Opera Singer Learns the Mandolin in 2 Weeks

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4 жыл бұрын

IMAGE IS FLIPPED!!! I promise I'm holding it the right way lmao....anyway...
Continuing in the vein of ~different~ quarantine content, I've decided to try out some new educational artistic endeavors for fun! I know how privileged I am (despite all the unemployment for me and every performing classical musician and slowly watching our industry crumble to dust 😅 ) to be doing a project like this, and I hope you enjoy watching me trying (and failing-lots of failing) at something new. For all the professional strings players out there, especially those who play mandolin= you can judge. I know it's a hot dumpster fire! But at least I'm having fun! I'd also like to post some links below to the youtubers who helped me learn on Day 1. For the second part of this video I'll post links for every video watched.
• Mandolin Lesson: Tunin...
but Bradley Laird has his own channel, so I recommend jumping over to it as well:
/ bradleylaird
For Voice Lessons:
angelazzarra.com/voicelessons
SOCIAL MEDIA LINKS
Twitter / angelazzarra
Instagram tinyurl.com/we45o5an & tinyurl.com/tngzohv
Website angelazzarra.com/
Produced by Angel Azzarra and Claudia Encinas
Music by ninjoi. - Acceptance - thmatc.co/?l=B8A737E
Music by Syphax - Rose Lips - thmatc.co/?l=17A31876
#opera #classicalmusic #singer #mandolin #learnaninstrument

Пікірлер: 41

@williamkwan6913 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks for trying new things. And being willing to be vulnerable. They're two things I'm trying to teach the 6 year old I'm working with.

@irishlad6444 4 жыл бұрын

So good. Keep it up girl.

@estera4176 4 жыл бұрын

Oh, I can play mandolin, but I haven't done it in about 3 years or so. But I used to play in an orchestra so I didn't play full chords, just one pair of strings at a time using tremolo, the chords were created by the entire orchestra. About tuning, if the strings are new (and it doesn't look or sound like a great quality mandolin, even if I've seen much worse), it will take some time until they settle, usually a few days, it depends how often you play. It's the same with guitars.

@rodnino6818 2 жыл бұрын

Awwww your dog!!🤩 adorable and fluffy!

@AnonyMous-xd7xq 4 жыл бұрын

I literally just rewatched that scene of Michael Scott seconds ago and now he is again.

@AngelAzzarraOpera 4 жыл бұрын

😅 I can never resist The Office

@joelass4684 4 жыл бұрын

super interesting, nice video

@teiwzbm6891 3 жыл бұрын

best tumbnail ever. love mandolin and love u.

@eveforsythe1524 4 жыл бұрын

The reason that it won’t stayed tuned is because the strings are new, it’s like shoes, you have to break them in. :) Eventually you won’t have to tune it nearly as often. Happy playing. It’s one of my favorite instruments to play. ❤️

@satirikos1234 4 жыл бұрын

wow you are a fast learner :D I have a vocal question! Is it possible to blend head voice with whistle register the same/similar way you blend chest with head and create a mix? I guess that would sound like a super headvoice! But can this actually happen?

@dallasstiles118 4 жыл бұрын

You might be bored but you're never boring. A lot of my relatives are bluegrass musicians and I guess mandolins can get pretty pricey, if it's like a guitar the cheap ones probly are difficult to keep in tune.

@AngelAzzarraOpera 4 жыл бұрын

Agreed! And re: tuning think it might be the case. I watched a ton of videos and have a good ear so I know right after tuning it sounds great- just gets out of tune too quickly. I’m looking into adjusting the pegs themselves which I think are a little loose

@AngelAzzarraOpera 4 жыл бұрын

Idk if that’s the right terminology. I mean on the back of the instrument- the tuning pegs have a good tension.

