Bach Masterclass: Courante from Suite No. 1 - Musings with Inbal Segev

[@asfnobambu]

I can listen to this piece over and over all day while programing.

[@charlesenos1483]

Thank you for these valuable contributions to musical pedagogy, sensitive and thoughtful musicians the world over are in your debt.

[@MusicaAngela]

I love your detailed, clear analysis and beautiful demonstrations. You explain these great works with such joy and elegance. This is so valuable for students and cello teachers like me who are introducing the Bach Suites to young Cellists.

[@williamabbott7134]

Courante as a "running" movement is a very common misunderstanding. The real French Courante is a much slower stately dance style and it is almost always confused with the Italian Corrente, which is the real "running" dance.

[@ligetisspaghetti5763]

Bach wrote his courantes in a more Italian style

[@RobManser77]

French courantes are typically in 3/2, such as the one in the 5th suite. This (1st suite courante) and the other courantes are in 3/4 and longer in nature, indicating the Italian “running” style.

[@paulorufino5614]

Muito bom! Excelentes dicas!🙏

[@irebustini]

What a great idea differentiating the two voices on this movement. This is such a great video! I am studying this now. This is tricky! Some rhythms and passages are particularly hard to phrase. Measures 11 and 12 are interesting rhythms that kind of repeat on measure 14 and 15 (except that in 14 and 15 the slurred notes working as a "drone" alternate with a crescendo scale); I try to emphasize these measures. The lowest Ds and Cs are interesting to emphasize (especially on measure 35). I am still working on my bow distribution (I run out of bow on measure 17, very annoying!). Thanks for posting this, observing your impeccable method is helping me resolving little problems here and there. Also, this is such a fun piece so I am trying to have a perky, happy body language to accompany it! 🙏🏽🎶❤️

[@ЮрійМаршалик-ц2н]

So great)!!! Thank you, inspires me a lot

[@OdinComposer]

As a young composer this is super valuable for me! Awesome learn about these pieces from someone who has studied to perform them!

[@melcrose]

I feel like I should pay you for this masterclass.

[@Inbalsegevcello]

Thanks Jeff! Just come to one of my concerts! or you can buy one of my CD's(-:

[@duncanschmoll]

this is a great lesson, you play it very well (and quick!). I got more out of the lesson when i slowed it down to 75% but a great launching pad when learning the tune for the first time! I love that KZbin feature! thanks!

[@cressanyt2322]

Wow, the cello sound

[@willlaughman6896]

This is fantastic

[@danielawise-rojas4844]

this was beautiful! I’m playing this for an auditon, I’m wondering, how can you get rid of performance anxiety/stage fright? 😖

[@Inbalsegevcello]

Daniela Wise , I still get nervous before performances but I learned to control this anxiety. Try to arrange for as many run- throughs as you can before a concert. Use every opportunity to play in front of your colleagues, family and friends. The more often I perform, the easier it gets. You can also ask your doctor to prescribe a Beta Blocker ( I think that’s how it’s called?) I took some low dose about 10 years ago and it helped me get through a rough stretch. Then I didn’t feel I needed it any more. Many performers take something to alleviate the stage fright. No shame in it, as long as you take it in small quantities and only occasionally.

[@danielawise-rojas4844]

Inbal Segev ok, thanks for the tips! :)

[@ivanrodrick5900]

Wow‼️after listening to you this is so clear like Cristal not only that , you know, you have amazing tone . I think your cello loves you more than anyone else do. I learnt a lot from you, May I say that I love you too 🥰

[@Inbalsegevcello]

Thank you so much, Ivan. So happy to hear I helped and inspired you. Warmly, Inbal

[@emanoelluiz3020]

Suas aulas são maravilhosas e você é uma grande instrumentista. Parabéns!!!

[@maxueloliveira1944]

Muito obrigada por compartilhar está peça tão maravilhosa, antes parecia bem mais complexa e agora consegui compreender com mais facilidade. Muitíssimo obrigada.

[@danielrivera9788]

This class is amazing! You just gave me a newfound clarity on what Bach is doing with the two voices. This piece is one I have always loved, but today you have reinvented the way I listen to this piece. Inbal Segev? Thank you so much. I am subscribing, and I am sharing your video to my listeners as well. I'm practicing and I'm transposing this score to treble clef right now! Be well

[@Ultimatebeag]

Love these! Another insightful video on a piece I play at every concert!

[@luiscorno]

Really Good...!!! Thanks...!!!

[@markh.harris9271]

Thank you.

[@sergiorincondelangel4365]

Wonderful!

[@josemariamilagro2985]

Excellent video. So illuminating. Btw, can you tell me what instrument you're playing? It sounds wonderful.

[@sydneymaddox2494]

Would you do a masterclass on Lalo cello concerto? I love these masterclasses, they are very helpful and you have great insight!

[@Inbalsegevcello]

Hi Sydney, thanks for writing.!You are the second cellist that asked me for Lalo, Unfortunately, it's been years since I played it and so I will need some time to get it back in my fingers but I did add it to my list(-:

[@72odair]

Hi. What's your tip to learn it by heart? Thank you so much!

[@elisapavonromero]

I have a concert on Monday and this helped a lot, thanks so much, you've saved me

[@thomashenderson1073]

Really fine. Thank you very much : )

[@tfh5575]

These are so helpful for me! Thanks, Inbal

[@Inbalsegevcello]

T. Ayech I’m so happy to hear that, thanks!

[@passionyu1309]

cool

[@marcelogeronimo6612]

Muito bom! Parabéns

[@Inbalsegevcello]

Gracias Marcelo

[@carcassi1778]

Thank a lot for your prompt reply on my inquiry. I play the Cello and am so impressed by your performance of Bach on KZbin Then, I like to know your view on adoption of Magdalena copy score for the performance among varieties of versions. I am looking forward to hearing of you. Thanks again.

[@Inbalsegevcello]

carcassi 1778 Thanks! I have not studied the editions and other interpretations of the AMB score because I like using the source and getting to my own conclusions. So I have my own marked copy. As a teenager I played from Barenreiter ( Wenzinger) but I find it to be simplified at best and inaccurate.

[@tspark1071]

Wonderful. Even though I cannot play the easy piece, I feel like improving my skill.

[@Inbalsegevcello]

tspark1071 hi, I’m so glad my videos are helpful. Although they are geared towards advanced players I think any cellist can learn something from them so thanks for your note. I

[@carcassi1778]

Can you trust Magdalena copy score? Especially Atticulation (Boeing)?

[@Inbalsegevcello]

carcassi 1778 not blindly but generally yes. It makes a lot of sense most of the time and is more reliable than Kellner’s copy.

[@mohammedalqadeeri7156]

The tone of your cello is just amazing, is a contemporary or an old instrument?

[@Inbalsegevcello]

Mohammed Alqadeeri thanks! It is a very old instrument, 1673...