What made be happy today is the beauty of the little things. After 3 months of quarantine in Milan, now I am in the countryside with my family and today it was a simple day that I spent with my little cousins (which I hadn’t seen since Christmas) and I studied a bit and played the violin. This was a simple day which reminded how important it is to appreciate the little things we have in life.
What made me happy today was getting to play a virtual violin concert for my grandparents over Skype! I haven’t seen them since February, and their smiles made my day 🥰❤️✨
What made me happy today is that I won yesterday in the „Play with Ray Home Edition“ Competition and received 500$ from Ray and could talk to him for 15 min😍
Honestly, the highlight of my day was when you mentioned that you are able to donate my old strings for others to use! I never thought that there would be organizations for this! It genuinely put a smile in my face!
Greetings Ms Studer. I am a 70-year-old beginner, about one year on-off, Fiddlerman $700 violin and intermediate pianist, self-taught 12 years ago. Of all the YT videos I have watched, your videos target students like myself. No-nonsense, practical information regarding skills, scales, and maintenance. I like the way you share the pros and cons including your own experiences. Thank you for taking the time to assemble so many valuable resources!
What made me happy today is finally I found a violin teacher I can afford and at a schedule that works for me! I haven't played the violin for 14 years and just recently decided to pick it up again. I could say Ive been successful in the almost one month I've been relearning by myself but nothing beats having feedback from a teacher.
what made me happy today was... played my violin 🎻🎻🎻 my city ( Huaraz - Perú) is on quarentine after 117 days so we can't leave our houses until August...😱😱 it's unbelievable 😰 but I'm using this time to practice like never before, and it really makes me happy 🤗 I have never tried expensive strings, so would be wonderful play with this kind of strings 😱😱😱 sorry for my bad English, I don't know if I wrote good 🤣 anyway, I liked your video, thanks for the recommendations 🤗 blessings!!! 🤗🤗
What made me happy today was the productivity I have managed to maintain throughout the day for my upcoming school exams and also the thought that I am actually making some progress on my violin playing after all these years. ❤️🎻😇
What made me happy today is that i managed to memorize the whole 1st movement of Mendelssohn violin concerto for my final violin class examination! Although i have to attend my classes via online due to pandemic, still i got so many NEW informations and lessons!Hard work paid off💪✨🎻🎻
What made me happy today is that I'm feeling so conected to my instrument while I play since I began to practice everyday, I'm hppy because I'm loving and feeling so close to music.
Today one of my online beginner violin students played through Jingle Bells for the first time and it was beautiful seeing how proud he was of himself and how gratifying it was for him to be able to do so well on his own.
I've been changing strings every few months for more years than I care to think about but still found this tutorial really helpful. Here's a couple of further comments that I hope will be useful. (1) New strings take a few days to stretch out, which makes it difficult to tune four new strings all at once. Change strings in pairs. Start with the E and D, give them a couple of days to stabilize, then do the A and G. This gives you a stabilized, adjacent string to help you tune each new string. (2) Especially in warm, humid weather, the pegs can get very stiff and hard to adjust. One way to help this is to wind the strings so that the wound strings don't crowd up against the wall of the peg box and create extra friction. After you've passed the string through the hole in the peg, pull the peg out a little ways and take a couple of turns to the inside of the peg box. Then cross the string over the hole and take up the remaining turns toward the outside of the peg box. See if this doesn't leave a little space between the wound string and the peg box wall. (3) Strings age slowly but pretty steadily, so it's easy to forget how new strings sound. I play an hour or two nearly every day; I've settled on a scheduled change around every six months, When the time comes round, I'm still always surprised at how the new strings brighten up the sound of the instrument. (4) Modern strings are pretty hardy, but I still like to keep a set of used strings in the case for when I or someone in the group breaks a string: it happens. Thanks, Sumina: your videos are a help and an inspiration!
What makes me happy is working with students of various ages and levels and working to make their lesson tailored to them. I really love when I find what works best for them cause they take more time out of their busy day to practice. :’)
What made me happy not just today but recently is rediscovering my passion for the violin! As a healthcare employee, working during this pandemic has been really draining and I haven’t felt the motivation for any of my hobbies including the violin. But I recently found my old classical playlist, and decided to pick up the violin again!
hi sumina!! first of all thank you for posting videos like these. it is really insightful and helpful especially the practice video you posted recently. what made me happy today or just these few months is that i’ve taken violin and music more seriously as i have more time to practice and spend time playing music now because of lockdown. i’ve never really been that interested in violin as i’m a student and have always been prioritising my studies over other things and was never disciplined in my practice but i’ve been finding a greater interest in violin and that makes me rlly glad and happy:). thanks sumina!!
