Try to Beat me at Violin [🎻100 Violin Giveaway]

99 MORE VIOLIN WINNERS LEFT. Will it be YOU? Enter the Kennedy Violins Challenge on Tonic and start practicing: downloadtonic.com/win-a-violin
CHALLENGE ON TONIC BEGINS MARCH 18TH
Big thanks to @KennedyViolins for making this possible and for letting us prepare those violins in such "interesting" ways 🎻 Also huge thanks to @ColburnSchoolLosAngeles for supporting the event 🙌🏼

[@RayChenViolinist]

99 MORE VIOLIN WINNERS LEFT. Will it be YOU? Enter the Kennedy Violins Challenge on Tonic and start practicing: tonicmusic.app/join-in CHALLENGE BEGINS MARCH 18TH!

[@leonscottkennedyre4]

Super cool for you to do this man! You're gonna end up changing somebody's life with one of those violins!

[@Xphqntom]

Ray i love your jacket !

[@isaacchapul269]

When musicians think music a joke a joke. How pity!!! Bye mister music joker 👎

[@Xphqntom]

@@isaacchapul269 mr music joker ??? If you think youre better than him why dont you prove it

[@Xphqntom]

@@isaacchapul269 better go practice grammar , and music ! And FYI you're the only joker here

[@mlguy8376]

"sound better when reversed" emotional damage x40.

[@crystalgaming12]

Ling Ling 40 hours

[@moons590]

Compliment and insult at the same time 😂

[@sophianguyen6497]

LMAOOO POOR KENNY

[@luf4rall]

only practice on hard mode

[@fmaina5480]

Backhanded compliment

[@sandracenteno9546]

He’s very nice and very friendly My daughter is the lucky girl who win the violin we are so happy for her she really needed. Especially thanks to Ray Chen we are very grateful thank you so much.;and congratulations to all participants .

[@user-rp1wx4dx2f]

Congratulations!! She was lovely! And her outlook on music was beautiful. I hope she enjoys that violin, she deserves it!

[@sandracenteno9546]

@@user-rp1wx4dx2f thank you 🙏 We are so very very happy and very grateful 💕thank you for your nice words.

[@ChiefHerzensCoach]

oooh this melts my heart. congrats not only for having a little talent as a daughter but also for raising her so well with such a great attitude. keep on with good parenting and your daughter will make her way in whatever she will be doing in future!

[@sandracenteno9546]

@@ChiefHerzensCoach thank you 🙏 so much

[@eriks2962]

She has been inspired by Ling Ling!

[@markaprill6501]

Little girl sealed her fate by having the best reason for wanting a violin. Always fun to see Ray working with kids. Also I loved that girl hitting the cowbell.

[@Goblin3rd]

Facts it was all about intention

[@AzThaBeast]

@@3XCube86she probably would have been if she had her own personal violin, she definitely deserves it

[@Goblin3rd]

Probably the majority of people weren't as good as Ray, but like this girl, they were deemed more worthy to receive the reward

[@Zaptrap101]

​@@3XCube86I mean none were better than Ray but all got money, same with her. The reason she won cus people think she has the best reason to have the violin. I mean like who needs a backup violin, only professionals require one

[@user-pt7zo7wu3p]

she won because she a girl

[@Jinxit.]

The fact that they could play so well with the string swapped is amazing

[@COMPUTER.SCIENCE.]

This is the reason why you should practice with both hands! 😂

[@keikun17]

How the heck does does a guy like Ray exist. Looks perfect, plays perfect, interacts perfect and can actually host!

[@wakingtheworld]

... and is such a fun guy to boot! I also love how he does his damnedest to encourage music in the young. Quite some fella!

[@goblinsRule]

​@@wakingtheworldbecause we think to learn we need to give up fun, and become like a monk, or spend so much time, we have become socially not adaptive

[@wakingtheworld]

@@goblinsRule Well I'm still very much a kid despite my advancing years... & continue to do crazy stuff! Children teach you to see the world through their eyes. Adults are all too familiar with rain & snow but to a child this is wondrous & exciting. If ever we get any white stuff, I'm out there with my carrot making a snowman. Ray's Bach duet was such fun for the youngsters watching it. Violin swaps, conductor swaps, all hilarious!

[@griffindragon3562]

My exact words

[@SnowwyNT]

Imagine a plot twist ... Maxim Vengerov is one of the contestants 🤣

[@benwalker220]

OMG I would have died HAHAHA!

[@owenmcneill7746]

underrated comment

[@Fema_99]

Hilary Hahn coming from behind...

