Classical Violinists Reviewing Ben Shapiro's Violin Playing with Facts and Logic

[@puffymustash]

“Intonation doesn’t care about your feelings,” can we PLEASE get that on a shirt, I’d wear it to all my rehearsals

[@mltmanthony]

Maggie Albrecht I’m sure Ben Shapiro himself would wear that shirt. 😂😂

[@voidsabre_]

I agree, can we please get this merch

[@ShadowSpartan9x]

I will buy 5!!!

[@Ohsogrande-d1c]

Cries in Swing Jazz.

[@tylerhackner9731]

We need this Merch!

[@franskel9647]

Twoset makes me feel insecure about my violin playing and I don't even play violin

[@natiaron8617]

Your comment was... beautiful

[@batner]

@David Russell Yep. The dream if perfection is very real for violinists.

[@AlanHope2013]

@David Russell No student ever went to a masterclass hoping to be told they were fine. That would be death. When you stop learning, you die.

[@nictanghe98]

you should feel more secure after negative feedback becouse then you know zhats wrong anf zhat to work on.

[@thomasgalbally6568]

they com;e across as m;ean/ the sam;e type of people in/ m;usic shops that m;ake you feel in/ferior when you start tryin/g out a guitar sm;ug sn/ob-b-y there's n/ot m;uch positivity here people like this m;ade m;e n/ot wan/t to learn/ m;usic theory

[@hanamiya8008]

This feels like a masterclass rather than usual "review" I like it

[@missvivaldi]

Yes! Loved it!

[@bigbubba6-r6g]

Probably because he can actually somewhat play and it’s not fake Chinese violin acting 😂😂

[@SalamanderMagic]

Yeah they got a chance to get into the technical details

[@hanamiya8008]

@@bigbubba6-r6g yeah that makes sense!

[@caesquiv17]

I agree. I like the feedback they have. Since I’m self learning the violin, this is the kind of tips and critiques that will help me improve my sound.

[@reepicheepsfriend]

Anyone who is here to complain that they criticized Ben's playing totally missed the point. They are giving him free advice. The world of classical performance revolves around constructive criticism and advice; to anyone who has been trained this way, it is normal. Ben even said on his twitter account that he agreed with them. So you guys can relax because they are actually doing him a favor and providing something for free that most people have to pay for.

[@trickyagent127]

Yeah, i don't like the guy, but he's not shit. He has things to improve, and TwoSet was here to point them out, but it was never meant to be something like a roast

[@cheeseontoast3434]

@James Jeffrey ......ernie.....?

[@johnokamoto6762]

I think it would be fun to have Ben fly them over and give him lessons, filming before and after videos!

[@charliesaint]

@James Jeffrey what the fuck is wrong with this guy 😂

[@ipoststuff.2564]

@James Jeffrey A bit ironic

[@blinkingintensifies8212]

Me: Never played Violin. Also me: Yes yes his wrist is too tense. 🧐

[@ruthii7752]

Me who hasn't played violin since middle school: mm yes very dry, too mechanical

[@swagmeisterFLEX]

Lmao

[@dopeboi13yearsago9]

this made me laugh

[@code-grammardude5974]

Lol this neeeds more likees

[@1988vuittoni]

You, me... same

[@FarLyannaMai]

"We're getting way too technical" That's the best thing about this vid! So interesting to see a critique that focuses on subtle issues and musicality instead of 101-level stuff.

[@ArtificialPerson]

I agree! I wish they did more of these 😊

[@Jaasau]

I think Ben is probably good enough to avoid violin 101 stuff. So they’re doing the next level critiques.

[@drwatsonca6945]

Like figure skating if you can't play technically then you really not that good and never will be. When Ben sticks his neck out attacking others then his life is not off limits anymore then when he debates with fake information.

[@peaceofkake1085]

@@drwatsonca6945 Since you decided to get inappropriately political at the end, I'll just say that he doesn't attack anyone any harder than people on the other side of the political divide and his information is certainly not fake. Watching him destroy people on the other side in debates is quite fun to watch. Living under the side that he destroys and watching it kill our economy and society is not fun to watch. That being said and refocusing on playing an instrument, with proper critiquing and practice, he can get better if he chooses. I highly doubt that he resents receiving CONTRUCTIVE criticism which is what the video is obviously offering him.

[@user-qf1ye5pu6g]

Who else wanted to hear Eddy’s version of “Ave Maria” when he started playing it?

[@Miriam-ob8tz]

Maybe with the Sibelius at 3Mil?

[@sinclari1]

Ave Maria at 2.5!

[@eduardovieira4195]

It would be a good encore for 3 mil Sibelius drop, indeed

[@natinekochan6489]

I kinda wanted to avoid hearing ave maria after hearing its eerie version 🤣 yet here i am

[@Hanfgurkenhasser]

Eh, Ave Maria is best expressed with vocals.

[@remember9097]

"We're getting way too technical. You guy probably don't even care at this point" Dude. If they make a 2 hour video giving a masterclass like this of course I would watch it 'till the end

[@maverickmissile801]

So true

[@antine1279]

Me too. And I don't even play an instrument!

[@GforceProdComp]

An Orthodox Jew was tense while playing a Catholic song.

[@carolinelevy4936]

Right??? I would never expected to hear a man in a kippah play Ave Maria. Next up...Wagner?

[@nicanornunez9787]

Was expecting the Spanish Inquisition?

[@kucingmiumiu854]

Hey man... he knows if he screws up there will be an inquisition

[@sheepshoe]

Wasn't Bach Lutheran?

[@jader838]

sheepsheep yes he was.

[@zayellaemmanuellealferez320]

No one: Brett: it's a little bit sharp Me: Ben SHARPiro

[@jamesarrendell9517]

This comment actually made me lol

[@cherryblossom3034]

Hahahahaha😂😂😂😂

[@salonii6345]

Im- ahahahahhahahaaha

[@bethanyhu1881]

A Piccolo player: “What? That sounded completely fine to me!” (if people don’t get the joke, a piccolo is really, really hard to tune.)

[@oldcowbb]

sharpiro sound like a Italian word for some kind of technique

[@beestapz]

me: *is a flute player who knows nothing about string instruments and technique* twoset: he's got a lot of tension in his wrist me: *nodding* mhm, yup exactly

[@Sebzthesmooth]

Psssh flute is poop, play a good instrument like me

[@hannorasmusholtiegel6044]

@@Sebzthesmooth Cello

[@Sebzthesmooth]

@@hannorasmusholtiegel6044 psssh

[@insertcoolnamehere3374]

Ich bin dumm und habe keinen Plan, aber *y e s*

[@alanwalker4755]

Imagine not playing strings :/ contrabass gang

[@JENNY-qb3is]

I’m actually impressed. I knew Ben had been classically trained but given his career is not “concert violinist” and he probably doesn’t play every day or maybe even very often given he probably has a busy work life schedule, he sounds great.

