The kind of content Daniel gives to us for free sometimes surprises me. Haven't heard legato explained in-depth this way before. I have indeed learned a lot. Thank you so much
Bravo! I've spent decades protesting against what is taken for granted as legato these days and which is actually PORTATO! Nice to find a colleague who agrees!
Yes, BUT, proper portato can be beautiful! Look at Oistrakh and Szeryng - lots of portato, but you’ll find it’s very different that some of the examples in the video. I’m not sure what to call that stroke:) Jerkato?
I listened to Maria Callas the other day, and I couldn't believe her voice and presence, people like Heifetz and Callas belong on a pedestal, because they are their own universe, both are one of a kind, never to be repeated.
Although I am nearly an adult beginner, Your explanations and examples are teaching me in depth a lot!!! As,a former guitarist and harpist legato is such a pkeasure for me! Thank You so much!
Wow ! Thankyou ! This goes beyond what pianoor violin teachers I've ever had related .Luckily i knew about Donizetti and belCanto as all players of Chopin must .But I always assumed a long bow gave one instant legato never thought about bow tensions, weight , friction ,smoothness of the bow itself and arm . So much here speaks to the musical spirit behind playing execution. I had a Galamian student she never or I never got advanced enough to hear these marvelous insights ! Fingers are related,breathing is related-etc. Wonderful holistic ideas !
Kreisler exemplified perfectly the art of connection while maintaining the clarity of impulse and speaking the notes. His exquisite portamenti contributed to that as well.
Nice! you are so well-spoken when explaining the concept and characteristics of legato even someone like me, not a violinist nor a proper musician, could hear and appreciate the sound nuances by ear.
A happy new year to you too. You have such a fantastic way of teaching and explaining. Indeed, unless one makes the instrument a part of one's being, or a part of the arm, one will not be able to make the instrument sing! Thnx for your videos. Regards.
This is incredibly inspiring - thank you so much! I learned so much from this and will watch again. Loved all the visualizations and imagery of legato!
As an ambitious amateur cellist, I must say that most of these instructions are incredibly useful even for cello playing. Thanks a bunch! I haven’t encountered anything comparable when it comes to legato in cello playing. I'm not sure why there is such a noticeable lack of guidance, particularly on left-hand legato technique. Is violin technique more advanced in the sense that it has made fundamental principles more explicit? I simply don't know.
My legato has errupted from the embryonic stage and is starting to hatch out of the craziest dinosaur egg ever. Half an egg is still stuck to it but progress is happening🤩
Thank you for this master class (and many of your others). You play beautifully! I appreciate your ability to dissect and articulate seemingly endless technique and expressive tips. I really resonated with the idea of “debris” between notes. Also, your totally relaxed and dry remark, “…I’m just extremely nervous.” Was that sarcasm? 😂
Still only a beginner, but what a fabulous master class. That snake left right coordinatiom is doing my head in, I can see this will be a long process. And ah, yeah, I meow.
Thank you for your videos. I just found your channel and subscribed. I haven't seen other videos as much structured as yours. I found it really great. I will watch all your masterclasses series for sure. Do you have more about belle canto, specially applied to violín? I had been looking for this information about it for quite a time.
Daniel, just outstanding content. I particularly love how you talk about practicing scales and exercises musically.. And your ambience is relaxing and inviting. One suggestion (That you can take or leave): When you explain direct to camera, you COULD use B-Roll (of your AWESOME playing) more often. That way we: 1. Hear your articulate descriptions and instructions 2. Have something visual that reinforces what you're teaching (let's hear it for motor neurons!!)... 3. Whiiiiiile covering up some of the jump cuts (which, to me are like glissando... a few is great, but don't slide and slurp into every note!) Most importantly: Please keep up the great work... you are an inspiration and a fountain of wisdom to us struggling violinists ;)
Gravity reminded me of my dad's coinage: hindemithing to explain something you understand in terms of something you don't understand. But Daniel doesn't understand singing. Legato is a pianist's term and is the opposite of staccato. Any singing with consonants is semi detached Casta Diva as much as Winterstürme. I never heard a violinist talk about legato before.