Hi Sumina!! I’m a really big fan of your playing and your vids! This one was really helpful especially since I’ve been playing the violin for ~8 years and never changed my own strings hehe What made me happy today was that I got to spend a lot of time with my family today playing boardgames and eating together♥️ My parents both work so it’s always a blessing to be able to spend time with them
What made me happy today was finding an old violin when we were cleaning out my sister’s room. Although I was certainly gutted to find one of the strings had snapped 😬
My daughter taught me to play the violin. Every time I pick it up to practice I can't help but smile. That is what made me happy today ( and every day). Thank you for your helpful video's.
What made me happy was walking through my town and even when it was all shut down and silence for weeks, I heard someone in a building playing the violin. It felt magical and somewhat awakening from a far too long sleep ✨🎻🌼
What made me happy today was hearing Conga Del Fuego Nuevo on the radio, which I played in band with my older brother, who played the beautiful trumpet solo!
What made me happy today was I finally finishing my wall painting in my room and now I can start practicing again. Also the fact that there are organisations which take old stings I had no idea and I have been throwing my old ones away.
What made me happy today is I did quite good in my exam today and I had a great lunchtime with my friends too. Another thing that made me happy is to get to know all these great tips on how to change strings like a pro. Thank You so much Sumina!
What made me happy today was my dad subscribed to a sheet music website. I have had violin lessons for years but can't afford piano lessons so I'm self taught and currently working on I'd say grade three level pieces. Because he subscribed to this website, I can get pretty much any piano sheet music I want to have a go at and keep on learning.
Seeing you uploading a new youtube video just made me happy today. I´ve learnt so many new things from your videos even thought i´ve been playing violin for 23 years already, not to mention how much you inspire me on those unmotivated days. It´s a never ending journey of learning. Love from Hamburg!
After finding CZcams channels like yours and listening to recordings, I've grown to appreciate music on a meaningful level. I learned how to change my strings from a CZcams video many years ago, but I always feel grateful and excited when I see more people sharing their own knowledge with others on this platform :)
What made me happy today is I'm improving a lot and following my violin teacher's instructions and suggestions especially on difficult finger positions really helps. Though they're not always easy for me since I have short fingers with a full size violin haha but step by step I manage to do it despite my violin sounding groggy at times. But with proper practice it sounds better haha.
I started to pick up a new instrument to play beside my old friend violin, which is a 40 years old guitar, I loved my guitar entirely, he is now one of my best companionship in the isolation period.
Thank you for all the great tips and information!!! I have been experimenting with a lot of different strings and learning how to change them recently, so this was very helpful! Welcome back too!
I'm happy today, because I'm glad my mum made me pick up the violin when I was 14 years old. Initially I hated the violin and questioned why I should learn a 2nd instrument when I already play the piano! Fast forward to today, I can easily bring my violin with me wherever I go and play it whenever I feel bored or just need some music to lift me up! Whereas a piano, I can't possible bring it with me in a suitcase. I moved to a different location due to COVID-19 where there is no piano. So I'm happy at least I still have my violin with me :)
What made me happy is that I managed to save up for a long time for a new digital piano to officially start my piano journey. It just arrived two weeks ago and now my violin has a new friend! Congrats on 100,000 subs!!
What made me happy today was this video, I’ve been changing my strings for years and this is the first time I’ve gone with only 1 fine tuner and didn’t know about peg wax, so that’ll be my next purchase when I get new strings! I’ll also send this to my friend who hasn’t changed their strings yet because they are scared of it, so I plan to help them out, but this could give them some insight about what to get and how to prepare for it! Thank you, Sumina!
While I already knew how to change strings, the tweezers trick is a good idea that I had not thought of. As far as what has made me happy was getting a DM from my violin teacher, who I have not seen in almost seven months, the other day.
What made me happy today is finally learning how to change my stings properly.! As a self taught violinist I’m very blessed to have this huge CZcams platform to learn many tips and tricks. I couldn’t afford private violin lessons when I began playing the violin so having CZcams facilitated my learning experience in the violin. I’m so thankful that musicians like you give tips and tricks to everyone out there who needs help! 😊
I’m a violinist playing for around 5 years and don’t have an extra set of strings at home so I would really like the strings. I’m just so happy that during quarantine I’ve finally finish learning and performing Mozart’s fourth violin concerto in D Major. It’s been my dream piece to play ever since 3 years after starting violin from twoset.
What made me happy today was being productive and moving/organising and cleaning my room. It's important to take care of your space. If your space isn't nice, you won't feel nice when you're in that space.
Hi! Sumina! What made me happy today is that I realized that having a great mindset and determination can’t stop a person from doing the things that he is truly passionate for. No one can stumble upon you when you believe in yourself and trusting the things that you have worked hard for. Those hours of practice will surely payoff oneday. During this pandemic, I have come to my personal realizations and this is just one of those, today😄. I have been a fan of yours for a quite a time and you have never failed to give me such great amount of motivation! I look up to you and I’m hoping that one day, I would be able to meet you personally. That’s all for now. Thank you Sumina💛
Today, I went to a clinic after having bad leg pain due to diabetic neuropathy. I have so much dreams of travelling and studying music and I fear that time is running out for me. What made me happy is that my health care providers realistically addressed my concerns and helped me with exercises that alleviate the pain. I am driven to live one day at a time and to enjoy each moment each time. As a bonus, even got to practice today!
