12 Music accessories you NEVER knew existed 🎻 [TRY TO GUESS]

Reviewing the weirdest music accessories ever 🙂 Btw, if you want a chance to win all the items featured in today's video, join the Give-a-Ray group on the Tonic Music App: tonicmusic.app/practice-together
0:00 - Intro
0:20 - Item 1
1:19 - Item 2
3:40 - Item 3
4:15 - Item 4
5:22 - Item 5
6:04 - Item 6
6:45 - Item 7
7:27 - Item 8
8:05 - Item 9
8:37 - Item 10
9:09 - Item 11
9:58 - Item 12

[@RayChenViolinist]

Which uh, device was your favorite? Also, why aren't you practicing? Go join the community on Tonic: tonicmusic.app/join-in 🎵

[@agatafurczyk9149]

"device" 👍😋😂

[@jennamedlyn]

I have the peg soap but not the peg paste. I have a peg oil that does the same thing and they both work really well. I like to use it when I change strings just to make it a bit easier

[@misakiwakahisa5640]

The last one was really funny. I'm not practicing because I have a fever.

[@nickiemcnichols5397]

I’m a beginner, and I bought the pinkie finger holder. It works.

[@AmandaViolinGirl]

In my 1st year of starting violin I used that snail thing to help me get the bow grip right. It sure did help.

[@mistermostersockk]

"can i do it because i'm ray chen" is such a flex tho.

[@PositivelyNice]

I love how Ray keeps saying sorry to the violin, just like many musicians who treasure instruments.

[@martonkortesi7739]

The finger stretching thing is actually valid I think - you're right, you don't usually flex your fingers outward like that, but that's precisely the reason this is a helpful recovery tool. You're working on your antagonist muscle movements, stretching and relieving the muscles you usually use.

[@PizzaLord6969]

Yes, in the bodybuilding community we use it for elbow tendinitis that is caused by over gripping. I myself used it, and it worked for me to an extent. Although I am not an advanced bodybuilder yet, but my tendinitis was 😂

[@gentlewhalepiano]

Yeah It's a useful rehabilitation tool for your hands/fingers not so much for violin playing,

[@kmscheid3303]

I think I'm going to check it out. It looks like a good corrective.

[@JenniMeer]

I’m going to get one for my tendinitis.

[@davidhunt6508]

You can get similar bands(without the finger loops) through Iron Mind, the company that makes "Captains of Crush grippers", for an opposing workout to grip strength.

[@user-ll6se8kv9i]

Dear Mr. Chen, I didn’t know who you are until I saw your performance at the supermarket at KZbin. I was so impressed and so were the people listening to your performance. Since then I started to subscribe to your channel and looking forward to learn more about you. A little about of myself: I am an Chinese American from California living in the suburbs of San Francisco. Study graphic design also went to the University of Berkeley to study fine art. Currently am retired but am pursuing my fine art painting also have been an amateur photographer for a forty years. At age 70’s I’m starting to learn how to play the piano. (Haven’t given up learning new things.) Growing up in San Francisco we couldn’t afford lesson or for that matter a piano but had always loved listening to classical music. Now my number one dream is to learn how to play Mom favorite song, “The Butterfly Lovers” Mom passed away this Spring (she was 94 and had an adventurous life coming to America in 1947.) I just wanted to learn this piece of music so I can play this song to remember her by. Sorry to bored you with so much detail, mom always said: “Take care of the customer, and quit talking so much.” So, that is part of the story of my life. Take care and have a blessed Christmas Holiday and a wonderful New Year. 🙏🙏🙏

[@murphyc2]

Thank you for sharing this. It made me smile :)

[@user-ll6se8kv9i]

@@murphyc2 That is what life is all about. Making people smile and be happy. Take Care and have a blessed Christmas. 🌟🎄❄️⛄️🛍🎁

[@nuansd]

Go bears! Have fun learning piano!