Verrryyy interesting comment about practicing something amusical like scales musically, aka, practicing pretending. If you then take that to your repertoire, you risk taking that ‘pretending’ approach with you.
My teacher also told me the same. Never neglect the sound quality when practising technical or scales for intonation… think it’s for getting into habit
Wagner affected to favor bel canto style-- which is not to say that it is easy to do over a full orchestra! On the other side of the repertoire, Pavarotti managed to have a great bel canto style with excellent diction.
I started to play the Violin one year ago , the first concert that i learned was vivaldi violin concerto in a minor,then i started playing bach first sonata and currently iam practicing wienawski first etude , do you have any tip Daniel??
Maybe the reason why disrupting the legato line has become so fashionable recently is because it is very easy to do... Sustaining a true legato is difficult and requires a good ear for long phrases. An unpopular opinion I guess, but maybe the reason the "old school" is being disregarded is because it's too difficult for us modern players. Portato is a cheap way to make your sound interesting - Change my mind! 🤣
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As a professional violinist, I’d say Daniel’s video is really in-depth and I also still learn a lot from it!
Thanks a lot!
The kind of content Daniel gives to us for free sometimes surprises me. Haven't heard legato explained in-depth this way before. I have indeed learned a lot. Thank you so much
Thanks a lot...more to come!
We appreciate all the knowledge 👏👏🤝🤜🤛
Superb masterclass. By far the best violin content on TH-cam. Thank you!
Wow, thank you!
This is the most thorough and profound explanation about legato that I’ve ever seen. Fantastic and yes its all true.👏👏👏
Bravo! I've spent decades protesting against what is taken for granted as legato these days and which is actually PORTATO! Nice to find a colleague who agrees!
Yes, BUT, proper portato can be beautiful! Look at Oistrakh and Szeryng - lots of portato, but you’ll find it’s very different that some of the examples in the video. I’m not sure what to call that stroke:) Jerkato?
I listened to Maria Callas the other day, and I couldn't believe her voice and presence, people like Heifetz and Callas belong on a pedestal, because they are their own universe, both are one of a kind, never to be repeated.
Maria Callas 4ever will be that Opera Queen
Fantástic ! This is the best violinist!
Thank you Daniel Kurganov. The work behind your videos shows and I feel grateful that you chose to share it with us. Have a wonderful rest of the day.
Although I am nearly an adult beginner, Your explanations and examples are teaching me in depth a lot!!! As,a former guitarist and harpist legato is such a pkeasure for me! Thank You so much!
Wow, serendipity. I literally was just wondering about this. Can't wait to watch.
I could listen to this man play all day!!!
Thank you for such an informative and thought provoking video - and in particular for the various exercises. Perfect for the start of a new year!
Sensible explanation and effective teaching with convincing demonstrations. Thank you ever so much!
This should be an award winning video! Thank You 🙏🏼
Excellent video/instruction! I agree with some earlier comments, this is the best violin content on TH-cam. Thank you, Daniel. You play beautifully!
Wow ! Thankyou ! This goes beyond what pianoor violin teachers I've ever had related .Luckily i knew about Donizetti and belCanto as all players of Chopin must .But I always assumed a long bow gave one instant legato never thought about bow tensions, weight , friction ,smoothness of the bow itself and arm . So much here speaks to the musical spirit behind playing execution. I had a Galamian student she never or I never got advanced enough to hear these marvelous insights ! Fingers are related,breathing is related-etc. Wonderful holistic ideas !
One only has to listen to Fritz Kreisler play "Songs My Mother Taught Me" to hear truly lovely legato!
Kreisler exemplified perfectly the art of connection while maintaining the clarity of impulse and speaking the notes. His exquisite portamenti contributed to that as well.