[@heoxinh1111]

Ling ling winning with no sweat

[@xandraxandra1437]

​@@heoxinh1111All 99 violins

[@daviddaasian9685]

Ray is the type of violinist to interact with people in the most friendly way and also have a great sense of humor. Keep it up, Ray!

[@dubhlinn2]

Next time somebody asks me how old I am I’m gonna tell them “Vivaldi” with a completely straight face

[@ChiefHerzensCoach]

i wondered wether the boy might be an autist and be VERY VERY nervous and challenged speaking even a little in public. he seemed so much more confident when playing the violin.

[@The-Wordsmith]

You beat me to it! Let's start a movement... 🤣

[@Weeping-Angel]

I’m gonna do that. Although I’m sure no one would understand and I’ll just embarrass myself.

[@reeser8]

I think he was saying his own name, Vitaly.

[@dgmullin1]

@@The-WordsmithI'll take the first movement from Spring

[@Colopty]

All the contestants did a great job, I loved their good humour and can-do attitude. The crowd also worked perfectly together to rob Ray blind.

[@JanesOracle]

Ray, bring the busker back! I'm glad the girl won but he actually played the best and there's some real talent there. He seemed very introverted and didn't sell himself very well, but I found him fantastic and also the fact that he wanted a violin for busking could mean he may have some money issues. I'd love to hear him more, his sound was great, he just was holding back verbally. Love what you do, Ray, you're a Ray of sunshine!! Much love from Germany!

[@sabrinai]

The "Need a back-up violin!" killed me 😂

[@LL-oc1xw]

... and his father's reaction - I could feel it from here!

[@Gazpolling]

Violinst influencer that actually a master is what we need in this world!

[@VoidA1977]

The defeated transition from paganini to howl's moving castle at 12:53 made me cackle out loud

[@2b80]

Lol I reckon that

[@ChristyLIU-of2teCh]

The little girl really brought tears to my eyes...Ray and all the audiences were all so warm and friendly!

[@francebegin5395]

Me too!!!

[@nikanj]

That was the first time Ray played Paganini 1 and he did it without sheet music? That's incredible.

[@xandraxandra1437]

He shows why he is a pro! I think he has some kind of perfect pitch too.

[@jadeo1875]

@@xandraxandra1437 I don't think he has perfect pitch but he definitely has a very very well-tuned ear! You can practice recognizing different notes through repeated practice. I think he mentioned that he doesn't have perfect pitch on a video.

[@xandraxandra1437]

@@jadeo1875 That's why a wrote "some kind of", because I wasn't sure what's called. I too have heard him saying he hasn't have perfect pitch.

[@jadeo1875]

@@xandraxandra1437 oh I see. No worries :)

[@dgmullin1]

@@jadeo1875Not just that but figuring out the fingering and having pretty good intonation that quickly is pretty impressive

[@Fefe8484]

The little girl motivated me because I'm learning how to play and sometimes I become discouraged ❤

[@peonyteeny]

great job building up students. that's what a master does. not sit on a pile of glory, but to give it out and give it away!!!! I love your encouragement to students. fantastic work.

[@josephwilliams4779]

Lol the All D violin was cold blooded nice one

[@caryn9953]

Was the perfect piece for it too 😂 "suddenly 30 seconds feels very long" 😂 just...all his shade in that part was hilarious 😂😂😂

[@LucasDonates]

I've seen research about why Stradivarius violins are so valuable. One reason is that the wood comes from trees that lived during the ice age. The wood is tougher than a normal tree producing a unique sound.

[@gemmameidia8438]

Yep

[@geng2388]

You're kind, humble, funny, a true artist. A beautiful person. We need more people like you in this crazy world. ❤

[@Highlander515]

Ray's jovial personality just shines through in this video! He's great with the audience and the kids, who I think will always cherish the memory of sharing the stage with Ray.

[@mugedk01]

I am very happy for the sweet girl who won the violin, 🎻 they all played so well 👏👏 kudos 🎻🎶

[@dimaspenggalih]

Kenny definitely knows how to carry the conversation. haha

[@naturesfinest2408]

When your an entertainer you keep talking, asking questions, repeating things that happened. No dead air. I completely agree he knows what he is doing.

[@blessakim]

This was such a fun day! Thank you for giving us the opportunity to have such a fun time! I also made a new friend thanks to this (April if u see this, I love uuuuu❤❤❤) I found some of the contenders on tonic as well and go into their practice rooms! Thank you for building such a nice, wholesome community🩷

[@NanBao-zi3jo]

Love u toooooo!! Such a fun activity that bring people who love classical music together~

[@rebekahweber2413]

Ray, we love you, and you did a fantastic job with the kids, especially with the manipulated violins. But, we are partial to struggling college students. I thoroughly enjoyed watching you broaden not only your horizon, but to raise the bar for the students. It was a lifetime opportunity to compete against you. They will treasure this learnong and growth. Seeing the adaptation was phenomenal. Sorry they robbed you blind. The crowd was blissfully biased for the kids.

