Ukulele in 5ths Tuning: Bach 1st Cello Suite - Rob MacKillop
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- See my "Play Ukulele in 5ths Tuning" book: www.melbay.com/Products/31090... If you enjoy my work, please take a moment to buy me a coffee: www.paypal.com/paypalme/Suppo... All money goes to funding my videos, recordings, websites, research, strings etc. - It looks like having Covid-19 is giving me more time than anticipated, although very little energy. But today I managed to read through Bach's first cello suite on the ukulele in 5ths tuning, CGDA, though down a tone at BbFCG. Thanks for all your supportive comments regarding my recovery from Covid-19. I am getting better everyday, but it will take a month or so to recover.
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@0:10 Prelude
@2:35 Allemande
@6:55 Courante
@10:06 Sarabande
@13:34 Minuets I & II
@16:33 Gigue
Thanks, saam. Appreciated. I have pinned it to being the top comment.
@@RobMacKillop1not that it shouldn't be enjoyed in its entirety :) but since I'm learning it movement by movement, it was helpful for myself :)
question, in your notation you don't have a slur on the ascending lines that start at the end of the 22nd measure, but you do play it that way here. I don't think most cello renditions do the slur either. Was it an in-the-moment creative inclination? You certainly nailed it (I can't).
@@saam6768 From many years of studying Bach and Weiss, I can say that slurs appear in different places with different editions or manuscripts. My impression is they put them in whenever and wherever they felt like. So that's what I do. And that decision could change with different performances. Good luck! Rob
please have a complete recovery to full strength. you are a youtube treasure admired by people from all over the world.
Thanks. I will from now on. I had to get this one out of my system!
I've been casually playing piano for 19 years and ukulele for 6 years now and this stuff still blows my mind. I can't imagine how much work and dedication went into learning this. Bravo
Thanks. Glad you like it. I was suffering from 7 months of Long Covid. Most days I had no energy to do anything, and then suddenly I would have tremendous energy…and caught this on video. I’m fine now, but could do with the boost I got for this video!
My wife heard this but wasn't watching and said - "That's a ukulele? I'm impressed!"
I've never cared for ukuleles, but this has changed my perspective I have to say. Beautifully played - and with a plectrum.
I might get one yet!
What's stopping you? 🙂
I've just bought your book of lute solos for plectrum guitar - that'll be plenty for me to be going on with! 🙂@@RobMacKillop1
@@gam1471 It sure will be! Good luck.
J'en ai les larmes aux yeux !... Qui pourrait croire que tant de beauté puisse sortir d'un gentil petit uke... 💜
Ou combien de beauté peut-on trouver dans un commentaire sur TH-cam. Un grand merci Bernadine !
Thank you for showing the range of this lovely instrument. many people still think it’s a toy.
They do. But slowly attitudes are changing.
Just happened upon this. Absolutely brilliant, thank you.
Glad you like it! Many thanks. Rob
Very beautiful and controlled playing and lovely tone. I play mandolin and strung a soprano uke in 5ths as it was easier to travel with on Ryan Air.
Cheers, Peter, and also many thanks for the coffee! Much appreciated.
So beautiful
Thanks, Calus!
Touching! So beautiful! Thank you!
As is your comment. Thank you!
One can never get enough of Bach.
Agreed, Carla!
Beautiful Cajun tuned mandolin-ukulele.
amazing! 😇
Beautiful.
Amazing. Beautiful.
Loved this Rob!
Ha! Cheers, Steve!
Beautiful. Thanks for sharing. Best wishes for a full and speedy recovery
Cheers Scout. I'm getting there.
Absolutely divine.
Cheers, Simon.
Absolutely beautiful. Thank you.
Cheers, Rich. Appreciated.
wow so great
Beautiful work.
Glad you like it!
Beautiful music as always Rob, thank you. Get well soon!
Cheers, William. Nice comment, as always.
Beautiful--so glad to have you back!
Thanks. I didn't intend to return so soon, but lockdown has left me bored...
Wonderful.
Glad you like it, Kerstin!
Lovely Rob, especially to hear the whole suite at once!
Thanks, Linda. Yes there's more than just the prelude :-)
What a sound. Wish you all the best Rob. Thank you for the music.
Thanks, Petr. Appreciated!
speedy recovery and keep posting new videos sir, i really enjoy your playing
Thank you!
Sweet and beautiful I love this
Glad you like it, Bobby.
This works beautifully on the ukulele - thank you.
Cheers, Lewis. Glad you like it.
Be well! Thank you for being you and doing what you do!
Thanks, Swan. Thank you for saying what you say :-)
Beautiful sound Rob!
Cheers, Dan.
Wonderful, I wish you a speedy recovery, stay safe.
