Why You Should Practice Open Strings at EVERY Level of Development!

Practicing open strings on the cello (or any bowed stringed instrument) will help you produce a better sound by focusing on the fundamentals of what truly makes a GREAT cello sound. In this video I share my 4 tips for practicing open strings.
If you are an an adult beginning cello student or and advancing student, these exercises could help you!
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[@davidlowther8886]

Thanks Carolyn! I love open strings too. It’s almost like a meditation. 🎻

[@cellodiscovery]

It definitely is!

[@christinefletcher3157]

I love knowing the reasons why… helps you decide to give it the time. And avoid “the mush”!! Love it.

[@barbara_vdWiel]

Since I started (3 years ago) every practice with open strings, my tone has improved so much! I never mind doing it, it feels very meditative. Great topic!!

[@AtTheEnd1000]

Today is my 2nd hour of Cello learning. I'm gonna try the bow today. Can't wait!

[@cellodiscovery]

Awesome! Congrats to you, @attheend1000!

[@violinlab]

These are such important concepts, and applicable to all stringed instruments students! Brava!!

[@cellodiscovery]

Thank you, ViolinLab! Your comments are always appreciated. 💕

[@AnneFrancke]

Thanks so much for the help means alot cello the Best instrument to teach you Patience in All sphere's our life 😊God bless❤

[@mismatmom]

Thanks for the help. There will now be more involved with my startup warmup practice now. More to open strings than just tuning.

[@ezraschwartz5201]

Thank you Carolyne, for elaborating on the open string practice! It will help me get more out of it. 😊

[@sarahbondi43]

Carolyn you are simply the best online teacher out there. Thank you!

[@jimvanzino7646]

After taking over a month off of practicing this video is just what I needed to help me get back in the groove! Thanks for the reminder of how important a good smooth both does for the sound regardless of your level. No matter were I am at in my lessons coming back to the lessons in this video always helps boost my confidence when I move on to something in the next level. 👍

[@nesrin_sp]

I love open strings practices 🎉

[@pedrogottems5780]

Great video as always Carolyn!!

[@wood-side-story]

Great content as always 😎🎻🙌🌟 and your cello timbre is gorgeous 🎶❤

[@gerardquinn4513]

Brilliant lesson. I learned so much from this video. A huge thanks to Carolyne. Simple explanation but this is definitely for everyone.

[@cellodiscovery]

Thank you for your kind comment! Glad you learned so much. Happy open-string practice to you. :)