Hello, I need your help , can I ask you a favour ( as a left-hander)can you play your cello on your right shoulder with your with hand in minus 1st position on the C string and tell me if it touches the pegs please. I cannot play the tradition way and want to know befrore I purchase.Thank you.
Excellent video, Wendy! As a cellist who is about to graduate from a conservatory, I can confirm that these are must-haves. Another thing I would recommend for more advanced cellists is the CelloMind course (or something similar for mastering warm-ups). It is basically a left-hand focused textbook that has tons of intonation and warm-up exercises. It even comes with demonstrations on the website from young world-class cellists. You should definitely consider it because I find something like that to be so helpful! An alternative to the iPad is obviously any other tablet. Tablets are great for IMSLP in particular because you can simply download most music and draw on PDF's. There is also software that can turn the page for you in case you are interested in looking into that. Most tuners and metronomes are good just on the phone, but if a phone distracts you, there are some really good metronome/tuners. Peg dope is really handy if you find that your tuning pegs are not staying. Also, you should typically change your strings when the weather starts stabilizing in mid-spring. I love Kaplan rosin. It is a good alternative because it lasts a long time, comes in a convenient case, and is not too expensive given the quality. If anyone has any more recommendations, let us know! I love seeing comments and videos that help out cellists everywhere (new or experienced!)
What advice would you give a beginner with small hands? I am 60, and have been playing for 3 months and I have a terrible time with extensions thus far. My hands on piano, stretch about 1/4 inch short of an octave from pinkie to thumb. Is this just a matter of practice and something that can be overcome, or should I consider switching to a 3/4 size cello? My hands ache terribly after playing, my hands and fingers are not strong, but I am trying to build up strength in my fingers and hands. Any advice would be much appreciated. I do not want to give up. :)
@@carolann4087 I would recommend playing a 3/4 size cello! There is no difference with its sound, and sometimes it is less expensive than a full size. They also sell 7/8 cellos if I am not mistaken. The main reason that I would recommend this to you is that your hands ache terribly. If you notice that, I would say that you are doing more harm than good, and it is not worth the risk of getting hand cramps which could be permanent if you keep that up. I am so happy to hear that you are trying to build up the strength in your hands and that you are willing to persevere. I am also so happy that you picked up the cello recently - what a wonderful choice. Because you are building strength, there is no harm in considering a 3/4 or 7/8 size cello at all. The spacing is smaller yet the sound is the same. Thanks for reaching out, and feel free to reach out if you ever have any more questions about anything.
Hello, I need your help , can I ask you a favour ( as a left-hander)can you play your cello on your right shoulder with your with hand in minus 1st position on the C string and tell me if it touches the pegs please. I cannot play the tradition way and want to know befrore I purchase.Thank you.
I’m so glad I found your channel. I learned to play the cello in elementary and part of middle school. I stopped playing because I was afraid of getting bullied and I started getting into sports. Now I’m 33 yrs old and I had regretted for so long that I just stopped playing. I was very stupid lol now I been looking a school where I can go and learn again to play the cello. Thank you for your videos!
Hello, I need your help , can I ask you a favour ( as a left-hander)can you play your cello on your right shoulder with your with hand in minus 1st position on the C string and tell me if it touches the pegs please. I cannot play the tradition way and want to know befrore I purchase.Thank you.
Much Mahalos for the Cecilia Signature Formula Rosin tip. Its been a struggle to find rosin that works great in Hawaii. There's so much more grip now I can apply less weight to the strings and maintain a quality sound.
Out of curiosity an iPad is a must have for cellos. I can only think maybe it could be good for sheet music going digital instead of paper. But me and apple don't get along I always have a hard time with them. Well count me in watching it but I may not catch it live as it looks like it will be midnight when premieres. Happy Easter
Años de experiencia entre aciertos y errores para finalmente sacar lo mejor de ello. En realidad es un alivio encontrar recomendaciones como estas ya que te ahora tiempo, dinero y frustración. Excelentes recomendaciones!
This video was so helpful! I have always wanted to learn how to play the cello and it makes me feel better about getting the one you mentioned on Amazon as a beginner. I think I’m going to bite the bullet 🥰
Hello, I need your help , can I ask you a favour ( as a left-hander)can you play your cello on your right shoulder with your with hand in minus 1st position on the C string and tell me if it touches the pegs please. I cannot play the tradition way and want to know befrore I purchase.Thank you.
I'm very late to the party but I wish you had covered electronic tuners. I've not drawn a bow across a string since 81 but am considering purchasing the Cecilio from the A store.
Essential Elements was previously recommended for me. I live on the West Coast of Scotland and far from the madding crowd, so that travelling into/from Glasgow is a day out. EEfS has been a quantum leap in my understanding and practice. Vibrato for the uninitiated arrives in Book 3. 🌹🌹🌹
Hello, I need your help , can I ask you a favour ( as a left-hander)can you play your cello on your right shoulder with your with hand in minus 1st position on the C string and tell me if it touches the pegs please. I cannot play the tradition way and want to know befrore I purchase.Thank you.
My childhood friend's mother was a cellist for many years and had students as well. I remember clearly, that the stopper she had for her students were a small piece of wood with three... What... Approximately 5cm across holes and a string loop. Nothing fancy... It did the trick...
