Finally someone recognises that classical guitar is a thing! People always assume I'm just playing wonderwall or something when I say i play guitar

lol self isolation is the perfect time to practice but i still find excuses not to

As somone who plays both violin and guitar i can safely say that i will never get close to learning paganini 24 on either instrument

twoset: *make a guitar video* me, a guitarist: finally, my discipline will be recognized

"The movement looks stressful" Me, a guitarist : yoU dOn’T SaY

Hey, I'm the classical guitarist from the first video and I'm really glad so many people liked it! Thank you so much for reacting to it, I'm super honored to be in this video! 😊 Though I never expected it to get this much attention, I'm glad it did and I'm glad that a lot of people have started to see the classical guitar in a new light :) (even though if I knew the video would become as big as it did, I probably would have warmed up and not have played it on my bed first thing in the morning) Stay safe, healthy, and practice everyone! Edit: people don't seem to understand- I wasn't using a foot stool lol. I was sitting cross-legged on my bed. Though you definitely should use a foot stool :))) Edit 2: I'm very aware my playing was not super amazing or perfect lol, and I know there were soo many mistakes in it- i said it in the reddit post but yeah; there are definitely tons of guitarists who definitely deserve to be more well-known! If you wanna check out more classical guitar, my personal favourite classical guitar composer is Barrios! His tremolo pieces sound amazing and are super fun to play :)) Glad to see so many guitarists though, and I'm super happy to have so many people acknowledging us!

Paganini was actually a serious guitarist and wrote several pieces for the guitar. For certain pieces he actually preferred the guitar.

me: **attempts pag24** pag24: **is hard** me: anyways heres wonderwall

When eddy leans forward, u know the observation level increased 40% more.

Me, a guitarist: Two set violin: classical guitar is underappreciated Me: JUSTICE FOR THE GUITAR Edit: okay so seems that there is a little bit of misunderstanding, people who say that guitar is already mainstream, no. Electric (which is a whole genre on its own) , semi-classic (folk), electroacoustic, etc. And there is classic which is mainly related to Spanish playing (in general) And the picking and strumming and even the fingering and the strings are different from other types of guitars Edit 2: and yes ukelele players are really underrated and I agree and I really hate when they call it "a mini guitar" it's not, it's a whole instrument on it's own and its unique in its own way

As someone who is currently learning to play the guitar, the way her fingers changes for the chords AIN'T NO JOKE, CHILD!

you should also realize how hard the fingering in general is on a guitar when you have to play the notes and the fingering at the same time.

Brett: "Play that scales!" - "Okay!" Brett: "Play that arpeggios!" - "Okay!" Brett: "Play that Paganini!" - "Hell no!"

"Do those scales" *looks at drum set with confusion*

Fingering melodies on guitar and violin are stressful in different ways, on violin you worry about intonation and string crossing, on guitar it's the amount of distance you have to cover smoothly compared to the violin and while the frets do act as a guide, you really should be aiming to get your finger right up against the fret wire where it's possible so you can relax your fingers more as it really saves your fingers and allows freedom of movement, the stress in running scales on guitar for me, especially as I get used to the strings on violin being a fifth apart is remembering that on the guitar it's a fourth, then just to throw you off again there's the minor fourth between the G and B string, you know but sometimes you still get mixed up! Fifths just make more sense to me, even as a guitarist picking up violin! Could not play that piece on either tho!

OMG I ACTUALLY MADE IT TO LINGLING 40 HOURS (I'm the wafer roll girl, but somewhat surprised that no one is commenting on that). anyway, the roll tasted nice.

"Flattening the curve like you flatten your sharps?" Oof... No need to attack me like that.

If Edna had a son, he would look like Brett.

The potential of a guitar is unlimited. Last years someone played moonlight sonata 3th movemenr with a classical guitar. I mean not like the rock guitar version but a full combined all lines of that piece into one guitar. Which I never thought it would work.

Me a guitarist: FINALLY A guitar on here!

It would be sick if you guys did a collaboration with Brandon Acker. He has a string instrument channel focusing on historic and classical instruments. He recently shouted out that he’d love to collaborate with you guys Being a fan of both channels, I’d love to see a collaboration between the two channels!

When you remember Paginini really played the guitar more than the violin later in life.

" The violin is my mistress, but the guitar is my master"; Niccolo Paganini. He played the guitar too and has composed for it too; anyway, you lucky violin players have sound when we (classic guitarists) have not; we have many difficulties as all istrumentists have but -like viola players- we are underestimated! Chords are not always very easy to do; anyway, keep on the good work, you are very inspiring; thank you all the ling ling team behind Brett and Eddy and all the community of musicians out there; stay at home, practice and be safe!

The thumbnail: paganini 24 in classical guitar Me: **thinking it was a review video** Real content of video: LingLing40hours Edit: woahhh thanks for the likes!!!

I liked the video spelling "STAY HOME" with piano notes, so now I'm trying to write a piece that draws telephone poles, which uses ties as the telephone wires.

You guys should feature @Brandon Acker. He is a brilliant classical guitarist and teacher. He also plays ancient instruments like the lute and the huge theorbo.

