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Sight-reading is tough! Don't sweat it though, cuz I have 3 tips to help you improve your sight-reading immediately!!!
Hi, my name is Drew A. Forde AKA ThatViolaKid!!! I'm a Violist at The Juilliard School who is training to be the Neil deGrasse Tyson of Classical Music!
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@ThatViolaKid 9 лет назад

You got it, Emma! Here'a spoiler alert though...ALL scales are important to learn. You just gotta have 'em all in the pocket! No excuses :)

@sarahchavarria2000 8 лет назад

I really love the little intro to the video! :)

@ThatViolaKid 8 лет назад

+Sarah Chavarria Hahahaha really? :D I lost it when my computer crashed :( I'll have to make a new one

@AshleyyyyyySassenach 8 лет назад

I love it too!

@laberynthe 8 лет назад

Oh, my glob. The TVK "cho-co-late"/"peanut" rhythm breakdown technique... stealing it. Can't believe I never thought about making the rhythms into fun words to make key sigs feel less terrible or intimidating. Definitely a good idea for tutoring young players.

@ThatViolaKid 8 лет назад

I'm glad you found it useful! Thanks for watching =)

@ThatViolaKid 9 лет назад

Alfonso, I know it may be difficult to figure out what you want to do in life, but I would recommend you pursue what makes you most happy! Just because it may be "hard to find a job" doesn't mean that the career isn't viable. Musicians in modern-day society must be entrepreneurial and create their own path! If you don't enjoy that and simply want a job, maybe this isn't for you! I wouldn't hastily make a decision, but if you like math and physics, I think you'll have more success finding a job! Just take your time and make sure it's what you want to do! :)

@michaelar2188 7 лет назад

You are such an inspiration! I'm an oboist and your videos are so helpful. It's a little strange, I know, but they really do. They also motivate me to practice and keep going even when I feel like I'm no good. Thank you so much

@raheldeborah 6 лет назад

Omg! The chocolate peanut truck is amazing! Thank you!!!

@zee8362 7 лет назад

Omg ty, my accordian teacher, always makes me promise to sightread every day and this helped alot

@ThatViolaKid 7 лет назад

Keep it up!

@gameaddiction7731 7 лет назад

You know I play the clarinet, and yet most of your advice/tips still apply and probably would work for any instrument. Keep up the good work man.

@ThatViolaKid 9 лет назад

Hey Belle, I will DEFINITELY do that! Thanks for the question! :)

@contranimal 9 лет назад

one challenge with sight reading on bass trombone is what position / trigger combination will be the best for example a passage that has the notes Db Eb F Gb Ab Bb C Db (starting 1 line below bass clef) Db can be played 1st trigger position 6, trigger 1&2 position 2.5, or 2nd trigger position 7.5 Eb can be played trigger 1 position 3.5, or trigger 2 position 5 F can be played position 6, 1st trigger position 1, or 2nd trigger position 2.5 Gb can be played, position 5, or 2nd trigger position 1 Ab can be played position 3, 1st trigger position 5, or 2nd trigger position 6 Bb can be played position 1, trigger 1 position 3, or trigger 2 position 4 C can be played position 6, 1st trigger position 1, or 2nd trigger position 2.5 Db can be played position 5 or 2nd trigger position 1. When it comes down to so many options it comes down to 1st how fast is the passage you have to play, 2nd intonation of each of the options to hit accurately , and 3rd sometimes it just comes to personal preference of what the individual prefers to use.

@ThatViolaKid 9 лет назад

+contranimal Awesome! Thanks for the insight! I had no idea! :)

@mylifejourneypath 7 лет назад

This will help me a lot with my flute music thank you for sharing with us.

@emilyd977 9 лет назад

I've been organizing chamber music parties at my college at the suggestion of one of my teachers! Not only are they super fun, it is great practice!! Everyone should do them :D

@vaporlav 7 лет назад

Last year I was auditioning for the ensemble above the level of the current orchestra I was in, but I totally failed at the sight-reading and was put back in the same orchestra. I'm trying to practice really hard so I can get into a better ensemble because right now I feel like I'm not really improving as much as I could be.

@taurusmuse3699 6 лет назад

Seriously, this I think, is one of your best videos so far! Love the intro, love the tips and the outro. Great energy and heartwarming :)

@ThatViolaKid 6 лет назад

I made this so long ago!!! Thank you!!!

@taurusmuse3699 6 лет назад

@@ThatViolaKid it was only after I saw the video I noticed "2 years ago" LOL 😋 felt a bit.... Yeah well. Anyway it made me happy 😁👑

@grandma.p 6 лет назад

Good tips (for recorder and penny whistle, too)!

@juliamaybe480 9 лет назад

thank the lord for this

@ThatViolaKid 9 лет назад

+jxlia.ugh :)))) Hope it helped!

@lesbinturong9605 6 лет назад

The viola lord, aka ThatViolaKid

@avademerjian3115 7 лет назад

I love you so much and you give out these awesome tips and advice! My dream is to go to Juilliard and sightreading is hard for me. Thank you so much for these tips.

