6 Fun Cello Bow Techniques (Practice Tips & Exercises)

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  • Опубліковано 17 лис 2019
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  • @WendyLaw
    @WendyLaw  2 роки тому +8

    🌟Learn about the Cello Mastery Academy here: www.wendylaw.com/links

  • @georgehughes1194
    @georgehughes1194 3 роки тому +59

    I'm 63 and decided to learn to play cello. I've just viewed your 6 Fun Cello Bow Techniques video and it's AWESOME! Thank you very much for putting this on UA-cam!

    • @WendyLaw
      @WendyLaw  3 роки тому +3

      You are welcome George! I have a lot more cello tips videos. Welcome to my channel!

    • @anahigonzalez8311
      @anahigonzalez8311 3 роки тому

      w

    • @cow1939
      @cow1939 2 роки тому +18

      I’m 82 and started cello when I was 60. It’s been one of the best choices I’ve ever made. In my retirement years(after teaching private piano and singing in choirs for YEARS) I am loving my experience as a cellist in my community symphony. And the university orchestra needed an extra cellist several years ago. So many friends my age are not so lucky. I always have something to do, rehearsals to attend, concerts to play.
      Keep practicing. You won’t ever be sorry. New friends and beautiful symphonies await!

    • @ronwhitehead3824
      @ronwhitehead3824 2 роки тому +2

      @@cow1939
      That is great Peggy.
      I played guitar and sax before
      and at 60 i also took up the cello. I am now 71 and still have a teacher. I use a custom size cello, 4/4 with short scale neck because of arthritis. Learning cello has been real slow for me but i will get there.

    • @wences71
      @wences71 2 роки тому

      @@cow1939 thanks for your comment. I'm 50 and I was thinking that it was already too late to begin with cello.

  • @joestrong5452
    @joestrong5452 23 дні тому

    I'm 77 years old and just picked up the cello. Your video was very helpful. Thanks

  • @chubbydinosaur9148
    @chubbydinosaur9148 Рік тому +9

    I AM LIVID! EVEN FURIOUS! These exercises helped me tremendously within MINUTES!! My cello teacher had the choice of actually teaching me and getting mad at me for not magically knowing the dark cello magic (flips table in rage) thank you so much I'll have a blast to learn how to play the cello for real this time.

  • @nancy7167
    @nancy7167 2 роки тому +4

    Can you teach a beginer a whole song and if so i play many instruments..but chello is hard iv been playing for 8 months and you have taught me much..thank you ....you help my soul to jam...out..songs for beginers that want to inpress there friends and such.....i love your many chellos so cool ...i like the old ones... The Darker one is a cool sound ...god bless....🙏

  • @King.DAVid.III2022
    @King.DAVid.III2022 Рік тому +1

    Just a fabulous lesson, thanks Princess 🌹🌹

  • @johnditto4885
    @johnditto4885 9 місяців тому +1

    Thank you for the bowing tips. All of them are very helpful.

  • @victorvilletess
    @victorvilletess 3 роки тому +1

    Thanks! My instructor suggested I look you up. I'm glad she did.

  • @kevinyang1231
    @kevinyang1231 3 роки тому +11

    I joined Strings at my school 2 weeks ago and thanks to you, I’ve improved so much

    • @WendyLaw
      @WendyLaw  3 роки тому +4

      I am so happy to hear that!

    • @thegirl211
      @thegirl211 3 роки тому +1

      Wow u genius. Ive been attending lessons for over a month now and still learning only holding the bow lol

  • @abc-vl6pr
    @abc-vl6pr 2 роки тому +5

    im going to try these soon, i been playing cello for about 3 years and my biggest struggle is holding the bow because i learned holding the bow wrong and it really hurts after a while of playing so now im trying to learn the proper bow hold and its a struggle because it feels weird so im going to do these thanks :)

  • @Machodave2020
    @Machodave2020 10 місяців тому +2

    Some of these exercises and tips seem like these will be helpful on violin and viola as well as we also use our fingers to do a lot too, a lot of the techniques used on cello - while not exactly - are very similar as all these instruments are in the same family.

    • @WendyLaw
      @WendyLaw  10 місяців тому +1

      Glad it was helpful!

