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  • Nov 28, 2009, 03:23 AM
    shihouzhuge
    Are there any fair-sounding compositions of violin?
    Hi,everyone!

    I have known 3 fair-sounding compositions of violin, which named 《Canon and Gigue in D major for 3 violins and Basso Continuo》,《schindler's list》and《Valse Triste》.

    However, I want to get more beautiful compositions about violin, cause I love it so much.

    If you have got some beautiful sounds, just tell me please.:)
    Thanks!
  • Nov 28, 2009, 10:23 PM
    Clough
    Hi again, shihouzhuge

    The Tchaikovsky Violin Concerto would be considered to be the "big one" by many violinists. It's very beautiful!

    Tchaikovsky Violin Concerto - Google Search

    Or, are you looking for shorter pieces?

    Thanks!
  • Nov 28, 2009, 10:28 PM
    shihouzhuge
    Quote:

    Originally Posted by Clough View Post
    Hi again, shihouzhuge

    The Tchaikovsky Violin Concerto would be considered to be the "big one" by many violinists. It's very beautiful!

    Tchaikovsky Violin Concerto - Google Search

    Or, are you looking for shorter pieces?

    Thanks!

    I prefer some short pieces, while I do want to listen the music that you recommand. I guess it sounds good... :)

    Thank you for your advice!
  • Nov 28, 2009, 10:36 PM
    Clough
    There's actually quite a few pieces with one or more violins in them that I would like to show to you, but I'm not able to play any site right now that has videos on them because this computer is so old. So, I can give you names of pieces and you can go to the links where you might be able to here them.

    Here's a couple other favorites of mine with violins in them.

    Schubert Death and the Maiden - Google Search

    Schubert Trout Quintet - Google Search
  • Nov 29, 2009, 07:22 AM
    shihouzhuge

    Oh, I really like Schubert Death and the Maiden though I don't know what it exactly means and who made this...

    It sounds pretty good! And I'm curious about your age and where you're from, thanks!

    Li
  • Nov 29, 2009, 11:51 PM
    Clough
    I'm glad that you like "Death and the Maiden"! It's a wonderful piece and knowing that you like it helps me to understand more of what you do like, as far as music is concerned. For some people, it can be a really hard piece to understand why it's likeable at all!

    I'll have to do some research as to the meaning of why it was written...

    I'm 53 and live in Rock Island, IL. If you read the information on my profile, you'll know a lot more about who I am.

    What about you, please?

    Thanks!
  • Nov 30, 2009, 03:08 AM
    shihouzhuge

    Thanks,Clough. I've read your profile, and I admire your experience, moreover, I think one couldn't have such wonderful experience in China. I learn so many things from you...

    I'm a college student from Beijing in my senior year, and I'm 20 years old by the way my family name is Li. I'll have a Graduate Candidate Test in 40 days soon. It's an important exam in my life...

    I like violin very much, and I really want to learn it after my graduation. By the way, have you learned violin yet?

    I couldn't get more information about Rock Island,IL. Could you tell me something about that, please? Thanks!
  • Nov 30, 2009, 05:44 PM
    Clough
    Hi again, shihouzhuge!

    I can tell you more later about Rock Island, IL.

    In the meantime, please click on the following link.

    Rock Island, IL - Google Search

    Yes, I do play some violin. It was one of the first instruments that I learned. I didn't keep up on it, but do know it enough in order to be able to teach beginners how to play iit.

    Thanks!
  • Nov 30, 2009, 09:11 PM
    shihouzhuge
    Quote:

    Originally Posted by Clough View Post
    Hi again, shihouzhuge!

    I can tell you more later about Rock Island, IL.

    In the meantime, please click on the following link.

    Rock Island, IL - Google Search

    Yes, I do play some violin. It was one of the first instruments that I learned. I didn't keep up on it, but do know it enough in order to be able to teach beginners how to play iit.

    Thanks!

    I've searched it in Google, but I found it's hard for me to get the main idea of that articles...

    After my graduation, could you help me in my learning violin, please?
    And I don't know violin at all, is it hard to learn?
    Thanks!
  • Dec 1, 2009, 02:53 AM
    Clough
    The violin is one of the hardest instruments to learn, if you really want to play it in the classical way. Learning the 'cello is much easier.

