How to play VIVALDI SUMMER ☀️ [like a pro]

Now that you HOW to practice Vivaldi’s Summer, go on Tonic and get motivated together with the community: tonicmusic.app/practice-together
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[@RayChenViolinist]

Thanks for watching! I’ll see you in the practice room on Tonic: tonicmusic.app/join-in

[@Xphqntom]

I am super excited !!!!! I cant find your id on tonic tho :)

[@Hi-how-are-you-today.]

How often do you replace your bows? since in every video I see you playing you lose a few hires 😂

[@Xphqntom]

@@Hi-how-are-you-today. that is common for violin bows ! They keep getting off

[@Hi-how-are-you-today.]

@@Xphqntom I understand but from other violinists I’ve seen playing classical music (even Vivaldi summer) they lose a bit but not that much.

[@Xphqntom]

@@Hi-how-are-you-today. yeah , the bow rarely looses all its hairs

[@str33tspirit]

What a time to be alive when you can get free tips from one if not best violinist alive.

[@j7...]

I'm still graceful for Algo to suggest Ray to me. Before i wasn't even that into classical music. I listened mainly to Metal stuff Like for example wintersun but also the Likes of animals as Leaders and Lot's of stuff in between until i also discovered These Epic Soundtrack Style pieces to weight train to. Got cards for two steps from hell, missed Out bc fml and that evening Algo gave Ray Chen to me. And that rabbit hole keeps on giving and giving. Few weeks later i know so much about techniques, difficulties and in General are much more able to appreciate and understand the difficulties of the Violin and classical music in General. Then there was a collab between Ray and twoset which was so wholesome and omg that was another rabbit hole. Kind regards :)

[@Jaburu]

shouldn't he be giving masterclasses instead? why does he ven have time for KZbin?

[@vanessachromik3879]

The 3 different thumbnails are so funny, the sunglasses in this one somehow make it even better 😄 excited to watch the video after work tonight!

[@RayChenViolinist]

Glad you like them!

[@himiko_toga4]

the video wasn't even out when you wrote this comment IT WAS 6 HOURS BEFORE!!????

[@salmongaming6753]

@@himiko_toga4 its a premiere

[@user-ec6cw2lh8v]

When I heard your Vivaldi, I have become your fan✨🥹✨

[@catius9206]

This is the fastest piece among the four seasons, the storm is truly giving the feel of summer that hot temperature, Fast breeze, movement of all living organisms due to the heat, fate of one farmer who fears for the survival of his livelihood. His worst fears come true: the violent summer storm destroys his crops. Hats off to the composer Vivaldi. 😻

[@jh.y00N]

You are a true teacher. How can you teach us all the techniques? I admire your educator mindset✨💯👑💎🎻🥇 Indeed, Professor Ray👍🏻👍🏻

[@vanessachromik3879]

Great reminder to "not be shy", I'm currently working on playing and phrasing more boldly and not too quiet/one-dimensional. Love listening to different interpretations and explanations of pieces as well, so once I'm practicing this I'll definitely come back to this video :)

[@julia_btfl]

World class violinist be here giving us free lecture on how to play the violin better 😅 Respect

[@susiesunbeam]

Articulated beautifully. It’s not always easy to put it into words, particularly if you’re also trying to engage non-musicians. I could listen to you (speak and play!) all day.

[@rohankamdar8412]

DO WINTER PLEASE

[@faizamahek6122]

Your sound makes me want to visit classic concerts.

[@maxmonod2886]

POV: watching the entirety of the video knowing that you will probably never play violin…

[@damshek]

Love those off-beat hemiolas towards the end! breaks up the monotonous beat, gives it a certain danciness- and very in character for a baroque piece with "do it how you like it" notation.

[@blessakim]

This is such a detailed, thorough breakdown. Think a lot of violinists can appreciate this mini lesson. So much to take away from this, thank you!