  • @samaivazquez361
    @samaivazquez361 3 роки тому +6

    This hit the nail on all I need to practice on!! I started playing years ago but never really corrected my bow techniques. Im still really struggling but Im definitely practicing these, thank you ☺️

  • @hannahvancamp4570
    @hannahvancamp4570 2 роки тому +5

    Wow this is a GREAT video. I’m not learning cello, but my son is. In order to help him practice better, I’ve been watching a lot of UA-cam videos lol. Your video is easy to understand, and you get right to the exercises. Thank you!

    • @WendyLaw
      @WendyLaw  2 роки тому +1

      So glad that you and your son found this helpful! I have a free cello masterclass coming up. You can apply here: bit.ly/3EExiMD

  • @cindyraine8313
    @cindyraine8313 3 місяці тому +1

    Thank you so much i loved your exercices ❤🎉

  • @marisaalonso8018
    @marisaalonso8018 Рік тому

    All your videos are so enjoyable.

  • @JohnThomas-jr3nd
    @JohnThomas-jr3nd 2 роки тому +1

    I'm a recently retired adult and have started learning cello as first instrument ever. Your bow suggestions are wonderful, thank you! I especially appreciated the tp roll exercise as my bow finds itself in all sorts of angles.

  • @kittyaxelson-berry8537
    @kittyaxelson-berry8537 3 роки тому +2

    This is such a huge help to me! Thank you, Wendy Law!

  • @John-ko2lr
    @John-ko2lr 3 роки тому +5

    Recently returned to my cello after 6 months.... I already have blisters on my lefthand fingertips. These exercises are great to help me rest them and allow me to still practice cello! Thanks

    • @WendyLaw
      @WendyLaw  3 роки тому +1

      So glad that you found this helpful

  • @IOFrimpong
    @IOFrimpong 3 роки тому +1

    Thank you for the video!

    • @WendyLaw
      @WendyLaw  3 роки тому

      You’re very welcome

  • @PenteadosBarbie_3
    @PenteadosBarbie_3 4 роки тому +3

    This was so helpful! I was struggling with bow techniques and this was really helped.

  • @how2makethings...
    @how2makethings... Рік тому

    Thank you, Wendy.

  • @dustinmurdock6469
    @dustinmurdock6469 3 роки тому

    This was so helpful. I’ve been taught finger push-ups before, but I was taught to lift the whole bow. Watching you use your fingers for string crossings just made the exercise click. Now I can play string crossings without using just my forearm and shoulder.

  • @michalkarpisek751
    @michalkarpisek751 4 роки тому +8

    Great tips! Sometimes It's also good to flip the bow and hold it on the tip! This help very well in Rococo variations in the first one, or similar pieces.

  • @arthemosdraguliassis5418
    @arthemosdraguliassis5418 4 роки тому +2

    Miss Wendy Law, I am a cello student in Brazil. I discovered your channel at the suggestion of UA-cam and I loved it. Thank you very much.

    • @WendyLaw
      @WendyLaw  4 роки тому

      I’m so happy that you found me. I hope that you enjoy all my videos. And I would love to visit Brazil and perform there one day. One day soon I hope!❤️

  • @manaral-azzawi9397
    @manaral-azzawi9397 3 роки тому +1

    Thank you very much!! I’m relying on several Cellist youtubers (including you) and this really helps. Specifically the last technique. I struggle with keeping the bow straight and Im waiting for time to make me play like you eventually!

  • @gregoriarevilla5665
    @gregoriarevilla5665 3 роки тому

    I'm watching this a year late but I forgot some of these exercises and fully intend to teach them to my kids. I remember they helped me a lot. Thanks for the reminder!

  • @ismailanasiz9109
    @ismailanasiz9109 2 роки тому +1

    Fun to watch.thanks

  • @louphoenix9477
    @louphoenix9477 2 роки тому

    Just found your channel! After 20 years of playing violin and 20 more of not playing anything, I decided to learn cello at 50, and it has been so much fun not to hold the bow like a violinist I’ll certainly try your bow techniques. Thank you!!

  • @maryhimmer2515
    @maryhimmer2515 4 роки тому +1

    Wendy, this looks really helpful. I hope to try working on these tomorrow. Thank you.

  • @coralieofjumpwithnofear
    @coralieofjumpwithnofear 4 роки тому +33

    Watching this in April 2020 makes me wonder how you could possibly use toilet paper so casually. #toiletpapergate🤣

    • @astrobot702
      @astrobot702 4 роки тому

      Just hoard the cardboard tubes...LOL

  • @OwlsSkySailing
    @OwlsSkySailing 3 роки тому +1

    These have been the most helpful that I’ve seen on UA-cam so far, thank you!!