[@user-ll6se8kv9i]

@@nuansd Thanks have a blessed Christmas from Bear Country. 🐻

[@blauespony1013]

This video is freaking hillarious! Love it, laughed a lot. "Ray Chen - Meh" is my favorite.

[@FireAAnmol]

The snail gadget. Mistakes. The first time - it's okay The second time - pls be careful The third time - internally screaming

[@simon0yeung]

For eliminating violin wolf notes, I’ve learned a trick from one of the luthiers, which is totally not intrusive to the instrument. That is to cut about 2cm long of thicker adhesive tape (e.g. one of those tennis racket frame protection tape or the tape that fixates an overgrip on the racket handle) , then wrap the tape around the A and D strings together, at the location above the saddle and inside the pegbox. Not too far above the saddle though. You’d be amazed this works. Unnoticeable if the tape is black and imho better than something dangling and visible near the tailpiece

[@MackenzieBell-fd1el]

I feel like Ray is slowly losing his mind with these little side memes. But he is accepting the result

[@kristintripp967]

I have a similar practice mute. It comes in handy when I’m practicing at night while others are trying to sleep. 😄

[@1GypsyFiddler]

1st finger goes on the other side of the back end of the snail. This is for training new players how to hold the bow. There are several forms of this on the market. For special needs children this is a great help.

[@user-lo4il4tg4z]

Yes! That is an excellent design and helps many students. There is a picture of its intended used right on the box! (At least for the version that we have.)

[@danielb3669]

I actually like that pinky piece. There are some students who think their pinky is supposed to be on the metal screw. If they take it home for a week, it usually helps fix the problem. :)

[@worgle123]

Thanks! This is gonna be my only birthday present this year... 😂 Can't wait for it! Getting over missing the TwoSet concert, lol.

[@wakingtheworld]

I couldn't get to their concert (London) either 😥 - I was awaiting surgery for a fractured wrist that evening! Very frustrating as I'd SO looked forward to going....

[@worgle123]

Ouch. Hope you get better soon! I have a penchant for breaking bones... Luckily they haven't effected my violin playing. Only my writing...@@wakingtheworld

[@wakingtheworld]

@@worgle123 Well it happened in June so I am on the mend but progress has been slower than expected.... I need FULL wrist flexion for my bowing and this eludes me for the present - I'm a beginner learner though and was inspired to take up the violin by Brett & Eddy, bless 'em - but I am getting there. Thanks for your concern. FYI, I started taking K2 in powdered form for my possible bone porosity. K2 stops Calcium leaching from your bones and locks it in. The BEST source is NATTO - fermented soya bean and it comes from Asia. I ordered mine from Korea. It's pleasant to take added to water. I don't know how you are breaking bones but this could help. It's an essential vitamin anyway. Happy practicing!

[@CLJL]

Brilliant job Editor-sama!

[@Jess-mk3vs]

For wolf notes on my violin, I like to use the WMutes concert mute...pricey but it works great. 😊

[@KayleeWu-ViOliN]

Yas same

[@frankgustafson1905]

Thank you for the video Ray. Merry Christmas and Happy New Year!!

[@craxy890]

Enjoyed this guessing format! Also found out today in my 2023 YT Music Rewind I am in the top 0.3% of Ray Chen listeners. It's a good Thursday so far. :)

[@sabrinai]

Guess these are gonna be the horrible violin things you can buy online to "improve" your playing.

[@SeshanTM]

Some of them actually can but well those are few and far between

[@salomaocabral8816]

I just love the editor

[@StrykeBpt]

"Bowmaster Bow Grip Super Sensitive" I bought one of these and it helped me A LOT in terms of holding the bow, after just under a month I was already holding the bow correctly even without the help of the grip

[@wakingtheworld]

What a fun, informative vid, Ray.... Doing it unrehearsed made for hilarious viewing!

