5 YEARS PROGRESS! | Adult Beginner Violinist - Violintures

Hey folks 🤟!!
This month is very special because 5 years ago I started my Violintures!
Some days are good, some are bad, but I don't regret anything!
Thank you so much for being a part of this adventure and if you haven't subscribed to the channel yet, please SUBSCRIBE and be part of this journey too!!
See ya!💗
Luthien
🕑TIMES:
00:00 Intro
00:26 Twinkle, Twinkle Little Star
00:39 What Child is This
00:54 He's a Pirate
01:07 Sad Romance
01:21 In Dreams
01:46 What Child is This
02:01 Star Wars Medley
02:26 Sadness and Sorrow
02:40 Minuet 1
02:58 Minuet 2
03:16 Minuet 3
03:56 Dragon Age Medley
04:22 Boureé
04:46 Hikaru Nara
05:09 Finale from Symphony no 1
05:18 For the Lover That I Lost
05:47 Affections Touching Across Time
06:20 Jupiter from The Planets
06:40 Violin Concerto in A Minor
06:54 Hikaru Nara
07:23 Outro
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[@Violintures]

🕑TIMES: 00:00 Intro 00:26 Twinkle, Twinkle Little Star 00:39 What Child is This 00:54 He's a Pirate 01:07 Sad Romance 01:21 In Dreams 01:46 What Child is This 02:01 Star Wars Medley 02:26 Sadness and Sorrow 02:40 Minuet 1 02:58 Minuet 2 03:16 Minuet 3 03:56 Dragon Age Medley 04:22 Boureé 04:46 Hikaru Nara 05:09 Finale from Symphony no 1 05:18 For the Lover That I Lost 05:47 Affections Touching Across Time 06:20 Jupiter from The Planets 06:40 Violin Concerto in A Minor 06:54 Hikaru Nara 07:23 Outro

[@markwelsh5853]

Good for you for pursuing this learning. I, too, am an adult student of the violin. I started to learn at age 70 and now am 77. Since beginning the violin, I have had rotator cuff surgery on both shoulders. These surgeries have retarded my progress while my body healed, but now I am making advancements that were previously unachievable due to shoulder pain and mobility issues. Keep up your work and someday we might meet one another at Carnegie Hall.

[@Violintures]

I can identify with your situation! I have neck problems that cause me a lot of pain and this has also slowed my progress a bit. But we continue despite everything and that's what matters!! And yes, we will see you at Carnegie Hall one day!!🎻🎻

[@sman5877]

wow good for you. i can tell that after the 4 year mark you really take off.

[@user-sb1sd5cm6m]

It's the first video of violin progress that I watched on youtube that isn't fake . Most of them is just ridiculous. tank you

[@Violintures]

Thank you! I feel very happy for your words😊. I usually don't think my videos are good, but I try to show the reality, even if it means showing me playing badly. I saw so many perfect videos on the internet and thought "it's not possible that only I have difficulty" and I felt so bad and incapable. But I have learned to respect my time and maybe showing my difficulties and how I go through them can inspire someone!

[@jameschristiansson3137]

This video was recommended at the end of a TwoSet video. Subbed.

[@Violintures]

Thanks for subscribe and welcome!! I'm so glad the video was suggested at the end of TwoSet's video, I love them! The channel is still moving slowly, but I update as often as possible!! ^.^

[@Aranur]

I just love your progress, and you give an adult beginner like me so much confidence that I can get better and its ok for the sound not to sound absolutely perfect. Thank you for making this.

[@Violintures]

I'm very happy to hear that! Don't give up, the sound improves over time. For some, like me, it takes a little longer, but it's still fun! Regularly visiting a luthier and putting quality rosin and strings on the violin helps a lot with the sound. I also feel that stretching before and after practicing and doing bow exercises on open strings help a lot! Thanks for the comment and welcome!😊🎻

[@mendyviola]

Keep going! You are making good progress. Stay focused on technique and don’t push repertoire too fast.