    • @WendyLaw
      @WendyLaw  3 роки тому

      I’m so glad the video was helpful to you. Don’t forget to check out the six fun Cello left hand technique that I just uploaded!

  • @TheLoonu
    @TheLoonu 3 роки тому +2

    This tutorial is hella fun and actually makes me want to exercise :)

  • @michaelprenez-isbell8672
    @michaelprenez-isbell8672 2 роки тому

    I love your videos, incredibly helpful for beginners.

  • @arthemosdraguliassis5418
    @arthemosdraguliassis5418 4 роки тому

    Miss Wendy Law, I will be very happy if you ever perform here in Brazil. Thanks for listening.

  • @chrisgray8874
    @chrisgray8874 4 роки тому +1

    Great techniques. Love it!

  • @MoonBlossomRose-yr8pv
    @MoonBlossomRose-yr8pv Рік тому

    Thank you I’ve improved

  • @alanmol5918
    @alanmol5918 2 роки тому

    Excellent Tips. Thanks

  • @AlamoCityCello
    @AlamoCityCello 4 роки тому +4

    Awesome video. Thanks Wendy!

  • @ryanpeplinski1884
    @ryanpeplinski1884 Рік тому

    Thanks so much Wendy! Your videos have been so helpful!

  • @marykarensolomon7103
    @marykarensolomon7103 Рік тому

    Great exercises! Thank you. I knew a couple of them but I am going to practice them all!!

  • @inbalatzmon4224
    @inbalatzmon4224 Рік тому +1

    It really helped me thank you

  • @Msrebecca197
    @Msrebecca197 4 роки тому +2

    who knew that showing tp during your video would bump you to the top of the playlist! lol. Thanks for the bow practice techniques. : )

    • @WendyLaw
      @WendyLaw  4 роки тому

      Hi Rebecca! Thank you so much for bumping my video to the top of the playlist! So glad that you found the video helpful

  • @Walking376
    @Walking376 4 роки тому +3

    This was a great video, exactly what I was looking for

  • @paulb5700
    @paulb5700 3 роки тому +1

    These were great! I really appreciate you making these videos! I've been applying them! They help! Thank you!

    • @WendyLaw
      @WendyLaw  3 роки тому

      You are welcome Paul!

  • @iceberg220
    @iceberg220 3 роки тому

    Thank you so much! you are awesome! your instructions are very clear

  • @347Jimmy
    @347Jimmy 4 місяці тому

    The TP exercise is a good way to get some of the same muscle memory training as you would from a bow guide, without the embarrassment of using a bow guide 👍
    All of these are brilliant

  • @claudiamartinezsoldevilla4374

    u. I am studying music right now and my complementary instrument is cello, I play the piano and sing so I thought choosing this instrument would add so much to my way of understanding what music is and it is helping a lot. I love the cello. I am starting with the Susuki method and all your videos are so helpful and encouraging ♥ Right now I don't have a cello on my own so I borrow my school's one. Looking forward to having mine soon.

  • @jaqueen001
    @jaqueen001 Рік тому

    #6 was great!! I'm helping my son as a beginner. I couldn't figure out how to help him keep his bow straight! Thanks for the tips!

  • @fredplay1747
    @fredplay1747 Рік тому

    This exercises are very help full

  • @kristinsmith8632
    @kristinsmith8632 3 роки тому

    Great ideas!

  • @user-dt1dy9zi5l
    @user-dt1dy9zi5l Рік тому

    Thank you so much, Wendy!
    I love the toilet paper exercise. I've been having a problem keeping my bow straight, and this helps a lot!😊

  • @angelosalvado
    @angelosalvado 4 роки тому +2

    Thank you for your tips!

  • @bowilkinson3388
    @bowilkinson3388 3 роки тому

    Thank you so much for the great tips 👍!

  • @paoladeafcellist
    @paoladeafcellist 3 роки тому +2

    Thank you Wendy I am practicing for that 🤗

  • @musicenvelope8119
    @musicenvelope8119 3 роки тому

    Great Tips. Thank you.

