Maxim Vengerov | How To Produce & Change Vibrato | Classic FM

Maxim Vengerov explains how to produce and change vibrato... 🎻The violin virtuoso presents a series of exclusive masterclasses, as part of his year-long residency with Classic FM. Watch the full series on our website: clssicfm.co/ve...
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[@georgepantzikis7988]

This has got to be the most beautiful scale I've ever heard.

[@gotsukenj5358]

That’s exactly what I was gonna mention. He even plays the simple scale so beautiful.

[@TheAbnerCoutinho]

It's because the timbre of the sound he produces is gorgeous. I love to hear him playing mozart, that's the reason.

[@asisqueezylovediary6474]

Yes my scale is same with sirenne in place of vibrato hahahaah. I can't make it so fast yet. The joy and love to the vibrato isn't appearing yet apperantly

[@JustFiddler]

indeed

[@claraartnow6645]

So it would seem (Pirates of the caribbean reference)

[@bachstraightboy1293]

He makes even scales sound so beautiful!

[@portraitbyelise2309]

I've read the comments before watching the video. People wrote about how beautiful his scale was. It got me so confused. What do they mean a "beautiful" scale ? Then, I watched the video... What a beautiful scale 😍

[@feelthai]

Me too

[@violetabighiu223]

Here is vibrato important, is not about scales, however both are wonderful.

[@portraitbyelise2309]

@@violetabighiu223 Yes, that the beauty of it. He plays a "simple" scale, but just by adding dynamics and changes in vibrato he made it sound so beautiful !

[@diegeigergarnele7975]

Whoever named this did it wrong. As he says at the end this is "something about vibrato". Whoever came here to get a comprehensive guide (in 5 minutes??) Will be a little bit disappointed. However if you already know how to produce a steady vibrato this is a reminder on what a joy is actually to do it well and how you should approach it with your soul and joy. Liked it, it's not the thecnical video I expected from the title but it's still inspiring for advanced and professionals

[@alexsaldarriaga8318]

Scales are indeed fun and they do bring joy! I love this guy!!Vengerov is not only a great violinist and artist, but a great teacher also! I have enormous admiration and respect for artist-teachers like him.

[@fanyueyen4862]

The greatest for our time PERIOD. Absolutely love his work and hope one day I can hear him in person ❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️

[@JustFiddler]

same here.... wish oneday can see him live

[@agnesmarchand801]

The violin - extension to our soul 😢😍😍😍

[@gassanzade]

he's playing even scales with emotion. wow

[@Sandraud]

Vengerov over here making me cry with His freaking earthy vibrato scale

[@isaacsviolinroom8418]

I had no idea a scale could be so breathtaking.

[@kschannel2024]

I just want to thank you for showing the most basic attitude to play the violin . I can hear so much soul and love in this simple scale ! ❤️

[@NeomiNemeth]

I've never wanted to practice scales more than after watching this video 😁 Maxim can make even pulling an open string exciting 🤗🎻

[@dianal.1279]

OMG! He brought tears to my eyes playing just scales. I've just been practicing, but now I have to get back to my violin and play scales. Wow! Phrasing A major.💖

[@hamwhacker]

Thank you for this. Maxim Vengerov is one of the very best violinists of a generation, so any advice from him is a privilege to receive! Incredible how he remains so relaxed while playing, a bit like breathing life into the instrument.

[@kimseniorb]

its the biggest sign of a virtuoso, performing like its not a big deal at all, relaxed yet impeccable

[@jamesjamerson1537]

Yes, anything can be done with great joy, even scales. Bravo!

[@i_heart_unicorns3847]

Never before have I felt such emotion from a scale, beautiful! :’’)

[@josepcasas4221]

You are the best Máster Mr Vengerov. Thank you for the class. I am very happy for to be in your Channel , is amazing………..

[@finalbossoftheinternet6002]

Everything he plays has so much emotion.

[@Slynell1]

Classic fm have been killing it during the lockdown

[@Chibanah]

It completely felt relaxing. He is like the magician of the violin.