[@agatafurczyk9149]

My favourite 'device' 😄 is definitely the colourful Catrpilr practice mute..... because I already have one! (just in different shade) 😁 and the sound is soooooo much better with it, than with a rubber version. The only issue is that you have to be careful putting it on, because it has magnets, so the 'putting-on-phase' is a bit fussy. I could also use a wolf note eliminator (though rather one that works 🤭) - my C isn't that bad, but F.............................😖 😉

[@Rick-wn2ke]

I 'm so happy you make a now wideo!!!

[@rachelpenndragon1926]

Hello, really enjoy your music and KZbin channel. Could you share something on how a violinist can find the best shoulder rest and chin rest combination that works for them. Thanks.

[@ariannastott6703]

The way he on purposely tried to hit his head got me on the floor 5:33 😂😂

[@user-bu8gm7yh9u]

Time spent here or on own is the same. But it's a fun useful video.

[@micahmilton1101]

Hey Ray Chen, I would love to see you review Karolina Protsenko playing The Mendelssohn Violin Concerto in her most recent video!!! Her playing was incredible!

[@PlugInKali]

I had hand surgery a few months ago and actually one of my recovery exercises consists of using one of those finger stretching thingies to build up hand strength and extension range.

[@rmatson]

Again, another fun video! Favorite device - the peg paste and soap. Sorry to be so boring!

[@agatafurczyk9149]

I recall there was that short video on Facebook, showing a table cluttered with these 'contraptions' 😆 I'm curious which ones of these you deem useful. I've never used any of these learning-support-devices 😯 (had to edit this comment, because I accidentally posted it before it was finished 😝)

[@robertzsizsnyovski8657]

The new tonic update is so good 👍

[@abe_nuh]

2:19 "it was at this moment, when he realized, he fricked up"

[@RijaMo]

Risking attaching a weird thing tk your Strad for the content. Respect.

[@AmandaViolinGirl]

Ray please give us that snail thing our approval. The 1st finger goes on the other side. For the first 5 months of me starting violin my bow grip was terrible. When I found out about it I thought I would need it on my bow for the next half of the year year but in less than 2 months my bow grip improved tremendously and I could take it off my bow after only 2 months.

[@AmandaViolinGirl]

Are some of those accessories things I saw on twosetviolin when they shared a video of cheap and useless gadgets like keeping your bow straight but can't do a retake.

[@humblesparrow]

The bow guide yes, but most of the others no.

[@danschmeidler9795]

wow. Thank you for a very entertaining video.

[@huitrecouture]

Violin: "I'm scared". 🤣 "Oh, God". 😱

[@AmandaViolinGirl]

When I first started violin I used 2 plastic straws and put them in the f holes to keep my bow straight

[@PositivelyNice]

Now, I wish that Ray would pick real gifts.

[@aniyagonzalez_]

hi i go to uconn im so excited for your performance in april!!!!!!

[@procrastipractice]

My first violin teacher recommended using an empty toilet paper roll to get a feeling for bowing straight. It kindof worked and was much cheaper than the fancy contraptions rayviewed in his vieeo.

[@wakingtheworld]

How does that work exactly? Someone suggested a bent straw pushed into the F holes but my bow kept rubbing up against it and the straw moved anyway. Playing in front of a mirror helps but not easy reading music that way....

[@procrastipractice]

@@wakingtheworld I just held the roll with the left hand and let it guide the bow so that I would feel which movements a straight bow requires from the right wrist an d fingers. It was not meant for actually playing.

[@wakingtheworld]

@@procrastipractice So no fingering - just open string playing?

[@TomLeg]

When I was doing rock climbing, I compressed a rubber donut with the fingers in one hand, to build up finger strength, which is quite important as you progress at climbing (not that I ever became all that good)

[@txsphere]

Hilarious! Loved it.

[@obduratecb]

Slay Ray 💅🎻

[@stephengailey2400]

All musicians should be aware of what happened to Robert Schumann's fingers!