[@Violintures]

Thank you so much!!🥰

[@syimiradani3424]

Oh my god I really love your progress 😍. I'm a 20 years old started to play violin two weeks ago. Really hope to have a progress like you. Keep up the good work 👍👍👍

[@Violintures]

Hello and welcome to the channel! I'm very happy with the compliment! Thank you!!😊 I hope you're having fun while practicing! Progress comes naturally, the important thing is that we enjoy our journey. It's laborious, it's frustrating, sometimes we want to give up, but I still wouldn't trade it for anything!🤣

[@faithfrancisco9829]

I have been playing the violin for almost 7 years now I am 14 and I started at 8 years old and I now play for the El Paso Youth Symphony Orchestras but I have never heard beginning violinists sound as good as you did when you first started so props to you 🎉 I wish you nothing but the best in your musical journey

[@Violintures]

Wow I was so happy with your message! You were very kind, thank you! I put in a lot of effort, but my health didn't help me much, and I didn't have much time to practice, too. I always thought I was going too slow, but today I've made peace with that. Thank you very much!

[@LinCalc]

Really good! I love seeing adult beginners and their progress videos! My 5 years is also coming up, maybe I should make a progress vid like you. Have fun practicing

[@Violintures]

Thank you! I also love watching this type of video! I think you should do it, it's really cool and inspiring!🎻

[@inahValmarez]

I just started last month at the age of 28! Watching this video inspires me a lot! Thank you!! You did well! ✨🎉

[@Violintures]

I'm so happy to read this! It's an amazing instrument! I'm sure you will have a great time!😊🎻

[@Panironic]

Awesome! Keep up the good work!

[@Violintures]

Thank you!! 😊🎻

[@wiltingghost]

This is awesome! Your progress is so good! :)

[@Violintures]

Thank you very much! I always feel like I haven't progressed as far as I would like or could have progressed, but I'm so happy! :D

[@Ahmadeeee]

I'm glad to find this amazing video keep up I loved the melodies you played

[@Violintures]

Glad you enjoyed!😁 Thank you so much for your support!🎻

[@snorlax42]

This is so charming! I love all your notes and that you name your violins! 🥰 Lovely job and progress!

[@Violintures]

Thanks!!🥰 Remembering the moments I had while playing gives me strength to keep going and not give up, so I decided to talk a little about in the video, I'm glad you liked the notes! I usually name all things hahahaha It's silly but I think it brings personality as well as making them more "real", you know? I don't know if it makes sense hahahaha But when I put a name, I translate some feeling or memory that item brings me. Thanks for your comment and welcome!😊

[@MeadowlarkViolin]

Awesome job! Keep up the good work!

[@Violintures]

Thank you so much! :D

[@nocturnallsnake4228]

Congrats, my friend Way to go

[@Violintures]

Thanks, my friend! There is still a lot to learn, so I'm hopeful for the next few years!!🎻🎻

[@scahospir5987]

Wow this was great dear, from your 1st year to your 5th year I'm encouraged dear by this clip thank you. I guess I just need to be consistent.

[@Violintures]

Thank you so much!! Yes, I also need to be more consistent, but that's what being an adult is, right? We have to be able to carry out all the tasks and divide our time between obligations and hobbies. The important thing is to be kind to ourselves and do our best!🎻

[@Brocolli_Pizza]

Great video! So cool to see your progress and the little comments at the side ❤

[@Violintures]

Thank you, you are very kind! I'm glad you liked it! ^.^

[@PrettyUglyR6]

So amazing

[@Violintures]

Thank you!! :)

[@helenef.scottscott4743]

Great job, I am also an adult student. It is a challenge but it so worth it!

[@Violintures]

Thanks!! Yes, the important thing is that we keep doing our best and having fun!🎻

[@berpetualangbersamaadi5081]

Keep struggle Carol! Good Job 👍🏽

[@Violintures]

Thank you!!😊🎻

[@darylgo2210]

i enjoyed it thank you

[@Violintures]

Thank you very much and welcome!😊🎻

[@katerinahusieva6684]

Wow, that's cool, keep going I also play violin, now for 9 years... 2 years ago I wanted to quit, but several months ago understood that I can't live without violin and I have to continue playing (come on, I've spent more than half of my life on that) Wish you to keep your motivation and good luck🤗

[@Violintures]

The violin can be frustrating, right? Hahahaha I thought about giving up several times, but I also can't live without my violin. I have a dream of one day being able to become a violin teacher!

