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An absolute masterclass, so simple and so profound, thank you!!

Thank you very much. This is 'gold dust' and goes towards explaining how and why great players sound so much better even when they play simple stuff. Its all about the small things

Si tienes dificultades, lee esto ~ Sé que soy joven, pero solo quería decir que en séptimo grado estaba en un lugar muy oscuro. No podía sentir mucha emoción y tenía pensamientos de venganza y otras cosas. Pero Dios me salvó, El me dio las personas en mi vida y se mostró a mí. Incluso en mis días más oscuros, El estuvo ahí conmigo, nunca me dejó. Un día, mientras estaba en la cama, comencé a orar con la mano mirando al cielo y sentí algo sosteniendo mi mano. En ese preciso momento supe que era El. Me arrepiento de todos los pecados que cometido. Estoy lista para comenzar una nueva vida con El. Todavía hay tiempo para arrepentirnos, amarnos y creer en Cristo, porque El los perdonará❤️ Él me ayudó en los momentos difíciles, El también los ayudará a ustedes :) solo reza! Voy rezar por tu! Pls pin!

If you are struggling read this~ I know I’m young but I would just like to say that, In 7th grade I was in a very dark place. I couldn’t feel much emotion and I HAD thoughts of revenge and other things. But God saved me, He gave me the people in my life and He showed Himself to me. Even in my darkest days He was there with me, He never left me. One day while I was in bed I started to pray with my hand to the sky and I felt something holding my hand. At that very moment I knew it was Him. I repent of all of the sins I have committed. I am ready to begin a new life with Him. There is still time go repent love one another and believe in Christ for He will forgive you❤️ He helped me in hard times and he will help you too:). Just pray! I will pray for you! Pls pin so more people can see!

Thank you - I watched your video and another as intro to better bowing after playing for 20+years. Found that I really need to improve! BUT neither video address "long arms". Setting the end pin makes a major difference in bowing for long arms. Both videos did not mention this. At my normal setting, I found I can not extend my elbow to achieve an almost straight arm. My arm is still bent! So I shortened my end pin and could do it better. So - for 20+ years perhaps I have set my end pin incorrectly which of course affects my bowing and arm extension!!!

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This was so crystal clear !! Thank you so much ! 😊

Потрясающе!

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Great lesson, as I just started to learn playing cello and my hand hurts probably caused by the wrong bow hold. Thank you for the very detailed explanation!❤

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Brilliant tutorial ❤

Very helpful video.

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Excellent!

Everything is correct, but there are some caveats, if I may. The shape of the hand is different when you’re playing slow, where the goal is sound, and when you’re playing fast, where the goal is clean efficiency. Collapsed fingers are fine if you’re playing, a slow note or a slow phrase. Being relaxed allows that transition. Second, both of your shifts were appropriate. Where to shift in the available time is determined by the needs of the music. There is no “one shift fits all.” Sometimes you want to shift as late as possible in the available time, sometimes you want to shift as early as possible in the available time. Your shift from the Tchaikovsky illustrates that, because either would have been fine. Finally, the success of a fourth finger extension is largely dependent on the size of the fourth finger. I don’t do 3-4 extensions in first position because my hand is not quite large enough, but with anything above first, a 3-4 extension is a valid solution. 2-3 extensions are the most awkward, but even they have their place. Regarding relaxing the thumb, you are exactly correct. Over at cello chat I read an extensive methodology that included a bit on isometric exercises between the thumb and the first finger to train strength in the thumb so that it could push up effectively on the neck. Incredibly wrong. Everything you said about the thumb is spot on. Overall, an excellent video. I enjoyed it very much. Thank you.

Thank you!

I have played cello for 7 years. Long enough to feel comfortable with it and to make sounds that I enjoy. Unfortunately, I was first taught how to play a cello using a violin-esc bowhold; something that has come back to bite me today as I realize more and more how my tone and posture has been degraded as a result. I am no longer being formally educated on how to play the cello, but it's still the most valuable form of self-expression that I have, so I came here to "relearn" the cello. To say the least, your video has been extremely informative. It's articulate, it goes through the effort to explain some of the reasoning and physics behind the practice, and it's much more in-depth than any other source I've seen so far. Thank you.

Great video, very helpful, thank you!

Thank you so much!

Wonderful!!!

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Hi Maki! And thanks so much for a great video in explaining the bow hold! One comment I have would be that where reference is given to the thumb, would it be possible to actually show the thumb position on the video? It would be a good visual, and really help when it is always hidden (technical reasons considered of course) when you are explaining it on the video.

Oh I like this very much! It makes me feel happy🤭🥰🤗

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Thank you for the amazing video, it helped me a lot with my practice. I need more videos like this, about studies, technique, and also about works, Bach, concerts."

I would love to see a photo or video showing the thumb side of your bow hand. I struggle with pain in the MP joint where the thumb joins the hand.

Muito bom!

Magnificent!

You have a gift for communicating clearly so a newbie like me can understand and experience what you are talking about. I can’t thank you enough!

Long time no see Maki!!! Just came across this on CZcams. Will buy the score to support your work! Hope all is well =)

So helpfu! My sound was instantly better.

This really is helping me as I try to work off bad habits. My pinky is super weak after collapsing it to get louder/better tone for years. Definitely appreciate the reference and tips

These drills are clearly explained and demonstrated. FWIW, the five minute bow drill credited to Josef Gingold seemed to help with my bow arm (see YT videos from David Wallace). Playing in front of a full length mirror is invaluable to encourage a straight bow. Thank you for recording and posting videos.

Your videos are excellent - brief, loaded with examples and demonstrations that really drive the points home. Thank you very much for creating and posting.

super cool! thank you!

very nice.

Hi Maky, I have just found your videos and they have helped me so much! Are you still making new ones about cello tips and tricks? Would be amazing 🙏🏽🔥✨

Incredible arrangement, thank you !

Love the way this was photographed with all the same energy as the music. Nice work!

Viol famy one of human kinds greatest inventions ....right after remote control and home delivery pizza😊 these two ❤ makke it look easy

Perfect!

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Yup. Sounds about as Hungarian as it gets. 👍Great rendition!

Ive never had a good sound and was told recently to lean my bow on the D and A strings towards the scroll, now its even more scratchy.....Great vid but I give up.

Not safe for work. Jaw was on the floor after finished watching.

Absolutely shredding 🤟🏼

Awsome!