How to Sound Like J.S. Bach

[@christophemarois5423]

Your ability to improvise in Bach's style blows my mind. The analysis you do of his "tricks" is impressive enough, but you integrate with grace some of his most subtle counterpoint idiosyncrasies. Your analysis and creative skills are very inspiring because they display a level of understanding of the material that is rarely found in interpreters coming out of today's music schools, myself included. Thanks for teaching and playing for us, and please keep doing it!

[@NahreSol]

Thank you so much!! This happy birthday piece is CERTAINLY not improvised haha. You can tell the difference in complexity between something like this, and where I actually improvise, like in the Mary Had A Little Lamb video I did :) Thank you for the comment though!!

[@mattd3826]

Yes please! This is amazing and I'm inspired to pick up piano again. Haven't played in a few years

[@eblackbrook]

@@NahreSol So one of the steps have been "spend a few hours working out the counterpoint," no? Very well done, but I can't believe you didn't even mention the word during this video.

[@BachBottari]

@@NahreSol neither did I improvise the "Bach-style Fugato"! kzbin.info/www/bejne/fqK4noOBiN5jqa8 If Nahre Sol wants to interpret it in her favorite style, I will be happy to give her the musical score. :-)

[@Itemtotem]

That's not improvisation, but composition

[@RickBeato]

Fantastic!! Beautiful video and music Nahre!

[@DonutDeflector]

Didn't know Beato would be here! :D

[@Ariel1Dominguez]

Rick Beato you really enjoy this channel (with just justification) and that speaks well not only about the art value of this channel but the educational abilty of this girl in particular. I think you should incorporate some of this in your own videos, making art with the purpose of condense information that takes too long (vide play time for the user) only to talk about and that sometimes we as novice musicians cant make use of such excellent information that you provides.

[@albertolorusso]

@@DonutDeflector Beato is ubiquitous!!!

[@jak9990]

Hey Rick here... i hope you're doing.... oh wrong Rick

[@Shyguy71588]

You play a great piano Mr beato

[@johannsebastianbach3411]

I'm proud!!

[@williamweir1547]

Happy Birthday to you 😎😎😎

[@hermr7170]

JS Bach why do you have multiple you tube accounts? 😆

[@LOLERXP]

did you accept her friend request?

[@feniaax]

You have a supplanter upstairs.

[@cagdasyalman2443]

😂 😂 😂 😂 😂

[@ProkofievAMD]

As a huge Bach fan, I am amazed by your ability to understand his music so well. How many thumbs up is the maximum one can give in youtube ? One is not enough.

[@Dhooparty]

Awesome, you could have told me Bach himself composed that and I would have believed it!

[@NahreSol]

Thank you so much!!

[@dabeamer42]

@Sarin - one thing gave it away. Bach wouldn't write something that began in one key (in this case E major) and end on a chord other than E major or (in certain exceptional cases) the dominant, B major. Nahre's little piece ends on a C# major chord. That simply would not have fit in Herr Bach's ear.

[@alexandrusimo899]

@@dabeamer42 yeah, i don't think they were allowed to do that *bach* then

[@simonlong4718]

@@alexandrusimo899 lol

[@koshersalaami]

I could listen to you do that for an hour. The Solberg Variations.

[@DimitriSafarikas]

Bach's compositions are so rich ! I've been fighting with the same Bach prelude & fugue (n°2) for more than a year ... and still appreciate to hear it, with the same delight, each time. Thank you Nahre for those brilliant pieces of advice and your everlasting optimism that shines through these lessons :) I'd love to find a teacher like you, here in Belgium.

[@peterwrooke]

I'm sure Bach has already accepted your friend request. Brilliant!

[@kryogenicmx591]

he would be jealous tho...

[@Opuss55]

@@kryogenicmx591 Over exaggerating

[@JonnyMay]

You are amazing. Keep it up!!

[@ArmyofAuroraCompositions]

Jonny May You here? :D

[@JSBach-pd4yg]

That's better wıth Harpsıchord

[@Leery_Bard]

My thought exactly: you can't really sound like Bach on piano.

[@espressonoob]

@@Leery_Bard that is completely untrue lol

[@Leery_Bard]

@@espressonoob What are you talking about?

[@espressonoob]

@@Leery_Bard your comment?

[@Leery_Bard]

@@espressonoob I've checked twice: I don't believe I've commented. Also, If I had, the comment would be right and true.

[@diegos9231]

This is one of the most autstanding music dissections I've ever seen. Really really good!

[@NahreSol]

Thank you !! 🙏

[@fashidox]

As a huge fan of Bach, I thought no one would ever somewhat mildly capture his essence. However, you have managed to surprise me. Respect to you.

[@mattd3826]

This is miraculous. They way you present this information is so clear and concise. I like how you used examples of correct and incorrect ways of sounding like Bach, that was very helpful! I have never subscribed so quickly to a channel.

