will set you apart at the end of the day.
@blakejordan4698
6 жыл бұрын
Also loosen the bow a bit.
@alexchung736
6 жыл бұрын
100% agreed
@dallyingtoast2767
6 жыл бұрын
It's not like he is trying to become a professional
@timothyprescott7621
6 жыл бұрын
We're not implying that he is going to become professional. However, if one is going to do something, then said one must seek advice from another who is professional in order to do said something with exceeding skill. I other words, if you're going to do something, you need to make sure that you're doing to the best of your ability (not denying that he was) and you need to do as right as possible.
@gabrielgarciana3393
6 жыл бұрын
Dallyingtoast what the fuck is like saing that you think is ok solving half of a Rubik cube
Nice job on that bitter sweet symphony
Musical genius! Some people spend years learning to paint and a natural artist literally never took a class and creates breathtaking pieces. Sometimes it’s not fair, but still nothing can substitute hard work and dedication!
I really admire your persistence. Imagine what the world would be like if we all had your focus and dedication? 😊😊
I dare you To practice 40 hours a day.
@lonelylegoman5778
5 жыл бұрын
LHGCuber BHAH Ling Ling
@hipeople9856
5 жыл бұрын
Ling ling could never Nvm, he could. He's ling ling
@ThatNarcissistGIRL
4 жыл бұрын
Ling ling could do it ..he is a ling ling 😂😂😂
@Trumpophone7
4 жыл бұрын
Can everyone from twoset stay at twoset and stop ruining other vids comment sections cuz like I don’t get how anyone could find these “jokes” to be funny
@hipeople9856
4 жыл бұрын
@@Trumpophone7 ....no? There is nothing wrong with these jokes. That's like saying "Can people not mention any vines? I don't see how they are funny, and they are ruining the video for me
Learn how to play the first part of Flight of the bumblebee, on violin
@RichPileofleaves
5 жыл бұрын
Lmao
@zairemrenthlei9478
5 жыл бұрын
sacrilegious
@anshramanath2515
5 жыл бұрын
Zairem Renthlei I got the reference :) That’s actually sooo funny.
@aurusei
5 жыл бұрын
Ansh Ramanath umm, there isn’t a reference, that is an actual request...
@aurusei
5 жыл бұрын
Well, it was more of a joke, not a request, but no reference
I played the violin for 5 years but since you are a beginner and learning in a month I say you did better than most people
NOO! HE DIDN'T PLAY 40 HOURS, SACRILEGIOUS!!🤣
@kayladuran2839
3 жыл бұрын
What would Ling ling think?😳
That moment when a youtuber only has about 12 hours of violin practice but is better than most of your classmates who have been playing for 4 years Hasn’t beaten me yet tho XD
@mtwmnr
6 жыл бұрын
MLPStormFly I've been playing violin for 5 years and yet he's still better.
@stxrmy8616
6 жыл бұрын
GD DarkFlarex oh man, that’s rough tbh. Although his form is good with his left hand, but it appears stiff, and his right hand looks real stiff and out of form, so that’s at least a plus for us XD
@eartianwerewolf
6 жыл бұрын
is he familiar with a lot of other instruments? or maybe he's just blessed O: !
@spirit469
6 жыл бұрын
They might have been "playing" for 4 years, but actual practice time at home = less than two hours.
@stxrmy8616
6 жыл бұрын
spirit469 oof man I play at least an hour every day. I’m going for a violinist for a job
Mike, you made the violin sing at 5:32-5:34. That note, the way you played it...just wonderful
1:26 smashing like for effort and star wars
Davie504 was proud when he saw u playing the violin like a bass
That bow is over-tightened
@coloradojeeptrails8181
5 жыл бұрын
Varg Fallon thank you I thought nobody noticed happy I’m not the only one
@vitulus_
5 жыл бұрын
now that I look it triggers me everytime I see it.
@mazzimatti
4 жыл бұрын
What’s a bow and what’s wrong with it being overtightened
@vitulus_
4 жыл бұрын
@@mazzimatti The bow is the wood stick with the hair that is pushed against the string. If its overtightened it will bend the wood too much and it will pretty much stay warped
@orangejoose3
4 жыл бұрын
You’re right.
You deserve way more subscribers, some of the most enjoyable content I've seen in a while.
You can produce a lot better sound if your bow is straighter when it gets close to the bridge it makes a more harsh sound when you play more to the finger board its very calm and in the middle is the best just giving a tip!
Quarantine 2020 has me about to embark on this project!! My violin will be here on May 8th! I play be ear as well, so wish me luck! 😁
@isaacbello127
3 жыл бұрын
How did this go?
That vibrato though No offense! You he did very good for learning by himself
@TheDatpussy
6 жыл бұрын
Maclar Channel hes played guitar for 10 years
@PaigeIrene15
5 жыл бұрын
I don’t know why I laughed so hard prolly cuz I was thinking the same thing!
