From Wales to Weeping Water with Debby Greenblatt

[@wormbigail]

I love how Ms Greenblatt cheekily strums the Crwth after reading the quote about the dead rising when a female plays it, with an original tune called "running around." ICON

[@DavidWilliams-cm4ow]

I have a 5 string violin. Has C,G,D,A,E by Realistic. Also has an electric pickup installed. Very handy for teaching all strings. Thank you for all of these amazing demonstrations.

[@mavispan4495]

I’ve never seen any of these instruments before!😊

[@yugdails]

You’ve never seen a violin? That’s literally just a complete lie. That’s just not true. Why even say that

[@rookk3620]

@@yugdails bruh they were obviously talking about everything else

[@TopatTom]

@@yugdails why so serious

[@EpreTroll]

I love this celtic sound you bring with the violin in contrast with the very classical things Im used to. Quite a joy

[@oksanamarkieieva9216]

Щось унікальне! Які прекоасні старовинні інструменти і чудова музика. Дякуючи пані Грінблат ця музика ще жива

[@julieanncook1084]

Love the viola pomposa ~ sassy shaped, a veritable string quartet all by itself! 😊

[@Davidckennedymusic]

The viola pomposa is a work of art! Thoroughly enjoyed this! Thank you!

[@waterlife.1905]

If that is the one at 20 minutes in that is assymetrical, it has to be (gasp) the ugliest stringed instrument I ever saw. I play acoustic guitar and have an appreciation for all instruments though. It had a unique tone. I'd cry if I got that as a present. Lol. But maybe it would sell for a good amount so I could get one I like. Beauty lies in the eye of the beholder.

[@greenblattseay6395]

This is Debby's Pellegrina Pomposa 5-string viola made by David Rivinus who lives in Portland, Oregon. Having 5 strings provides all of the strings on a violin and a viola (C G D A E). Designed with ergonomics in mind the scale length between the nut and the bridge is the same as a 3/4 size viola so the player doesn’t need to keep their left arm extended as far. By increasing the widths of the bouts and waist as well as the length of the belly Rivinis was able to keep the same amount of square inches of vibrating wood as on a full size 16 inch viola. He designed a banked fingerboard which reduces strain but which is not made of ebony, but I believe a laminate similar to formica, which definitely lightens the load. He added sound holes to the extended bouts to allow more sound to escape. These are just a few of the ingeniously clever adaptations to the traditional design of the viola he has made. This is a very powerful instrument and sounds incredible with or without a microphone! ww.teacherofdreams.com/pomposa.htm ww.teacherofdreams.com/DesignConcepts.htm

[@wormbigail]

I was definitely impressed by the sounds the pomposa gave out! Almost cello like in how warm the tones are

[@brucewagner4394]

That last instrument I've never seen before 😮😮😅😅

[@RodrigoNishino]

Loved the dresses changing according to the epoch. Muito Fofa!

[@wb7dru1]

Such power in viola playing. ( I play the viola❤) 7:20 Loved this show! Thanks to Google for recommending it!

[@Whistleflute]

Wow! You are so talented and accomplished. Thank you for educating me on these instruments. Some of them I have never seen before.

[@HWR71]

I only like to say: Thank you for the wonderful performance. It was very instructive to me. I'm 72 now but must say that besides violin & viola I've never seen all these instruments you play. Best regards from Germany!

[@tonyfeuerhelm]

@ 13:50 Raised by "Hill People" (hillbillies but from Oregon) always fiddling around. Undisciplined I never enjoyed practicing but the music makes me want to dance a jig. Mrs Greenblatt thank you for your hours of practice and for posting. (who knew Col. Klink played ?)

[@KateMorganStyle]

Autoharp and Harpeji what’s next?

[@verrgr]

I’m kinda surprised more people haven’t watched this, it’s really interesting to watch/listen to! ❤

[@tigermcflash131]

Amazing instruments and amazing artistry in the playing..... A fascinating video.... Thank you!!

[@magdalenaerikssonmusic]

I really like the way you’ve made this video! The variety and all the different tunes. Thanks! Great violin playing also! I’m getting inspired 😊

[@markodaniel2090]

I loved your video …. I loved your playing and your informative way of explaining these instruments… thx you sooo much ❤️❤️❤️

[@Impwerk]

Thanks for all your effort and expertise!! This is wonderful! Thank you very much! 🎻💎❤🎻

[@traceyschaufele]

I really enjoyed this! Please add a section on cello and bass! 🙂

[@sargispapik]

...БРАВО...БРАВО...БРАВО...

[@ericsargon5172]

How very very interesting Debbie. Never knew the exsistance of most of them. Most impressive

[@Darth_Vadercio]

Eu amo este vídeo, os diferentes tipos de formatos, e sons produzidos por esses instrumentos são fantásticos!

[@patrickrwhite8354]

Very entertaining Debby and Quite informative. thanks so much.! Best Regards Patrick. of Canada!

[@martinamanecke3622]

How wonderful! And you present them all to us in such a nice way. Thank you!

[@domovoi_0]

Beautiful. Historical. Love and blessings!

[@chloeledean3999]

I love your original fiddle tune :)

[@henkvanhal4188]

Thank you Debby. Henk💗

[@michaelkingsbury4305]

A violin has strings, a fiddle has strangs

[@brucewagner4394]

Wow😮 you're a very accomplished player 👏 👏👏👏

[@MonkeyDLuffy-cq2lo]

you are a true master of violin.

[@nikkid1010]

Lots of talent and knowledge here.

[@GillesPatrat]

Thanks a lot

[@mizuqatsi]

Thank you for this very didactic and wonderful lesson, which taught me a lot about violins.

[@avolikeshvaru]

Pirmo reizi redzu šos instrumentus, izņemot klasisko vijoli. Paldies!