[@ForTheForsaken]

I was going to like your comment but it's on 69 so...

[@tinalettieri]

I agree. That was a fairly easy, I'd say intermediate arrangement and he got a beautiful tone out of the instrument and expressed real emotion, not just technical excellence.

[@AmysMusic7]

Ben is clearly, barely classically trained, from a classically trained professional. He has the skill of someone who dabbles, with a good ear for intervals-hence he plays pretty well in tune. And if you vehemently disagree, then list his violin teachers. Most of us have to have a pedigree to show that we are trained correctly-though his playing is a dead giveaway as well. In the end, Ben being classically trained isn’t the point. Thank you Two-Set for your two-“sense” to help out/guide all of us in our musical journey, or enlighten us in our musical ignorance!

[@AmysMusic7]

@@tinalettieritechnical excellence? You clearly do not have a background in playing an instrument like the violin, or a very good ear to know what technical excellence is. Not appropriate to comment when we don’t know what we are looking for. Just because you like what you hear, or just because you like Ben Shapiro, doesn’t mean his playing is good violin playing.

[@tinalettieri]

@@AmysMusic7 I actually did take violin and piano and my violin teacher, a Julliard grad student ear tested me before she took me on. I have almost perfect pitch. I scored an 86 on my first National Piano Teachers (or whatever it's called) exam at the end of my first year of study. In fact, I could play by ear but I was forbidden from doing so, yes, FORBIDDEN by the technique nazis. Ben's personality has nothing to do with my understanding of music. For an amateur, he did well but I never said he was technically excellent. In fact, I said the opposite. The arrangement he played is quite simple actually and I'd put it at advanced beginner level. We all start someplace. Yehudi Menuin quit taking lessons because his teachers were insisting on unnatural body movements and postures which is what I was talking about. I took piano for adults in a college and the professor who also taught at Westminster told us, a missed note can be fixed while learning a piece but rhythm is everything. Without it, you don't have a melody. Having to go back to fix a note breaks the rhythm and anyone with an ear know they missed it and can go back and fix it once they understand the piece.

[@almirpontillo6163]

You kinda forgot to point out an important thing here. His wife is a doctor.

[@amyfrench8678]

I'm not sure if I've ever laughed so hard after reading a comment. I expect this when I read comments under Ben's videos but this just caught me off guard. Thanks for the laugh!

[@amorphoushuman_]

Wait i dont get it :(

[@gabeacevedo5760]

LOL

[@johnchoi4473]

@@amorphoushuman_ Ben in almost any debate mentions that his wife is a doctor. So it is a meme.

[@Kosmo999]

Ahhhh hahahahahaha

[@yumpatMEOW]

How to save money on learning the Violin: 1. Become famous. 2. Post videos of you playing the violin. 3. Twoset review and give you free classes. 4. Profit.

[@moderater2.048]

Andrew Cox well he’s also been playing since childhood

[@deearr7787]

Constructive criticism

[@ShengFink]

Quicker Den 14 his family could pay for training by one of the most famous violinists in LA. This means that not only is money not an issue but also that it was never going to be one

[@arrow_of_longing]

Instructions unclear. Ended up broke and playing on a kazoo.

[@LancesArmorStriking]

@Doctor Drake Instructions unclear, dick stuck in famous

[@gingernut6645]

No one: The mic: ah yes, after a long time, seems like it’s time for me to be the center of attention again

[@rubyzlan]

LOL came down just for your comment

[@jisoosim8498]

Andrew Kristensen it’s pretty funny

[@jisoosim8498]

Andrew Kristensen ???

[@hanee4260]

when eddy and brett started to get blurry I immediately scrolled for a comment like this xD

[@colinm9423]

LOL! Was thinking exactly the same thing during the video.

[@marciemina]

I rewatched this episode almost 2 years later and we must appreciate the fact that everyone expected a roast and instead we attended a pretty interesting, respectful and complete masterclass

[@celinacolaco9511]

Sometimes I feel like their camera has feelings for the mic.

[@hannahkim6317]

Oml same 😂

[@karbear04]

yup

[@SJ-12345]

a love story. coming to cinemas next summer.

[@constanzaaltamirano9269]

Am I the only one that wants to see Twoset react to their fans playing and maybe some masterclass?

[@ZoMichael-a]

Me too

[@mattstewie420]

A masterclass would be awesome

[@constanzaaltamirano9269]

@@wuzz I know, I'm just speaking about something like this, like a review but of us playing, didn't want to make it look like that the masterclass part is like refering to what they did here

[@oleyullah]

Yes.

[@maritinooben9270]

I would like that a lot. I mean if you don't do competitions or videos you kind of always get criticized by the same people and I think it would be nice to hear what other people think.

[@catrinac.8948]

this was really impressive to actually see you guys review someone who wasn’t completely awful. it was really interesting to hear the details of violin playing and what can constitute a good sound as a non-violin player. thank you twoset for the education & entertainment!!

[@nellapenelope3240]

Yed! Good comment!

[@colinm9423]

Yeah, great comment. This was really educational. Hope they do some more with other players.

[@MissTwoSetEncyclopedia]

Yesterday, I learned the word "edutainment" and immediately thought of TwoSet, I think this is the best term that one could use to describe the type of videos they make.

[@albertberal2882]

Exactly what I thought. This guy must be so happy now to have twoset's opinion and hints about his playing!

[@FarLyannaMai]

Completely agree. Don't get me wrong, roasts of actors shredding are funny, but this video is interesting because the stuff they are pointing out is mostly stuff I haven't seen them talk much about before! It's a level above "that bow's not straight".

[@poppysmic856]

I hope Ben Shapiro might watch this. This is a really genuine music lesson without any hint of vitriol, just super constructive tips for improvement and then praise where due.

[@jd0604]

He said he enjoyed it

[@Chomperc1aws]

@@jd0604 WHERE, WHEN ?????

[@julienteychene6022]

Two Set : "Another roast video" Actually Two Set : giving professional advice and review to someone who isn't a pro and a bit too mechanical while recognizing the difficulty of some techniques and pointing the qualities and mistakes and honesty when you're at this level of playing Me : *Takes another bawl of cereals* Good video guys !

[@ayishas4385]

Yeah, they set it up like it was going to be a roast, and instead it was just a critique. I thought they were pretty fair, and I appreciated it.

[@angeladominique]

Lol. I was actually eating a bowl of cereals while watching this. Needed to refill my bowl half-way through.

[@ateloiv_]

This point is ironic to me, because every time TwoSet says “simmering” They burn it to a crisp (usually) But this time, they went directly to “roast” But they “simmered” the music If simmering were proffesional advice...

[@allegrovivace6806]

waitt... does that mean you cry cereals

[@sstlibertas6440]

Right? That was really wholesome

[@DwindleDwellandDwarf]

Can we have a "Intonation doesn't care about your feelings T-Shirt?

[@giuliabarbero2382]

Yes!!!

[@lochiness.]