@ThatViolaKid 7 лет назад

You're very welcome! Thanks for watching!!

@brendalewandowski4151 9 лет назад

Hey TVK! I was wondering if you could do a video about how to get over anxiety about having a private lesson teacher? I'm currently preparing to audition at Guildhall School of Music and Drama in London, England on Flute and this has proven to be a big problem for me. Thank you so much! 😊

@ThatViolaKid 9 лет назад

+Brenda Lindstadt Hey Brenda! Can you elaborate for me? Like, what sort of anxiety are you feeling? is it because you're afraid to sound bad in front of your teacher, or are they kind of mean to you? Nerves are natural when you care about the teachers opinion, but it's rare for them to be that bad to where it becomes a problem--at least in my experience.

@brendalewandowski4151 9 лет назад

+ThatViolaKid I am afraid to sound bad in front of her because I've been working with her for awhile and I feel like I'm not making enough progress, despite practicing in ALL of my spare time I feel like I'm falling behind. I don't think she's mean to me, but she's definitely pushing me further than I though and making me practice techniques I've never heard of before. I suppose I'm just afraid of disappointing her.

@ThatViolaKid 9 лет назад

Well, that's normal! You have to be more patient with yourself! Progress isn't linear. In fact, you may go months without getting better--and you might even get a bit WORSE!!! And that's ok! Learning is weird like that! If you keep working hard and being consistent, one day you'll just wake up...and be LOADS better! And I'm sure you're teacher knows that! Just keep your head up homie!

@emmaaxelson7821 9 лет назад

Could you make a video about the importance of practicing scales? I noticed how important they were practicing Brahms variations on a theme by Haydn finale, which features some nice fast B-flat major scale runs, and was wondering if you could elaborate on the usefulness of knowing scales and which scales are the best to learn. Thanks!

@AlfonsoCastaneda12 9 лет назад

How did you know that music was what you wanted to do as a career? I love playing the viola but I'm not sure if I want to do this as a career. My biggest fear is just finding a job because I hear it's not so easy after you get your degree. I also feel I have a lot of potential in other areas like physics and math. Any tips on finding what you want to do in life? I know it's a big question but any insight would be appreciated :)

@charzard1000 4 года назад

what did you end up choosing

@annkisie2999 7 лет назад

My sister has been in choir for 7 years and she can't sight read and I was in choir in 1 1/2 years and I know how.LIKE HOW??!! But I am teaching her to sight read so she can get in NorthWest.

@nnataliered 8 лет назад

I already practice everyday :)

@ThatViolaKid 8 лет назад

Good!!! Don't stop!! :D

@lawrencetaylor4101 Год назад

Merci, seriously merci.

@batmanjoker6626 7 лет назад

Could you make a Video about the favourite recordings you own? ( your favourite singers, conductors and musicians in general). I would love to see your record collection and hear recommendations by a real musician such as you are:-)

@etherealnolan 9 лет назад

Awesome video!!! I'm vocal major but this still helped me! 😀

@ThatViolaKid 9 лет назад

+Elaine Brown Thanks, Elaine! I'm glad it helped a bit!!! I know vocalists have to read music sometimes too ;)

@etherealnolan 9 лет назад

+ThatViolaKid Haha more like all the time! 😂 What other music videos do you plan on posting? You could help so many others.

@ThatViolaKid 9 лет назад

Well, that depends! Anything you'd like to see in particular??

@etherealnolan 9 лет назад

+ThatViolaKid Well me just being a freshman, I'd love to see videos about how to manage your time as a music major and kinda just become a better musician. There are tons of time management vids on here, but they aren't specific to music majors. We are another animal entirely. Ya know? I know that was kinda vague. Sorry! 😅

@ThatViolaKid 9 лет назад

Hmmmm, Time management....I'll put it down and see what I can do!

@ericklora7340 8 лет назад

This really helped

@AlfonsoCastaneda12 9 лет назад

Hey what do you do to warm up? Do you do the same exercises every time or do change it up every session? Just curious on what you do because I know everyone does different things to warm up.

@teresam6951 9 лет назад

Lol in my last piano exam, my sight reading was so bad the examiner was like "what was meant to be played in the left hand was played in the right hand an octave higher and what was meant to be played in the right hand a 12th lower" I need big help! Thanks I love your vids!!!!

@ThatViolaKid 9 лет назад

+Teresa M Awwww haha I totally understand that struggle! My piano exams are horrific :( hahahaha Keep at it homie!!!

@whiteeyesclosed 8 лет назад

man, i have a question for u.... which is the best viola piece from your perspective

@ThatViolaKid 8 лет назад

+deadblindeyes My opinion changes all the time. I can't really settle on the best, to be honest. I really love the Brahms Sonatas

@tiffanytanaka8112 7 лет назад

I like to use banana, pineapple, or gummier for triplets

@belleviola628 9 лет назад

How to make deep viola sound? Do u have any exercise for it?

@savalsaras4250 7 лет назад

Belle Viola for me, don't force a lot of sound. Just play it. Trying to get a better instrument can help sometimes toi

@savalsaras4250 7 лет назад

Belle Viola too*

@wizpiez1995 6 лет назад

PRACTICE and don’t press down too hard (you care to the right place!)