What made me happy today, is that now I can understand everything that you say without subtitles! I'm Mexican and I'm still learning English. That gives me a lot of joy, because it says that I am learning a new skill! Thank you, Sumina! You are great! I love your videos! And you are a great example of a great musician!
What made me happy today apart from still surviving despite this pandemic with my family is getting a notification about this video and seeing how you really change your violin strings😊 its helps a lot thank you! Keep safe❤️
Things that made me happy today: I listened to some music, which always improves my mood, I had a really good practice session this morning, I got an internship for the last few weeks of the summer! Love your videos!
What made me happy today is that I realized I improved a lot on the violin just after a few months (I started during the early days of quarantine) It's not easy self teaching violin, the lack of resources and advice from good teachers prevented me from improving more. Your videos inspired me a lot 😍
What made me happy today was playing Bach satisfactorily. After so many hours of practice, you can see the results.. and i can only be happy and proud of myself. Always believe in yourself and in what you do!!!
Things made me happy today is that I just woke up and then I watched this video. I just changed my strings maybe a few days ago. I've been using the looped ended E string. However, I didn't know there's a difference of the two E string. Thanks for educating us and I'll be able to change my strings well next time!
This weekend, I had a Zoom piano lesson with someone I met on Reddit. I'm happy to have met so many kind people on the internet! Piano is my main instrument, but I played violin in school orchestras for many years. I never took a private lesson for violin, so I never learned how to change strings. Thanks for the video!!! I have not changed my strings in 7 years of playing... My violin can finally enjoy some fresh strings 🙃
It made me so happy today that my daughter (11) practiced her violin early in the morning (without me asking her to do it). She used to practice all the time, but had lately a little crisis. ❤️
What made me happy today is I got more time to practice violin, improving my skills, and got to learn many things from youtube including from your video. Thank you for the useful tips!
I looked back at some videos from two years ago of me playing the first song I learned by ear. I started crying because I realized that even though it was tough, I improved a lot since when I first picked up the violin and when I filmed the video. Even though I am by no means a "great" player in everyone's eyes, I was able to look past the hateful words of strangers who heard me play, and I improved. Now I can play more of my favorite music by ear and I just use the criticism to work on my weaknesses! My violin lifts my mood everyday!
What made me happy today is realizing that if I get so so insanely good at violin 🎻 like the best ever in all of music history I can get the opportunity to meet all my favorite artists especially you!!!! And receiving strings from my favorite player would help me come closer to that dream😚
What made me happy today was seeing more POC in the classical world! So much of my life, I’ve almost never seen many POC and I’m glad we’re starting to notice and recognize these talented people!
Last year shortly after I started at uni, I started to experience shoulder pain and this last year has been a roller coaster with ups and downs. During (the kind of) lockdown in my country, I moved back home which meant that I stopped getting the treatment that I was getting, so the pain and discomfort kind of came back. I have used my quarantine time to learn more about my body and how I use it in order to increase my practicing-time. So what made me happy today was that I was able to practice and play more than I have been able to play in several weeks. (Loved this video by the way:)
What made me happy today is finding this little gem that I will send to my students so they can also learn the techniques and methods used in changing strings. I sometimes use gut strings(I play the Baroque Violin) and I also note down when I attached that particular string. Nice to know I'm not alone! Cheers Sumina and all the best!
Thanks so much for the video! I just decided to change strings myself for the first time and started to look up how to change strings a couple of days ago and your explanation is so comprehensive and detailed! Another new skill to learn in the quarantine time!
I just love the little chat with me, cozy atmosphere that you have created on your channel !! I'm thankful for having learned how to change my strings and happy to be spending some time with my family appreciating nature :) congrats on 100K !!!
What made me happy today was to find someone who finally explains clearly everything that has to do with changing your strings. About a year ago I changed all my strings - I had never replaced them before they snapped. The thing was that I took off all of the strings at the same time.The bridge came off the violin because there was no pressure holding it. It was a nightmare to put the new strings on. Luckily, two empty spots in a thin layer of dust indicated where the bridge was supposed to go. I'm also glad that used strings have a second life rather than just throwing them away! 😁
What made me happy today is that I had a really good practice session. I was totally invested in my rep. and did not let any distractions shift my focus. :)
What made me happy today was finally finishing learning the first movement of the Bruch Violin Concerto! I have always wanted to learn this piece and being a third of the way there is an amazing feeling.