[@89korgos]

I tend to avoid your channel, because every time I visit it, i tend to neglect my practice and watch your entire KZbin output. Lol. Love your Musical Universe, keep them coming!

[@NahreSol]

😂😂😂 thank you

[@tondann]

Bach is so powerful, always when I listen I feel like its empowering and strong. Knowing why it is like that is very precious. Thank you Nahre!

[@Roh0io]

More like this! Do chopin and rachmaninoff too !!

[@NahreSol]

Thank you!! :)) Yes yess

[@thinkpad20]

Someone else did a pretty ripping Chopin-ized Happy Birthday. There's no explanation of the theory though. But it sure sounds like Chopin, and is pretty insanely virtuosic as well. kzbin.info/www/bejne/nJrLnnujgrial80 (EDIT: now I'm not completely sure if this is the one I remember watching, but still worth a look)

[@mantictac]

Too late...

[@pelemos2466]

Rachmaninoff would be awesome and Mozart too. Loved your vídeos :)

[@SadisticKillerXx]

She did it :)

[@jjaammee11]

You're truly the best Nahre Sol. You're so humble and informative. Keep up the brilliant work.

[@larikipe940]

Make it about 5 minutes long, score it for the organ, and I'll buy it and play it in church.

[@keescanalfp5143]

Aren't good short pieces long enough, also for church use. Pointing at Franck, Boëllmann, or Bach himself.

[@anjalijaianand2608]

Hahahahahhahahahahhdhjhdgwuhhhfjjdjh

[@brianj4090]

Absolutely incredible, it moved really fast so I only caught some of what was going on but these are great concepts and really helpful.

[@MattPark75]

Trying to read all the pop-up words during the piece is like polyphony for the eyes 😍 Thank you so much for this fun and instructive video!

[@AntPDC]

You nailed Bach's idiom - indeed the idiom of the Baroque era - mind-blowingly complex as it is. There is something about that era, as exemplified by Bach and Handel in particular, which simultaneously nourishes one's brain as well as emotions. It is beauty.

[@AZmom60]

I just found you yesterday while I was looking for info on Impressionism, checked out your web page, & am working on planning time in my life to take advantage of your trainings. You blow me away!

[@robbes7rh]

Exceptionally well done, Nancy. I thoroughly enjoyed that - and I love Bach’s solo keyboard works.

[@IYBeats]

WOW! It`s amazing, thanks for your videos! Please make more like this! Love from Russia

[@NahreSol]

Thank you!! 😊🙏

[@casualeye1633]

This is fantastic. Very well done. That little "I'm shook" at the end was great. You PRESSED him!

[@Cesare92]

Jaw dropped

[@NahreSol]

🙈 thank you 🙏

[@silviemarksilverstein3031]

That was absolutely unbelievable. As someone who reached the height of Bach's compositions by playing 2 part Inventions many decades ago, I am in awe. Thank you!

[@np7133]

You are blessed to be able to compose like Bach ! I am glad I discovered this stunning piece on my birthday !

[@AdrianTangMusic]

This is such an amazing rendition of Bach's style. It sounded just like a piece written by Bach himself to me! Great analysis and applications!

[@BlainePratt]

Dang, girl! I loved that whole video so much! Great ideas, clearly shown, wonderfully edited and impeccably put together. Oh, and the playing and piece are lovely!

[@NahreSol]

Thank you so much!! 🙏🙏🙏

[@alexjevincent]

As usual, an exceptional and thought provoking breakdown. Your writing is always very inspiring.

[@purepuresound4671]

Ah! I'm so happy to find you and your Chanel, girl! Finally a Pro with a clear open mind

[@MarsLos10]

As every Bach piece, there's so much going on!!! I love it! Do this kind of video on other composers' birthdays too!!!

[@leonmatthias321]

this is next level wtf seriously, how can you do this and for so many composers. and above all the music is so beautiful and also so characteristic. wow

[@ZyStory]

This is awesome! You're so great!

[@NahreSol]

😍 thank you!!!

[@luigig1081]

On top of those impressive composition skills you put a lovely tone and a natural musical expression in your playing. That's real music and you're a great musician. Congratulations!

[@NahreSol]

Thank you so much! I really appreciate it... 🙏

[@oliverpope4915]

The little fragment you chose that ends in the c# to g# feels sooooo good I can't explain it wow

[@andrewdias2690]

Brilliant!! Interestingly enough, your video helped condense what is genuinely complex structure into something consumable and clear. I think I learned more in the few minutes here than in a few semesters of music theory. Lol

[@dierotewand3297]

a gem, this channel is.

[@Ndo01]

Amazing! Hope it becomes a series.