  • @kellyd.9561
    @kellyd.9561 Рік тому +1

    I am 54, play the violin and recently switched to the cello. The bow feels like my enemy. 😂 I am definitely going to utilize these exercises. I know I'm doing many things incorrectly, (i.e the death grip) and I'm finding I must ice my wrist after 20 minutes of practice. I think I'm over pronating as well Your examples will really help me realize it's not necessary. My biggest problem is my thumb. *OUCH* Thank you for the very helpful information.

    • @WendyLaw
      @WendyLaw  Рік тому +1

      Oh my take it easy! The violin bow grip is totally different from the cello one. Stay tuned for my upcoming course where u teach correct technique and posture to avoid pain and tension.

    • @WendyLaw
      @WendyLaw  Рік тому +1

      ❤️Here’s the course: Apply for Cello Mastery Academy Launch here: bit.ly/3Hjc0Wg

    • @kellyd.9561
      @kellyd.9561 Рік тому +1

      @@WendyLaw thank you for the link to your classes. You're EXTREMELY talented. I listen to you playing every night before I head to sleep.

    • @WendyLaw
      @WendyLaw  Рік тому +1

      @@kellyd.9561 oh wow thank you. Means a lot. 🙏🏼🙏🏼🙏🏼

  • @GoldenAgeNow
    @GoldenAgeNow 3 роки тому +1

    These are great pointers! Thanks for sharing!

    • @WendyLaw
      @WendyLaw  3 роки тому

      You are welcome! Thanks for watching!

  • @fourstrings1518
    @fourstrings1518 3 роки тому

    Wonderful explications.
    Bravooo .

  • @constance486
    @constance486 4 роки тому +1

    Thank you 😊

  • @palalsharah8080
    @palalsharah8080 3 роки тому +6

    I recently just started playing cello about a week ago and I’m really enjoying the exercises. My bow hold is getting better but trying to play the A string with a straight bow is giving me so issues

  • @barbaraidieder4495
    @barbaraidieder4495 Рік тому

    So helpful

  • @jessedasilva313
    @jessedasilva313 3 роки тому

    Thanks for these tips. I did the 1st one too much when I was getting started and the 6th is brilliant rsrs. Hugs from Brazil :D

  • @stephanebenezra2700
    @stephanebenezra2700 Рік тому

    Son fun and very good
    Thanks

  • @nihaimamoniquestamper7670
    @nihaimamoniquestamper7670 2 роки тому

    Thank you for this teaching God bless you Amen.

  • @SaraAzam-bd6
    @SaraAzam-bd6 Рік тому

    Thank you so much!
    To be honest i think the toilet paper one i think its good when it actually does have some paper on it, i think it Stabilises it.
    Thanks again Wendy you really encourage me ❤
    Sara ❤

  • @72odair
    @72odair 3 роки тому

    Thanks!

  • @RussellKeatsRivas
    @RussellKeatsRivas 2 роки тому +1

    Thank you Wendy! I will share the last exercise with my student.

    • @WendyLaw
      @WendyLaw  2 роки тому +1

      Oh thanks so much!! 😃🙏🏼

  • @diegosierra16
    @diegosierra16 3 роки тому +1

    Thank you wow it was so helpful amazing!!!

  • @Sully365
    @Sully365 3 роки тому

    Everyone needs 101 comments.. i play sax, have always loved cello..and seeing you makes me wish i had a great string teacher way back in the day.

  • @herrickcello1734
    @herrickcello1734 3 роки тому

    bravo, Thanks for sharing! Cheers

  • @rienchen7469
    @rienchen7469 3 роки тому

    Thank you

  • @wowdisneyland
    @wowdisneyland 3 роки тому

    Thank you!

  • @LapiniYui
    @LapiniYui Рік тому

    Thank you so much, Im really enjoy ♥

  • @douginnis1911
    @douginnis1911 4 роки тому +1

    Great set of exercises ,Wendy !

    • @WendyLaw
      @WendyLaw  4 роки тому

      So glad you found it helpful!! 💚🧡💛✨

  • @linadiaz6722
    @linadiaz6722 2 роки тому

    Thanks! Love you hair!!

  • @helenf8632
    @helenf8632 4 роки тому +1

    Thank you for the tips wendy

    • @helenf8632
      @helenf8632 4 роки тому +1

      I also liked your video

  • @robertodasilvabatista426
    @robertodasilvabatista426 3 роки тому +1

    Eu amo essa violoncelista!!