What made me happy today is watching to your CZcams videos, of course not only today, I like your playing Mozart Concerto No.3 so much, can't get bored of repeating to listen to your playing, thank you for upload so wonderful videos to inspired me, and hope to try the new violin strings soon❤
What made me happy is that I could catch up with one of my friends that I hadn’t seen in a while and remember all the good times we have had together. Congrats for 100k!
Hi Sumina! I love your CZcams Chanel ❤️ What made me happy today was i played old musical pieces before i could't play and now I can play it!! I'm very happy! Greetings!!
Being able to buy my first violin last month and practice everyday since brings me joy and makes me happy. Thanks for your video that inspire me to learn to play the violin as an adult
Today I was super happy because I finally got to meet with my string quartet to rehearse for 3 hours. Literally today and it was the first time since the pandemic hit. And big congratulations on 100k! I noticed that when I clicked!
I love your videos, I have had trouble finding things to motivate me during these tough times and your videos truly make me want to pick up my violin and start playing. Thanks Sumina!!
Reading books and making music has been making me happy! Taking time to listen to myself and what I feel I need to do in order to feel happy has been a newer discovery, but I am loving it!
What made me happy today was finding out that there's string donating programs, I'm very happy that I could help in some way for others to learn music.
Memory loss has given me the HAPPY motivation to recall. Your videos are sure to encourage me as I relearn what was forgotten. I thank you for this great new beginning! This has definitely made me smile today!🤗
What makes me happy todas is that I am obtaining finally some results on vibrato developement after several months of exercises and practice. I only play violin for the last year and I am working on Vivaldi's A minor concert (1st movement) which pleasures to me so much. Congrats for your awwsome channel!!!
What made me happy today was learning where to donate my old strings. This is such a great idea, and I'm happy to know that there are organizations out there helping out string players that may not have access to strings. Thanks for including this advice!
I'm very happy today because I learn something new and really useful for my life! I play the violin since I was a kid, and always struggle with taking the ball off the E string. Thank you very much!
Thank you for your advice! My 13 year-old daughter started playing violin 1 year ago and I guess it will be soon time to change those strings! This made us happy today, so when it's time we will know how to do it :)
What made me happy today is I just performed the Bach Double Concerto, a piece I've worked for 6 months, live with my son and wife with my family, teacher and friends watching ;). BTW, loved this video, it's incredibly information especially the part about the wool and peg wax...I can't believe I have never used either of them.
I have been playing the violin for over 40 years and even I learned a thing or two from this video! Congrats on the 100K subscribers! What made me happy today is that my 8 year old son is learning to play the violin and I can help him in that proces. It is very rewarding I am curious about those Peter Infeld strings and I think I will test them out the next time I have to replace a string. I am using the same brand for years.
What made me happy today was making a ton a progress on a piece that I thought I hit a wall on and wouldn’t be able to move on in it. Also what made me happy was playing violin outside on my deck for my neighbors😁🎻❤️
Today I felt happy and grateful for waking up, doing the things that I feel passionate about (studying and practicing) and spending time with my family :)
Ah! Thank you very much for these variant tips miss! I learned a lot. I am a beginner by the way! Despite the pandemic, It was nice to be with my family and I was able to stay connected With my friends on social media. Practicing violin was a lot more easy during lockdown. A A lot of people aren't really have the luck to be with their love ones. And extroverts have the hard time to have something entertaining while lockdowns. I really hope this pandemic would be over.
What made be happy today is the beauty of the little things. After 3 months of quarantine in Milan, now I am in the countryside with my family and today it was a simple day that I spent with my little cousins (which I hadn’t seen since Christmas) and I studied a bit and played the violin. This was a simple day which reminded how important it is to appreciate the little things we have in life.
What made me happy today was getting to play a virtual violin concert for my grandparents over Skype! I haven’t seen them since February, and their smiles made my day 🥰❤️✨
I have had my violin for 8 years now. It would be nice to win a new pair of strings. Congratulations on 100,000 subscribers! ❤️ 🙏
congrats from me too!!!
What made you happy today? 😚
What made me happy today is that I won yesterday in the „Play with Ray Home Edition“ Competition and received 500$ from Ray and could talk to him for 15 min😍
Sumina Studer Violinist can u make a video about tips to get into a conservatory. I would really want it as a tips and tricks guide for next year.
Honestly, the highlight of my day was when you mentioned that you are able to donate my old strings for others to use! I never thought that there would be organizations for this! It genuinely put a smile in my face!
That you made this video! I currently have Peter Infelds on my violin!
@@moritz_cello Congrats on winning the Play with Ray, I'm looking forward to the video 👀
Greetings Ms Studer. I am a 70-year-old beginner, about one year on-off, Fiddlerman $700 violin and intermediate pianist, self-taught 12 years ago. Of all the YT videos I have watched, your videos target students like myself. No-nonsense, practical information regarding skills, scales, and maintenance. I like the way you share the pros and cons including your own experiences. Thank you for taking the time to assemble so many valuable resources!