@dallasstiles118 4 жыл бұрын

@@AngelAzzarraOpera I'm sure your "ear" is great and there are many factors that can cause tuning problems on an instrument. One of my teachers told me that when practicing tympani one's ear goes flat (I think) after a while. Idk about that, maybe it is an issue for singers? My gf teaches voice and I am trying to learn about all this. Love your channel.

@Max-oi9xx 4 жыл бұрын

Regarding the tuning: I play the guitar and if I string my guitar with new strings, it takes a few days of tuning until they are in tune for a longer time. I'm not sure if this explanation applies to the Mandolin and your situation. However, I like your videos very much. Myself having no idea about opera, they are very informative and entertaining. Have fun learning the mandolin. :)

@AngelAzzarraOpera 4 жыл бұрын

Thank you, both for the info on tuning and the compliment. 😇 I’ll see if the strings settle in the next few days and try to just keep retuning them.

@jfcariasa 4 жыл бұрын

I'd call it Dolly Lyn, lol

@musiktranen 4 жыл бұрын

What's your voice type? I noticed that in your singing video your tone is very dark, so, maybe dramatic or spinto soprano?

@malicious_nemesis4601 4 жыл бұрын

She stated in the comments that she is a dramatic Soprano

@AngelAzzarraOpera 4 жыл бұрын

Lukas is right! I’m a dramatic soprano/dramatic coloratura (more on the Callas side of things than the Sutherland, though).

@musiktranen 4 жыл бұрын

@@AngelAzzarraOpera Thanks for the answer, your voice is absolutely gorgeous!!

@andresjuan8783 4 жыл бұрын

Opera Rock. From Spain please. React to Camilo Sesto: Getsemani ( live 1977').

@AllGreyEverything 4 жыл бұрын

You're just a little air away from being...a breathy mandolin girl! Do it! Become what you hate! Join the horde! Seriously though, great job and you should name it after a classic diva. Personally, I'd go with Leontyne.

@AngelAzzarraOpera 4 жыл бұрын

*frantically searches the internet for tablature on classical art songs*

@AngelAzzarraOpera 4 жыл бұрын

I love leontyne!

@mr.bendover4722 4 жыл бұрын

Can you please react to LIKE I WOULD by ZAYN live at iHeart awards 2016😍😍 His vocals are incredible and you’ll love it🙏🙌🏻❤️

@paulino5677 4 жыл бұрын

Hi, can you react to : the sounds of silence chinese please? Have a nice day ✌

@ravenkitviejo8694 4 жыл бұрын

please react to Little Mix acapella queens. you will love it

@AngelAzzarraOpera 4 жыл бұрын

It’s on the list- thank you!

@ravenkitviejo8694 4 жыл бұрын

@@AngelAzzarraOpera thank you so much hope you can react, Mixers would love to see it

@jrgevero3205 4 жыл бұрын

Kindly react to Morissette’s “FLY LIKE A BIRD” rendition of MIMI’s Original and Lea Salonga’s “ON MY OWN” in Les Miserables ;) Thanks angel! New sub here ;)

@Vharon 4 жыл бұрын

Name it Mandy/Mandi

@madelaine6 4 жыл бұрын

Nah, you listen to beginners all the time. For two weeks. That wasn't bad... it would take others much longer. Your neighbors must be happy you didnt go for the trombone. :)

@BswizzleTV 4 жыл бұрын

Please do a reaction to vicente Fernandez singing El Rey, I want to see you analyzing his voice.

@irishlad6444 4 жыл бұрын

Tiny bass guitar

@user-lq7ow6lk1i 4 жыл бұрын

Maybe balalaika? It is 3 string.

@cjdonald1983 4 жыл бұрын

Angel, do yourself a favour, spend a bit more and get a better instrument. I have played guitar for 20 years and also play around on a mandolin and a banjo....those really cheap instruments are REALLY hard to play and a better quality instrument would be much more enjoyable. I'm not saying to go really expensive, but for around 300ish you will get something that is much easier to play. And it will aound better too!