    If you would like to only play folk type melodies on the violin where you only have to play in one or two positions, it's not all that hard. Pieces involving that kind of playing can also be quite beautiful!

    Yes, I can show you how to play the violin via some rudimentary and elementary instruction on this site.

    I've been listening to and thinking about other pieces concerning the violin that you might enjoy hearing. I'll be listing them them, soon!

    Thanks!
  • Dec 1, 2009, 07:21 AM
    shihouzhuge

    Thanks,Clough.

    I don't want to be a master of violin, because I think it's too late for me, and I just want to learn it for my leisure time.

    Could you tell me what's the difference between 'cello and violin, please?

    Thanks!
  • Dec 1, 2009, 02:10 PM
    Clough
    Hi again, shihouzhuge!

    The 'cello, sometimes just called cello and more formally called the violoncello, is a much larger instrument of the string family of instruments that are played with a bow. Unlike the violin, the music for the 'cello is played in the bass clef and sometimes the "C" clef, which is a movable clef, depending on the instrument for which the music is written in the "C" clef.

    In modern times, the main ones used in the Western world of music, would be the violin, viola, violoncello and string bass.

    I'll be happy to give you more information later, but am having some computer problems right now...

    Thanks!
  • Dec 1, 2009, 04:20 PM
    Clough
    Okay, I'm glad that what I posted was posted! Didn't think that it got sent to the site. Am having some really bad computer problems right now.

    Thanks!
  • Dec 1, 2009, 08:49 PM
    shihouzhuge

    Thanks, Clough!

    What you told me about cello and violin made me more interested in violin, and I really hope I could learn violin at my sparetime. And I'll be right here to learn more about violin and music from you.

    By the way, good luck to your computers...

    Thanks!
  • Dec 11, 2009, 01:24 AM
    Clough
    Hey, shihouzhuge!

    I'm finally able to be back on the site! Here's a link to a search for another piece that you might enjoy...

    Max Bruch Scottish Fantasy - Google Search

    Thanks!
  • Dec 12, 2009, 02:18 AM
    shihouzhuge

    So glad to have you back, Clough!

    I have listened the composition. It's beautiful! And could you tell me about the background of it? I think I would like it more if I know it's deep meanings.

    Thanks!
  • Dec 12, 2009, 02:29 AM
    Clough
    Hi, shihouzhuge!

    Nice to "see" you, again! :)

    If you go to the Wikipedia site in the search, you'll find some history of that composition.

    Max Bruch Scottish Fantasy - Google Search

    Thanks!
  • Dec 12, 2009, 02:37 AM
    shihouzhuge

    Thanks, Clough!
    I will do it.

    Thanks!
  • Dec 12, 2009, 02:44 AM
    Clough
    Unfortunately, I'm still using the really old computer, so I'm not able to go to the Wikipedia site. Going there shuts down the browser that I'm using.

    I do have more pieces that I would like to share with you, though...

    Thanks!
  • Dec 12, 2009, 07:32 AM
    shihouzhuge

    Haha...

    Unknown008 told that you meant to change your computer, however now I know you didn't change it...

    As a matter of fact, my computer was an old one, too. Last time, my elder brother who have already worked a long time took my computer. About 3 weeks later, he bought a new one for himself and left the old one to me...

    My second elder brother blamed elder brother for his "selfish", but elder brother didn't change his mind...

    Now I have to continue to use the old one, the same to you...

    Thanks!
  • Dec 12, 2009, 03:08 PM
    Clough
    Another piece for you, shihouzhuge...

    Massenet - Meditation from Thais - Google Search

    Thanks!
  • Dec 12, 2009, 09:28 PM
    shihouzhuge
    Quote:

    Originally Posted by Clough View Post
    Another piece for you, shihouzhuge...

    Massenet - Meditation from Thais - Google Search

    Thanks!

    I couldn't get into some foreign sites, but I found Massenet - Meditation from Thais in our search engine--baidu

    It sounds pretty pretty beautiful, and I really like some melodies like light music.
    Thanks a lot, Clough!
  • Dec 12, 2009, 09:32 PM
    Clough
    I'm glad that you liked it! :) It's a great piece! I do have others to show to you, too!