[@laurobelrecordingstudio]

Bravo! Never have I heard a violin played with such genuine passion and pure heartfelt emotion. Maxim, you surely bring tears to the eyes of the violin gods and firmly cement your place among the greatest virtuosos that have ever played this soulful instrument. You have inspired me immeasurably.

[@fingerhorn4]

What a beautiful full sound he makes. Every time I practice I start by watching this video to slow myself down and try to follow exactly what he is doing. He makes it look easy but it's very hard to achieve his relaxation and still get an intense sound.

[@nls5481]

most bbbbbbeautifullllll scale .tanks whit 1000 love. you are beautiful human being whit beautiful sol .

[@MalamutePlutoLuna]

I was experimenting his vibrato and this video showed up, so I’m glad he took this video 🥰

[@julialori4591]

That scale was so full of emotion

[@ilikechopin8112]

This video is amazing! To learn a technique from one of the best in the world!

[@groovellous1]

Nice to see a violin expert who is not anti-shoulder rest. My partner and I tested the sound of violins played with and without a shoulder rest similar to Vengerov's. When the violin rested directly against the shoulder the tone was less resonant. Shoulder rests improve the sound. It's a no-brainer.

[@nadem3518]

Maxim you are a wonderful Teacher: from a jazz violonist who play in Paris :-)

[@user-hy9zt8tn9c]

Спасибо тебе дорогой.

[@MargaretWalkerCellist]

Thank you, Maxim! Very beautiful tones, too. I am teaching my grandchildren to play violin now, and this video will help them tremendously.

[@sandaruguitar9076]

Thank you.

[@manuelgysler7661]

I would love to hear Maxim Vengerov explain how he teaches vibrato and what he thinks about arm/wrist/finger vibrato and maybe even combinations of arm and wrist/finger vibrato. Anyone has seen him teach this?

[@dianal.1279]

I don't think he teaches vibrato. His students are advanced. They know vibrato. He tells them how to use it to serve the pieces. Well, that's what I think happens. Love and peace!

[@manuelgysler7661]

@@dianal.1279 thanks for your answer. I am not referring to basic skills. In my understanding there are different schools of vibrato and even among the best of the best violinists I can see differences in their vibrato technique, and yes, they do talk about it. Of course, there is the question of when to use it and how. The 'how' can refer to the basic parameters of amplitude and speed, but there is something else I refer to: while some seem to use only or mainly arm vibrato, others use some wrist vibrato (integrated/merged with arm vibrato or not). Others talk about finger vibrato, which personally I do not see fit and useful but maybe it is for others. It might maybe be more useful in certain types of folk music (probably worth a debate). In the words of Heifetz: 'Vibrato... is part of each individual musical personality, something one is born with…expressing one's temperament.' I am not sure whether we are borne with it, I am convinced that we can change it significantly through practice, but I think it is true that each violinist has his/her very personal technique and use of vibrato. This is the level of reflection I am interested in.

[@manuelgysler7661]

I see Vengerov using both wrist and arm vibrato, and both separately and combined. My question is when he uses what and why.

[@intervalkid]

This is the exact thing I needed for violin. I am not a violinist but I can get notes out of it. I couldn't figure out how to do the vibrato. Thanks! Nice of you to address things for us beginners.

[@antoanelaudila7129]

Domnul profesor unul din preferații mei violoniști!

[@Beniamin_]

Unul din ce mai renumiți! Salut de la Căușeni.

[@igormijal1]

Спасибо! Очень познавательно!) Здоровья вам Максим!

[@shengf40]

It's amazing Vengerov's chin rest is in the very middle of the violin. I have never seen other violinists place their chin rest like this.

[@NYGGJELEBEITE]

Anne Sofie Mutter does it I think

[@shengf40]

@@NYGGJELEBEITE You are right - I've just checked some videos of Anne Sofie Mutter. I guess big artists can have it customized. When I was a student, I never thought it could be done.

[@shengf40]

@@NYGGJELEBEITE I've just checked again, it's called "Whitner Style Middle Violin Chinrest"

[@roman14032]

people do that alot

[@groovellous1]

@@roman14032 I switched to middle recently and it's much better for my anatomy.

