Does repetition really improve your playing? If you played it wrong, just do it again…and again…and again. That should do the trick. Think back on the last time you had a difficult section in a piece of music which you simply COULD NOT play well. Do you remember how that felt? Progress was likely at […]
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An online cello forum might be a strange thing to write a blog about, but it’s a very important component to learning the cello as an adult – so it certainly deserves some words. Let’s start by digging into term “forum” (or more appropriately, a community) and figure out what a forum is all about.
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https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=28YVOGk5uGY&t=152s You might be considering taking up a stringed instrument but can’t choose between the violin or the cello (which are likely among your top contenders). So cello or violin… which is right for you? Which is the better instrument to learn as an adult? Here are some things to think about which might help
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Is it possible? Can you do it? How? Where?? Is it true anyone can learn to play the cello? Though it is a little cliche to say, it’s true; barring any physical limitations, anyone can learn how to play the cello. It all comes down to one thing: taking it ONE step at a time.
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The Tarantella by Squire is an exciting piece of music written for the intermediate level cellist. “Tarantella” is ridiculously fun, intermediate-level cello work by William Squire. In some ways, learning the Tarantella is a bit of a rite-of-passage for developing cellists of all ages. It is an exciting, intense and well-composed piece of music, and
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Many adults are flocking to online learning for every subject imaginable. But is it possible to learn a musical instrument online? In 2022, it’s probably safe to say that most of us have experienced plenty of online learning – largely due to the onset of Covid-19. And because of this, a new wave of students
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Having a good cello is very important at any stage of learning. The sound the cello produces will either motivate you or discourage you. And obviously, motivation is a big ingredient for success. Here are the answers to common questions when renting a cello. Where do you go to rent a cello? I suspect if
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Does it seem like you are practicing the amount of time you should, yet you aren’t making the amount of progress you want? As a beginning adult cello player, you’re probably whizzing along on your first scales and solos, but since you are still relatively new at all this, perhaps you haven’t found any guidance on
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Neglected cellos: A couple years ago, I spent some time working with one of the central Texas high school orchestra programs. I was there to teach the students some regional music for an upcoming audition. At this particular school, there were a lot of cello students, and the cellos which were part of the
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If you want to learn how to play the cello, there are a number of supplies you will need to to get started. So you want to learn how to play the cello? Superb choice! The cello is the instrument which has an alluring, magical quality and can touch the soul with it’s velvety tone
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Is the cello hard to learn? This is a question I get asked often by adult friends and it’s a question without a simple answer. The most direct answer would be yes, the cello is hard to learn… but I’d like to take a moment to explore the roadblocks some students experience when learning the
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