@felicityfoo6240
5 жыл бұрын
@@TheDatpussy guitar needs a different method (definitely not the one he used on the violin, I know because I've been playing guitar for years too) and it definitely was far from correct violin wise
@ryukulo7813
5 жыл бұрын
That’s what I was thinking
@felicityfoo6240
5 жыл бұрын
@Thanos Tzanopoulos I know. I simply said his vibrato is wrong. It was good effort on his part either way, obviously
The dude who sold the violin to him is a TwoSet fan
@dieabsolutegluckskuche5174
4 жыл бұрын
@Compass reported
@dieabsolutegluckskuche5174
4 жыл бұрын
Rly? XD
@ricardoislove9718
4 жыл бұрын
@Compass Fuck off. Toxic asshole.
@alsexc.g
4 жыл бұрын
@@ricardoislove9718 not trying to be rude but the irony lmfao
@jake24009
4 жыл бұрын
Meeting over
I don't care what anybody thinks. That song at the end with the multiple violins was epic. Well done.
He tried frickin dance macabre, even i have after 9 years of playing the violin trouble with that piece.
In his “day 1, hour 0” bit, his bow hold was actually very good!!!
2:15 thought he was gonna say homosexual hahahah
@ahmedal-shabi6032
6 жыл бұрын
Me too
@himarik4609
5 жыл бұрын
Same lmao
@himarik4609
5 жыл бұрын
I see your profile picture through the corner of my eye and all I see is a blue bulbasaur
@hannahstorey8418
5 жыл бұрын
Wind Turbine lol same 😂
G'day Mike, great video, I think you did awesome. I bought a violin for myself and my son today. No experience but I'm keen. You gave me some pointers. Cheers
You are awesome, just 13 hours of practice and your music is so good. Good to hear you to playing on the violin!
This is honestly amazing for a beginner. I’ve been playing violin for 3 years and I don’t know how he is so good. He is such a quick learner.
1:03 - Sticks on to the what?! What instrument are you playing again? Haha.
@MikeBoyd
7 жыл бұрын
haha I've played guitar too long i guess...
@brycewalburn3926
7 жыл бұрын
I feel you, man. I can play a little guitar, and I'd be so lost without frets.
@austinhamilton8632
7 жыл бұрын
Mike Boyd I love your videos
This is INCREDIBLE! I just bought myself a beautiful violin on a whim with the dream of self teaching, and as someone who also plays music by ear this video was truly inspiring! So so awesome! Thank you for sharing! 😍
@h3_he580
4 жыл бұрын
I’ve been learning violin for 3 years now and I’d suggest you get a teacher as self teaching violin will lead to many bad habits that will make you have to relearn all your technique. It’ll also be hard to know how to take care of the violin e.g. untightening the bow before storage. Although he made very large progress he still showed many bad habits.
He did a cello bow grip
@proredfly9410
4 жыл бұрын
Lol cello player here, can confirm, it really hurts to see the bow hold of my people performed on filth such as the violin. I swear to god if anyone says something about how i am a snob or something i will wooosh you to the moon
@j2bigd590
3 жыл бұрын
@@proredfly9410 yO BrO YoUr SuCh A MuSIc SnOb
Man that sounds amazing, still a little raspy sound, but you don’t get better with that unless you practice for many years lol. Again amazing!!! I kind of want to start violin myself!!
@elijahjaco1638
6 жыл бұрын
What are you talking about? That sounds horrible!
@empxrubix9387
6 жыл бұрын
ever tried playing a violin?
Hahaha what the guy said in the shop was so true , it’s all about the practice at home. If only I ever did some 🤦♂️
@Dr.Food18.
5 жыл бұрын
You know nothing
@_sanmaul
4 жыл бұрын
Yeah but also you need some professional help for doing the techniques right like how to hold the bow and violin properly, reading notes and other symbols
Brass player here. Often stick my noses up strong players because, some, are just up their own arses. However, I've always wanted to learn to play one to help out a small orchestra I help run. Cracking video and we'll done for learning in a short time frame.
Every aspect of this video was beautiful. I'm only 23, but I've wanted to play the violin since I was maybe 8. I think I am going to pick it up this summer. And what better time than during COVID-19.
At the end of the year you should make a recap video of all the skills you've learned and show you can still do it! :)
@MikeBoyd
7 жыл бұрын
this is in the pipeline
I only play piano but still, watching that bow slide around so much anxiety
Just recharged up my energy. Thanks, Mike.
Wow you're doing great even on the first day! Must be naturally talented
I was hoping you were going to play game of thrones
@don-fl9wu
7 жыл бұрын
Jacob Williamson way too simple
@michaelderkinderen2261
7 жыл бұрын
Spongebob lol are you guys being serious?
@mrguy1574
7 жыл бұрын
Disagree XD
@RickvanOsta
7 жыл бұрын
He did. Watch the video again. (1:18)
@alexandrasmith2778
7 жыл бұрын
Rick van Osta that's song of storms iirc
Wow, dude your seriously talented
@kesh8836
6 жыл бұрын
You're* not.