[@katerinahusieva6684]

@@Violintures Yea, that's right That's a cool dream, good luck in becoming a teacher🤗 I'm not really sure what I will do in the future, but for now I have two options: 1. Study musical engineering and working in a studio 2. Continue studying violin and play in orchestra. The second one sounds better for me and also harder I gonna make a choice til I finish school

[@Violintures]

Sorry for the delay in responding! Apparently KZbin didn't warn me of the replies to the comments. I think your options are pretty good! I want to study something in the area of ​​sound engineering. I'm a mechanical engineer so I think I could do a specialization in the sound area. I would play in an orchestra if I had the chance, but I guess I'm too old to try that now hahahaha But I definitely want to play with other people, it's really cool!

[@ronw193]

Congrants 🎊🎉 i at the beginning of my second year now. You did a nice job!

[@Violintures]

Thank you and welcome to the channel! It's been 5 years full of ups and downs, but this year I'm sure it will be much better! And I hope to show even more of this journey here!

[@ronw193]

@@Violintures Thanks! There are not many Videos on my channel, but feel free to check it out. The link under my „1 year Progress“ is from a yearly collab i join. Maybe this year you want to join toi😊

[@Violintures]

Hi!! I will definitely check it out! I participated in a collab once, I look forward to participating in others someday!

[@Ash-tn4wk]

Estou tão feliz por ter legenda em português, nos outros vídeos que eu via era sempre em inglês e eu não entendia absolutamente nada. 😂 muito obrigada pelas legendas. ❤

[@Violintures]

Ah eu fico feliz que tenha ajudado! Legendar dá trabalho, mas sinto que é importante para inclusão. Eu faço os vídeos em inglês para ter um maior alcance e treinar o idioma, mas faço questão de colocar as legendas em inglês e em português, sempre que possível. Muito obrigada pelo seu comentário!

[@TaysaFerreira]

Congrats :) 🎵

[@Violintures]

Thank you!!! 🥰🥰🥰

[@jotarudy4047]

Hola, gracias por contar tu experiencua con el violin. En mi experiencia puedo decir que para aprender violin, de forma mas rapida depende de la practica y el metodo de enseñanza de violin(y tambien la calidad de violin). A mi me enseñaron un metodo acelerado de aprendisaje, que no es el suzuki, por 5 meses con profesor particular, 2 clases por semana, me falta para concluir 7 meses, no continue estudiando por motivos de tiempo y economicos. Pero esos 5 meses estudiados, lo vengo practicando mas de 1 año, sin profesor. Aprendi tambien de varios videos de you tube, que enseñan. Y puedo decir, que varias canciones clasicas que aprendi que son algo lentas se escuchan bien, como adagio de albinoni, adagio de secret garden y varios himnos cristianos, lo digo porque grabo el sonido para ir mejorando. Para alcanzar un mejor sonido, me ayudo bastante tener un violin nuevo europeo, no caro. Saludos

[@Violintures]

Yes! Good guidance helps a lot in learning. Unfortunately I changed cities several times, so I had several teachers, with different methods along the way. My spine doesn't help either, I had to stop playing for several months for treatment. In my case, when I started we weren't in the habit of consulting KZbin so much for answers. When I started doing that, it ended up getting in the way more than helping, because I ended up dedicating myself to things that were not yet at my level. 3 months ago I started with a new teacher, online, who has his own structured methodology, based on Suzuki. And I have learned a lot! As it is online, even if I move cities, I remain with the same teacher. It has helped me to correct flaws in my base that were preventing me from progressing and I am much happier now when I practice. Thanks for sharing your experience!🎻😊

[@anaclaudiabiffi2009]

Gostei Carol. Muito interessante ver sua evolução no violino. . 🎶🎼🎵🎻

[@Violintures]

Muito obrigada 😁 Eu confesso que queria ter evoluído mais, mas já fiz as pazes com isso hahahaha

[@FineNaturalHairandFaith]

I love your dedication. I hope I can keep going through all the squeaking. Just started playing 5 days ago

[@Violintures]

Thank you so much for the kind words! I think the key is not giving up and having good guidance. It's difficult and there are many moments when we feel unmotivated, but it's very rewarding each step we take, every progress we make.🥰

[@FineNaturalHairandFaith]

@@Violintures I totally agree. I started an online course but I decided to set up time with a tutor via Zoom. I’m having difficulty with bowing. I keep hitting strings unintentionally unless I’m looking directly at them which is hard to do if you are looking at a music sheet. Now my music sheet is no more than open string exercises but still 😀

[@Violintures]

In the beginning it's like that. We have a hard time getting the string angles right. There's a lot to coordinate, left and right hand working separately, but with time it gets easier. I still bump a lot! The bow will be your biggest problem forever... And the intonation too! hahahaha What I suggest is you choose a teacher that you feel good about and stay with him, changing a lot ends up harming our progress. At least for me. I had face-to-face classes and as I moved a lot, I changed teachers several times and this left gaps in my progress that I'm still trying to fill.