@Larbitos O_o "i don't know even know" °3°

[@MT-sm5nk]

only merch item i would ever buy.

[@lochiness.]

@Larbitos O_o uhm so... I guess i cant explain it, because I'm not sure which of the two possible meanings is true ;-;

[@DwindleDwellandDwarf]

Ben Shapiro is famous for saying “Facts don’t care about your feelings” when discussing racist, homophobic and ignorant things as though he is speaking from a place of logic. They were making fun of him with his own saying with his intonation.

[@chrysophylax3972]

As my orchestra teacher says, "It is better to make mistakes than to fake perfection."

[@omgvague]

I kind of hate that after I'd gotten into playing guitar and relearning theory (was a saxophonist many years ago) because I can hear ever little flaw in someone else's playing and it sometimes takes me away from the live music experience.

[@nick-dq1hh]

nephyril what a burden that is

[@BooksAndShitButNotLiterally]

for some reason I read this in a Russian accent

[@chrysophylax3972]

@@omgvague Same here. Sometimes I manage to get over it in time to enjoy the rest of the performance, but other times...

[@movimentodoscacos]

@@omgvague That must be hard tbh. I have a philosophy that the show is only good if you fuck up something lmao, that moment were you don't even care if the note is perfect because you're feeling it. But I have seem perfect shows that felt just as good, is more like a joke I tell my friends because often perfect performances sound so sterile.

[@nicolehernandezg1]

BRO I GOT A SIMPLY PIANO AD AND THE GUY SAID "I'VE ALWAYS WANTED TO BE A REAL PIANO MAN" NOT PIANIST, NONONO, PIANO MAN

[@anisha8435]

AND THEY ALWAYS HAVE A VIOLIN PLAYING IN THE BACKGROUND AAAAHHHH

[@Limbow1908]

Late reply but I’m pretty sure that was on purpose. It’s in reference to Billy Joel’s “Piano Man”

[@aceatlasska4343]

@@Limbow1908 yeah I thought that too lol

[@BubblyViolin11]

Sing me a song I'm the piano maaaaannnnnn

[@silkenleather]

"Tense ... Abrupt ... Fast." Didn't expect this to be an accurate commentary on Ben's personality.

[@thepinkviolinist]

This should become merch

[@Darko807]

Nah fam, this is my performance in bed...tense...abrupt...fast

[@lemonboy5772]

Darko807 who the fuck asked

[@lemonboy5772]

Darko807 and stop liking your own comment

[@zokoravonyensloh]

I don't know the guy but it's art. You can tell a lot about a person just from their art. Like it's actually scary how much someone can tell how you are and what you feel just from looking at your art.

[@mimimonbebe9077]

The only thing I can roast TwoSet on is that even after so many years they still don't know how to make the camera focus 😹😹

[@yuhyi0122]

Mimì Monbebe the consistency lol

[@yuhyi0122]

FRANSISCA NADYA the love between mic and camera became deeper as the time goes 😂

[@chanemma88]

They are Musicians. Not videographers 😂😂

[@yuhyi0122]

Emma Chan 😂

[@MarsLos10]

Yeah, I love them but the out of focus camera gets on my nerves haha They could either hide the Mic or fix the focus to be consistent, it's so easy! 😂 they might be the only >2M channel that has focus issues😂 but they mean a lot to me, I love them :)

[@robertyang4365]

“He’s got a Russian bow grip” Ben Shapiro: WHAT?????

[@8LyJu8]

I mean, he is an ashkenazi jew, so is weirdly appropiate.

[@Hawks438]

😂🤣...thanks you two....that was a good laugh.

[@EliasAxelPettersson]

If people only knew how funny this is...the levels of irony (if one knows anything about Shapiro's political biases).

[@moonshade0227]

That's not surprising. Most jews are taught in russian music disciplines. While Asians are in americans and using franco-belgian bow hold.

[@ateloiv_]

... idk which bow hold i use... Everytime i get a new teacher I also get a new bow hold...

[@richardcarr7702]

You two are professionals, critiquing an amateur. Would have been easy to smash down, yet you were classy, respectful, helpful. Nicely done!

[@rigamarooh]

Hes no amatuer just out of practice

[@Marlaina]

He played since a child, but obviously he doesn’t have time to put in 40 hours a day of practice.

[@my_cousin_mose9782]

@@rigamarooh amateur as in this isn't his profession. So he is an amateur technically and it's no dis on him.

[@earlnoli]

@@my_cousin_mose9782 yeah technically even olympic athletes are amateurs. Professional means you get paid and clearly Ben doesnt get paid professionally as a violinist. 😂

[@notthefather3919]

@@Marlaina yea, the word "amateur" has been stigmatized as unskilled, but it just mean he doesn't do it professionally.

[@pokeman747]

He might have been tense and a little sharp on the intonation. But his wife is a doctor

[@WastedTalent83]

the wife is a doctor is it a meme? I never saw it around XD

[@micahbost4438]

andrea piro it’s because he always finds away to mention it 😂😂

[@thesexysnake10]

I'm so mad about how hard I laughed over this comment

[@WastedTalent83]

@@micahbost4438 lol I've seen some of Shapiro videos and I didn't noticed it^^

[@ObelixCMM]

@@WastedTalent83 You have to check out some older videos, usually related to healthcare, he is not doing it any more.

[@MechaMan3451]

Lol. Not shocked that Shapiro was rushing. Have you heard him speak?

[@KenNakajima07]

What,really?didherush? ijustthinkhewaspreparing,cuz,yougottabereadytoattackthosenotesbeforethewholesonggoessouthfromthebeggining,nextsong,nextvideo,thanks.

[@gminer03]

He's a master debate champion. Used to rushing to fit time constraints.

[@skeeter5076]

@@gminer03 the majority of his "wins" are in college campuses where he can debate people who are literal college aged kids and havent had the time to develop proper arguments as well as him being able to control the flow of the "debate" and rapidly shift subjects rather than a proper debate with a moderator or judge

[@mr.pickle4847]

K Nakajima no actually suiehvdgehwnislmsrgrrnekdnbhhehhkdjkügsheiejhèbdhxbssbvçhsiwkshgéhskahgqåndnejedįsbwn Facts don’t care about your feelings

[@robertbenitez3647]

Ophelia De Beaufort Hasty generalization. You cite two examples of Shapiro doing a poor job debating and assume that he is a “rubbish debater” based on only two examples.

[@aaronisaac9105]

Please make a hoodie saying INTONATION DOESN’T CARE ABOUT YOUR FEELINGS!

[@Empty_Space_Full_Of_Dust]

I SECOND THAT! #twosetviolin SHUT UP AND TAKE MY MONEY!

[@danareyes-norton3347]

I thought he said rhythm doesn’t care about your feeings

[@sambenmoser1240]

@@danareyes-norton3347 he did

[@matthewsabio]

Rhythm doesn't care about your feelings, too. Even more so than intonation.