[@samuelsalgado616]

THIS is the BEST idea!!! This was amazing to watch and listen to. These new young musicians are extremely talented!!! I love it!

[@heitron81]

OMG that was amazing! Being mother of a 13yo son I so laughed when Ray said: „Don’t turn 13, that is what happens!“ And he is absolutely right… 😂

[@gracyenny3562]

The bully is being bullied by the audience 🤣✨

[@jh.y00N]

Really, Ray, you are a great violinist and a bright , cheerful person who makes me look forward to next !!✨✨👑🥇💯🎻

[@elnavandermerwe5098]

Thanks, Ray Chen, for making classical music more "people friendly" by taking it out of the concert hall and in that way maybe inspire more young people to engage with it!

[@mattsmitt00]

More of this absolutely! Bring in other professionals, TwoSet, all kinds of fun challenges. What a great way to make entertaining content while also giving back to kids pursuing music!

[@ADarkandStormyNight]

Rey Chen is such a good guy with good hearted charisma. A VERY fun video

[@agatafurczyk9149]

So adorable & heartwarming. 💗 And the violin winner! 💖. And 👏👏👏 for everyone's bravery. Epic event! 😄

[@muzk8887]

this is so wholesome and beautiful, thank you so much Ray, and to Kennedy Violins and to the Colburn School!!! All the challengers were amazing!! I showed this video to a friend who is a aspiring artist [illustration] and when the young girl said not to give up even though you make a mistake she cried watching that. Thank you so much, your words have really moved her to keep going. 🖤🖤🖤🖤🖤🖤🖤🖤🖤🖤🖤🖤🖤🖤

[@sandracenteno9546]

❤️❤️

[@debbievermilyea4037]

You're such a kind personality. Love you for being so friendly.

[@viewer80]

Watched this with my husband. This was such a fun challenge. I play nothing but am still a fan. Congratulations to the young lady who won! You can just see her love for the 🎻. All contestants did great 👏🏽👏🏽👏🏽.

[@chloe-up8nl]

you're one of my favourite violinists yet so friendly and down-to-earth, love that!

[@yvespaulmontero2163]

The best KZbinr's competition/challenge I've ever watched in KZbin! The best crowd too! 😄😊

[@danceballetacro]

I am not a violinist but that was really special how you brought people together to support one another. Keep up the good work

[@joeterp5615]

Just started watching a few violin videos (you stumble onto one and then more and more channels and videos get recommended). Such a nice change! So much respect for people who train so hard in order to bring beautiful music to the world!

[@salomaocabral8816]

That little girl motivated me, because I'm a begginer/intermediate and sometimes it gets so difficult

[@joelsvision]

So fun! And glad she won. They all did great!

[@jessicawhite2779]

This was so fun, love it!!Amazing jacket too Ray, love your style ❤

[@harsimratdhaliwal1790]

This was so much fun to watch! Thank you for this! I hope you do more videos like this

[@irwinjimenez]

This was so cool of you to put on. More musicians need to do this. Liked & subscribed. ❤

[@vanessachromik3879]

This is awesome!! And I'm super excited for the Tonic challenge, hope it'll be in 2 weeks, I have that week off so I can practice a LOT 💪

[@JosSerr-mw9fc]

I hope that little girl goes as far as she wishes with the violin 👏👏👏 very smart and determined and now she's got her own violin 🙌🙏 Loved this video

[@Xphqntom]

I am so excited to see who can beat the king!!!

[@user-jo2gg2dl1m]

Him and Roman Kim are the best ones in the 21st century 4 me

[@Xphqntom]

@@user-jo2gg2dl1m oh yesss ! I like anne sophie mutter too , in pop , lindsey stirling composes unforgettable hits

[@MichaelM69]

Lauren getting scared at the cowbell at 3:22 was the best part of this whole video 😂

[@unatkami6084]

omg that caprice Pagnini n°1 !!!!! Gavin u nailed it so haaaaaard !!!! thanks you very much

[@baxter8it]

Ray, you are so wonderful with kids. Fun vid

[@samjohnson3124]

thank you for the giving spirit. you seem to be better on average, but I love that the crowd supports the kids

[@hectorquintana5219]

Awesome! So encouraging!