[@FineNaturalHairandFaith]

@@Violintures oh ok thank you for that advice. I am taking the online violin and piano tutor course (On YT) but I feel like I need someone to oversee my positioning and help me when things I may get stuck on so I just booked an in person teacher. She seems very good based on what I’ve seen

[@Violintures]

After a long time of practicing I think the posture is the most important thing in the beginning, as it sustains your next years. I was not well oriented at first, which resulted in an injury to my neck that limits me to playing today. I've always had joint problems, but my neck has been aggravated thanks to bad posture. What I do now is always stretch before and after I practice and I spend about 10 minutes doing exercises with my right and left hands and arms. I even made a video about my warm-up, I don't remember if I posted it here, but anyway I think I'll update it. As for your bow bumping, I suggest you watch my Minuet video, I always practice the bowing on open strings before playing the notes! I bump a lot since it messes with my neck muscles and gives me pain, so studying this way has helped me a lot.

[@elbertjohndiestro3731]

hi im 3 week old aspiring violinist thank you for light up my mood even though i want to give up to my violin cause its a 3/4 not the standard size (4/4) hahha anyways you did a great job. loved your progress ms mam

[@Violintures]

Thank you for your comment! It's hard to keep motivated, but it's a worthwhile instrument. Wow, isn't it difficult to play the smaller size? The ideal would be to find a standard, but sometimes we can't, right? It's very admirable that you want to keep going, despite that, don't give up! 😊🎻

[@ViolaGang]

This shows a very normal progression in new students, the one thing I would've done differently is to wait on learning vibrato, as early on it affects the pitch that your listening for making it more likely for you to be out of tune

[@Violintures]

Thank you! I often found my progress to be slower due to months of not practicing. I started vibrato along with Suzuki book 2, on the recommendation of my teacher at the time. I started with the coordination exercises and then I tried to insert it into the pieces I already knew, but it is far from good hahahaha

[@namuso2323]

Hello. Thank you for sharing the video. I'm Violin Beginner. I wonder if you've had a violin teacher for 5 years.

[@Violintures]

Hello and welcome!! During the period of this video I had many ups and downs. I went through several teachers, as I changed cities a few times, I spent a long period without playing and then a long period without a teacher, continuing my studies only on KZbin. Today I have an online tutor, but my joint/back/neck problems have evolved a lot, leaving me without playing for long periods.

[@kampoenganviolinist1201]

That's cool😀.

[@Violintures]

Thank you!!🎻

[@kampoenganviolinist1201]

This sept is my 1 year playing the violin. Nice to see your 5 years progress👏

[@Violintures]

Congratulations! The first year is very important, it is where we consolidate our base, enjoy the journey!

[@apaixonadospormusica9703]

Eu estou estudando sozinho. Ja fiz todo suzuki e outros 2 metofos infantis. AGORA recomecei pra valer com metodo com tecnicas e tudo. Criei ate um grupo de violino na qual tem muita gente amador a profissional.

[@Violintures]

Olha só que bacana!! É muito legal a comunidade que criamos quando começamos a tocar né? Eu tive um longo período sem professor e para mim, mas para mim não rola. Eu preciso ter alguém que me coloque num caminho. Meus parabéns!!😃

[@apaixonadospormusica9703]

🎉

[@apaixonadospormusica9703]

Estou estudando com uma pessoa da congregacao cristà do brasil cordas soltas

[@apaixonadospormusica9703]

Estou no 3* dia. Em casa eu gosto de tocar hinos do hinario

[@Violintures]

É muito importante a gente tocar coisas que nos fazem bem! Eu gosto de tocar peças clássicas e de desenhos, jogos e filmes! :)

[@caseymccray3861]

Honestly, kudos to you for staying consistent despite the neck issues. Good luck. One question, which mic are you using in the last clip?