[@zeroossi5967]

we need more Videos like this

[@y031962]

thank you for posting it

[@vaughnhale7903]

Thank you so much! I am learning the 3rd Mozart concerto and I have been struggling with my vibrato.

[@flo-yf4uf]

same bro

[@sm9846]

a genius maestro Maxim Vengerov ! greetings from Iran

[@sasssssa6565]

Deepest scale that I never heard!

[@Joker-lt7pf]

No, deepest in g minor

[@sasssssa6565]

@@Joker-lt7pf why?

[@DjBydLo]

Yes, but i have a question: How To Produce & Change Vibrato??? He only shows how beautiful it is his vibrato, but does`nt teach how to do it. The one who titled the video it is wrong.

[@leonardoiglesias2394]

Thats exactly what he always does. He shows only how madly in love he is with himself.

[@petroffma]

Total physical relaxation, followed by a connection of the feeling in the right and left hands. Anyone can show vibrato exercises; this was much more.

[@metafull]

He is actually showing how , the thing he didnt make it simple , just because vibrato is not something simple .

[@lucagethmann7682]

@@petroffma I think youre both right in a way. Because if you came here as a beginner who doesnt really know how to do vibrato you definitly came to the wrong place but when you are already a decent violin player and you just want to take your hobby to another level and get in the mindset of an virtuoso you can benefit from this video.

[@mbradley5683]

Luca Gethmann yes I think you’re right

[@EudoraPrice]

Beautiful scale Now I like Scales 🤩🤩❤

[@schiefgelaufen6332]

Thank you very much for that amazing and lovely instruction. I'll follow it!

[@ThiagoSantos-zx3qe]

One of best violinists

[@lovelovelivess3411]

Amaaazing!

[@sirpeepooman6403]

I n t R E s T i n G

[@rimonhanna6671]

Best teacher ever ❤

[@Musicienne-DAB1995]

Amazing stuff from Maestro Vengerov!

[@glaiksonluiz5607]

Do this more times PLEASE

[@violetabighiu223]

Danke

[@brunabach1959]

Grazie Maestro 🙏

[@william-michaelcostello7776]

First look at the position of his left thumb, it is well above the finger board with the violin neck resting on the skin Web between thumb and index finger. This allows maximum speed and control. He also leans his back. What he said about not holding the violin is absolutely correct and it is a beautiful sound

[@groovellous1]

Left thumb position in relation to the neck depends on the length of the thumb and fingers. Fingers must be in the optimal shape and then the thumb lands where it lands. Mine sits under the neck as my thumbs are unusually short.

[@sarahdubois2386]

he has a kind helpful man

[@tomozaki-kun591]

It's like a Master Class

[@paulofrei9999]

Nice!!!😊😊😊

[@farrelpermadi5471]

Oh ya! Classic FM, for the Q&A of Maxim Vengerov video, where I can chat my questions and comments?

[@estook]

Really amazing and beautiful.

[@alessandrovaccari782]

well-grounded: main keyword!

[@maroangel8525]

I realized that the scale is already music. if you practice scales on your instruments, don't practice it, try to play it.

[@ZaraAxelrod]

I knowwww! This was an adult realization for me as well.

[@ZaraAxelrod]

The second half of Last Rose of Summer uses scales instead of notes, a scale can be looked at as a distinct object

[@nicholashill9302]

@@ZaraAxelrod me too.

[@simonehawkins5520]

Listen to Arvo Pärt - Spiegel im Spiegel. It’s very much based on the scale.

[@kettalyamine6968]

Ya maxim ya les hommes 💙

[@antoanelaudila7129]

Maestre!

[@abelbispodossantos2476]

Eu tenho um violino, é realmente um instrumento de difícil execução.

[@johnny_eth]

Oi, his chin rest is in the middle !

[@neilcam]

@@sahirsharma4336 Comfort for the way he plays/holds the violin. Some players just prefer it that way. EDITED TO ADD: I left out the other vital reason for why some go for a centre chinrest - injury. I actually think that may be the reason for maestro Vengerov. IIRC he did have an injured shoulder at one stage and this centred chinrest may help relieve or prevent recurrence.