@shellyxavier508 7 лет назад

So I have a myso seating audition in a month I have to do a 3 octave scale, a solo then a sight reading do you think the sight reading would be a big part of where I'll be seated in the orchestra (because I suck at sight reading 🤣🤣😂) but thanks for the tips 🤗!!!

@MrDjamrock 8 лет назад

Hey man, I have two questions: how do violists reach the high register on the instrument?, and, are there available "cutaway" or ergonomic Violas for people like me, with small hands? please answer!! :)

@ThatViolaKid 8 лет назад

To reach the higher register of a viola, you have to get your thumb around the neck as you shift up! I think there may be special violas that help facilitate this, but I would imagine that they sacrifice quality of sound

@promerker1892 6 лет назад

I use circle and triangle rather then peanut and chocolate

@sejoon1 9 лет назад

hey TVK, what are your ideas on using your whole bow?

@ThatViolaKid 9 лет назад

+Sejoon Jun I think using your whole bow depends on a lot of factors! I think it's a good idea when depending on the sound you want to produce, which combines with other elements like the bow speed, contact point, arm, weight, bow tilt angle, etc. I think using your whole bow is an essential tool in your shed, but you don't want to use it for every job. You wouldn't use a screwdriver to hammer in a nail, would you? :)

@sogolaliabadi8413 8 лет назад

How much time is it okay to take when looking over a piece before sightreading it for an audition?

@ThatViolaKid 8 лет назад

As much time as they give you!! I expect they'll give you a minute or so

@amandaisabelxo 8 лет назад

I didn't know you could sightread screeching notes because all violas screech

@Asocial_Ace 8 лет назад

You mean violins right

@ricochet4674 4 года назад

Was that... a treble clef?

@gabrielneyerlin3532 8 лет назад

okay, so how would I be able to read ahead w/o just confusing my fingers and trying to play what i'm reading if i'm not even there yet?

@ThatViolaKid 8 лет назад

+Gabriel Neyerlin It will come with time. It's almost like multi-tasking. If you read ahead, you're processing what's coming up. The stuff you're playing at the instant has already been processed and becomes automatic.

@gabrielneyerlin3532 8 лет назад

+ThatViolaKid thats really cool

@gabrielneyerlin3532 8 лет назад

+ThatViolaKid im actually trying it rn. its easier than I thought. still weird though

@ThatViolaKid 8 лет назад

Gabriel Neyerlin Better not to think too much ;)

@ArjunSharma-wi3jp 5 лет назад

Hey man i am an indian FLUTIST i am learning flute since i was a kid and JULLIARDS IS MY DREAM ,just wanted to ask ...a student who knows staff in bits and pieces can a guy like me get in there .......i know music ....stffs ...i might not so good ....i am learning to read em learnibg about jazz playing some pieces like take5 ......what are things i should keep in mjnd and what are ones that i need to have

@StarriSprinkles 8 лет назад

💝

@trivennapertiwi8978 7 лет назад

i have been practicing " i see the light " pianosheet for almost 1 month, everyday. and i was like stressed so much because the piece is so hard. and it turns to be so boring. so i think that maybe i should stop and go to another song. do you think it's okay? it makes me so guilty

@tylerchen618 9 лет назад

Hey TVK I'm just curious but what's the music that always plays at the end of your vids?

@ThatViolaKid 9 лет назад

+Tyler Chen 2nd Movement of Ravel's String Quartet

@tylerchen618 9 лет назад

+ThatViolaKid ok thanks! sounds nice 😃 (Btw, you should try to post every week more consistently! I look forward to your videos, and they are very inspiring! 😁 Suggestion: Maybe talk about the repertoire at Juilliard and what you learned there?)

@ThatViolaKid 9 лет назад

I have been posting every week! I just got caught up with some legal stuff with Juilliard haha. I have to be super careful with what I talk about :) Do you think other people would be interested in just hearing about repertoire???

@tylerchen618 9 лет назад

+ThatViolaKid Well I would be super interested in hearing about Julliard and the repertoire there! And of course, this is a classical music channel! People who subscribe all have a common passion for classical music! I say give it a shot! 😉👍

@thecubedpanda1325 7 лет назад

He is a violist so intonation was alway optional

@YonsungLee 8 лет назад

Then there are the clefs... In the Kalmus/International edition of the viola transcription of the Paganini Caprices, the first four lines of Caprice 18 are written in bass clef. BASS CLEF. WHY WOULD YOU EVER WRITE MUSIC FOR VIOLA IN BASS CLEF

@ThatViolaKid 8 лет назад

+Yonsung Lee That's the only time I've heard of Bass Clef in viola writing. That's gotta be an error of some sort

@YonsungLee 8 лет назад

At the bottom of the page: "The beginning of this etude is written in the bass clef in order [for one] to get acquainted with it, the pitch corresponds with the written note. (an octave of C's written in bass, alto, treble)" Worst excuse ever, honestly.

@ericklora7340 8 лет назад

1+2= chocolate