Nice! you are so well-spoken when explaining the concept and characteristics of legato even someone like me, not a violinist nor a proper musician, could hear and appreciate the sound nuances by ear.
Bravo! Nice, in depth explenation! I am fellow violinist, trained in Moscow and I am well aware of the importance of a good legato stroke.
Wow, this series of insights are priceless(for "professionals" too)!!!!
Thank you for this clear communication of this "mishmashed" themes .
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Thank you! My goal is to make this valuable to professionals, students, and amateurs alike.
A happy new year to you too. You have such a fantastic way of teaching and explaining. Indeed, unless one makes the instrument a part of one's being, or a part of the arm, one will not be able to make the instrument sing! Thnx for your videos. Regards.
This is incredibly inspiring - thank you so much! I learned so much from this and will watch again. Loved all the visualizations and imagery of legato!
Glad you enjoyed it!
Looking forward to hearing this.
I can't hardly wait.
I'd like to hit the like button ten times! Marvellous masterclass!
Excellent video and I think this is what has been missing for me. I appreciate it and I’m supporting your Patreon page
Awesome, thank you!
As an ambitious amateur cellist, I must say that most of these instructions are incredibly useful even for cello playing. Thanks a bunch! I haven’t encountered anything comparable when it comes to legato in cello playing. I'm not sure why there is such a noticeable lack of guidance, particularly on left-hand legato technique. Is violin technique more advanced in the sense that it has made fundamental principles more explicit? I simply don't know.
You are such a wonderful violinist and great teacher. Thank you so much for your Vedio.
You are excellent and kind to share your knowledges
Thanks for this, I got a violin for christmas, will not doubt be watching this a few times. D.
Thank you for all! Happy New Year. Best wishes👍
Bravo, Happy New Year 2022 and all For The Best !
What a great video! I am beginner with Violine since weeks. Unbelievable what can be done with a violin!
Great! Thanks a lot!!!
That's very educative for a non-musician like me, thanks a lot!
Thanks, I really have been encouraged
Excellent video! Thank you!!!
Thank you so much for these videos 💜
Thank you Daniel.
So beautiful... Thank You!!!
Beautiful. Thank you.
My legato has errupted from the embryonic stage and is starting to hatch out of the craziest dinosaur egg ever.
Half an egg is still stuck to it but progress is happening🤩
Thank you for this master class (and many of your others). You play beautifully! I appreciate your ability to dissect and articulate seemingly endless technique and expressive tips. I really resonated with the idea of “debris” between notes.
Also, your totally relaxed and dry remark, “…I’m just extremely nervous.” Was that sarcasm? 😂
Thank you for such an informative and thought provoking video!!! I think you are great teacher 👍💗
Great master class. Thanks so much.
Thanks so much for doing this!!! Help with my violin learning a lot 🙏🏻🙏🏻
Congratulations, great lecture and thanks a lot for putting all that work in!
Many thanks!
Still only a beginner, but what a fabulous master class. That snake left right coordinatiom is doing my head in, I can see this will be a long process. And ah, yeah, I meow.
So interesting. Thank you for this teaching.
You are very welcome!
Daniel -you change my violin playing .Thanks from Poland
Wow, I'm thrilled to hear that!
Thank you for your videos. I just found your channel and subscribed. I haven't seen other videos as much structured as yours. I found it really great. I will watch all your masterclasses series for sure.
Do you have more about belle canto, specially applied to violín? I had been looking for this information about it for quite a time.
Excellent video, thank you very much for the valuable information!!
That's an amazing work! First, thanks! Second, first! 🙌🏻
I see a picture of Heifetz, the greatest sound and bow arm in history.
Daniel, just outstanding content.
I particularly love how you talk about practicing scales and exercises musically.. And your ambience is relaxing and inviting.