[@Violintures]

Thank you!! It's really hard to keep practicing and making progress, but I believe I've now reached a balance and I'm really looking forward to practice even more! As for the mic, I use a simple BM-800, I have a video talking about it, I'll leave the link below. To record I use Reaper and normally I don't use any sound filter, just an anti-noise if my street is too noisy. Reverb usually occurs because I practice in an almost empty room, but in some music videos I end up adding a little bit because I think it's beautiful. Thank you so much for watching and for your comment! kzbin.info/www/bejne/qIDGf5upfdikq9U

[@LukeSolita1207]

Subbed!

[@Violintures]

Thank you and welcome!😊

[@fearfuldawn1]

AWESOME, do you have tapes on? At least for 3rd position or higher?

[@fearfuldawn1]

I could give you some tips if you want!

[@Violintures]

Hi! Welcome to the channel! I used markings at the very beginning of my studies, with my first teacher. When I changed teachers she removed the marks and I started to develop my ears more. When I started studying the 3rd position I didn't use marks but there was a point that was placed to guide me, after that I didn't play for a few months and when I came back I didn't put any marks anymore. But I really appreciate your kindness!

[@fearfuldawn1]

@@Violintures no problem! I could never had gotten the courage to record my progress lol.

[@Violintures]

I think that even if we don't show it to other people, it's interesting for us to record the progress, first for us to evaluate what we can improve and second, to keep it as a memory! ^.^

[@SavageSteven883]

Honestly you have good progress but you should have more in 4 years, I feel you don't practice enough... But it's good. Maybe it's your teacher, but after 4 years you should be playing czardas and stuff like that at a fairly good level. I suggest doing some open strings everytime you practice and trying to make a (1 minute bow), no one gets to a minute but you know what I mean, making it as slow as you can this will do wonders for your tone.

[@Violintures]

I can't deny it, I didn't practice as much as I should. Although it has been 6 years since I started classes, the time I spent playing was much shorter, as I was several months without playing due to treatment, college, work, city changes. So I did the best I could with the time I had. Evaluating today, I realize that despite having little time, I didn't organize it correctly, perhaps due to lack of guidance or knowledge at the time. This is something I'm looking to change. I appreciate the exercise tips, I usually do them during my warm-up and they are really good! Thank you for your kind comment and welcome!😊🎻

[@FineNaturalHairandFaith]

Oh I meant to tell you that the 4 years 5 Mi TJs sounded so very good. When did you start to learn bravado? It seems so hard

[@Violintures]

I don't know if I understood very well... I'm sorry! But I really appreciate the compliment. I get some bad comments about being slow to progress, so I'm glad when someone recognizes the effort I'm making. I started studying vibrato on my own, from my second year, if I remember correctly, I was at the end of Suzuki's first book. I used a Joy Lee video that I highly recommend. I stayed on it for months, not playing using vibrato, just doing the movement, practicing my joints.

[@FineNaturalHairandFaith]

@@Violintures oh it wasn’t you. It was my stupid typo! I meant that I thought you sounded really good on the 4 year 5 month mark. Thank you for all the advice. I really would like to be able to play 2 or 3 songs at my daughters wedding in a few years

[@FineNaturalHairandFaith]

@@Violintures oh and don’t let anyone discourage you with the negative comments. You go at your own pace. As long as you are happy and enjoying the process, that’s all that matters

[@Violintures]

Oh yes! But it doesn't help my English not being so good hahahaha Thank you for your kindness! I had moments of great progress along the way, but when I had spinal crises I would go many months without playing, which always pulled me back. I'm sure you'll soon be able to play for your daughters. For me, it was a great emotion when I managed to play on Christmas for my parents and also on my husband's birthday, they were simple songs, but it was a great victory.

[@FineNaturalHairandFaith]

@@Violintures that sounds wonderful :-) I hope you continue to improve. I just started with a teacher today. She wants me to start with pizzicato and I really don't want to. plus the songs seem so childish. I understand the need for simplicity but I don't want to play childish songs

[@user-yl8di1uc7u]

4года и 5 месяцев, подскажи пожалуйста название этой песни

[@Violintures]

Hi! I'm sorry I don't speak your language, but if Google translated it correctly, the answer to your question is: "For the Lover that I Lost". I participated in the cover of this song on my friend Taysa's channel, if you're interested, here's the link: kzbin.info/www/bejne/sGqUnmSqr7ZjnZo !

[@danmyname]

Have you been able to pick up the slur yet since you posted the video?

[@Violintures]

Hi! If you're referring to connecting notes using legato, yes.