[@consideringorthodoxy5495]

I would say that it’s a cool idea. But being how divided the world is with politics it’s probably not a great idea for a non political channel to make merchandise that has obvious political connotations. It would be kinda funny doe.

[@SanderBakkerMusic]

I've always loved when TwoSet gives their feedback to violinists. Seeing this for instance has made me think much more consciously about the small details such as breathing before a new phrases, vibrato continuity and doing shifts while maintaining sound quality. It is really helpful tot get these tips on things that would otherwise go unnoticed. As a percussionist and now (I guess) violinist for three years, I'm not feeling that I am able to bring my musicality into my playing due to the huge difference in nature of these instruments, but TwoSet demonstrating their knowledge and sharing it can give me a huge boost in my perception of violin playing and musicality in general. I wish they'd do these kinds of tips more often!

[@ameershehzad1080]

Me: wow that actually sounds pretty go- Twoset: meh Me: meh

[@marthaguerrero1924]

Same

[@brooklynduong9940]

Lol same

[@bluefire2550]

So true

[@a_green_cat]

truth

[@steakfries8037]

I still think it sounds pretty good. Much better than anything I could do. What really killed it for me was the tempo inconsistencies. No rushing!

[@kerwinma5607]

Alternative title: When your teacher says to give constructive criticism to a person playing in class

[@babysushi953]

*and you’re the advanced kid*

[@chrysanna8896]

@@babysushi953 and you're ling ling*

[@sozeytozey]

I appreciate that they’re playful with some of their criticism, serious with others, and give him credit where it’s due. That’s how you approach a controversial subject matter and keep people on your side. Well done boys. I’ve never been particularly interested in the violin, and yet I’m obsessed with these videos.

[@coma13794]

Absolutely spot on. Their ability to articulate such subtle techniques is fascinating and humbling. I grew up playing the clarinet and had to tolerate some soul crushing violin playing at the high school level. Many years later, I witnessed a professional performance and was moved to tears. It was hard to understand, objectively, why it sounded so much better than what I'd heard before. This video helped open my eyes and ears to what goes into such high level playing. You get the sense that they're just getting started, too. Amazing.

[@joaquimgianini1234]

I like how Ben Shapiro playing the violin is a controversial topic

[@wackyjacky7259]

Very well said.

[@ronpaul9172]

One billion percent agree. I love Shapiro, and love Two Set. You can tell they don't particularly like him, but they are good sports with their critique.

[@09Dragonite]

@@joaquimgianini1234 to be fair, it is hard to see past the parts of a person that you severely dislike and recognize what talents they possess outside of whatever causes you grief. I wouldn't say him playing is controversial, just that he is a highly controversial human and everything attached to him is something that many would scrutinize just because they can't stand who he is. It shows a certain amount of maturity to be able to move past that and give someone credit where it is due.

[@annasmith6090]

There's a video of him playing the theme to Schindler's List when he was like 13 or something. It'd be interesting to review that and see if he was less tense as a kid

[@aro4457]

Honestly, this is the first time that their “Review” didn’t completely DESTROY the person they were “reviewing”

[@authenticbaguette6673]

オタク eventhoughhewouldhavedeserveedit

[@ZephonOrion]

@@authenticbaguette6673 im pretty sure they wouldn't dare. Lol

[@authenticbaguette6673]

Magnus Maximus ling ling insurance doesn't cover being assaulted by ben shapiro fans :P

[@ZephonOrion]

@@authenticbaguette6673 Lolol..... Nice one.... 🤣

[@supermojo9672]

They held back I guess.

[@soairse3620]

Twoset: We’re getting too technical, you guys might don’t care at this point Me, a non-musician who’s just happy to learn new things: No! I need this!

[@suzanna3838]

I'm an amateur musician, but my thoughts exactly. I really like these types of episodes when they talk about the "technical" stuff!

[@coldplus1]

That's nice to see this enthusiasm from a non-musician! I thought that actually these things could be a little bit boring, but it's nice to see we're all on the se Page

[@LouisEmery]

I watched his Ave Maria video just before this one. He plays at the same level as I do. Your comments are very useful for him and for me. I remember my teacher telling me I was too tense, and I still am. Forgot to work on that all these years (decades). Good enough to play for my wife, though.

[@shrekshrek4755]

awww, i'm sure your wife is a very lucky woman😊

[@serotonin.scavenger]

Having someone who appreciates your efforts is way better than captivating an entire audience of strangers with your performance. At least that's how I see it (:

[@lizzie-4011]

this is so wholesome. i hope you both are enjoying music together :)

[@wilhelmtm]

I play piano, not violin, and I feel you bro. I'm good enough to enjoy playing music for my wife, but for a concert or a theatre it needs more.

[@jamieg2427]

louis's wife: why is he always so tense? (just kidding. that's great 😊)

[@gratefulMOMent]

Found you guys yesterday. I appreciate your honest opinions. Thanks for not roasting him because you may or may not agree with what he says but, thanks for giving him honest and poignant suggestions. Part of classical training is being critiqued. You get used to it. I loved hearing Ben because I have heard him speak. So it’s fun to see a different side of him. It is amazing how our personalities come out through our instruments.

[@elisenguyen9861]

Welcome to the TwoSet community! :)

[@ceoce]

This is so insightful-- I am an adult beginner and have been practising ave maria for 3 months. I feel like getting a free masterclass!! Especially about him stopping abruptly before string crossing. That's my problem now I can't coordinate well if I don't stop completely first.... need to practise more to get how to do that seamlessly...

[@mikanchan322]

string crossings are hard! i think it is actually pretty useful to practice em WITH stops at first. Don't worry, you'll get there!

[@ceoce]

@@mikanchan322 thanks :)

[@diana_cantabile]

Another adult violin beginner here, though i do have a background in piano. Started about 7 weeks ago. I found this really educational too. 😊

[@ceoce]

@@diana_cantabile When I was 6, I asked my mum to let me learn the violin because I love its sound. She took me to piano lesson and said it's the same. So I did learn piano for 2 years, kind of help as knew basic music theory and can read music.... Guess you can pick up much faster. Enjoy!

[@catherinetypist2371]

@@ceoce same here. I loved the sound of violin and got piano lessons instead.

[@etc4725]

Timestamps Brett hair thing: 0:01 lol Eddys maniacal laughter: 1:10 Brett and Eddy's waiting soloist faces: 1:30 Weird faces+telepathy: 4:11 Brett's smile thats brighter than my future: 7:37 Eddy's smile thats brighter than my future: 8:00 Both smiles that are brighter than my future: 8:04 Brett's grammy worthy speech: 9:07 More eddy smiling bc for once the dude can actually play: 9:23 Brett and eddy being in sync 2.0: 9:29 Eddy musician face like 3.0: 9:36 Strange finger gestures: 9:54 Is this a smirk: 10:54 Bretts bad string crossing impersonation:11:02 Bright smiles 3.0: 12:10 Brett trying not to laugh at those broken phrases: 13:36 Twoset being precious music nerds and actually helping me w technique: 0:00 to 14:17

[@locrian8087]

Truly precious

[@tiffanyeah]

Thanks🥰

[@jojomilmil4227]

thank u for doing god's work

[@etc4725]

@@jojomilmil4227 twas my pleasure

[@sbcic2012]

I can only give you a like but you deserve an award

[@azuraza1]

Ben: facts don’t care about your feelings! Ling Ling: rhythms don’t care about your feelings.