I’m fine now, Andy. Many thanks!
Found this lovely recording through a deep dive search for old time ukulele arrangements. I am so glad to have discovered your music. Life is good.
Rob, I have always enjoyed your videos. Thank you for continually uploading, and I hope that you have recovered splendidly.
Cheers, Nathan. I'm working on it.
Amazing!!!!! Nice playing!!!
Cheers, Billy. Glad you like it.
That was wonderful, Rob! Hope for a full recovery soon! Cheers, Bernd
Thanks, Bernd. I'm getting there.
That was beautiful. Thank you for posting that - but more importantly, hope you are getting better.
Thanks. It's just a slow post-viral recovery now. Could take a while, apparently.
Sounds very nice on the Ukelele! great playing as always! :) Wish you recovery very soon !! All the best.!
Cheers, Vicente! Best wishes to you too!
BRAVISSIMO
Excellent and intimate performance!
Thank you, Norbert. Glad you like it.
Absolutely beautifully playes
Thank you!
Hi Rob, very, very beautiful! I am glad you recorded it.
And I'm glad you heard it, Jelma!
I'm happy to see that others are discovering the beauty of the fifths tuning on the ukulele. To me it is like turning a jangly toy sound into an actual instrument. I'm not saying that there aren't people who can make the ordinary tuning on the ukulele sound good, but the fifths tuning takes the ukulele up a few notches in tone.
Yes, BB, it does suddenly sound like a "real" instrument. Of course, it was all along, but now it seems to fit more within a living tradition, and is at peace with itself. I never expected that.
@@RobMacKillop1 Of course I'm not the classical music virtuoso... I just use it for some easy-listening somewhat folky pop music :) th-cam.com/video/FR4biCmHQss/w-d-xo.html
Very nice Rob ! You are a great musician !
Cheers. Glad you like it.
I LOVE all your videos. Thank you!-Michael Herndon
Cheers, Michael! I love your comment.
Wow, fantastic! I've never heard much played on a ukulele, clearly I need to look further into this. Best wishes for a quick and complete recovery. Thanks for posting again
Cheers, Rowan. I think of its European roots in the Renaissance guitar...but that's a long story.
Glad to hear you are continuing to recover. Some fine playing there sir, most enjoyable.
Cheers, David. Glad you like it.
As someone who loves both ukulele and tenor guitar, this sounds beautiful. Very nice. This was a treat.
Cheers, HH. Glad you enjoyed it.
Great stuff Rob. Amazing! Best wishes Julian in Peebles
Hey, Julian. Good to hear from you! Playing Bach on your pipes yet? :-)
Brilliant.
Cheers, Rob. Glad you like it.
Beautiful and inspiring! I have been practicing the Cello Suite Prelude for years. Wishing you a speedy recovery from Canada!
Cheers, David. Appreciated.
Happy recovery Rob. May good music overcome disease and bring light to all of us.
Indeed, sir! Thank you.
So glad to hear that you are recovering well. Fantastic performance, thanks very much and stay well.🇬🇧🎶🎸🌞🌻
Cheers, David. Appreciated.
Rob
You get well soon. Playing music is incredible therapy...so is listening to beautiful music like yours.
Thank you Rob
Cheers, Steve. I'll pay for it!
Get well soon!
Thanks, Ritesh!
Really having a blast with your transcription of these suites ad my tenor Kamaka tuned in 5ths :)
It's the only tuning for these suites. I've tried the 5th suite - same good result. :-)
Fantastic! Bach is timeless, of course, but on the uke, and in your hands, it sounds fresh. Really great.
Nice comment, Brad. Many thanks. Rob
Perfect video for the morning. Nice and lively but enough complexity to get your brain moving.
Also interesting how you use p/i almost exclusively.
Hi Rob, great music as ever from you. I had a few lessons with you many years ago and have always followed you on youtube since (and through your books), you're still teaching me this way. So glad to hear you are recovering, i know it can be a slow process, take care. Ritchie
Cheers, Ritchie. Good to know my teaching didn't put you off music forever ;-)
Thank you.
Cheers, Maxime :-)
You are an incredible Musician, and Maestro. Sincerely …
Cheers, Rain. Appreciated.
Beautiful Rob. Sorry to hear about you contracting the virus - but glad your recovering. The Uke and your playing both wonderful.
Cheers, Steve. Appreciated.
Davvero splendido. Bravo !
Thank you, Samuel!
Just wow🥰 truly equisite 🥰I'm a newbie but going to but your books for inspiration n goals🥰good to aim
high
Thanks, Bo. Good luck!
From the first note I knew this was something else, I never thought the ukulele could sound this beautiful. I wish you the best of a recovery and that you're resting well. Cheers from Brazil.