Eddy: "Hiii, how are you going with the self-isolation guys?" Me: *don't you dare asking me that while spending all your time with Brett right next to you* * jealous viola sounds *

Wasn’t Paganini a guitarist too? Heard he was accused of using it to seduce his romantic interests.

*Eddy's reaction to Stay Home on the piano* Me: THIS IS WHY I LOVE JAZZ

7:56 it’s hard for venue musicians rn, as a jazz drummer, I would drive hours just for a gig and now that COVID has been affecting everyone, my bandmate and I have been practicing 40hrs everyday and we are starting a twitch stream where we jam out and have “quarantine” shows for everyone. Stay safe everyone ❤️

I’m disappointed they didn’t realize how difficult it was to make that on minecraft

"jAzz iS jUsT wRonG NotEs" "OOh, that's so nice" after hearing some chill jazz

sitting cross legged is actually needed in guitar if you don’t have a foot stool. It makes the same effect, it brings the guitar up and tilts it to the right position, otherwise i’d be too low and straight to play comfortably and ur left arm should have to do the work of holding up the guitar up

Marcin: "Hold my beer" Marcin: "Started destroying his guitar"

"Dude, look at that trash can." "It looks like a violist." eddy what lol

Ling Ling’s cousin, Ging Ging

But does it Djent? That’s right I’m bringing metal memes into the classical space.

Brett: "Do that Paganini" Me, a clarinetist: **cries**

Twoset should react to the video where "The King of Random" hydro-dipped a violin and played it!

me, only play classical guitar: *CLICKING ON THIS VID IMMEDIATELY*

Ya'll should do something with Brandon Acker he's insane

I always wondered why I love this channel so much and I think I figured out why, it’s that even tho Brett and eddy are violinists, this channel doesn’t feel violin exclusive, it’s just a giant thing family of musicians, or not even, it’s a giant family of musicians, non musicians that want to be musicians, or people that just love music and want to hear a professionals take on it, it just feels like a massive family and I love it

Can you review more “Paganini’s”? Here are some: Paganini of Saxophone-John Coltrane Paganini of Bass Clarinet-Eric Dolphy and Michael Lowenstern

Dear non-musicians, If you feel bored for quarantine, you can pick up an instrument to learn. Best instrument to learn - RECORDER. -easy to carry -easy to self learn -cheap -u might find your primary school recorder in your house.

I've been a metal bassist since I was 11 and guitarist since 15 (I'm 28 now) and I tried to learn Paganini for shits and giggles a few years back. Took me like 3 months to even start to be able to play it, and I learned all of zeppelin iv in like the same amount of time(on bass, I can't begin to process being able to play the Jimmy page solos on guitar)

You guys should collaborate with Brandon Acker that would be such a cool video to watch

"To all the high school seniors who lost their last performance...." *looks at my music and all of the solos I was given in them after working up to first/solo trumpet/cornet part over the course of 7 years, cries*

You guys this intro is literally the best thing ever I never skip it.

Brett : go practice don't lie to yourself, do that scales, do that Paganini Me : but i'm a designer

You guys should do a collab with Brandon Acker

WE CLASSICAL GUITARIST R FINNALY RECOGNIZED :')))))) we p r a c t i c e ok we play cool things too we don't play mission impossible every time, we don't play chords every time, damn finally

The teacher who taught me guitar told me, "There is an orchestra hidden inside the classical guitar." 👍👍👍

As I guitarist I really appreciate. You should make a collab with Brandon Acker…

from guitarist perspective - the tremolo is actually the hardest technique in that piece to really nail, look up recuerdos de la alhambra. It's just surprisingly difficult to get every single rapid plucking op the strings at the exact same volume and tone. Because little talked about fact - in classical guitar the tone of the note depends heavily on the shape and angle of the nail, so with tremolo you are having to make sure that each pluck with each finger is angled in just the right way to have even tone. Well.. that's if you wanna master it... or you can just be lazy like me and settle for speed! hoho

When you play classical guitar, you put the guitar on your left leg, which puts the guitar at an angle, giving more access to the higher frets. Normally, you would prop up your leg on a footrest. I play electric but I do this since its more comfy.

asian kid be like: mom can i please buy a guitar mom be like: sure but the first thing u learn will be 1:21

"go practice after the video".... But it's currently 4 am and everyone's sleeping...

Eddy: Do those arpeggios . Me a drummer:* spends twenty minuets trying to figure out how the hell*

Eddy - becomes 27 Chinese Parents - time to get married

2:25 Well, maybe Paganini sounds good on guitar because he actually was also a virtuoso guitarist and that is apparently reflected in the quirky violin techniques he invented

Wow! I loved that stay home piano piece! So creative!

I’m 10 months late for this but the intro is Marvelous 😌

Brett and Eddy: GO PRACTISE! Me: ok *practises the recorder at 10:48 pm

Alto clef: exists. Two set: oh look it’s viola clef!