[@fe2661]

Solace 😂😂my favorite comment

[@MoonShadeStuff]

Really, Ben said that? Wow, imagine being Ben, thinking you're the epitome of good arguments and facts :D

[@devinm6058]

@@MoonShadeStuff Ben "Big Brain" Shapiro

[@colinm9423]

Perfect! Best comment.

[@kennethhwang3425]

MoonShadeStuff Ben Shapiro looks and talks like he’s deeply unhappy about most good things in life.

[@obscurestories4]

Crazy that these guys are almost 30 but look like they're in their teens

[@MissTwoSetEncyclopedia]

Asian genes... 😄

[@MilkLavenderTea-fn8jw]

30 isnt old age

[@georgina2494]

As a pianist that is a victim of the overly tense high wrists, I can confirm that it is PAIN. Also, piano teachers give you HELL about it.

[@lifenote1943]

pff nerd

[@kpopfannoob3412]

Yes! So true and parents 🤦‍♀️🙄 😂

[@georgina2494]

KPOPFANNOOB 123 the joys, especially of having a parent that plays the same instrument as you.

[@shoshanawolfe7107]

Life Note lol wat??

[@georgina2494]

Supercell oh gosh, I’m so sorry.

[@ellep.6204]

As someone who doesn't play, I really appreciate how after making their points they play it themselves to really illustrate it. Made it really clear for someone without a trained ear to understand how his technique was affecting the sound.

[@car3ss]

Yep, at first I was like “well that sounds nice to me” and then when they play it again with how it could sound improved you can really notice the difference.

[@tachyon3.14]

Brett: more time to PRACTICE Me: *shakes in knowing I practiced more before quarantine*

[@CunnininnuC]

“Intonation doesn’t care about your feelings” is the best thing in the world

[@LeaPar4]

You guys should do a video called “if Gordon Ramsey was a violinist”

[@goahdejen6176]

THE VIBRATO IS FUCKIN RAW

[@nao.saitox69420]

WHAT ARE YOU? a violist SHAME ON YOU

[@thanks8589]

Alternative title: Twoset give Ben Shapiro a free music lesson

[@StormsandSaugeye]

Alternative alternative title: Ben Shapiros playing gets checked with FACTS and LOGIC.

[@lakshmisruthi4542]

Masterclass from twoset violin

[@lesleyvivien2876]

@@lakshmisruthi4542 Yes - another vote for masterclass.

[@Malcolm.Y]

They just did.

[@Chimichungus69]

Even though he’s been playing longer than either of them have been alive.

[@thylatrash7668]

what brett said about how "music is more about rawness than painting a facade" - that really resonated with me, very beautifully said

[@Hsel-lc1wt]

"when we see a bar repeated, we see an opportunity to do something with it" Me, a drummer: uh... Yeah... Edit: read the replies at your own risk lmao

[@thegloriousmorious9755]

Me playing the drums is just me angrily beating the same bars over and over again slowly getting dirges to insanity as I beat my drums to pulp

[@MissTwoSetEncyclopedia]

@@thegloriousmorious9755 After that wonderful description, I definitely want to see a video of you playing !! 😂

[@nuttynoah5342]

@Ma Pa drummers getting all the fame? Have you heard of lead singers?!

[@scipio764]

@@nuttynoah5342 My friend next to me is crying in E. Bass :v

[@nuttynoah5342]

@Ma Pa my bad

[@timpark02]

"Rhythms don't care about your feelings." Me, a Jazz Musician who's always playing around with the original melody: 😦

[@imcoolasheck4742]

*cries in big band*

[@theocieslik254]

Cries in jazz rhythm section

[@inlonging]

Yes but he was playing classical so that’s another story

[@CharlesB-o2u]

**cries in scat singing*** waaa 😭 waapa doo bop

[@davidweiss9891]

Jazz has rhythm, eminem rap god dosen't

[@lolalee6256]

“Intonation doesn’t care about you feelings Ben.” Nice😆

[@scarcat2469]

It's crazy how much a person's character shows up in how they approach music

[@talisa222]

Music is a pure expression of the sport after all

[@safirasnh]

More time to practice? Cries in pianist while stuck in the middle of nowhere without a piano

[@nellapenelope3240]

Ohhh!! I feel for you! At least our neighbours got quarantined elsewhere, so I can sneak over and use their grand... Yay!

[@hikatenmaiafu4391]

@@nellapenelope3240 OHMYGOD 😂

[@wollve]

Nella Penelope with permission lol?

[@joseph-fernando-piano]

Oh no, my condolences! I should stop complaining about the 100-year old piano in my landlord's apartment even if it has a few buzzy notes and broken key ends...

[@topic260]

@@nellapenelope3240 lmao

[@jerryhollis8155]

I’m a rock guitarist and just happened to land on this channel. 2 minutes in and I love these guys and the violin. What a great channel!! So funny, passionate, and oddly engrossing.

[@Admiralmeriweather]

bro I'm an amateur pianist but I had a similar reaction.

[@lizzie-4011]

agreed!!

[@ghostsmoke11]

I'm a drummer and I don't know how to read

[@enginerdy]

"find ways to be less tense" "that would solve A LOT of problems" Yes. Yes it would.

[@nicanornunez9787]

Yep.

[@adolfog316]

that's hilarious

[@AlexOrozco-Social-Pariah]

They roasted him so hard without even knowing the extent of the burnt

[@Nocturne33]

@@AlexOrozco-Social-Pariah nah

[@MrJuicekrew]

Lol. he definitely needs to work on is 'Phrasing'...

[@worthmor]

For someone playing for a hobby or fun he did a great job.

[@dc7916]

You know he trained from the age of five right?

[@worthmor]

@dc7916 yes, but he does not play professional.

[@vari1535]

His playing is definitely respectable compared to other things they've roasted

[@anyaprakash8823]

Variety of Everything reviewed*

[@alyssafoster4765]

Well he can actually play. At his skill level it’s more about minute technique

[@bluevortexpng1211]

That's a fairly low bar, I think

[@michaelak6753]

It's certainly more respectable than anything else he has put out into the world. Shouldve stuck to violin playing... just instrumental... no voice or speech needed...