[@NahreSol]

Thank you!! :D

[@ramun9402]

@@NahreSol can you do one of Mozart pleasee

[@alexanderehrnstrom1458]

this might just be the best channel on youtube. you are a genius

[@plouffe314]

Not so many people on this planet can do that, you can count them on your fingers. I am a fan of Bach since a long time : This is an impressive lesson. You are very good. Vous devez avoir des gènes du grand Bach pour arriver à faire ça, chapeau! c'est très beau ce que vous faites.

[@jetmarshall]

You break down the musical concepts beautifully. I play guitar and it's so refreshing to see the structure of music explicated so clearly. Your videos are so well produced and fun to watch, and you are exceptionally talented. Look forward to more.

[@brunofogagnolo6699]

this is outstanding Nahre, never saw Bach explained so perfectly in 3 minutes...

[@zealottus621]

Best morning videos for breakfast are Nahre's, always filling us with motivation. Thank you.

[@NahreSol]

😍 thank you 😍

[@LovePantsu]

This left me no choice. Now I must binge watch all of your videos. Your creativity is so inspiring, thank you!

[@germansnowman]

As a huge Bach fan and an amateur pianist, this is perhaps my favourite video of yours - thank you!

[@EricRinehartPiano]

I am honored that you uploaded this on my birthday :)

[@NahreSol]

Thank you! And happy birthday!!!!!!

[@Violamanben]

Ummm, wow! The execution, explanation, and quality of this video is fantastic. What a wonderful homage to Bach! It's tailor-made for music majors, but has broad appeal with its accessibility and humor. Thank you.

[@bjrnb9042]

this video perfectly demonstrate how little i have of musical talent

[@authenticbaguette6673]

Bjørn B THAT'S WHY YOU SHOULD STOP WATCHING KZbin ! GO PRACTICE AND BECOME LING LING !

[@LorenzoNW]

If you know how little musical talent you have, that also implies you know what musical talent is…which is more than I can say for most people.

[@hb712]

Nahre: “Avoid parallel fifths and octaves” Bach’s 1st Keyboard Concerto: -_-

[@upsideken]

Bach occasionally uses them, but imperfect consonance was used more frequently, so yes you got the point!

[@4thArmoredVet]

I did enjoy that. I love the visual of your fingers floating across the keyboard so effortlessly as well. Brilliant! ❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️

[@ChuloDavidcito]

WOW, that is absolutely gorgeous, Nahre!!! As a Bach fan, I'm very much in awe. And the bonus: the hilarious bell and the buzzer. :) You are a treasure!!!!

[@Cfb2987]

Whoa! This is awesome! Excellent, bite-sized breakdown of Bach's style! Very good playing too!

[@johnrickert5572]

Your observations here in regard to what I would call Bach's "invention style" are simply brilliant. They bring a level of intelligibility to these works that I did not have before. For which, thanks. But to go further, your insights make me appreciate even more when Bach steps around or beyond these to aspire higher than intellectual sublimity, to the soul being with God.

[@mrnarason]

I really find it helpful that you point out all the music theory aspects either in illustration or when it occurs.

[@PieceofSheet0]

Incredible! You must have a lot of experience playing his music... that's some pretty great counterpoint! Would you say this exercise (in no way do I mean to diminish the music!) was constructed more from your intuitions and experience as a pianist who has played a lot of Bach or more from a technical understanding of his music and counterpoint in general? I really like that ii-V-I (vi) cadence you use too ;)

[@alanhirayama4592]

Puppy sighting at 0:55! Serious, this is excellent! Happy Birthday, J.S. Bach!

[@NahreSol]

Thank you so much!! And yes, my dog bobby

[@ruixxxx]

Hats off to you! Brilliant work and teach, Nahre. This would be the piece Bach'd have done on his birthday.

[@schm4704]

This is brilliant, both the video format as well as the result. I really enjoy this series, and I am (finally!) learning a bit of music theory in the process.

[@03Venture]

For me, who am a lifetime music enthusiast and a wannabe musician, this is utterly impressive and excellent.

[@daxhays9177]

Just discovered your channel - it's awesome! I grew up with my mom playing Chopin and Beethoven in the house on her upright piano. She never liked Bach but I always have. One of my absolute favorite collections was Peter Hurford's double album of Bach's great organ works. I would escape into other dimensions with them! Anyway... You are a great inspiration! I make my own music but am really scattered. At the same time, I love music theory and the meta levels of meaning which music can convey. You are doing a great job at showing how these little pieces of styles and tendencies meet in the different composers and then work toward creating something new from their ideas. Like me - you seem to see music as a meditation. Good stuff!

[@edwinburggraaff7251]

This play makes me birthday feel so much better! love from Holland

[@pejman7399]

Absolutely genius. i wish you make a four part harmony series with audio examples across history of music. there is no sources for learning harmony and counter point as music ,not as riddles. I love the video / thank u very much. have u tried harmonizing a Bach fuge subject with Wagner harmonizations?

