Musically Talented Children

When I was younger I always wanted to sing or play an instrument, even now I wish I could, but unfortunately I am severely lacking in musical talent and money for lessons. Perhaps, the fact that I can not pay an instrument is what draws me so much to people who are musically inclined. Anyway, what fascinates me the most about music is how even children can produce beautiful songs. This post focuses on extremely talented young children that can play instruments, like the violin, and have been doing so since they were toddlers.

The first child is Dhanat Plewtianyingthawee, a multi talented four year old that not only can play the violin, but is also a recognized painter, having had his first gallery show at the age of 3 and a half years old. He may not be on the same level as a professional adult violinist, but the fact remains that he is playing a string instrument at the age of four. I also find it hilarious that I took violin lessons at my school when I was ten years old, a requirement for all students at the time, and he can play much better than I ever could! Unfortunalty, I can not embed the video here but please follow this link: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=t3bW9P5Z6sI

The second child is six year old Elli Choi. She has played onstage many times but the following video is of her playing Vivaldi's La Primavera in E Major. This song is very difficult, as evidenced by my orchestra friend's complaints when they had to learn it a couple years ago, and they were amazed that a six year old could play it so well, especially with vibrato!