[@wandren912]

Thats bcz he isnt bad

[@freyrodin1993]

“Musicians don’t exercise” My fingers: *Scream in Piano*

[@lieuleeeee]

Me: *laughs in band kid*

[@softstone6066]

The funny thing here is i imagine your fingers silently screaming

[@laurenspring1628]

My lungs, lips, and tongue: *scream in trumpet*

[@Dee-mm1bt]

My fingers scream in octaves and my lips scream in chapped

[@lauraqueentint]

me after playing something intense: SEA OF SWEAt

[@BassboneNelson]

Ben Shapiro when his lesson teacher says he has to play with emotion and not facts and logic:😐

[@Kingfishertim24]

I liked the critiques. You guys really helped me consider my own bow handling and different vibrato styles. Thanks

[@peising4189]

I wanna take a moment to appreciate twoset this channel. As a non-musician, after watching so many of their videos, I actually learnt at least something, like the names of some composers, (errrrmm if u call this something). And I also like the fact that they would explain the musical mumbo-jumbo in the way that would be easier to understand for non-musicians. Because of them, I have made it a point in which I would want to get myself exposed to classical music since I've never touched any instrument except the recorder... In fact this channel is what makes KZbin a better place ♥

[@puutans]

This is such a nice comment. I feel the exact same thing!

[@zemdeggs]

Mumbo Jumbo haha

[@twokool4skool129]

Shapiro's violin playing DESTROYED by facts and logic. Fortunately for him, his wife is a doctor.

[@n1c704]

Chris Spencer rekt

[@ItumelengS]

I am so glad someone mentioned Shapiro is married to a woman who is a doctor. Yeah

[@MrVNM1]

this should be the title of the video

[@MuhammedYaseenHarris]

What the title should have been

[@funsnailzzzz23]

His marital status has yet to be proven.

[@audricblykemanalo3994]

I love how they're not necessarily "Roasting" him but rather they're trying to inform the public of what mistakes they should watch out for. This is pure content, you get the education, the pleasure and the enjoyment of watching. Good Job guys!

[@SakiBlablabla]

Andrew Cox ....they are professional violinists , Ben is not , is that a real question !?

[@MissTwoSetEncyclopedia]

@Andrew Cox It's not a question of time or age. There are 10-year old children who play better than adults. Ben Shapiro have a very busy life, he plays violin on the side as a hobby. Brett and Eddy are professional violinists. They graduated from a music university, played in orchestra for years, practice every day, tour the world performing live shows, etc... They have much more experience. This doesn't mean mean he's a bad player (he's actually quite good for a non-professional), it's just that, right now, they play at a higher level than him.

[@SakiBlablabla]

Andrew Cox Yeah we never know , maybe he needs outside perspective on what he should practice more , tho I have a feeling as well that he know where he lacks , he is not a professional, his goal is not to perform like a professional, but to perform as a hobby . Also those remarks and critics are not only made for him , he is just the exemple-case here , there are people that don’t have enough experience to hear or observe their own mistakes, which this video might help , it is also very interesting and educational for the listeners to hear the technical explanation of someone’s performance , cause listener are not always educated enough to spot mistakes or nuances , etc ain’t nothing wrong with this video , so I don’t get why it bothers you ?!

[@gj4312]

@Andrew Cox In terms of time played, they probably have way more. Or at least more consistent and better practice. He's not a professional violinist.

[@Zenonbuster]

Here here

[@markdub771]

I do appreciate this constructive criticism. As a new adult violin player, it is a solid reminder of what to keep an eye out for. I also like how you all didn't slam him, but merely offer opportunities for improvement. Well done.

[@jessesmac]

Me, a pianist: "Wow, they're being nitpicky as hell." Also me: "Wow, that pianist's sixteenths are so uneven, the dynamics are uneven too, he's rushing ahead of the violinist, his phrasing is so dry, he . . ."

[@lizziecastricum4382]

The pianist's phrasing was generally kind of strange tbh

[@silviangeliamaypurba3436]

Welcome to two set piano roasting session 😄

[@pokeman747]

Pianist is his dad

[@OneWhoDreamsAwake]

I mean... it’s just his dad. Neither are professional musicians. They did this for fun and from what I understand, Ben doesn’t play much these days since he’s so busy with his job and family. I doubt his dad practices everyday either. 🤷🏽‍♀️

[@samuelhillmusic]

Look up "David Shapiro Girl From Ipenema"

[@ReCharredSigh]

There's a disturbingly lack of "Ben's wife is a doctor" in the comments

[@l_ndonmusic]

Did I tell you that his dad went to music school?

[@neocleouscomposer]

@Stephen Vojta Yeah ok, but did you know his wife is a doctor?

[@cjidk5438]

This is the comment train I was looking for 😂

[@KoruGo]

Yes, but did you know that his wife went to medical school and is *ahem* a _doctor?_

[@bramsrockhopper3377]

But you’re all ignoring something even more important. She is a *doctor* . Not just Ben’s wife, but *a doctor* . Honestly, people, do try to focus. These details are vital.

[@borisvandruff7532]

Can’t wait to see the follow-up: “Ben Shapiro ACCEPTS constructive criticism from KZbin violinists”

[@GuyMichaely]

Ben Shapiro LOGICALLY INCORPORATES newfound FACTS in to his immense knowledge base

[@lisapawlik2510]

😂🤣😂

[@SakuraMoonflower]

It'll never happen. XD

[@wolfsurvival2009]

He actually already shared the video on his Twitter feed, much to his credit! And acknowledged the truth in the criticism.

[@sluggdiddyyddidgguls]

@@wolfsurvival2009 hahahahahaha that just makes it more obvious that he is a political hack in his normal life because.. he can accept criticism and new facts in this area but he chooses not to in regard to anything else.

[@davidumusic1179]

i got the vibe that like they wanted to roast him, but he actually sounded good

[@charlonecruz4376]

Camera: Focus on twoset👎 Focus on the mic👎👍 Focus on their violins👍👍

[@ArtificialPerson]

Lololol yeah I noticed too 😂

[@mirabelletouzard106]

Well, it's not called TwoSetVIOLIN for nothing... ^^

[@lonk_daboi6219]

I legit wouldn’t be surprised if either him or someone on his team found this video and it made it on the show

[@mikegillettify]

Just a Playlist Guy allegedly he saw it on Twitter and gave TwoSet a shout out. I hope they make the “Things I Like Segment!”

[@wazzupbuddy32]

Michael Gillett You got a link to this? I'm curious lol

[@andrewfortmusic]

@@wazzupbuddy32 twitter.com/benshapiro/status/1256389090502557697

[@gayvinmcginnes2508]

I think this is likely to happen. He would take it in good stride.

[@ZacharyDial]

As a non-violin player I have no idea what they're talking about but I'm so interested haha

[@shawnellemartineaux6212]

Same dude hahaha I live vicariously through my violin playing friends.

[@hashtagzema]

7:59 "Find a way to be less tense." I don't think Ben is capable of that!!

[@hansvuik6773]

This is the first time I heard Brett say: 'Go practice' and I thought: 'I have to practice....'. Bought my first violin today!!!

[@lisak8492]

Good luck!