One suggestion (That you can take or leave):
When you explain direct to camera, you COULD use B-Roll (of your AWESOME playing) more often. That way we:
1. Hear your articulate descriptions and instructions
2. Have something visual that reinforces what you're teaching (let's hear it for motor neurons!!)...
3. Whiiiiiile covering up some of the jump cuts (which, to me are like glissando... a few is great, but don't slide and slurp into every note!)
Most importantly: Please keep up the great work... you are an inspiration and a fountain of wisdom to us struggling violinists ;)
Thanks! I will try to do some more B-roll. Who doesn't love some good B-roll :))
Vídeo lindo Daniel ❤ obrigado
happy new year...
thanks .. for the lesson..
🙏🙏🙏..
please noted all of performane in video for ways write any tecnique.thank you.your work is very good.i wish the best
Fantastic video!
THANK YOU
Muchas gracias por esto! ❤👏
Thank you.
😍🌹🌹Happy New Year!!!
Great Video Thank you!!
Thanks for sharing. Happy New Year and hope to hewr from you.
Thanks, Daniel, Happy New year
Something epic is coming. 🤗
Thank you so much for another amazing and very insightful video.
非常非常感謝您的分享！
👍 muchas gracias!
Gravity reminded me of my dad's coinage: hindemithing to explain something you understand in terms of something you don't understand. But Daniel doesn't understand singing. Legato is a pianist's term and is the opposite of staccato. Any singing with consonants is semi detached Casta Diva as much as Winterstürme. I never heard a violinist talk about legato before.
Please. Can you do a video on how to improve up-bow and down-bow staccato. Thanks!
good idea!
What's the name of that piece you played on the first 1 minute or so?
Verrryyy interesting comment about practicing something amusical like scales musically, aka, practicing pretending. If you then take that to your repertoire, you risk taking that ‘pretending’ approach with you.
My teacher also told me the same. Never neglect the sound quality when practising technical or scales for intonation… think it’s for getting into habit
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Son file, my mid-year resolution!
You and me both!
Wagner affected to favor bel canto style-- which is not to say that it is easy to do over a full orchestra! On the other side of the repertoire, Pavarotti managed to have a great bel canto style with excellent diction.
It's not Galamian who invented this (although he is very good), it is from Otokar Sevcik, tshech Violinpädagoge
Hey Daniel, thanks so much for the video! What are this elastics that you put in the shoulder rest?
I just added a bit of foam padding to part of the shoulder rest and keep it secured with rubber bands.
What piece is he playing around 1:20? I knoe it's from a violin concerto.is it Bruch? .I would love free sheet music to learn to play it.
Mendelssohn 2 movement.
Mendelssohn's Violin Concerto in e minor, 2nd movement!
I started to play the Violin one year ago , the first concert that i learned was vivaldi violin concerto in a minor,then i started playing bach first sonata and currently iam practicing wienawski first etude , do you have any tip Daniel??
One year ago and you're playing Vivaldi and Wieniawsky. Right ? Most students take years to play good scale and hold bow wout scratching ! hmm
@@MrInterestingthings wait its bad play wienawski with just one year??
You’re either a complete prodigy, or you play these pieces poorly, or you’re capping.
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@@arashkeyani2578 this a video of me. ¿Can you give me your opinion?
What is that piece called at 15:50 min ? Thank you
Rachmaninoff vocalise
@@pluutoop Thank you very much! Your reply is much appreciated!
Why did you emphasize 'NOT BACH' in the beginning?
That’s usually the only double violin concerto everyone knew/plays. There are other great ones too!
Wow Steve Jobs is playing violin
Maybe the reason why disrupting the legato line has become so fashionable recently is because it is very easy to do...
Sustaining a true legato is difficult and requires a good ear for long phrases. An unpopular opinion I guess, but maybe the reason the "old school" is being disregarded is because it's too difficult for us modern players.
Portato is a cheap way to make your sound interesting - Change my mind! 🤣
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