[@l000kin]

WOW, this is really great, this music sounds like from Bach! Thanks for sharing your talent.

[@juanborjas6416]

This is one your best videos yet. Keep going Nahre!

[@uomodibassamorale]

As cool as i could hope it to be... i am grateful for having discovered this channel. Thank you.

[@lepulverfe]

Fantastic! I love your video. All your videos. I love J.S.Bach´s music, and you just make my jaw drop with admiration for your talent. I learn a lot from watching your videos, thank you so much for posting them.

[@EssamTheMan]

you're one of the greatest Canadian musicians in my humble opinion ! bravo!

[@NahreSol]

Thank you!! I'm actually not Canadian though haha :D

[@mottahead6464]

@@NahreSol The guy must have seen some Tim Horton's or The Source in one of your videos.

[@BenMader10309]

This video is awesome, you're channel should blow eventually. Glad, I found it on my recommended tab.

[@NahreSol]

Thanks so much 😊🙏🙏🙏

[@HarrisHanAndersen]

I’m so glad I found your channel! I so admire all of the hard work that goes into these videos!!

[@davidsosa538]

You´re so awesome, your channel inspired me to get back to the piano after several years

[@claudefazio]

That was brilliant! You described all the essential elements of J.S. Bach's music.

[@kenmoore137]

I love the crunch!

[@stefomate]

You’re amazing. Why do you not have more subscribers!!!

[@marksadventures3889]

I saw a link to your sight from Rick Beato, thing is I'd seen you play on a jazz tune I loved an didn't know who you were but thought your chops rocked; Johann Sebastian Bach really was a genius - a word banded about too much I think but he deserves the accolade I think. Jazz, walking basses, counterpoint, polyphony he had them all and in a mathematical formula-ii that even Eisenstein thought brilliant. Happy Birthday J S.B. Seeing as you are cool I've added you to my subs. Thanks

[@DemoniqueTrance]

Bloody brilliant! You came in clutch for my recurring Bach music romance. Thanks for the great video, I'll definitely check in to learn more!

[@sashadoodle9282]

I love this! Well done, Nahre!

[@lizzybach4254]

Though I'm not an extremely big fan of his music, I certainly cannot say that he wasn't a genius, and that's because he was, indeed a genius

[@Gustavo_Ramires]

Happy Birthday Nahre Sol

[@peterteaches]

Outstanding video! Great to have a practical style guide like that for improvising Bach! We should all be working on it really

[@pondwithducks3092]

WOW. This was written and played extremely well! If I didn't know I would guess that JSB wrote it.

[@ArtemYegorovMusic]

Beautiful piece, Nahre! I've stored your channel after Rick Beato mentioned it once (you had only few videos then) and alsolutely missed how it grown. So much good material!

[@Gaff.]

Just as good as the Satie one I watched before this. If all your videos are like this, consider me entertained. Thanks for making these.

[@lamvincent4983]

i almost never leave comments in youtube channel but this is so amazing. it makes me really want to start learning composing!!!!!!!!!! thank you.

[@ZenandtheArtofPiano]

Alright, brilliance and creativity aside, I never, EVER enjoyed the sound of a bell accompanying a checkmark quite so much. So satisfying.

[@mrplayboyinternational.1999]

How to sound like J. S Bach Step one: Be J. S Bach

[@bhryian]

your channel is like a masterclass! love it! thank you!

[@RayAndre]

Everything about this... is astounding. Amazing content.

[@MitchBoucherComposer]

Very nice video! I really enjoy how in-depth this example was.

[@luisluiscunha]

Wow. I feel so humble and grateful... thank you for this...

[@brandonlim7186]

Amazingly talented pianist composer. Salute, Nahre

[@NahreSol]

Thank you!! :)

[@ericsiqueira1]

One of the best videos I've ever seen

[@jonathandaniel9031]

You amazing Nahre - Looking forward to see more videos of you !

[@mocenigo6594]

Your Soul speaks words of Joy!

[@isabellelawrence8748]

this video deserves more views!!!! nice job! :D

[@scarlatti222]

Just found your channel , as a fellow Composer & Conducter : your videos are exceptionally unqiue & great to watch I am going to subscribe & 0:53 your dog made a great tricky intro 😂👍🏼🌸

[@NahreSol]

Thank you!! Welcome 🐶😊 !!

[@antroxio9945]

Simply a masterpiece.

[@tayoo.1965]

probably my fave (and most understandable to me) video of yours YES!

[@NahreSol]

Thank you !! 😊🙏

[@deliciousdishes4531]

Whenever I watch these videos I feel terrible for being so bad at my instrument and basically knowing no theory even after all these years, but they're so damn well made and entertaining that I can't stop watching haha

[@NahreSol]

Ahh thank you. I am sure you know more than you think you do! And I hope you keep watching and sticking around :D