[@dianal.1279]

I also use a chin rest like his. It's more comfortable for me.

[@groovellous1]

I switched to a middle chinrest and now find it easier to reach high notes with my inflexible wrist and short thumb.

[@irongirltoni]

I think I might need one of those. My chin rest is at the side and it's very uncomfortable

[@davidquinonez2137]

Lo que daría por tener una sola clase con el

[@danielcrompton9902]

how did a scale make me feel so many emotions?

[@nickdick2]

It's the vibrato united with crescendos and diminuendos

[@amoon00]

MAESTRO

[@alvarorivas6886]

is the E string a gut string or a gold plated String?

[@johnbosco8209]

Very nice one

[@maltamaryfree]

He turned A into A+

[@sopbass1382]

Bravo. . .

[@EudoraPrice]

Wonderful💕👍

[@armansa]

I can't keep my eye off of the gold E string on his violin :)

[@marymorano3663]

I would love to know the brand of shoulder rest he’s using. Of course he sounded fantastic.

[@JosesGarage101]

Hi Maxim. Do you have any video on flying spiccato, is there any simple exercice? Thanks Maxim for sharing. //Jose

[@abhilashmusic]

Nice tone ....

[@jiabinshi4244]

The scale is telling a story

[@teckyify]

What is this video exactly about? "How" or "what" to do? Because I don't know how to do it now. Not particularly helpful.

[@jackhenlo2181]

Okay.

[@fernando_vater]

Yes

[@groovellous1]

Yes, the title doesn't reflect the content.

[@JustFiddler]

terimakasih ya! salam dari pulau bali

[@jiuhb]

who really also wants to hear him go up 1 more octave when he finishes on 1st finger😆

[@peterbaxter8151]

I have a strange issue. I have worked on variety and control of vibrato in practice but when I perform it becomes much easier to use vibrato but all that control goes. I end up with a uniform speed and width. Do you have any ideas on how to maintain control when performing?

[@amywang8153]

How do you do vibrato on the 4th finger? Is the finger flat, or curved?

[@groovellous1]

Curved. My pinkie is narrow and weak, so I support it with the 3rd that vibrates along with the 4th.

[@HE-MAN1975]

Vibrato only with hand / wrist? Not Arm movement? I try some ways to produce a beautyfull vibrato.

[@jackwilloughby239]

I don't know about practicing scales out of context. I mean really, when a scale appears in Bach's music it has a purpose and to me is very dramatic. Especially the descending scales that appear in the Two-Part Inventions. As for vibrato, the older I get, the harder it is to control. I wish I could produce a pure tone completely with out vibrato. Even Leopold Auer said it is entirely over used.

[@fransiskusiwansetiawan5227]

yesssss....

[@zethyuen8859]

Strad*

[@juanjosekunert]

He is a Genius lol

[@leonardoiglesias2394]

Great faces.....

[@user-nt1uj9wi5j]

かろうじて聞き取れるわろた

[@allenstidham7811]

Who else got a fake simply piano commercial?

[@leonardoiglesias2394]

Its just incredibly how madly in love a human being can be with himself.

[@toffifeewolf2069]

Is it bad?

[@colorsstones8957]

Imagine crying on scales LOL what's this sorcery

[@FDDLR]

Lapsekili Tayfur yer maximi

[@thonseixas]

Lengends please

[@rangelevelyn6434]

❤

[@boogiewoogie9770]

This is what my violin sounds like with a mute fitted to the bridge. It's preferable.

[@Iglioni]

Does anyone know what strings are these that he is using?

[@DevilViolinist]

Unfortunately I don't quite know but someone else commented (I think on another video where Vengerov has black-wound strings) and apparently they're a special artist-only brand ! They sound very punchy and rich, I hope they release them to the public!

[@marisagutierrez3194]

Me encantaría en español por favor. Es usted mi violinista preferido y quisiera seguir todos sus videos. Un saludo

[@azureNotsure]

lol I guess with musicality, you can make the most simple of things convey the most complex of messages

[@stepaushi]

0:51 That seems like adding *a lot* of vibrato suddenly.

[@masterfilemusicdream]

💪🎻🎵🎶