    Is shihouzhuge your real first name? I think that you know that my first name is Craig, but I'm not sure.

    Thanks!
  • Dec 13, 2009, 07:39 AM
    shihouzhuge

    Hi, Craig!

    Some light music sound pretty good, and I really like something like that. On the other hand, I want to show you a piece of music if I could. However, I am not sure if you like it.
    http://www.520nt.com.cn/mp3/shanggan.mp3
    shihouzhuge is an idiom which means "It is easy to be wise after the event" and isn't my first name, and my first name is Wenjie.

    Thank you for your beautiful music, Craig!
  • Dec 13, 2009, 07:58 PM
    Clough
    Hi, Wenjie!

    I downloaded the file, but am unable to play it on this old machine. I'll find a way to play it sometime soon, though!

    Thanks!
  • Dec 13, 2009, 09:28 PM
    shihouzhuge
    I think it's a better way for you to change a computer, Craig.:D(Just for fun)

    The music named the dawn of heroes. It's not a composition of violin, however it sounds good in my opinion... I am looking forward to your comments.

    Thanks!
  • Dec 13, 2009, 10:03 PM
    Clough
    Oh, how I wish that my regular computer was working! Listening to things would be no problem!

    Since the file is on my computer, I should be able to save it to a CD and play it on one of my friends' computers.

    Thanks!
  • Dec 15, 2009, 02:44 AM
    shihouzhuge

    I'm looking forward to your comments, Craig!

    And wait for your other pieces of great music...

    Thanks!
  • Dec 15, 2009, 02:53 AM
    Clough
    Starting on the 20th of this month, I'll be house and dog-sitting for some friends, for at least ten days, where I'll have access to a much faster and better computer.

    Here's another piece that you might want to look up, Wenjie!

    Dvorak Six Bagatelles Harmonium - Google Search

    Of course, I'm not able to listen to any audio files of it right now. But, if you find one that has the harmonium in it, it will warm your heart!

    Thanks!
  • Dec 16, 2009, 07:54 AM
    shihouzhuge

    Thanks,Craig!

    However I will listen it soon and I believe it is a good one...

    And take my greet to your new computer, thanks!
  • Dec 16, 2009, 07:19 PM
    Clough
    Well, it won't be my computer, but that of a friends. But, thanks for the greetings to it, Wenjie!

    Thanks!
  • Dec 17, 2009, 07:57 AM
    shihouzhuge

    Ha ha...

    "It" is welcome!
    Have a nice day, Craig! I will take an exam in 21 days soon. So I could not surf internet so often...

    Thanks!
  • Dec 17, 2009, 11:13 AM
    Clough
    In the meantime, I'll find some more pieces for you, Wenjie...

    Thanks!
  • Jan 4, 2010, 06:19 PM
    Clough
    Hey, Wenjie!

    I was finally able to listen to that piece that's called "shanggan". It's very nice and would seem to work well as background music for a movie.

    I hope that your studies are going well!

    Thanks!
  • Jan 6, 2010, 02:57 AM
    Clough
    I do hope that you return to here, Wenjie!

    Thanks!
  • Jan 11, 2010, 12:57 AM
    shihouzhuge

    Hi again, Craig!

    I've finished my exams Yesterday, and I hope I could have a good mark.
    However, I didn't feel very good...
  • Jan 11, 2010, 01:01 AM
    Clough
    Why don't you feel good about it, Wenjie?

    No one really likes to take tests. We're always concerned about what the results might be because they mean so much.
  • Jan 11, 2010, 01:04 AM
    shihouzhuge
    Quote:

    Originally Posted by Clough View Post
    Hey, Wenjie!

    I was finally able to listen to that piece that's called "shanggan". It's very nice and would seem to work well as background music for a movie.

    I hope that your studies are going well!

    Thanks!

    :)"shanggan", it's an accurate definition, and it's interesting for your saying that!

    On the other hand, I think the song has something hopeful.
  • Jan 11, 2010, 01:08 AM
    Clough
    What does "shanggan" mean, please?
  • Jan 11, 2010, 01:12 AM
    Clough
    I'm listening to it again, Wenjie!

    It's based upon a five-tone scale for the melody. That would be typical of Chinese music.

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