[@shupesmerga4694]

I learned so much here, I always try to play clean despite having the feeling that the music should be extrovert, especially that solo string crossing. Now I can let loose. Ray please do more of this, I have been on my own for 13 out of 15 years, just KZbin and reading books. This kind of lesson I can't get anywhere else aside from hiring a teacher for which I have no budget. Please do the other 1st and 2nd movement next then Winter. Thanks!

[@ILOVELAUFEY_]

i literally had a commerical with someone playing vivaldi summer before the video began 😭😭

[@JesseSawaya-on7el]

I love how your able to dissect all the different layers in the piece in a way where we understand how the piece fits together. Your a true artist and teacher and your video makes me want to play this piece! Thanks for the inspiration ❤

[@magicinthenoise]

My goodness, you're gifted!

[@veronicaanton695]

When I listen to your sound, all the black roses that grow in the back of my mind bloom. Like all the unsolved mysteries of our lives are instantly filled with light.

[@fernando6112]

A true star indeed. Thanks, Sir Ray

[@NosoyMachado]

I don’t even know how to play twinkle little star 🌟, but here I am 😂

[@mellissadalby1402]

Hi Ray, I appreciate all of the support you are providing to the musical community. I hope it keeps it alive. Ray Chen ROCKS!

[@propofoldreams]

That syncopated hemiola phrasing is much remix, very gangster, such lit!! Wow!! 🔥🔥

[@christiangiannini1899]

Hi Ray! This types of videos are so funny. Can you do Monti Czardas next? Thank you!!

[@glaucoclarodasilva9117]

Amazing! Can't wait for Winter!

[@HappyG1lmor488]

Thanks for playing in Boulder! Great show!

[@ssatjapot]

You're a born educator!! This made so much sense! Thank you!

[@Vintage_End]

This feels really easy to follow through with good explanation for each part.

[@infledermaus]

I play mandolin and I wish there was someone like you giving tips for mandolin. That was brilliant. The same dynamics and phrasing can be used for both instruments, but I'd love it hear it on a plucked instrument. Thanks for sharing your vast experience and expertise! Brilliant! It also helps me hear this wonderful piece differently. Marvelous!

[@jmaranillo]

I am mesmerized listening to this guy and I don’t even play the violin 😂

[@wonghow]

:D I always love to see you put so much energy into the music, even to break strings, break bow hairs

[@cainagnascimento]

Once my Kennedy violin is arrived, i'll be back to learn 👍

[@leo24quito]

Thank you Ray for posting. This is very helpful ❤

[@TheVinylFactor]

This is video is like gold for me. I've been preparing summer for a while and I really liked your version. Thanks for the video!!

[@rosieeecostello]

I've been learning this piece for over a week and a half. This video really helped! Thanks, Ray!! 😁

[@geekynewz]

Thanks Ray! This is MONTHS of music lessons in 11 minutes, so great... THANK YOU!!!!

[@annarasmuson5084]

I’m currently working on this piece and I can’t wait to go practice with your tips after work today! Thank you for making violin cool again 😎

[@amandas.6500]

I love this piece! Adult beginner here, it's on the bucket list!

[@marcomensing4862]

Excellent Genius Ray Chen 🎻🎶🎵🎵

[@crismenoliveira1596]

Admiro demais você!!! É maravilhoso te ver tocando.

[@user-fw6eu4zx8x]

Ray Chen - I really enjoy listening to you play violin; a true masterpiece. Thank you

[@sunrainsnow]

Know nothing about music and violin but enjoying this video 😂

[@andrezagalaxya514]

Obrigada por dividir conosco. Que venham mais videos assim.😊

[@lllllei5410]

Raaayyy ur amazing!! Just let me practice some time so i can do what you're explaining in that vivaldi summer!! Im excited. Please keep this videos going ❤

[@yeenstudio5713]

Your videos mean a lot to me. I will be really glad to hear you play the whole song. I'm also practicing this song, and I want to use your technique for the whole song.

[@KB1.1]

Thank you so much for this, Ray. I really enjoy listening to some of your thought processes when you play. I wonder how great it would be to have you for a teacher.

[@quintonkuhn]

I like the overall pacing of the video! I'll have to give the Summer Vilvadi a try!