[@aldencrispin1086]

Congratulations!

[@ateloiv_]

Hope you enjoy playing :D I play, it’s a bit difficult but p r a c t i s e helps

[@amandamuir4072]

woot woot! welcome to the club :)

[@fortyforest]

All the best! Eddy has his own youtube channel that is no longer active now, but his videos are super detailed and helpful. The account name is Eddy Chen

[@taniamanik2012]

Wow I'm so used to seeing them roast people that it feels so odd when they actually give legit comments

[@muziqiu1668]

cause Chinese drama is too fake haha

[@AdamNigelDark]

Most of the 'violinists' are sacrilegious actors holding the violin upside down and the bow with their feet. Twoset can't help but hate them. :) This guy could play well so it was fine.

[@abhiramvishwanath8048]

Is no one gonna talk about the fact that HD MIC IS BACKK!!

[@fjbill]

Former pianist here (and hopefully will be able to pick it back up in the future). I had no idea about some of the violin-playing techniques and mechanics you guys outlined in this video. Great job!!

[@michaelwang7262]

Ben Shapiro too tense? Who would’ve guessed...!

[@sinenominecc]

😂

[@Evie534]

🤣🤣

[@Momo-cu7xl]

I don't get it.

[@sinenominecc]

@@Momo-cu7xl Ben's normal speed is about 1.75x.

[@Momo-cu7xl]

@@sinenominecc If that's related to the joke it still makes no sense.

[@TomMilleyMusic]

He seems like an intermediate level player more or less. Like, for someone who violin is like a secondary thing they do, he sounds fine and perfectly musical. But yeah, there's lots of room for work if he really wanted to be a great violinist.

[@Kylora2112]

And to think got his start as a violin prodigy when he was a kid...

[@TomMilleyMusic]

@@Kylora2112 From what I've seen of his playing when he was young...I wouldn't call him that. I think people tend to use that term too liberally, and often it just means a kid who's "pretty good", or good for their age. Not always, but I see it a lot

[@Kylora2112]

@@TomMilleyMusic Could be...I'm not a trained classical musician by any means, but yeah, him having a father who worked in the music industry definitely didn't hurt his prospects.

[@calebelliott147]

He also stopped playing for a long time and only just recently took it back up

[@TomMilleyMusic]

@@calebelliott147 Yeah, fair enough. And like I said, he still sounds decent

[@alliu6562]

Twoset: “tense musicians avoid the bottom half of the bow” Me, who has never figured out why I hated the bottom half of the bow: Fr though, I played for 11 years and my teacher never told me :’D

[@randomviolinist2076]

Al Liu ME! I've only been playing for 5 years but my teacher always tells me off for avoiding the bottom part of the bow 😂

[@bethanyhu1881]

Me, not knowing how to hold my bow or why tense musicians would avoid part of the bow, isn’t that like avoiding half the keys? Me not being a string player

[@clarinetstar14]

I do the same, its the bane of my teachers existance. And shes been cracking down on it

[@clarinetstar14]

@@bethanyhu1881 not quite. You dont lose range of notes by only using top half like you would lose range if you didnt use bottlm half of piano keys. But by using different parts of tbe bow can affect how it sounds and some techniques need certain parts of thw bow. It would be more akin tp only using one pedal on piano all the time id say

[@jasminjavahery8630]

Yup, same. Did the exact same thing while I was practicing this morning.

[@smithmusicstudies]

I found this helpful as a very tense player. And also extremely amusing. Thanks, guys!

[@joescarpelliiii8637]

"Pretty much like a Russian bow grip." TWOSET CONFIRMS BEN SHAPIRO IS A RUSSIAN AGENT

[@tommiepattonkendrickiii1617]

Haha 😂 sounds like something from CNN or MSNBC!

[@Luka-zi9kv]

What are you then? A western spy?

[@mackk123]

The bolsheviks were jewish and they caused the _holodomor_ upon the Ukrainians. *genrikh yagoda* had a funny mustache and killed tens of millions. This took place in the early 1930s

[@ReasonAboveEverything]

@@mackk123 yeah. But the reason he has Russian grip is because he had an Russian violin teacher.

[@paulhb]

I lol’d. First time watching TWOSET. Their accents are a trippy hybrid. Fun to listen to.

[@allyordyna7050]

This was way helpful for me, a violinist who struggles with 100% of what you were critiquing him for. Good advice!

[@lochiness.]

*critisising :3

[@lochiness.]

@@saulbecerra6469 I know :7

[@ramywiles]

@@lochiness. Critiquing is also a word, critique can be a verb as well as a noun

[@LightKeyDarkBlade]

@@lochiness. critiquing is correct in this case. They are different words with different meaning. Criticising is simply finding fault with something. Critiquing is to analyse and evaluate something.

[@teeheebrah6584]

Lets give ben credit because he is ACTUALLY playing instead of faking it

[@ToxicTerrance]

Do a lot of people fake playing the violin? I'm confused as to why we need to give him credit for being a musician. Lots of people across all professions are musicians. It's not that amazing.

[@ToxicTerrance]

@Bia L you can't even spell. Maybe try crying more.

[@prankgirl9112]

@@ToxicTerrance Some people definitely do some faking for KZbin vids. Which should be no surprise to anyone who has ever been on KZbin. Or the internet lol.

[@qaqbqc1005]

@@ToxicTerrance for public figures (all professions across), some people tend to perfect their public images by showing how perfect they are in a lot of things. So I guess faking is not a rare thing. And when one says s/he plays an instrument, the audience might kinda assume s/he plays it well... idk... Just something I noticed people assumed around me. And imho he might more likely refer to those fake playings on TV shows in general (like in talent shows and even performances).

[@OnionYeeter]

@@ToxicTerrance obr

[@onegirlshow1387]

Man, I've loved violins since I'm a child. Listening to this, my respect for Eddie and Brett's knowledge and years and YEARS of practice just got higher. It's SO HARD to play violin how it should be, there's so much coordination and technique but ALSO a high level of sensitivity and interpretation

[@shrimp562]

That is his father playing in the background if anyone cared

[@erboch7124]

His "mUsIc tHeOrIsT fAtHeR"

[@shrimp562]

@@erboch7124 his father is actually a highly skilled musician

[@erboch7124]

@@shrimp562 its a reference to when Ben Shapiro tried to use his dad's musician status to say why rap "isn't music"

[@shrimp562]

@@erboch7124 his main problem with rap music is that he doesn't think it fulfills the three requirements of music. He is a music snob who doesn't like a lot of pop culture things.