[@landonpeer]

wowow this is all so terrific!

[@greenblattseay6395]

Thanks!

[@notjebbush]

Love hearing about Welsh greatness! Cymru am byth!!!

[@danielabarladeanu345]

How nice and marvellous!!!❤❤❤

[@HBAY82]

13:53 song is fantastic

[@greenblattseay6395]

Debby composed this tune as a break for a song we wrote called "Escape Hatch Door"

[@chrisbragdon5901]

Bravo!! Just Bravo!!

[@emilyweaver]

thoroughly enjoying this video, thank you!

[@rosalvabooksllc354]

Fascinating and some so complex

[@BrightDecision]

I love the sound of the viola pomposa, plus its shape is, well, amazing. I find that I'm quite taken by the tune of Bultentans-- is there any chance we could hear it played on the other stringed instruments? (also the sheet music is kinda hard to find)

[@greenblattseay6395]

drive.google.com/drive/folders/1AfrMFIeqimOlFPeJY6pHln1_QySBhKg0?usp=sharing

[@BrightDecision]

@@greenblattseay6395 Wow, there it is! Thank you! I can only hope I learn to play it as lovely as you do! Does it sound as rich and beautiful as it does because you're playing more than one string at once?

[@greenblattseay6395]

@@BrightDecision Hi, I'm Debby's husband. I do think the double stops enhance the power of the sound. Here's a link to Debby teaching "Bultendans" by ear... kzbin.info/www/bejne/n3yaXod4o9Z4hJo

[@BrightDecision]

@@greenblattseay6395 This is amazing!! Thank you! I wish I could study the double stops more so I could give it that richer more complex tone.

[@greenblattseay6395]

@@BrightDecision She offers private lessons for many instruments on Zoom. Search for "Debby Greenblatt lessons zoom". Send her an email if interested.

[@SophieaLiddell-ye5hf]

woah! such beautiful playing!

[@lazysingledaisybronwyn8105]

Dear Debbie Greenblatt, I just now saw you for the first time. The word "Wales" caught me, but you exceeded the word "Wales". I perceive that you've played in the symphony halls! You're wonderful! What is the name of the song you played at 13:57 on the violin? It's a beautiful song! Also, I wanted to say I think they thought the violin was the devil because many could not play it perfectly. Just a note off sure is the devil! But you have no devil in you and these wonderful instruments I never knew about. May many sweet blessings come your way in this time of your life. BRONWYN (A strictly Welsh name. Branwen = Lady Raven)

[@greenblattseay6395]

"My Escape Hatch Door Is Open" composed by Debby Greenblatt.

[@CharlieEppsMusic]

Fascinating!

[@luisagladyspintosolis9222]

Hermoso! Gracias 🌺🎻🇨🇱

[@nicolelshields279]

Violas are the best!!

[@hoyvintagecycles2936]

That was so cool!!!

[@miky8788]

Lovely video !!

[@eduardomilano6719]

Excelente clase magistral!

[@solangembguimaraes4401]

Maravilhosa ❤

[@krishnakumarpa9981]

Amazing 👍🏻

[@MsCellobass]

That's quite an instrumentalist!

[@__414.88b_]

Thanks!! ❤

[@JacobHINDI]

Wow❤❤❤

[@herculesantonio]

¡congratulation!

[@dbadagna]

Wonderful! You should add the name of David Rivinus to the video description above, so this video will be easier to find for people looking for videos of his Pellegrina viola.

[@greenblattseay6395]

Thanks for the kind words and excellent suggestion!

[@William2805]

I would love to be her student or even better she my granny 🥺

[@jessicasue1000]

I only saw a violin with a trumpet a few days ago

[@brucewagner4394]

This was awesome thank you for sharing this. The thumbnail picture got me. I was wondering about that instrument, a violin? 😅

[@greenblattseay6395]

Pellegrina Pomposa (5 string viola made by David Rivinus in Oregon)

[@Kenken2tuff]

I really like this song @ 5:50 what song is that?

[@greenblattseay6395]

That's the traditional Irish jig "Rights of Man".

[@frankenhappyfinfanfun8821]

Debes ver el video de 100 años tocando viilin

[@nancymclain3276]

Very nice! What is the name of the tune you play at 9:36?

[@greenblattseay6395]

Over the Waterfall---a terrific tune!

[@o.m3996]

Como se llamam ese instrumento

[@greenblattseay6395]

El instrumento en la foto es una nyckelharpa de Suecia. 2:22 (Thanks Google Translate)

[@o.m3996]

@@greenblattseay6395 .. Gracias...... Gracias 😊😊😊❤️❤️

[@zbyszekpodchmielony2642]

👏👏🙂🙂👏👏👏👏👍👍

[@allagatoral3839]

L`ady a Violin has strings AND a fiddle has strangs.. Tenn

[@daviddickerson3422]

a violin has 4 strings. A fiddle has 4 strangs! You're welcome.

[@DavidWilliams-cm4ow]

Can you imagine how badly it would sound if it wasn’t tuned?

[@DavidWilliams-cm4ow]

I meant the first instrument

[@quistan2]

Lumpy space violin

[@waterlife.1905]

That "viola" at 20 minutes in is in my opinion not a nice looking instrument. Thats being nice.

[@lounakin]

It appears that its shape is inspired by Dali... very weird!

[@mellertid]

Several of these were clearly designed by AI.

[@greenblattseay6395]

Awesome Individuals indeed!

[@BlessingJohnAseweje]

If you made the title more catchy . More view

[@timber7744]

viola pomposa: violin with severe obesity

[@akatosh8114]

Goofy aah violin

[@benoitminfirgilbert4368]

[@arys.4]

im determined to give us a happy ending 🥺🥹🥹🤧🤧🤧🧡✨👌🏽