[@CottonCandyTheWW2Geek]

Clara Schumann: *epic gf moment*

[@jnee3873]

These are birthday presents, we need to repay him with a ton of subscribers. He is so close to 400K. But lets give him more for a lovely gift and more people on tonic’s community❤❤❤❤

[@quest-cequecesttonvisage]

I believe you need to take the peg out and then paste the shiny areas on the peg

[@lauralake7430]

You have saved me from buying late night crap. Because this is when you buy this stuff, late at night😅

[@MusicalWays2024]

To install wolf tone stopper you need to find the right spot 😆

[@Gangmaster2016]

Ray knew what he was doing with the thumbnail

[@aaronnam1444]

Dear virtuoso, Mr. Chen...I mentioned previously about Kevin Kumar and my older brother johnny nam...they're both 49 years old, 1974, they're both older brothers...Kevin's younger brother Sean plays the violin too, like me...we all had the same teacher, Linda rose, (the Leopold auer of modern violin teachers). Kevin is half Indian, half Korean. Johnny is Korean. We all grew up in Los Angeles...you may THINK, perlman, pinchas zuckerman, schlomo mintz are the best violinists in the world...think again! Kevin and Johnny are the two best violinists in the world today! Kevin is already on KZbin and Johnny is thinking about posting a video on KZbin shortly...see for yourself!!!

[@K_Evgenii]

Hi Ray! I see your european tour schedule next year, but there are only a few countries. Any chance you will visit Czechia one day? Best regards. Evgenii.

[@AdrianLopez-sb7eo]

I believe the peg paste in your left hand is actually W.E. Hill Peg Paste which is advertised as something to "ease sticking pegs," so I'm not sure there's any difference in terms of their purpose.

[@marendameron]

So... The snail thing... I think you're supposed to put your first finger in front of the snail. I think the Bow Buddies is better. It really helps for young students 😊

[@travelerarchon2543]

Ray, when you release some stiffness, you do the opposite direction of the move that stiff your fingers. Many gamers use such thing bcoz as you can see, they hold the mouse almost exactly as you do with the grid. ... and you should use it in the middle of the practice, not in the beginning, bcoz its not for warming up... its for releasing the stiffness of the muscles for longer practice.

[@huitrecouture]

What would the virtuoso international soloist ever do without random youTubers teaching him how to play the violin?

[@YordanZhamNguyen]

we dont teach him how to play violin 😒 learn to read before tou write .. pff .. lamer. we teach him how to use product for streching 😒 !! is that product look like a violin to you ?? some ppl should be restricted to write reply, bcoz for reply first you need to read the comment you replying to -_-

[@CuracaoChic]

can we have links or something to the items please? Im interested in the two types of mutes.

[@SmoothJK]

Gee, how did violinists survive playing without these things for centuries? /s

[@AmandaViolinGirl]

The bow thing helped me get the bow grip right

[@user-ry1oi5bc7r]

Hey Ray, I am violinst. Ray, I have an idea for a video. The idea is make a video of a ranking of specific and short pieces like "der erkonig" or "paganiniana". You liked? Sorry for my english, I speak spanish 😅 I liked how You play The violin😊

[@AlexGrom]

The snail thingy might work on a cello though, this is where you actually have to apply weight with your point finger

[@user-lo4il4tg4z]

Ray did not understand that the pointer finger should go on the other side of the raised area. This is an excellent device for some beginning students who have difficulty with their bow grip.

[@bynehha]

Ordered the peg soap while watching this lmaooo

[@user-jy8ky1yt3p]

Which microphone do you use?

