I stumbled across your site by pure serendipity...what a treasure trove of useful information. Some of the more herculean challenges I've confronted since beginning my cello quest as an adult learner 18 months ago, in one form or another, you've identified, dissected, and provided common-sense solutions for. With many thanks.
Julia, you are absolutely the best when it comes to technical info for learners. I previously commented one dealing with making a straight bow. That was so awesome, and now this, another great video which solved another of my problems. The change from retracting my left shoulder to squaring it has allowed me to not only get better strength from my fingers but also to eliminate squeaky sounds from touching the other strings. My thumb has been liberated! I'll get those balls anyway. Thanks again.
It's one of - if not THE - most common technical problem I see in children, but the strategies I describe in the video usually solve it quite quickly. The exercises just need to be done very regularly, because the necessary muscles can be built quite quickly, but they also easily decondition again.
@@juliamorneweg5416 I just founded your channel, it's great, I'm enjoying it all. Well, I'm a somewhat "late beginner" cellist who wants to, eventually, work as a orchestra musician, I'm practicing Popper #1, slowly moving do 3 octaves scales for 4 octaves, starting arpeggios, basically working with Feuillard Daily Exercises. But would be great to hear from a professional like you some tips on how to organize practice session, which technical exercises should be included and when, some ideas about progression of the repertoire, etudes and so on. Sometimes is easy to feel a little lost. Thank you so much
@@saruskaphaneuf Brilliant question! Practice is a HUGE topic, so I will try to break this down into several videos exploring different aspects, strategies and practice techniques. Will also try to come up with some suggestions for studies and repertoire for specific levels. If you want absolutely tailored advice on what would be beneficial to you at this point, feel free to get in touch with me via my website to arrange an online lesson.
It certainly is. That's why I don't use any stickers whatsoever with beginners. It teaches a totally wrong mechanism of finding the notes (ie visual rather than by using the ear) and leads to the very problem we're talking about.
Incredible - this was the exact help I was looking for - thank you for taking the time to do this. So many gold nuggets!
I'm still confused on how you are squeezing the ball and not using your thumb
Thank you very much for your logical, reasonable advice of left thumb problems. Great helped. God bless you as always.
I stumbled across your site by pure serendipity...what a treasure trove of useful information. Some of the more herculean challenges I've confronted since beginning my cello quest as an adult learner 18 months ago, in one form or another, you've identified, dissected, and provided common-sense solutions for. With many thanks.
So glad you're finding the content useful! Happy practising!
thank you very informative video .
Julia, you are absolutely the best when it comes to technical info for learners. I previously commented one dealing with making a straight bow. That was so awesome, and now this, another great video which solved another of my problems. The change from retracting my left shoulder to squaring it has allowed me to not only get better strength from my fingers but also to eliminate squeaky sounds from touching the other strings. My thumb has been liberated! I'll get those balls anyway. Thanks again.
So glad this was helpful to you! Retracting the left shoulder is SUCH a common problem for cellists and the root cause of tons of technical problems.
Thanks Julia. Much appreciated
Thanks.
Very helpful information. My daughter actually has squeezing left thumb! She needs to watch this video!
It's one of - if not THE - most common technical problem I see in children, but the strategies I describe in the video usually solve it quite quickly. The exercises just need to be done very regularly, because the necessary muscles can be built quite quickly, but they also easily decondition again.
Hey!! Great stuff! Thank you and please, keep.it up! Very nice
Many thanks, Kaisuky! Let me know if you'd like me to make a video on anything specific!
@@juliamorneweg5416 I just founded your channel, it's great, I'm enjoying it all.
Well, I'm a somewhat "late beginner" cellist who wants to, eventually, work as a orchestra musician, I'm practicing Popper #1, slowly moving do 3 octaves scales for 4 octaves, starting arpeggios, basically working with Feuillard Daily Exercises. But would be great to hear from a professional like you some tips on how to organize practice session, which technical exercises should be included and when, some ideas about progression of the repertoire, etudes and so on. Sometimes is easy to feel a little lost. Thank you so much
@@saruskaphaneuf Brilliant question! Practice is a HUGE topic, so I will try to break this down into several videos exploring different aspects, strategies and practice techniques. Will also try to come up with some suggestions for studies and repertoire for specific levels. If you want absolutely tailored advice on what would be beneficial to you at this point, feel free to get in touch with me via my website to arrange an online lesson.
This is absolutely great Julia. Thanks so much. You've covered everything. I will order some magic hand balls immediately!
I'll be interested to have a lesson with you.
The second issue (moving the shoulder away from the neck of cello) might be because beginners see the finger all the time when learning the spots.
It certainly is. That's why I don't use any stickers whatsoever with beginners. It teaches a totally wrong mechanism of finding the notes (ie visual rather than by using the ear) and leads to the very problem we're talking about.
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