The frets get smaller and smaller as you go the guitar to

the arpeggiated chords, as you play more and more classical guitar, just becomes something everyone does to get better and more separate sounds. It's just a really good thing to practice, and helps with actual arpeggios, tremolos, and a whoooole ton of right hand techniques. if you want better sounds and want to learn how to move your right hand fingers quickly, arpeggiated chords are the best way to practice and create a satisfyingly smooth and softer sound.

We are still waiting the “professional vs begginner classical guitarist” video. Do it.

Started playing violin again after 12 years break.. I'm needing some encouragement as I keep just getting frustrated about the fact that I suck haha

Her position isn’t the best for classical guitar playing. You can see that the guitar is on her right leg instead of her left leg, her position “twists” her back and could cause long term pain but her playing is incredible

I love when they realize how challenging some other instruments are and even if they aren’t on the nail, it’s the thought that counts

Classical Guitarist: *plays Paganini* Me, a metal guitarist: that shreds

"Flattening the curve like you flattening your sharp intonation" -Eddy 4/2/20

When they spoke highly about guitar (which is the instrument I play) I felt good about myself. Even though I can’t play as well as her. Maybe I should practice more.

What many people don't know is Paganini was also a very skilled guitarist alongwith a virtuoso violinist..and some of the techniques used by him in his violin pieces also drew inspiration from the classical guitar itself. So, possibly Ling Ling is also a classical guitarist! :D

Instead of bleeping out the word "coronavirus", some smart musician can spell it out using notes and then editor-san can just edit in that musical phrase every time you want to say it. Please like so that they can see this, because that would be really cool.

Honestly. I'm only just starting out, and I learnt twinkle twinkle in about 20 mins the other day. My intonation needs working on (why the heck is E string always sweaky?!) And my timings are off because half way through I need to recheck where my fingers should be.... But hey, it's great to see progress and it encourages me to keep going. Shout out to all the new learners out there? What are you guys learning! What are you finding good, and what are you finding tricky? Edit: typos corrected.

As a guitarist, I'm completely floored by her rendition of this. Holy cow

Oh, Ling Lings. You gotta hear Marcin Patrzałek play his version of Paganini 24 on a guitar. His version made me fall in love with this piece. It looks insanely difficult but it's so fun.

that movement looks stressfull cause it isss, seriously classical guitar is underaprreciated, please watch something like capriccio arabe...

Last time I was this early Paganini was still being asked if he made a deal with the devil

Brandon Acker wants a collab with you, and we want it also.

Someone needs to show them Marcin's paganini 24. Its done on steel string, and I think it makes it ring really nice.

Me: A high school senior who had his senior recital cancelled Me: A classical guitarist Also me: At least I'm getting a lot of recognition

Petition for a video where eddy plays the Asian mum again | v

I agree that classical guitar is so under appreciated. When I tell people that I’m a classical guitarist people always respond with “what’s that? Play free bird” and I just wanna play some classical pieces.

Ah yes. Remembering my stressful days in a guitar ensemble. Back pains and painful blisters. Had to perfect Mozart’s Eine kleine. I was playing an Alto guitar and Prime guitar then pushed to Contrabass because there weren’t enough people in the section then back to Alto/Prime. Dude. I was really frustrated. Haha but she played really well. I like her plucking.

Me asking my guitar after watching the episode: "are we still worthy with each other?"

When a quarter of the video is dedicated to classical guitar: Happy Fret Noises

Classical guitar gives me chills... I love the sound so much

such a perfect timing i found this video when i was in the middle of touching my guitar again after 4 years avoiding it because of personal heartbreaking reason, i kinda lost some finger muscle because dang i tried play it this whole day and my fingers are burning and i kinda slower than how i used to be on my right hand. well, at least my hand still remember some of the chords and the fingering, but still, playing the guitar still brings some of the bad memories that keep playing in my head like a videos(?), so i tryna get over it and practicing more since i still have a week before my college starts. seems i have to summon ling ling

FINALLY CLASSICAL GUITAR CONTENT FOR ME I HAVE BEEN WAITING I LOVE YALL Edit: as a classical guitarist that girl is amazing I wish I could do that rip fingers

My friend : You can‘t play Pag‘s 24 Me : Ohh you don‘t believe me My performance: 10:18

You guys should do more guitar videos. Sincerely, a guitar player who loves you guys.

This is like intelligent Beavis and Butthead, I fucking love it!

I’m trying to practice during quarantine but it’s kinda depressing. You guys literally encourage us to keep play. Thanks Ling ling’s!

I’ve watched that guitar video so many times, i love it so much and She’s so talented honestly, are there more people like that out there?

As a former classical guitar student my take on this is that, yes the left hand stuff looks difficult -- but not that crazy for guitar. The frets do help a lot in getting the intonation right -- I would imagine it's a lot more difficult for a violinist. In general the most difficult part in classical guitar is the right hand finger picking, not the left hand -- even if the left hand stuff looks more difficult on camera. It's for a good reason that the right hand (for most people the dominant hand) is used for the finger picking.

Love it when they give credit and praise to other instrument pieces

"If you can fingerstyle slowly, you can fingerstyle quickly" Thanks for the likes tho

Eddy:. I play violin for 20 years Also Eddy: called auto clef viola clef