Thank you! I am slowly recovering, but it is taking time. I'm not very good at relaxing!
Beautiful
Thanks, Sebastian. Glad you like it.
Awesome ... I.m still on Rob.s 20 Easy Fingerstyle book. I.m improving steadily. Great book and TH-cam vids help massively. Lovely bloke, great player. Inspirational to me. Cheers.
Cheers, Mark. Good luck with your studies!
molto bravo! thank you for this wonderful performance
Thank you!
Porfvor sube mas videos ticando el ukelele suena excelente es un deleite al oido , 🙏gracias
Loved it. Thanks Rob.
Hi Ken. Haven't seen you for a while. Thanks for the nice comment. I hope you are well and thriving! Cheers, Rob
Hi Rob. We are fine, thanks. Hope you are too. I don't know about you, but I am looking forward to doing some travelling as soon as they let us free.
I really enjoyed that. I only discovered your channel a couple of days ago and so glad I did. You have a treasure trove of video performances that I shall gradually work my way through. I have always been a particular fan of Bach. Lovely stuff.
Where’ve you been, Jon?! 😀 Seriously, welcome!
@@RobMacKillop1 Better late that never :)
This is impressive. Minuetto I & II e Gigue impressionanti con 4 corde, grazie veramente!
Grazie, Franz!
I forgot to say that I used to play cello so I cannot wait to try this tuning! What a fun idea!
Indeed, Paula, it is fun. Get stuck in!
Great to know you're getting better and better. The suite sounds wonderful on the uke, good job Rob!!!
Cheers, my friend. It's the lightest instrument I have - useful when convalescing.
@@RobMacKillop1 The lightest but in your hands it sounds great and so sweet...Thanks for your effort!!!
Thank you for sharing this. My ears and soul are better for it.
Good to know, Ralph. Cheers.
I’m happy to see you!! I didn’t know you were sick although I worry about family and friends scattered around the world including my few TH-cam favorites. Take good care of yourself!
Thanks, Paula. I wish you and yours all the best!
Thank you so much for these recordings. A concert ukulele in 5ths is my favorite instrument right now, but I can't really play anything on it yet. I could struggle through sheet music, but nothing compares to just sitting down and watching someone else play it!
Thanks. If you haven’t done so, try my ‘Ukulele in 5ths Tuning’ book with soundfiles and TAB, published by Mel Bay. Good luck!
Definitely getting your banjo book now. I have your ukulele books. Thank you.
Great. I think I'll write a book for ukulele in 5ths.
Wonderful playing! I think ukulele sounds much better tuned in fifths. Would love to hear more.
Glad you like it. Here’s more: th-cam.com/video/XqsXByT5kic/w-d-xo.html
This is great Rob. I keep listening to your version and really don't miss anything compared to the cello. I went to Hawaii earlier in the year and got a Kanile'a tenor. Amazing what 4 strings can do... I read a couple times the entire suite arranged by Thomas Preece (for standard high-G tuning) and it's a lovely piece to play on the uke. BTW I did not know that you had Covid-19 but I'm SO glad that you are recovering. Cheers Rob!
Hey, Kacper, great to hear from you. I have to admit, the ukulele in 5ths tuning feels a wonderful instrument, a "real" instrument, not a toy. Bach works perfectly on it, naturally, as this is the tuning he used. The extent of repertoire for 5ths tuning is enormous, so we will never run dry. Get yourself a set of Aquila Concert 5ths strings, and tune down a tone for the longer string length of the tenor. You'll be glad you did. I hope all is well, and that you are doing good research. Take care - I'm still recovering some 13 weeks after getting covid. It is to be avoided at all costs! Cheers, Rob.
I think 5k other people will enjoy seeing this (I am sharing this on my social media). I am glad you are recovering! I hadn't known about the same tuning as the violin, which matters because then it is the same for mandolin. I am just learning the ukulele, banjolele, and mandolin. It helps me stay out of trouble. May you continue to get well and keep playing. I am so grateful for the ukulele community as there are so many gracious people sharing and advancing this instrument, like you are here! Thank you for this beautiful recording! More please. :-)
Thanks, Sharon. I have Long Covid, meaning the virus has gone, but my body is taking a long time to recover. But I'm definitely recovering 🙂 and messages like yours help. Music helps me too, music therapy is a wonderful thing. And yes, the mandolin repertoire can all be played on the ukulele in 5ths. The potential repertoire is HUGE. Get stuck in! 😎
Wow Awesome...just saw a video that was an overview on temperaments...”Musicians tuned to their taste and intuition” back in earlier periods...Music is an Aural Art...Papers and written music are only guidelines and clues. Ultimately play what sounds Good.
