The distinction between active and passive motions on the cello.

This video as an update of a 2008 video, "Understanding active and passive motions on the cello" ( • Understanding Active a... ).
This video provides a distinction between active and passive motions while playing the cello. Other related topics include the use of momentum/inertia, and the role gravity can play in our technique as cellists.
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00:15: Topics to be covered.
00:38: Terminology
01:17: Definitions of active and passive motions or movements.
3:50: Importance of understanding the distinction.
4:30: Examples of these motions in cello playing.
7:42: Advantages of using passive motions.
10:23: Momentum or inertia.
14:03: Gravity.

[@ruihualu6581]

Thank you verrrrrrry much for all the videos. “Let it come to you/let it go” helps me a lot for both of hands :)

[@CelloProfessor]

I'm glad they are helpful! Thank you for warching!

[@cellodiscovery]

As always, outstanding pedagogy.

[@CelloProfessor]

Thank you so much, Carolyn! Your words mean a lot!

[@gasparocelloman9852]

Great video. Would love to see a video on circular vibrato! Bernard Greenhouse comes to mind…circles everywhere.

[@CelloProfessor]

Thank you for your kind words! Much appreciated!

[@gasparocelloman9852]

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