In this session on tone technique,master cello teacher Harry Wimmer shows how the cello bow has to sink into the string like a moving ship sinking into the water to produce a deep, rich tone.
A site with information and ideas for teaching cello.
Want to know the proper way to hold your cello bow? Cello bow hold tips: Relax your hand, slightly turn your wrist to the left, and let your fingers drop into place. The tip of the bent thumb touches the frog contact point. Fingers gently curve over the top of the cello bow stick.
Is it necessary to warm up before playing the cello? If so, how should it be done? Why do cello warm-ups have to be so mysterious?! Read here about cello warm ups, why you need them and what you should be doing. Then share how you like to warm up!
The cello is a lovely four-stringed instrument similar to a violin but with a deeper and fuller sound. Getting good at the cello can take years of practice and lessons, but you can learn some basics by learning how to hold the cello,...
Cellists face many challenges throughout their careers; Dealing with an injury should NOT be one of them! Unfortunately, studies showed
Poor cello practice habits lead to poor results, and bad posture! These tips will help you get the most out of your cello sessions.
This idea isn't totally new..I've heard of teachers using a variety of tubular objects for students to practice straight bowing...such as to...
This playlist will introduce you to the wide-ranging abilities of the cello, from classical repertoire to mainstream covers!
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Sitting position with and without instrument Find a stable position for the upper body and the shoulders, so that the arms and hands are free. Begin with v...
15 exercises for bow grip!
Follow these few simple steps for a 3 minute exercise | Slijedite ovih nekoliko jednostavnih koraka za vježbu od 3 min na dan
Many string teachers have been using PVC pipe to aid students with the learning of bow hand shape, basic detaché bowing, and more. As I demonstrate these strategies at conferences and professi…
I've been asked to co-write a method book for beginning strings and it has been fun creating pages and developing a plan for my 'dream' meth...
After a year full of rehearsal and practice some of my school instruments look a little thrashed. Most of my school cellos are shared by...
A 5-step approach to finding the perfect grip for your violin or viola bow By Laurel Thomsen Fig. 1: Turn your hand over so the palm faces up. Let your thumb curl inward. Fig. 2: Turn your hand back over, but keep your thumb curling inward. That’s your natural hold. Fig. 3: Place your bent…
