#ilovecello

[23rdhour]

Getting back to this beautiful but oh so difficult instrument 😊 inspired by a cue idea that turned into a jam. Goal: be able to play this real cello on a simple cue soon! #cello #moreinstruments #ilovecello #newgoals #practisemakesperfect

[untalhufflepuff]

[willhurdstrings]

Intonation, contact point, bow weigh & bow speed. We usually think of intonation as being in the realm of the left hand fingers; however, an excess of bow weight or pressure can bend the strings out of tune even if the left hand fingers are accurately placed. Consider the following: 1) Strings get softer further from the bridge and therefore cannot accept as much weight before the pitch bends. 2) Thinner (higher) strings can accept less weight at the same distance from the bridge as thicker (lower strings) 3) Shorter strings (higher positions) can accept less weight than longer strings (lower positions) at the same distance from the bridge. Double stops are notorious for being out of tune. I always check my bow placement so I can tell if the issue is in the left hand or the right. 3 videos from last night’s practice of #gigue from #cellosuite no 6 by #jsbach 1) Slow slurred staccato (separate notes while preserving bow direction). I carefully monitor my bow placement so it is as close to the bridge as possible taking advantage of the string’s stiffness and strength. ~~swipe left~~ 2) Slow practice with performance bowings taking care not to let the bow slip into the softer, weaker part of the strings. Notice how the distance from the bride increases slightly on the lower strings. 3) At tempo - faster bow strokes will be slightly further from the bridge, but still as close as possible to avoid bending the pitch. #violoncellodaspalla #cello #cellosolo #cellolesson #cellopractice #cellopracticetime #practiceroom #practicediaries #cellistsofinstagram #celloworld #babycello #cellotechnique #violintechnique #violintips #cellotime #stringplayer #stringsattached #baroquemusiclovers #celloist #ilovecello #violinfun #beautifulmusic #violinteacher (at Washington D.C.) https://www.instagram.com/p/CH-c5XDAchq/?igshid=12na6yas2szlq

[willhurdstrings]

Smooth chords practice method. Enter chords gracefully and play them with singing tone with this strategy. Step 1 - Play the bottom two notes early and at the end of the previous bow stroke. Play the top two notes on the “performance” bow stroke. This trains the following: A. Advanced preparation of the left hand B. Slow bow speed (albeit in the opposite direction) of the bass notes. (More on this in a future video) C. Fast bow speed with free arm feeling on the melody note(s) for pure, singing tone. ~~swipe left~~ Step 2 - left hand prepares in advance, top notes receive ample bow for a sweet, singing tone. Stay tuned for additional chord practice videos addressing optimal bow distribution, speed and contact point considerations. Repertoire for this video is #sarabande from #suite6 by #jsbach #violoncellodaspalla #cellopractice #cellopracticetime #violintechnique #practiceroom #practiceroomrevelations #celloworld #violinteacher #cellista #instacello #bachcellosuites #baroquemusiclovers #barockmusik #klassischemusik #classicalmusiciansofinstagram #beautifulmusic #instacello #instaclassicalmusic #stringplayer #bachlovers #cellolovers #ilovecello #ilovebach (at Washington D.C.) https://www.instagram.com/p/CG4w11MAkh9/?igshid=fbx1u8a1ipmv

[emilyaraque11]