[@barrybisson8211]

That was fabulous!! Ray, you have such a kind soul and you epitomize what it means to invest in others. You are world renowned and still take time out of what I am sure is an insane schedule to share your talent and love of music with others. Your facial expressions are epic. I do have to ask, where did you get that jacket? It is one of coolest jackets I’ve ever seen.

[@jackmalone2718]

Ray your are an Amazing human being with a great sense of humor and love for music my daughter is beyond impressed with you she adores you, thank you for those beautiful moments and keep going Dalia G. Dad.

[@gsm2424]

The best violin competition I've ever watched and listened to.

[@enker5331]

Lauren's cowbell skills 💯💯💯💯 GIVE HER A RAISE!!!!!

[@mariewbg2203]

I rarely comment on videos and this is the first of your videos I’ve come by. I love your fun personality and kindness. ❤

[@PassengerInMortality]

Cow Bell Girl cracks me up. Every time she hits it, she flinches LOL

[@kparsa1]

Such a cool concept.. Love to see such young talent showcasing their abilities.

[@shaikwaima3194]

It's so nice to witness such grand performance😊

[@NiPaVou]

That was heart warming. Love you Ray!

[@anadesantiago1994]

Feels like love for music permeates the entire atmosphere, beautiful vibe.

[@lentzdanny]

Wow this was one of the coolest pieces of violin content I've ever seen. Next level special and heartwarming. High level but unpretentious.

[@prucnalviolin]

Shout out to Lauren for a PRO cowbelling!

[@Reileeen]

What a beautifull idea to bring music to the people.❤

[@redzinnia]

I feel like I've just enjoyed a live performance. thank you for posting! great video.

[@novandi0411]

.. I Love this....keep it up Man! Stay blessed 😊

[@nobuekawahara]

I LOVED this video! (especially the end❤)

[@BatHell]

12:47 the transition to howl's moving castle was so smooth 😂😂

[@shiny-xx8076]

I thought the sign in the thumbnail said “BEAT MEAT” for a second 😂😂😂

[@KingUnic]

Amazing video as always!🎉❤

[@Pspsyhco25369]

Fabulous..... Nothing much to say just loved it❤

[@francischikezie8644]

You are touching the lives of young violinists I want to join the challenge too I hope I among the 99

[@gasslighterr]

Vitaly and Ethan should have at least gotten a consolation prize

[@aratrikroy4540]

THERE'S GOTTA BE MORE OF SUCH VIDEOS

[@alraapl]

I’m so gonna practice on tonic for hours. During orchestra, during mariachi, after school. Every time I can, I will.

[@khuoh]

Best gift ever for Dalia! See you in LA on the 27th Ray!

[@BradBuntin]

It was refreshing to see only one winner at the end. If everyone would have received a violin, there would be no reason to keep practicing.

[@binabina4445]

Seriously. I miss honest competition.

[@RayMak]

They are all so super good

[@inyourgame6131]

I really love Ray as a violinist, but he is also an amazing content creator!

[@quintonkuhn]

Woah this is such an amazing video! This is what music is all about!! And I was so happy when Dalia won the violin, good for them!!

[@sandracenteno9546]

Thank you 🙏

[@aiyannajacobs2831]

Thank you for the app recommendation i really needed something to virtually track my progress

[@wabsibabsi]

I wanna participate, I played one hour in the school. I think I have pretty good chances 💪💀

[@onlyalpha7868]

This video so cheer up people, thanks Ray!

[@maHaTma86]

Great Video, we need more recordings in baroque tuning so they will sound again how they where composed back in these days the halfstep down 🥰

[@mahimasabherwal4813]

Amazing content!

[@omorganstudios]

Cool blue bow, thx Ray!!! Your videos let me know where the "gold standard is"😊

[@peterng3540]

Feel so happy the little girl won the violin!

[@christaherwig0404]

You are insane, Ray Chen, unique, unprecedented 🔥❤️

[@AngelTing]

Is that Merry-Go-round that Ray played with the all D violin? That’s my favourite 😍

[@chenannabel6256]

This is soooo great. Thanks Ray for doing this. The kids are adorable and the other players are fantastic 😍💯❤❤❤

[@mimimosa259]

It’s really cool to hear Ray play the pieces back to back after the contestants

[@sallykean9067]

Other than pure perfection on the Violin, Mr. Chen has a wonderful personality.

[@AliasHSW]

Just got hit with tears with the first piece

[@jasminduncanson2520]

Dalia deserved her own 🎻 violin not only was her answer the best but her playing slayed❤

[@piano.is.a.language]

I want another 1000 of these videos 😍

[@faithmichaels2757]

I thoroughly enjoyed this🎊🙌

[@adedejiadewale2475]

This is amazing.He is Amazing