Bow goes all direction and still u got nice sound omg I love it. You rock
I play 3 different instruments. And a violin I want to try. Just to see how to. And learning something new other than play songs. Musical instruments is a learning process. And I'm glad I am always seeking to learn more.
So my grandma walked by as I was watching this. After I explained what it was, she convinced me to try the ukulele and play some songs. After 2 and a half hours and 3 sore fingers, I was able to play Space Oddity, All Star, and the Steven Universe Theme and sing along! It's really fun, but it looks like a blister is forming on my right thumb. :/ Oh well.
@jordanlp02
6 жыл бұрын
It should be calloused by know if you kept it up. Did you?
@samsully2856
6 жыл бұрын
I love space oddity
@nul__
6 жыл бұрын
Damn...nice dude
What you achieved is damn impressive in 13 hours of work. Well done. However sticking with your theme, I think the final result shouldn't have been loops, but instead one full song played, even if through multiple layers.
@nikolatotev
6 жыл бұрын
39 days*
@carriekopczinski
6 жыл бұрын
I agree. A loop does't show the real thing. Of course it show tempo control, but with this really short loops is possible to try many times, pick the best short cut and insert in the music. Its more video editing then real violin. A full song without cuts show how it is going and i don't expect 5 minutes or complex songs. By the way, violin is a really hard instrument, i'm playing for some years and it's tricky. I liked the overall result.
Mike: learning how to play the violin like a begginer. Also mike: gets violin with 1 fine tuner and shifts with vibrato in 2 hours.
Man watching this , totally enjoyed it , not easy starting from scratch I started like you , I combine notes and hearing especially if I picked up that something just doesn’t sit right in the song , also a lot of tab music I sit and write them all down at night the ones I want to play next that way I got a bunch to keep me interested and learning , I loved your mix you did that was awesome , I been playing for a few months and still got a long way to go though I am getting better slowly , really love the instrument my favourite. 👍
Thank you Mike! The editing was very nice, its always a big pleassure to watch your videos. Greetings from Germany!
@MikeBoyd
7 жыл бұрын
so nice to hear where everyone is from :)
@Ryan-ic1wj
7 жыл бұрын
Mike Boyd I'm from US and A
Lul when he said “fretboard”
@squeakerplaysguitar2126
4 жыл бұрын
He plays guitar so.
hes getting closer to becoming ling ling PRACTICE 40 HOURS EVERYONE
Coming from a violinist if you want a more broad sound buy a shoulder rest and open your posture more and watch a video or 2 on how to read sheet music and where each note goes helps in the long run but other than that you did amazing
Too bloody good young man. I am an ancient Scot who has just today first picked up a violin and tortured a note out of it. You did well, though I noticed you had a lot of your quintuplet brothers to help you. You have inspired me and I know it will take me at least a week to better that. Well done. Jimmy.
@MikeBoyd
7 жыл бұрын
+Big Dog good luck ancient Scotsman. I'm sure you be sounding sweet as a nut in no time. Enjoy!
Mike: It is easier to learn music by pitch, instead of actually reading the music. Me: 🤦
@thatlazymaki9863
5 жыл бұрын
*Mike’s not wrong, learning music takes a lot of time. If you’re trying to learn how to play violin as fast as you can. Going off pitch would be the way to go, since learning the notes would take such a long time. So in his case, yes. Learning by pitch is the easiest way.*
@abdulazizelijahfanan1632
5 жыл бұрын
Except that when someone is new to music he doesn't have can't differenciate the notes....
@wva6809
5 жыл бұрын
@@abdulazizelijahfanan1632 Yes, but he isn't new to music. He has been playing guitar for a very long time.
@jacobbass6226
5 жыл бұрын
wiebe V aken still, he can’t read sheet music making any ability on the violin limited. The only reason this works is because of the immense repetition of pop music.
@ldalri2780
5 жыл бұрын
@@wva6809 he might have perfect pitch which isn't impossible since like 25% of people have it which would make him be able to know that he is playing the right notes in which case the method of hearing music and sort of recomposing it is effective but if he doesnt have perfect pitch then he doesnt know if hes playing the right notes (he even said he doesnt know violin notes)
Brilliant Bitter sweet symphony cover at the end dude. 👍
I love anyone who play instruments especially violin and piano
1:19 you sound like a middle school orchestra
@hussainiqbal6077
6 жыл бұрын
whats that song?
@fusionflamer
6 жыл бұрын
Pretty sure it's the Game of Thrones theme
@philipyao5989
6 жыл бұрын
chiken da Christmas same but worse
@bruhkillmenow
6 жыл бұрын
I’m in middle school and my schools orchestra is very good.except one but that’s beside the point. Also our teacher only pick people that are good.we are having a winter concert this year and I’m the main in the group (even tho I’m the youngest) sooooo yah but the violin is hard.
@quintosandejas4165
6 жыл бұрын
chiken da Christmas lol
The ending was a bittersweet symphony, indeed.
Thats last part...gave me chills and tears...