[@herbertkronzucker8367]

The comparison to a rock piece, and approaching it as such, is apt. I always felt the L'Estate Presto gives a lot of "bang for buck". Most people, unlike in so much of classical music that is less accessible, can immediately "see" the amazingness and coolness of the violin as an instrument when they hear this movement, if one gets that funky pulse right, that is :). Good video.

[@PMCello]

Could not found a video for cello, thanks for putting this video!

[@arinasosnovskaya5298]

This is absolutely rock music. ❤

[@prabathwijerathne4913]

Superb actually your telent is unbelievable ❤

[@dragonsmusique4170]

Hello! I play violon for 4 years, and this year I don't have violin teacher, so I hope you will do more of this kind of video, because it is Really helpful! Thank you so much!

[@EvanGray-kl7op]

YES!!! this is what I was waiting for!!! :D :D

[@JustAnotherBuckyLover]

Fell in love with the Four Seasons as a teen watching Nigel Kennedy play and managed to persuade my violin teacher to let me learn it too. Watching it reimagined now by Ray and explaining everything I wish I could have learned as a teen just... I wish I'd kept playing.

[@amandacollecutt2491]

just restart! I have and I love it! Progress. I ve pactised couple of hours everyday for last five months! You should do it

[@JustAnotherBuckyLover]

@@amandacollecutt2491 If I wasn't bedbound right now, I just might! But it's *really* hard to play when you're stuck on your back and your arms are weak from neurological issues. But yes, I've considered it and fingers crossed I can get some of that resolved and use this as a recovery goal.

[@amandacollecutt2491]

Oh yup. Hope U get a bit of recovery. I restarted due to health issues too. So yeah sending good vibes your way.

[@peggylee2471]

This is too good! ❤❤❤

[@lefterischasas7105]

This is gold!

[@arthurcastro141]

I’ve been playing the violin for 2 years now and feels like it’ll take, like, decades for me to be able to play remotely similar to this, violin is one of the most frustrating yet satisfying instruments out there to play

[@Xphqntom]

The community will soon grow to 1m !

[@blakeguillory3379]

Niche Zero. A man of culture I see.

[@Msmcarlos]

thank you Vivaldi (summer) for bringing me to Ray❤

[@oliviavander1882]

I'm really excited there's a tutorial for this piece! I'm gonna learn it! We'll see how far I make it before I give up. Those harmonics might be it for me 😂

[@mariacristinariesenberg8256]

❤Eu amo violino, e as quatro estações é o que mais amo. Toca fundo na alma da gente, não consigo nem explicar, é sem palavras o sentimento, do começo ao fim da música. Ela me alegra e me faz chorar ao mesmo tempo. 🙏❤🎻🙏🎻❤🙏

[@ZoCZodiaC]

Love the espresso coffee set up you got Ray! The Niche, the Fellow and Ranchillo? 👍

[@coldovenMM]

OMG I CANT WAIT FOR THIS VIDEO. I;ve been having sm trouble with it

[@yukiyavalentine5867]

thank you for this !! My son loves this song and hopefully one day can play it (I'm skeptical about it being easy to play, haha)

[@Travinobabino]

Like having a free lesson with a professional violinist. You oughta be charging for this stuff Ray!

[@sandracenteno9546]

I like his videos and how he teache 👏👏

[@heitron81]

Ok. Now we know what to do. Let’s go! No violin? No excuses!

[@Chara0123]

What if im a violist?

[@juandiegoa.c1742]

​@@Chara0123You can do it too

[@penkaur]

Ray you're a great educator! Not only a great artist and communicator but also blessed with the ability to explain it very well 🎉🎉🎉🎉 the handsome face is distracting though 😊

[@singingviolin5492]

Your violin sounds so good!