What made me happy today is finally I found a violin teacher I can afford and at a schedule that works for me! I haven't played the violin for 14 years and just recently decided to pick it up again. I could say Ive been successful in the almost one month I've been relearning by myself but nothing beats having feedback from a teacher.
what made me happy today was...
played my violin 🎻🎻🎻
my city ( Huaraz - Perú) is on quarentine after 117 days so we can't leave our houses until August...😱😱 it's unbelievable 😰
but I'm using this time to practice like never before, and it really makes me happy 🤗
I have never tried expensive strings, so would be wonderful play with this kind of strings 😱😱😱
sorry for my bad English, I don't know if I wrote good 🤣
anyway, I liked your video, thanks for the recommendations 🤗
blessings!!! 🤗🤗
What made me happy today was the productivity I have managed to maintain throughout the day for my upcoming school exams and also the thought that I am actually making some progress on my violin playing after all these years. ❤️🎻😇
What made me happy is seeing my friend from school after a very long time since he’s in a different school and city ♥️♥️
What made me happy today is that i managed to memorize the whole 1st movement of Mendelssohn violin concerto for my final violin class examination! Although i have to attend my classes via online due to pandemic, still i got so many NEW informations and lessons!Hard work paid off💪✨🎻🎻
What made me happy today is that I'm feeling so conected to my instrument while I play since I began to practice everyday, I'm hppy because I'm loving and feeling so close to music.
Today one of my online beginner violin students played through Jingle Bells for the first time and it was beautiful seeing how proud he was of himself and how gratifying it was for him to be able to do so well on his own.
I've been changing strings every few months for more years than I care to think about but still found this tutorial really helpful. Here's a couple of further comments that I hope will be useful. (1) New strings take a few days to stretch out, which makes it difficult to tune four new strings all at once. Change strings in pairs. Start with the E and D, give them a couple of days to stabilize, then do the A and G. This gives you a stabilized, adjacent string to help you tune each new string. (2) Especially in warm, humid weather, the pegs can get very stiff and hard to adjust. One way to help this is to wind the strings so that the wound strings don't crowd up against the wall of the peg box and create extra friction. After you've passed the string through the hole in the peg, pull the peg out a little ways and take a couple of turns to the inside of the peg box. Then cross the string over the hole and take up the remaining turns toward the outside of the peg box. See if this doesn't leave a little space between the wound string and the peg box wall. (3) Strings age slowly but pretty steadily, so it's easy to forget how new strings sound. I play an hour or two nearly every day; I've settled on a scheduled change around every six months, When the time comes round, I'm still always surprised at how the new strings brighten up the sound of the instrument. (4) Modern strings are pretty hardy, but I still like to keep a set of used strings in the case for when I or someone in the group breaks a string: it happens. Thanks, Sumina: your videos are a help and an inspiration!
What made me happy was picking up the violin after playing the piano for so long. I never knew playing a new instrument could be so fun.
What makes me happy is working with students of various ages and levels and working to make their lesson tailored to them. I really love when I find what works best for them cause they take more time out of their busy day to practice. :’)
What made me happy not just today but recently is rediscovering my passion for the violin! As a healthcare employee, working during this pandemic has been really draining and I haven’t felt the motivation for any of my hobbies including the violin. But I recently found my old classical playlist, and decided to pick up the violin again!
Something that made me happy today was seeing my friend for the first time in 5 months!
hi sumina!! first of all thank you for posting videos like these. it is really insightful and helpful especially the practice video you posted recently. what made me happy today or just these few months is that i’ve taken violin and music more seriously as i have more time to practice and spend time playing music now because of lockdown. i’ve never really been that interested in violin as i’m a student and have always been prioritising my studies over other things and was never disciplined in my practice but i’ve been finding a greater interest in violin and that makes me rlly glad and happy:). thanks sumina!!
Hi Sumina!! I’m a really big fan of your playing and your vids! This one was really helpful especially since I’ve been playing the violin for ~8 years and never changed my own strings hehe
What made me happy today was that I got to spend a lot of time with my family today playing boardgames and eating together♥️ My parents both work so it’s always a blessing to be able to spend time with them
What made me happy today was finding an old violin when we were cleaning out my sister’s room. Although I was certainly gutted to find one of the strings had snapped 😬
My daughter taught me to play the violin. Every time I pick it up to practice I can't help but smile. That is what made me happy today ( and every day). Thank you for your helpful video's.
What made me happy was walking through my town and even when it was all shut down and silence for weeks, I heard someone in a building playing the violin. It felt magical and somewhat awakening from a far too long sleep ✨🎻🌼
What made me happy today was hearing Conga Del Fuego Nuevo on the radio, which I played in band with my older brother, who played the beautiful trumpet solo!
