Cello Bow Arm & Avoiding Tension | Part I | Body Weight & Gravity
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- čas přidán 28. 08. 2024
- Tips on how to AVOID playing tension in the bow hand by tapping into gravity + our body's natural weight! So much tension is caused by forcing power into our bow rather than flopping on down and sinking into our strings! In this video I talk about my own struggles as a young cellist, and exercises to help you discover your own, natural powerhouse. Learning how to improve the bow arm is a HUGE topic, so this will be a multi-part video series with more tips to come! Be patient, and understand that this is a long-term goal that will take a lot of dedicated time and focus, but Celli and I have complete confidence in you!
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Thanks for this vid. I suffer arm tension too and during this quarantine I am trying to get over this tension so this vid is helpful
I'm glad you find this video helpful, although I'm sorry to hear you're struggling with tension. I dealt with it for a long time, so I really want to share what I've learned for other cellists! :)
High elbow on A string was me!. Lol *mhh no*
See this is why I came 2 watch these videos!
Clears up the foggy dark spots cuz I don't know any better! Live & learn thnks 😊
Thanks for the idea of slowly moving through double stops to find the best position for playing A string! Great suggestion. You're awesome!
Your support is what's absolutely awesome!!! Thanks for your kind words Eric and I'm thrilled that you found this video helpful! ☺🎵🎻
I'm in my late 50s and just started taking lessons a couple of months ago. I've always wanted to play. Your video was extremely helpful. Thank you.
Thank you for this tips, sometimes I suffer a lot because I carry the bow and my right shoulder is going up, it so painful, but I'm getting better and this helps me a lot :)
I'm glad you're noticing it improving, but just be very careful and aware of your body. If you feel the pain returning be sure to take frequent breaks and spread out your practicing!
@@CelloDoll Thank you so much! :) I've tried it and the pain has diminished and I realiced tan my sound gets better with this : Just a question, I'm not too sure what kind of warming up exercices to do, can you give me some suggestions?
@@jesusomarluna9553 perfect timing! Last week, I just started a series on open string warmups: czcams.com/video/Ffo5n4OWkCU/video.html !
Thank you! This is so helpful! It feels very tai chi, very conscious and relaxed. I am going to practice this and look for more of your videos.
You're welcome and yes you're absolutely right! One of the biggest things I focus on in practicing lately has been self-awareness. It is difficult but once you get into that mindset, you can fix or prevent many issues that involve tension. Hope you enjoy the rest of the videos you find! 🎻
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Muchas gracias! Siento mucha tensión en mi hombro y ante brazo derecho. Gracias por los consejos
Very good
Wanna learn cello? Always be in touch with that feeling of gravity. ❤ LOVE IT. Cello has been like the most grounding experience of my life :)
Very good advice. & fun too! Thnks :)
You're most welcome and yes, Celli has been a source of joy & excitement throughout my life too. Instruments & music are truly a lifetime companion! 😍
Thank you for this video. I haven’t been able to play for the last 6 months because of tendinitis from too much tension in my bowing arm and shoulder. Looks like open string practice is a good place to start back.
A great help - will practise this way from tomorrow. Thank you - was getting shoulder ache in bow hand at end of practice session. Hopeully this will help.
I hope it helps, but feel free to write here if you have any more questions!
thank you so much for this video!! ps. loving your energy! :D
Thanks for the tips, I also feel that chest pain at night, I knew that something's wrong with my posture in playing cello lol
So helpful!
I am so glad! Thank you Dawn!
Awesome. Thanks
You're most welcome Joris. Thank YOU so much for watching!
Thank you.
You're most welcome Luke, and I hope you find this video helpful!
My right hand won't loosen up no matter what anyone says or whatever i try...
saaame!! :( have you found any way out of it yet?
Awesome, thank you
Thanks for the tips. Coz we don't have a cello teacher in our town.
I've been suffering from pain in my right arm for about 14 years - every time I play there is so much pain. It's upsetting and this video is so helpful but I was wondering if you had any additional advice for my particular situation? I can't make it through a piece like Kol Nidrei without extreme fatigue and pain. It feels wrong to not press on the strings with the bow the way I normally do - the resonation is completely different.. the sound is lacking. Any advice would be appreciated.
Great video! Wow.. Looking at your wrist, I realise my bowing wrist is so dead. How can I fix this? Could it be incorrect bow hold? :(
Great video! It seems like there is a sweet spot that I struggle to find when it comes to right elbow raising vs right wrist pronation. Any tips for finding that? I can get the bow on the a string with my elbow all the way at my hip, but to maintain a fluid wrist I have to raise my elbow some degree
really good channel
how do i not be tense with my bow arm when i play on the a string near the tip
What's the posture you use to play open A? I've looked everywhere but I can't find anything. My shoulder raises when I play it and, though I am indeed relaxed and my tone is good and bow is straight, my shoulder starts cracking and I don't want it to turn into an issue. Please help
If you're concerned with the A-string posture I'd start with having your bow on the lowest C-string. Then use primarily your life wrist and a little bit of your forearm & elbow to raise the bow onto the A-string. If we approach the A-string from below as an exercise, you may realize how little raising is needed to get there. I'd also watch yourself in a mirror / record yourself on your phone to see if your shoulder raises as you draw the bow or play loudly. Hope this helps!
Great video, suprerb tips
Totally banging you one day