[@erboch7124]

@@shrimp562 He made up the requirements himself lmao

[@Shirley36]

As someone who used to play the violin, I actually appreciate the more technical commentary. I loved this whole video. Very entertaining but educational at the same time. Also Brett, please don't cut your hair you look so cute right now ;w;

[@LowReedExpert1]

Folks are in the comments talking about how this is nitpicky because Shapiro isnt a pro, but a hobbyist. Do you know how big a compliment it is to your playing to judged to a higher standard than some random dude online playing Flight of the bumblebee or something super fast and bad, despite you both being 'just hobbyists'? Yeah they could have had a video just putting him on the back saying how good he is, for a hobbyist, and judge with low standards. Instead, they heard he was a decent player and changed their level of critique. Dude's clearly put in work on the violin, he doesn't need pure encouragement to keep going, so you point out flaws because good players correct flaws. Also, I don't care about the dude, politics, or any of that, I'm just seeing too many "how dare you you nitpick, he isn't a pro!" In the comments, missing the point of critique

[@ChildrenOfOwls]

Totally agree. If he's playing at that level, on a public platform...he's comfortable enough with it to be critiqued.

[@Young_Star]

He was a concert violinist for a short time before he solidified a career in political media. I think its shows that even if you have reached a high level that if you stop practicing regularly bad habits will creep in. I assume he still plays casually at home but doesn't sit and put in a lot of practice on a set list like you would to prepare for a concert/show performance.

[@edwinmclachlan9969]

He's built a platform trying to publicly embarrass college students- it actually makes this pretty apt. Fuck him!

[@chimkincho]

this is true in other fields as well, not just music. gotta have that tough love sometimes yaknow haha

[@LowReedExpert1]

@@Mansohuuj The internet is a public forum -- when posted, it becomes fair game to whoever wants to watch, or comment on it. What twoset has done here is a clear and classic example of Fair Use, so there's no reason they shouldn't be able to make this vid, even if the video was just insulting his playing mercilessly (there's an argument with that hypothetical to harassment, but the fair use stands). If Shapiro wanted to criticize a twoset video on his show, he'd be protected by the same right.

[@TheDragon160]

It is crazy how good these guys are. They can mimic bens playing only hearing it once. I dont know violin, but these guys are great. All their hard work makes it seem effortless. Wow

[@Ancient_Path]

Me having no clue how to play violin: "oh yeah, I definitely agree, it's the tension"

[@hssmama]

He's also been home with his little kids and newborn baby during quarantine. That definitely could cause one to be tense!! Ben is Awesome!!

[@TamLe-vb5ig]

Maybe that's the result of watching tens of Twoset videos

[@kugmath520]

KZbin, in a nutshell

[@Vitopa13]

Ben is so lucky to get a free private lesson from the inventors of the Ling Ling workout. In all seriousness though, as an ex-violin player this video shows perfectly the difference between someone who can "play" violin and a professional who makes violin and art form. The level of expression and subtlety that makes the pros soooo good literally takes years to attain and (for someone like me) is easy to feel like your skill plateaued and you aren't improving.

[@stevengu1253]

I think part of it is also just listening to a lot of music and trying to replicate what you hear. It helps.

[@sallymjmj750]

An “ex-violinist?“ There are no ex-violinists, just violinists who need to practice! .

[@jamieg2427]

what is the ling ling workout? other than practice 40 hours a day.

[@MissTwoSetEncyclopedia]

@@jamieg2427 TwoSet have a series called the "Ling Ling workout", where they have to play some pieces with specific challenges : holding the violin like a cello, at double speed, using only the first finger on the left hand, while eating chili, etc... Other great musicians occasionally join them for these videos. You can check the playlist "TwoSet Violin - Ling Ling workouts" on my channel : kzbin.info/aero/PLRNavMkwfqm0tt1OppBmZ3blf9MvVYHNW

[@leahflower9924]

ben's got better things to do than to master the violin lol, i played trumpet in marching band because it was fun but i wasn't trying to be the next louis armstrong damn

[@IoanCenturion]

I'm surprised that the comments a video about a political figure haven't descended into a full-scale flame war. Nice job guys. EDIT: I appear to have miscalculated.

[@fontexstudios]

musicians tend to be civilized people

[@WastedTalent83]

simply because people who usually follow "music" channels are less idiots.

[@IoanCenturion]

@Met3lAngel He's one of the best-known independent (not part of a network) political commentators in the country. And a lawyer.

[@IoanCenturion]

@Urrcreavesh ... as opposed to all the people who lie constantly? You can disagree with him, but he's at least intellectually consistent. But I'm not going to have a debate here.

[@IoanCenturion]

@Urrcreavesh Seems you're the one who's full of it, actually. Two points here: He's an Orthodox Jew. Of course he wears a yarmulke. Do you expect him not to? Also he naturally someone who talks fast, but he's listens to his opponents and will meet them at whatever level they debate at.

[@annfitzgerald3767]

As a college-trained flutist and amateur pianist with a music ed degree, I can say the violin is one of the instruments with the most opportunities for error, requiring many, many hours of practice to perfect. I listened to Ben’s playing and knew that while he is an accomplished player, he is not on par with the true professionals (obviously it is not his profession). It was so great to hear these two professionals critique and explain the shortcomings in a way I could not. I’m also impressed with the civility of the comment section!

[@MrCoolerMan1]

I appreciate that you guys treat the people you review like humans, that you don’t just roast them. People are people even if they’re celebrities. Very good!

[@Admiralmeriweather]

Nathanael McCooeye: kind, sensible, civilized response to this video. Me: MOOOOAAAAAR ROOOOOAAAAAAASTING!

[@r_chen5898]

That moment when you realize every problem Ben has is the same as yours. I can't believe this I've been suffering from these exact problems my last 6 years. Thanks a lot Twoset I am going to see if I can improve with this insight.

[@yesitstemi2517]

I hope you improve! 👏🏾

[@ruoyangjiang5268]

I feel like I've just attended a twoset masterclass. I'm enlightened.

[@jamoe4802]

These guys are hilarious! They make me want to learn to play violin. And the criticism was so constructive and given with humor and with compliments as well!

[@323azteca]

They have great chemistry!

[@ata_5208]

Their comment on how “the cheap fix to tension on shifts losing the sound is to back off on the bow” totally threw me. I use that exact same line with my trombone students who are learning to overcome tension in slide technique. It always amazes me to learn how technique crosses over between instruments

[@wolfsurvival2009]

True indeed! Avoiding unnecessary tension and choosing free movement is so important! Same for pianists actually. Less tension and more free arm movement = better sound.

[@_the_bomb]

What do you mean by “tension in slide techniques?”

[@ata_5208]

_The_Bomb if your slide wrist is tense or locked when playing trombone, your speed+accuracy basically disappear. If you can’t move the slide quickly, your legato suffers tremendously. If you carry tension in your wrist, you also have a high chance of jostling the horn when you shift, which causes the mouthpiece to shake, which kills your tone, especially crossing partials. “The cheap fix to dealing with wrist tension on shifts is to just back off on the air to hide those imperfections.” Good trombone technique is actually really similar to how string players move the bow or how good conducting technique flows.

[@squabknob]

​@@ata_5208 conducting is over rated put that on a shirt

[@IsaacTheSalsaShark]

Why do you have your trombone students use a bow?