What made me happy today was that I finally could play a difficult passage I've been working on for a couple of hours! Best feeling ever! :)
What made me happy today was I finally finishing my wall painting in my room and now I can start practicing again.
Also the fact that there are organisations which take old stings I had no idea and I have been throwing my old ones away.
What I am happy about is that your back on CZcams! I’m excited to see what the future for your channel is to come! 😊
What made me happy today is I did quite good in my exam today and I had a great lunchtime with my friends too. Another thing that made me happy is to get to know all these great tips on how to change strings like a pro. Thank You so much Sumina!
What made me happy today was my dad subscribed to a sheet music website. I have had violin lessons for years but can't afford piano lessons so I'm self taught and currently working on I'd say grade three level pieces. Because he subscribed to this website, I can get pretty much any piano sheet music I want to have a go at and keep on learning.
What made me happy today is seeing one of my favorite violinist reach 100k subs on CZcams. Congrats, Sumina!🎉
Seeing you uploading a new youtube video just made me happy today. I´ve learnt so many new things from your videos even thought i´ve been playing violin for 23 years already, not to mention how much you inspire me on those unmotivated days. It´s a never ending journey of learning. Love from Hamburg!
What really made me happy today was that I found out that there are organizations that donates strings, so thank you so much for this Sumina :)
After finding CZcams channels like yours and listening to recordings, I've grown to appreciate music on a meaningful level. I learned how to change my strings from a CZcams video many years ago, but I always feel grateful and excited when I see more people sharing their own knowledge with others on this platform :)
Ok, this might sound dumb, but i'm here because twosetviolin, and what a perfect discover, i love this channel so much!
I got here from ray chen and twoset
Hey samenhere
What made me happy today is I'm improving a lot and following my violin teacher's instructions and suggestions especially on difficult finger positions really helps. Though they're not always easy for me since I have short fingers with a full size violin haha but step by step I manage to do it despite my violin sounding groggy at times. But with proper practice it sounds better haha.
I started to pick up a new instrument to play beside my old friend violin, which is a 40 years old guitar, I loved my guitar entirely, he is now one of my best companionship in the isolation period.
This video makes me very happy because no one ever taught me this much about strings. Now I am a much more complete violin student! Thank you Sumina!
Thank you for all the great tips and information!!! I have been experimenting with a lot of different strings and learning how to change them recently, so this was very helpful! Welcome back too!
I'm happy today, because I'm glad my mum made me pick up the violin when I was 14 years old. Initially I hated the violin and questioned why I should learn a 2nd instrument when I already play the piano! Fast forward to today, I can easily bring my violin with me wherever I go and play it whenever I feel bored or just need some music to lift me up! Whereas a piano, I can't possible bring it with me in a suitcase. I moved to a different location due to COVID-19 where there is no piano. So I'm happy at least I still have my violin with me :)
What made me happy today is that I reconnected with my childhood music teacher after about five years. She's doing better than ever!
What made me happy is that I managed to save up for a long time for a new digital piano to officially start my piano journey. It just arrived two weeks ago and now my violin has a new friend! Congrats on 100,000 subs!!
What made me happy today was this video, I’ve been changing my strings for years and this is the first time I’ve gone with only 1 fine tuner and didn’t know about peg wax, so that’ll be my next purchase when I get new strings! I’ll also send this to my friend who hasn’t changed their strings yet because they are scared of it, so I plan to help them out, but this could give them some insight about what to get and how to prepare for it! Thank you, Sumina!
While I already knew how to change strings, the tweezers trick is a good idea that I had not thought of. As far as what has made me happy was getting a DM from my violin teacher, who I have not seen in almost seven months, the other day.
What made me happy today is finally learning how to change my stings properly.! As a self taught violinist I’m very blessed to have this huge CZcams platform to learn many tips and tricks. I couldn’t afford private violin lessons when I began playing the violin so having CZcams facilitated my learning experience in the violin. I’m so thankful that musicians like you give tips and tricks to everyone out there who needs help! 😊
I’m a violinist playing for around 5 years and don’t have an extra set of strings at home so I would really like the strings. I’m just so happy that during quarantine I’ve finally finish learning and performing Mozart’s fourth violin concerto in D Major. It’s been my dream piece to play ever since 3 years after starting violin from twoset.
What made me happy today is finding the first violin I’ve gotten 5 years ago and being able to finally have motivation to practice on my violin.
What made me happy today was being productive and moving/organising and cleaning my room. It's important to take care of your space. If your space isn't nice, you won't feel nice when you're in that space.