[@quest-cequecesttonvisage]

He sounds good

[@singingviolin5492]

Yes. I agree absolutely. He can even make a cheap violin sound so good. Here I was really listening to his violin because I could hear the sparks from his violin strings and I had to make a comment on it.@@quest-cequecesttonvisage

[@ElisioDala-xl5gu]

You're a great violinist, my "idol", I love you. Sou teu fã.🎻

[@ccc6502]

When are you coming to New Zealand? Waiting for your concert ❤️🥰

[@dentoncaballero9465]

thank you sir for the music

[@yush4673]

Its all in the bow basically, the scales and shifts are easy.

[@doyschultz7556]

Ray, you should play Der Erlkönig

[@Chris-gg9mq]

I dont play the violin but still enjoy very much your videos of teaching and interpretation comparisons! Ray u r such a great interpreter!❤ (honoured to c u once in your concert playing Mendelssohn😊) And surprised to see that cute emoji when u talk about shyness😂

[@Chris-gg9mq]

And yeah though I dont play thhe violin, I usually play back your videos coz its so informative!

[@user-bq6zx6np6c]

Hi Ray, I have one request as someone who's been to a few of your concerts over the past few years. At every concert I've been to, you've played either Waltzing Matilda or Paganini Caprice 21 as an encore, and I was wondering if you could learn a new piece that you could play to the audience. I'm looking forward to your Mendelssohn and Tchaikovsky in Korea!

[@joshablatzheim9075]

Fantastique 🎻🎼🎶👌 Greetings from an Classical Tenor-Violist, Josha 🙋‍♂️

[@mattiafioravanti8475]

This the classic (haha) example of what a difference having a great teacher means. When you have a teacher that involves you with the subject and makes it fun and interesting you can also teach stuff that it's 300 years old.

[@iLikeFlowers-rd6kc]

Can you do winter or spring next? I would love to learn how to play either of them.

[@keikun17]

@RaychenViolinst : Coffee stuff at the back. Nice! Hope you don't mind me asking. How much coffee is "too much" when practicing / performing?

[@yukkwongng9945]

Ray loves rolling eyes!!!!!!!!!!!

[@linglingjourney]

Hey Ray I have some questions about the Kenedy violin challenge 1. Are you picking the winners randomly?? 2. Are you going to make us pay for shipping?? 3. Am I the one who made you start this challenge??

[@theShcrunkly]

1. Yes. 2. No. 3. Maybe, not speaking for him or anything.

[@DennisTrovato]

Can confirm. Very metal.

[@VarnasBaltas]

Bravo!!!

[@ezechielviolin6426]

Wouuulalaaa🔥🔥🔥👏🏾👏🏾👏🏾🙇🏾🙇🏾🙇🏾

[@tudosobreviolino]

Nice!

[@Mariolio7]

Hey Mr. Ray. First, I just have to say your ability is so good that it is not fully human (I hope to achieve these qualities). Second, is the free violin a sweep stakes for entering, or being top 99 in the challenge?

[@iflin6545]

Could you post more this kinda tutorial video please❤ From Malaysia fans🎉🙌🏻

[@kenma4764]

Aight time to hit my twinkle twinkle variation 3

[@rosangelamorgado]

Príncipe ⚘

[@johndeer4250]

I been playing for a year and a half i guess I should get started on this since it took a whole year for oh susana

[@miemie635]

Experimenting with different fingerings and bowings can really change your game too

[@andrepaulo6413]

Eu quero ganhar um violino também como faço pra participar . Vc toca muito.

[@AntonioDMaior13]

Ray, I'm a big fan of yours. I'm 13 years old and siu from Brazil and I also play the violin and I already play Vivaldi Summer, but I wanted to focus on Winter, and also other songs. Could you record A video teaching them, right? The song EINE KLEINE NACHTMUSIK AND CZARDAS

[@sundawg911]

Me listening to this as if I can actually do it when I don't have an instrument, know how to play and can't read music. Lol.

[@feb5th]

I watched this and took notes. Even though i don't play the instrument 😂

[@GreenSix6]

Just a casual rancilio and niche in the background

[@seemingmusic]

A niche grinder and rancilio... Someone loves his coffee ❤

[@lynnmarieportanova9017]

That was awesome! Feel like i just had a lesson! thank you!