  • @gigagoatt
    @gigagoatt Рік тому

    I actually liked the sound close to the bridge; I’m an experimental Artist!! 🕺🕺🕺🎸😁😁😁

  • @tspark1071
    @tspark1071 3 роки тому

    Enjoyed much

  • @palalsharah8080
    @palalsharah8080 3 роки тому +1

    I love all your videos and they really help. Got my cello about a week ago and I’ve been incorporating the tips so keel up the great work

    • @WendyLaw
      @WendyLaw  3 роки тому

      Well congrats on the new Cello. How’s it going?

    • @palalsharah8080
      @palalsharah8080 3 роки тому +1

      @@WendyLaw it’s going well I’m starting to develop callus on my fingers. I am incorporating vibrato more, I can move my bow more freely and it’s getting more and more comfortable to hold and play. I really enjoy it. Sometimes I really lose track of time when practicing

  • @farideghalandari7012
    @farideghalandari7012 3 роки тому

    thanks a lot it was so useful

  • @BoazCello
    @BoazCello 4 роки тому +2

    Great!

  • @langrolle
    @langrolle 3 роки тому

    Wendy, seriously, the toilet-paper thing, you are a freaking genius 👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻
    Thank you so very much!

  • @davidovkajmak1277
    @davidovkajmak1277 3 роки тому

    Tysm❤️

  • @AndrewPierceBohemian
    @AndrewPierceBohemian 4 роки тому

    Great tips and video, Wendy. Subscribed!

  • @dougmckay9524
    @dougmckay9524 4 роки тому

    Hi Wendy those exercise are great as a noble iam injoy learning the cello looking for to other tips that you may have

  • @sirfarquad8300
    @sirfarquad8300 4 роки тому +2

    Thank u

  • @eugeniedefraigne2826
    @eugeniedefraigne2826 4 роки тому

    thank you for your ideas! :)

    • @WendyLaw
      @WendyLaw  4 роки тому

      You are welcome! 🙏🏼

  • @astrobot702
    @astrobot702 4 роки тому

    I died laughing. I hadn't the toilet paper trick in ages... You made my day Wendy...Guess I gotta go get a roll and practice... #Practice40urs

  • @aid3074
    @aid3074 3 роки тому

    OMG, 20 and smth years I am playing cello, but the toilet paper I hear for the first ever time!!! So fun!!!

  • @zosiamomot8580
    @zosiamomot8580 4 роки тому

    Thanks! It is very helpfull! And also i recomend one more exercise! It is „playing on the air”. You just pretend to playing but you keep your bow above the string. What is really important that you need to keep bow as close to string as you can but don’t touch it.

  • @polymix2971
    @polymix2971 4 роки тому +5

    7.00 is the reason youtube recommended me this today,

    • @WendyLaw
      @WendyLaw  4 роки тому

      The toilet paper 🧻? Haha yes that’s before the toilet paper cello challenge too! 🤣

  • @jomariani9231
    @jomariani9231 4 роки тому

    Your voice is "divinal"

  • @nazirakhamraeva1478
    @nazirakhamraeva1478 4 роки тому

    thank you!:)

  • @vister6757
    @vister6757 2 роки тому

    Wow I didn't know it's not the wrist but fingers strengths too!

  • @sindhisarangisindhilokgeet8854
    @sindhisarangisindhilokgeet8854 4 роки тому

    Excellent mam

  • @Mint_editz
    @Mint_editz 4 роки тому +1

    Great vid so helpful

    • @WendyLaw
      @WendyLaw  4 роки тому

      So happy to hear!! 🤗

  • @gigagoatt
    @gigagoatt Рік тому

    Held my bow for less than half-hour; I THOUGHT my hand had dried up like a prune 😂 the cramps are insane, and I THOUGHT I was all athletic and stuff ❤ 😅😅😅❤️😇😇😇

  • @Gichanasa
    @Gichanasa 4 роки тому

    The climbing monkey exercise seemed impossible to do at first, but once I slowed down the video and observed carefully... the key seems to be understanding how the thumb takes a step in between the two sets of fringers taking the steps. 3-beats rhythm. Thank you for sharing!

    • @WendyLaw
      @WendyLaw  4 роки тому

      Hahah great analysis!! 👏🏼

  • @moraaataya4057
    @moraaataya4057 3 роки тому +1

    Wow you're really good!!!