Hi! Sumina! What made me happy today is that I realized that having a great mindset and determination can’t stop a person from doing the things that he is truly passionate for. No one can stumble upon you when you believe in yourself and trusting the things that you have worked hard for. Those hours of practice will surely payoff oneday. During this pandemic, I have come to my personal realizations and this is just one of those, today😄. I have been a fan of yours for a quite a time and you have never failed to give me such great amount of motivation! I look up to you and I’m hoping that one day, I would be able to meet you personally. That’s all for now. Thank you Sumina💛
Today, I went to a clinic after having bad leg pain due to diabetic neuropathy. I have so much dreams of travelling and studying music and I fear that time is running out for me. What made me happy is that my health care providers realistically addressed my concerns and helped me with exercises that alleviate the pain. I am driven to live one day at a time and to enjoy each moment each time. As a bonus, even got to practice today!
Thank you so much for the tips!
What made me happy today is that I managed to finish tackling the Bach Double concerto after a while!
What made me happy today, is that now I can understand everything that you say without subtitles! I'm Mexican and I'm still learning English.
That gives me a lot of joy, because it says that I am learning a new skill!
Thank you, Sumina! You are great!
I love your videos! And you are a great example of a great musician!
What made me happy today apart from still surviving despite this pandemic with my family is getting a notification about this video and seeing how you really change your violin strings😊 its helps a lot thank you! Keep safe❤️
Things that made me happy today: I listened to some music, which always improves my mood, I had a really good practice session this morning, I got an internship for the last few weeks of the summer! Love your videos!
What made me happy today is that I realized I improved a lot on the violin just after a few months (I started during the early days of quarantine)
It's not easy self teaching violin, the lack of resources and advice from good teachers prevented me from improving more. Your videos inspired me a lot 😍
What made me happy today was playing Bach satisfactorily. After so many hours of practice, you can see the results.. and i can only be happy and proud of myself.
Always believe in yourself and in what you do!!!
Things made me happy today is that I just woke up and then I watched this video. I just changed my strings maybe a few days ago. I've been using the looped ended E string. However, I didn't know there's a difference of the two E string. Thanks for educating us and I'll be able to change my strings well next time!
This weekend, I had a Zoom piano lesson with someone I met on Reddit. I'm happy to have met so many kind people on the internet!
Piano is my main instrument, but I played violin in school orchestras for many years. I never took a private lesson for violin, so I never learned how to change strings. Thanks for the video!!! I have not changed my strings in 7 years of playing... My violin can finally enjoy some fresh strings 🙃
What made me happy today was finally finishing learning Paganini 5 after having watched your video so many times. You are a huge inspiration to me!
It made me so happy today that my daughter (11) practiced her violin early in the morning (without me asking her to do it). She used to practice all the time, but had lately a little crisis. ❤️
What made me happy today is I got more time to practice violin, improving my skills, and got to learn many things from youtube including from your video. Thank you for the useful tips!
I looked back at some videos from two years ago of me playing the first song I learned by ear. I started crying because I realized that even though it was tough, I improved a lot since when I first picked up the violin and when I filmed the video. Even though I am by no means a "great" player in everyone's eyes, I was able to look past the hateful words of strangers who heard me play, and I improved. Now I can play more of my favorite music by ear and I just use the criticism to work on my weaknesses! My violin lifts my mood everyday!
What made me happy today is realizing that if I get so so insanely good at violin 🎻 like the best ever in all of music history I can get the opportunity to meet all my favorite artists especially you!!!! And receiving strings from my favorite player would help me come closer to that dream😚
What made me happy is share my music with others, bringing then peace and happiness in these times
What made me happy today was seeing more POC in the classical world! So much of my life, I’ve almost never seen many POC and I’m glad we’re starting to notice and recognize these talented people!
Last year shortly after I started at uni, I started to experience shoulder pain and this last year has been a roller coaster with ups and downs. During (the kind of) lockdown in my country, I moved back home which meant that I stopped getting the treatment that I was getting, so the pain and discomfort kind of came back. I have used my quarantine time to learn more about my body and how I use it in order to increase my practicing-time. So what made me happy today was that I was able to practice and play more than I have been able to play in several weeks. (Loved this video by the way:)
What made me happy today is I get to study what I am passionate about. Thanks Sumina and gl with your channel!
What made me happy today is finding this little gem that I will send to my students so they can also learn the techniques and methods used in changing strings. I sometimes use gut strings(I play the Baroque Violin) and I also note down when I attached that particular string. Nice to know I'm not alone! Cheers Sumina and all the best!
Thanks so much for the video! I just decided to change strings myself for the first time and started to look up how to change strings a couple of days ago and your explanation is so comprehensive and detailed! Another new skill to learn in the quarantine time!
I just love the little chat with me, cozy atmosphere that you have created on your channel !! I'm thankful for having learned how to change my strings and happy to be spending some time with my family appreciating nature :) congrats on 100K !!!
