The term is Scordatura! That is tuning of a string instrument that is different from the normal, standard tuning. Actually there are many examples in classical violin music where this is required to make the piece playable or to make it sound better . A few examples: Antonio Vivaldi, violin concerto in A major, Op.9, No.6, in which the violin's G string is tuned up to an A. Niccolò Paganini's Violin Concerto No. 1 initially required the strings of the solo violin to be tuned a semitone higher to match the original key of E flat major. Camille Saint-Saëns, solo violin in Danse Macabre, where the E-string is tuned to E flat
Being raised on Indian classical music, for me the standard tuning is tonic-fifth-tonic-fifth. What pitches that corresponds to are dependent on what key the singer is singing in (assuming you're an accompanist).
@@bmint Well, in Indian classical music, there is a hierarchy of importance, and the human voice is at the top of that hierarchy. In fairness, though, when you have instruments like piano or [bamboo] flute which are mechanically fixed to some absolute pitch, there are practical limitations that effectively make them "lead" instruments rather than accompanists. But as a rule, yeah, string players are going to tune to the vocalist if there is one. If there is another lead instrument, you tune to it. If you're the lead performer, then tune to whatever tonic you like.
Thank you so much for that intro! I had it! I was doing it.. My cello playing friend said let me tune that.. It’s totally foreign to me now.. I liked when I tuned it by ear like a guitar!! I did dgbe.. Because my fingers know those strings.. I cannot do standard violin tuning.. it’s kind of weird 😂
I'm a bass player but I've built all the instruments I've played, I just wanted to say how grateful I am to hear someone else have such a open and accepting mind for music, musicians and our choices of instruments. If there is a such thing, I would deem you "musically progressive" and consider me part of the movement!!
I'm new to violin in general, I bought a electric violin for like 350myr I kept tuning it around but it sounds a bit weird and well I tried some sheets and seriously it sounds weird as much as I try to tune it, do I need something more?
Great! Anything is possible! 👍😃 Do you know anyone who has a violin tuned a half step higher? The idea would be to be able to play jazz in Ab, Eb and Bb together with wind instruments as easily as we normally play in G, D and A. Could be an excuse to buy an extra electric violin… 🙃
Aye. I'd avoid tuning a violin any higher. They're pretty screechy as it is. I wouldn't hesitate to tune a half step lower, though. Or if you play a solid body, just use a pitch shifting pedal.
Ok! Tuning down could also be an option. 👍 I have the Pitch fork for my YEV, but I get really confused when I hear one tone from the violin and another from the speaker. Guess I need to play louder… 😎
For me it would be more interesting to tune up with the logic of the guitar. Put down all your fingers and than change the string at the maj6th. Like E C# A# G
Absolutely. If they were playing with an organ, they'd have to tune to that organ. And there was no standard frequency for A. Each organ was different. And they weren't tuned to equal temperament, either.
maybe you like the tone of violin more? maybe you want to try a different tuning for fun? maybe you have good violin technique and not guitar? maybe, even, you want to do things that you find fun. maybe you want to create art in ways that you find pretty. you can appreciate a beautiful instrument like those from the viol family without swearing to stick to one tradition and never changing.
The term is Scordatura! That is tuning of a string instrument that is different from the normal, standard tuning. Actually there are many examples in classical violin music where this is required to make the piece playable or to make it sound better . A few examples:
Antonio Vivaldi, violin concerto in A major, Op.9, No.6, in which the violin's G string is tuned up to an A.
Niccolò Paganini's Violin Concerto No. 1 initially required the strings of the solo violin to be tuned a semitone higher to match the original key of E flat major.
Camille Saint-Saëns, solo violin in Danse Macabre, where the E-string is tuned to E flat
Ahh scordatura
Being raised on Indian classical music, for me the standard tuning is tonic-fifth-tonic-fifth. What pitches that corresponds to are dependent on what key the singer is singing in (assuming you're an accompanist).
When I guitar I follow the singer or the piano or the bass.. different every time for me..
For violin should I only follow the singer??
@@bmint Well, in Indian classical music, there is a hierarchy of importance, and the human voice is at the top of that hierarchy. In fairness, though, when you have instruments like piano or [bamboo] flute which are mechanically fixed to some absolute pitch, there are practical limitations that effectively make them "lead" instruments rather than accompanists. But as a rule, yeah, string players are going to tune to the vocalist if there is one. If there is another lead instrument, you tune to it. If you're the lead performer, then tune to whatever tonic you like.