Yes, musicians sound best when they listen to their ears :-)
I have been there too Rob, it took me just a month to recover from extreme weakness, it was awful, hang in there and get well soon...as usual your touch and musicality are a source of inspiration, Bach's cello suites and uke+MacKillop is a killer combination! I am going to give some of the pieces a shot following your banjo's book :)
Cheers, Pietro. I'm pleased to hear you have recovered. That gives me hope. I am almost there, but still sleep three times during the day, exhausted. It's just a matter of time. Best wishes!
A Cremonese mandola!
We're all glad to hear that you're feeling better. The last few months have been tough.
Exactly. This is not far removed at all from the Cremonese mandolin.
The heights of the sublime, beautifully expressed.
Thanks, Henry. Appreciated.
Amazing....simply that!
Thanks, Jonathan. Glad you like it.
Bravo! I think Mr Bach wrote that piece especially for you, I think he would have been delighted to have heard you play it on the ukulele. So very interesting to hear, as it really didn't feel like an adaption of music from one instrument to another, but entirely natural and right. Thank you so much for sharing that, it really was a great pleasure to hear it. Kind Regards from New Zealand.
Thanks, Peter. I love playing Bach, and he feels right at home in this tuning and instrument. Glad you like it!
Sometimes it takes sooo looong to get well! I know the feeling from having the flu. We are all wishing you well.
Cheers, Stephen.
I look forward to the rest of the cello suites. :) You play this so expressively. It can take a lifetime to master this series. I saw Yo yo Ma perform the set at the Hollywood Bowl. 1 chair, center stage under a solo spot. All from memory.
I sat spellbound for about 3 hours as he built this huge arch of musical genius. The music flowed from him so gently and expressively.
I studied this set of sonatas and partitas on violin many years ago. I think it's time to order a set of strings for my tenor uke.
What are you waiting for, Mike? Buy those strings, and get stuck in! :-)
From a French woman in France.... Gorgeous ! You're a great Master ! I wish you all the best and a fast recovery (and sorry for my poor english.... but it is written with my heart...)
J'aime votre comment! Sorry for my poor French! :-)
This is lovely, Rob. (I'm the one who sang Round within Round and Autumn for you and Gilbert Isbin)
Hi Nikkie! Lovely to hear from you. You have a beautiful voice! Thank you for recording Gilbert's composition. Hopefully we will meet some day. Cheers, Rob.
Refua Sheleima in Hebrew - may you have a complete recovery. As for the music, I never would have thought that Bach's famous 1st cello suite could be played on a ukulele. Fantastic!
Thanks, Micha. Lang may yer Lum reek in Scots - long might there be smoke in your chimney :-)
Rob - Really enjoyed this, especially on Ukulele. I played this entire suite as part of my senior recital in college, classical guitar major. While the Prelude is the piece that most people are familiar with, I love the Allemande, Sarabande and Minuets the most.
Thanks, Lee. You can't beat Bach! I think the Allemande is my fav in the suite, but they are all wonderful pieces.
Best uke playing I've ever heard. 429 likes and 0 dislikes. TH-cam got it right.
Thanks, Josh. Appreciated.
Very very cool 👍😎
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What a beautiful sound! I'm sure Bach would have approved your performance. Thank you so much for this wonderful vídeo. Hope you are feeling better.
Getting there, Fred. By the way, Bach loved strumming the old uke of an evening. ;-)
@@RobMacKillop1 😁
Thank you for the beautiful music, and the lovely inspiration for what a uke can do. I am an amateur harpsichord and clavichord player, but you have inspired me to pull out my ukulele and play. Feel better, and thank you so much for the generous gift of this music.
Cheers, William. I love a good harpsichord, loathe a bad one ;-)
Rob MacKillop, Sadly there are a lot of untended unhappy harpsichords out there, we harpsichordist have to be very good about making sure all those quills are in good shape, that those ~183 strings are in tune to a reasonable temperament. Sometimes an instrument with only 4 strings is very inviting.
Amazing
Cheers, Sean.
Unbelievable playing! Thank you for the music. It touched my heart.
Thank Bach first and foremost. I was just his little delivery boy :-)
@@RobMacKillop1 Not everyone can deliver Bach like this. I just got your book-20 easy fingerstyle studies for uku. I love it! It's amazing how you could make the pieces so easy and pretty at the same time.
@@Drjingwen Thanks again, Zella. Best wishes for your studies. Any problems, just ask. Cheers, Rob
@@RobMacKillop1 Thank you! I will ask if I get any. There is so much to learn for fingerstyle ukulele.
Your versatility just amazes me! It seems that if it has strings, you can play it. Bravo!
Thanks. Well, a lot of them have similar techniques. It’s just a matter of finding where the notes are.