What made me happy today was to find someone who finally explains clearly everything that has to do with changing your strings. About a year ago I changed all my strings - I had never replaced them before they snapped. The thing was that I took off all of the strings at the same time.The bridge came off the violin because there was no pressure holding it. It was a nightmare to put the new strings on. Luckily, two empty spots in a thin layer of dust indicated where the bridge was supposed to go. I'm also glad that used strings have a second life rather than just throwing them away! 😁
What made me happy today is that I had a really good practice session. I was totally invested in my rep. and did not let any distractions shift my focus. :)
What made me happy today was finally finishing learning the first movement of the Bruch Violin Concerto! I have always wanted to learn this piece and being a third of the way there is an amazing feeling.
I am happy to have a teacher I not only like studying from, but also enjoy even seeing and talking to. Not everyone is as lucky as I am)
What made me happy today is watching to your CZcams videos, of course not only today, I like your playing Mozart Concerto No.3 so much, can't get bored of repeating to listen to your playing, thank you for upload so wonderful videos to inspired me, and hope to try the new violin strings soon❤
What made me happy is that I could catch up with one of my friends that I hadn’t seen in a while and remember all the good times we have had together. Congrats for 100k!
What made me happy today is finally I find out everything about changing strings from your video. Thank you so much ♥
Only just discovered your channel - great video, so helpful, and I love the way you are so gentle and informative at the same time. Happy playing!
The clearest and most comprehensive video I've come across on this subject! Thanks Lumina!
Hi Sumina!
I love your CZcams Chanel ❤️
What made me happy today was i played old musical pieces before i could't play and now I can play it!! I'm very happy! Greetings!!
Being able to buy my first violin last month and practice everyday since brings me joy and makes me happy. Thanks for your video that inspire me to learn to play the violin as an adult
Today I was super happy because I finally got to meet with my string quartet to rehearse for 3 hours. Literally today and it was the first time since the pandemic hit. And big congratulations on 100k! I noticed that when I clicked!
I love your videos, I have had trouble finding things to motivate me during these tough times and your videos truly make me want to pick up my violin and start playing. Thanks Sumina!!
Reading books and making music has been making me happy! Taking time to listen to myself and what I feel I need to do in order to feel happy has been a newer discovery, but I am loving it!
What made me happy today was finding out that there's string donating programs, I'm very happy that I could help in some way for others to learn music.
Memory loss has given me the HAPPY motivation to recall. Your videos are sure to encourage me as I relearn what was forgotten. I thank you for this great new beginning! This has definitely made me smile today!🤗
Thanks a TON for demystefying the whole string-changing process --right down to what to do with the old strings. :)
What makes me happy todas is that I am obtaining finally some results on vibrato developement after several months of exercises and practice. I only play violin for the last year and I am working on Vivaldi's A minor concert (1st movement) which pleasures to me so much. Congrats for your awwsome channel!!!
What made me happy today was that after long, tiring day at work I went back to my home where I could relax with my violin and my cheerful puppy♥️🎻
What made me happy today was learning where to donate my old strings. This is such a great idea, and I'm happy to know that there are organizations out there helping out string players that may not have access to strings. Thanks for including this advice!
You made me happy today.😉 Yes, now I can change strings properly... I had a lot of problems changing them in this quarantine... and you solved all🤗
I'm very happy today because I learn something new and really useful for my life! I play the violin since I was a kid, and always struggle with taking the ball off the E string. Thank you very much!
Thank you very much for sharing your tips with us. It has been a pleasure!!
Thank you for your advice! My 13 year-old daughter started playing violin 1 year ago and I guess it will be soon time to change those strings! This made us happy today, so when it's time we will know how to do it :)
What made me happy today is I just performed the Bach Double Concerto, a piece I've worked for 6 months, live with my son and wife with my family, teacher and friends watching ;). BTW, loved this video, it's incredibly information especially the part about the wool and peg wax...I can't believe I have never used either of them.
I have been playing the violin for over 40 years and even I learned a thing or two from this video! Congrats on the 100K subscribers!
What made me happy today is that my 8 year old son is learning to play the violin and I can help him in that proces. It is very rewarding
I am curious about those Peter Infeld strings and I think I will test them out the next time I have to replace a string. I am using the same brand for years.
What made me happy today was making a ton a progress on a piece that I thought I hit a wall on and wouldn’t be able to move on in it. Also what made me happy was playing violin outside on my deck for my neighbors😁🎻❤️
Today I felt happy and grateful for waking up, doing the things that I feel passionate about (studying and practicing) and spending time with my family :)
Helpful tips! Picking up the violin since a 3 month break, so I'm grateful for that.
Ah! Thank you very much for these variant tips miss! I learned a lot. I am a beginner by the way! Despite the pandemic, It was nice to be with my family and I was able to stay connected With my friends on social media. Practicing violin was a lot more easy during lockdown. A A lot of people aren't really have the luck to be with their love ones. And extroverts have the hard time to have something entertaining while lockdowns. I really hope this pandemic would be over.
What made me happy today is now I have learnt how to change the strings professionally on my own, thank to you Sumina :)
ahhhhh sumina, congratulations on 100k! you 100% deserve it!