[@mikaylacwong]

I used the bow straightener when I was four

[@StrawberryxPearl]

wow the opening: HO HO HO , caught me by surprise lol. wait, there's a superhero called rayman? wow, they look VERY similar to iron man hmm 🤔

[@StrawberryxPearl]

hohoho MARY CHRSMES! (any twoset fans out here? only people who have watched brett wrapping presents for eddy will get this) ~ from santa claus bretty bang

[@AldeasophiaGalvez-hp1uu]

I don’t even play a violin why I’m here? Btw your content was amazing (In my mind: I think I what to learn violin)

[@wanyuhuang8802]

One bow straightener had a review score of 4.2/5 on Amazon...how did this happen?

[@user-zb8is8pj1i]

Speaking about accessories. HEY Ray! Do you have technical back up? Because that Tonic app of yours is a good idea but a functional nightmare.

[@chrisma3256]

The item for the pinky at 4mins: our teacher used a sticker with a hole for my kid.

[@sehansontx]

RAY CHEN LETS GOOO!!!!!

[@AntonKD]

Hey Rey, I have a christmas wish in the tonic app. I would like to participate, but my instrument - the accordion - is not aviable in the app ;(.

[@TheTeddyGuy72]

Ray is this a different violin?

[@rikspector]

Ray, There was a violinist, last name Spector like mine, no relation, who was principal violinist with the Chicago Symphony. He created a mute for violins. Are you familiar with his invention?

[@MrzRobloxz]

impressive tysm! how many years have u been playing violin i play violin and piano im a roblox youtuber! i also need a new violin teacher! woah its signed!

[@samehlashin4827]

So how to eliminate wolf notes ??

[@ThomUnderStars]

Omg the bow hahahaha

[@MrAlfredkwok]

The snail thing is supposed to be between the index and middle finger🙈

[@user-lo4il4tg4z]

Yes!!!

[@pacificnorthwestpilots6050]

Please list the items. I would like to purchase the blue mute.

[@pacificnorthwestpilots6050]

Is it a "caterpillar" mute?

[@Zero-bu5ry]

1:59 Ray sounding like Mickey Mouse here

[@KatharinaEwers]

Why would anyone want to win a basket full of things Ray didn't approve and according to him don't work 😂

[@aredesuyo]

I guess that means that having a wolf tone doesn't mean your instrument sucks.

[@simon0yeung]

My understanding is it usually accompanies good ones

[@user-ow5xt3xo9g]

I actually have the pinky putter

[@_____jeymi]

2:50 piece?

[@chrisma3256]

Honestly we mainly chat on Tonic... 😂

[@mikaylacwong]

I don’t think you need the yellow thing cos I never see you Collapsing your wrist 😊

[@naneddy2343]

It's cellists with tiny hands...like me.😂

[@monika7063]

missed the premier by like 2 minutes :((

[@fisioman]

Play something about Jason Becker.... Altitudes... No one can play this piece in violin ... Just only you

[@ssmthna21]

They are 👀 hahahahaha 🤣🤣 5:07

[@elliechoi._.]

37 hours 😭😭😭 I guess I should go practice 😂

[@sehansontx]

same Elli, 36 hourse! gotta practice lol....maybe. btw you know me on tonic but I'm not going to say who I am, but I'm just using someone else's computer.

[@JoseGayo-wn4fs]

Is this live

[@shirobenihasu]

5:30 😂

[@user-tl1rd3kj8b]

안녕하세요 레이첸♡♡♡최고에요.

[@mikaylacwong]

You could use the string cleaner when you smell something smelly😂😂😂😂😂😂🎻🎻🎻🎻🎻

[@chrisma3256]

I like the mute

[@yohanayenatan8660]

You supposed to put your index finger BEHIND the snail’s butt and your pinky in the hole 😅(Btw I used it before)

[@danieIturner]

I'm a beginner and trying to learn fingering techniques.

[@Daviduarte_27]

Peg paste and peg soap aren't the same thing? I hope that was a joke 😅

[@bonniematta4580]

Video stopped but the audio went on. 😢

[@Msmcarlos]

Poor bow

[@user-ch9zi8cp4e]

Bow owner screaming