As a guitar player for 35 years this is awesome! Can you play something for us a violin using a guitar tuning please. 🎻
This is some of the best music content on youtube. I wish more people would teach creative freedom.
Love the shirt. Nova Scotia here
There's that article.
Bang! Bang! This is the violin police!
Thank you so much for that intro!
I had it! I was doing it..
My cello playing friend said let me tune that..
It’s totally foreign to me now..
I liked when I tuned it by ear like a guitar!!
I did dgbe..
Because my fingers know those strings..
I cannot do standard violin tuning.. it’s kind of weird 😂
Now tune it like a bass
i mean violin is just upside down bass
@@ratofthecity6351 i mean E A D G
@@szniorolka7210 yeah, violin is G D A E
So with fishing line?
I said that as a joke, but now I'm curious if that'd actually work...
The transition would be nice I will admit. If I ever have the money laying around I would like to pick up a fretted violin and mess around with it.
I love your shirt.. I’m from that place
🤘😜👍
Adanac is still an awesome country and is about to get better!
That nose snort told me all I need to hear about swapping strings along the ole vinny
what violin is that? So nice
But can ya tuna fish!? badumptss! 🙃😋
Love the shirt Matt, ever thought of having a Canadian branch/outlet?
I do love a lot of things about Canada, but North Carolina is already too far north for me. I hate being cold.
Yay Canada shirt! Im from Toronto
That's where I got it. Brigit O'Reagan is a fantastic electric violinist in Toronto.
Fun shirt
Now play it like a bass
I'm a bass player but I've built all the instruments I've played, I just wanted to say how grateful I am to hear someone else have such a open and accepting mind for music, musicians and our choices of instruments. If there is a such thing, I would deem you "musically progressive" and consider me part of the movement!!
now play wonderwall
and tune it up higher and sharper than normal and a wooden violin will warp and break under the added tension
🤷♂️
I'm new to violin in general, I bought a electric violin for like 350myr I kept tuning it around but it sounds a bit weird and well I tried some sheets and seriously it sounds weird as much as I try to tune it, do I need something more?
In Japan there might be violin tuning police
Great! Anything is possible! 👍😃 Do you know anyone who has a violin tuned a half step higher? The idea would be to be able to play jazz in Ab, Eb and Bb together with wind instruments as easily as we normally play in G, D and A. Could be an excuse to buy an extra electric violin… 🙃
Aye. I'd avoid tuning a violin any higher. They're pretty screechy as it is. I wouldn't hesitate to tune a half step lower, though. Or if you play a solid body, just use a pitch shifting pedal.
Ok! Tuning down could also be an option. 👍 I have the Pitch fork for my YEV, but I get really confused when I hear one tone from the violin and another from the speaker. Guess I need to play louder… 😎
For me it would be more interesting to tune up with the logic of the guitar. Put down all your fingers and than change the string at the maj6th. Like E C# A# G
I want to see all E tunning
Hey. Hold it there. 🎻🚨🚔👮I'm a Violin Cop!
Get bent, copper. lol
Bass Violin is incoming?
Where is that arcticle?
www.electricviolinshop.com/blog/how-tos/how-can-i-tune-my-violin-like-a-guitar
Does a wah pedal work with a violin?
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@@ElectricViolinShop thanks!
I see you have ADANAC on your shirt. LOL
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CbGitty,
actually bach and mozart probably tuned differently from today anyway
In fact they did. They tuned the A to a different pitch than how we have it today.
Absolutely. If they were playing with an organ, they'd have to tune to that organ. And there was no standard frequency for A. Each organ was different. And they weren't tuned to equal temperament, either.
Why are you filming this video via a mirror? Canada on your shirt is spelled in mirror writing.
someone call twosetviolin
this defeats the whole purpose of violin. why even fucking learn it at that point if you’re going to change every string? just play guitar.
Or… and hear me out… people can do whatever makes them happy without needing your permission.
@@ElectricViolinShop FACTS
@vibratingstring Sure
maybe you like the tone of violin more? maybe you want to try a different tuning for fun? maybe you have good violin technique and not guitar? maybe, even, you want to do things that you find fun. maybe you want to create art in ways that you find pretty. you can appreciate a beautiful instrument like those from the viol family without swearing to stick to one tradition and never changing.