Wendy, I played the cello for 10 yrs and took a 17 sabbatical to raise my family, and I'm getting back into it. I've missed playing and just got the drive back. I love your bow and finger technique practices. What suggestions do you have for me? I still have my cello, rock stops, new rosin, 2 bows, tuner, metronome...
Hello, I need your help , can I ask you a favour ( as a left-hander)can you play your cello on your right shoulder with your with hand in minus 1st position on the C string and tell me if it touches the pegs please. I cannot play the tradition way and want to know befrore I purchase.Thank you.
I would probably get that book for my Tablet if I start playing. I haven't played since Highschool, and back then we didn't have internet. One problem I had learning to sight read was I would practice the stuff in the book, and then I'd have it memorized. With the internet I'm sure I can find more stuff to sight read.
Hello, I need your help , can I ask you a favour ( as a left-hander)can you play your cello on your right shoulder with your with hand in minus 1st position on the C string and tell me if it touches the pegs please. I cannot play the tradition way and want to know befrore I purchase.Thank you.
So funny that I came across this video, because I’ve been debating on getting a backup cello just in case I needed it, but didn’t because I wondered if it’s worth it. But now my cello (Bartok) is on an extended holiday (Luthier) for repairs for like three weeks and I’m going through withdrawals. 🥴 This is a good one to consider. I just might go for it. Thanks!
Hello, I need your help , can I ask you a favour ( as a left-hander)can you play your cello on your right shoulder with your with hand in minus 1st position on the C string and tell me if it touches the pegs please. I cannot play the tradition way and want to know befrore I purchase.Thank you.
My teacher also uses a combination of Suzuki and Essential Elements! Once your students are done with the first 2 books in Essential Elements, what you like to use next?
My significant other is virtuoso violinist and he loves Janice Tucker Rhoda and maybe Essentials for super beginners (pictures of holds, etc). He's used Suzuki just for simple music, but he liked her books way more!
I'm surprised you don't have a tuner on your list! Thanks for this video. I just bought an Ipad Pro about a month ago and I would love a video about iPad apps. I'm already using ForScore but it probably has features I haven't found yet. For me, the ForScore tuner doesn't work with a crap so I use the Tonal Energy Tuner.
Great tips! The longest video in some time :0 An extra bow? and oh that floor thing i might get so i dont have to pull out a carpet to practice everytime.
Hi Wendy, I watch a lot of your videos but for some reason missed this one which I just watched. I am a beginner and have all the things you mentioned. I am especially pleased that you mentioned Cecilia and the pretty doughnut stopper which I have. I recently swopped the Manhasset for the jazz RAT stand. I love the W mute over the black rubber one. I thought you should have included the woof eliminator, a good chair (eg adjustrite), light for the music stand, recording microphone, page turner, Soundbrenner wearable metronome and a host of apps such as Forscore, tonal energy etc). I am only a beginner but as you can see, I am a shopper 🤣
Hello, I need your help , can I ask you a favour ( as a left-hander)can you play your cello on your right shoulder with your with hand in minus 1st position on the C string and tell me if it touches the pegs please. I cannot play the tradition way and want to know befrore I purchase.Thank you.
Thanks Wendy for the really informative video! I do hope that you will do an "Apps for cello" video sometime. If you do that video though, could you please include some apps in your list that are available for Android? I know that you won't have as much expertise there but I don't currently use Apple products. As for the products in your video, I'm probably going to get myself a Manhasset music stand in the near future because my current flimsy foldable stand just isn't cutting it. We used Manhasset stands when I was in school but I never thought about getting one for home at all, partly because I assumed they were more expensive than they are. An idea that I had for another video would be to expand on your advice on what resources new cello players should use. The tip for the "Essential Elements" books is good because I think it is overwhelming figuring out where to get started. Myself, I'm relearning how to play cello after not playing for years and having trouble figuring out what learning material to use. I'm actually surprised how much I remember but eventually I'll probably need to get a tutor.
Hello, I need your help , can I ask you a favour ( as a left-hander)can you play your cello on your right shoulder with your with hand in minus 1st position on the C string and tell me if it touches the pegs please. I cannot play the tradition way and want to know befrore I purchase.Thank you.
@@sexymanicou3403 I have never ever seen anyone play the with the scroll on their right shoulder at all and I don't even see why you would need to. Playing a cello requires someone to learn a certain degree of being ambidextrous since you need to use both hands. A left handed person would actually have an advantage over a right handed person because to play a cello you need the most dexterity in your left hand which you already have. The right hand just controls the bow. In addition, if you are planning to ever play with others, then having the scroll on the right side would be very awkward for someone playing to the right of you.
@@elangomattab @elangomattab Yes I have head it all before and have read almost a 43 comment, websites and threads, buy as a former violin player I am convinced that the cello ,like the violin (in my opinion) is righthanded (I. my opinion) for one example when it comes to writing changed on a music sheet in an ensemble I always have to wrest down the instrument pick up a pencil write, put down and back up the instrument, whilst a r-handed player simple pick up a pencil( bow down or not) and change their fingering with ease. for that and many other 'dis-comfortable' reasons I cease play at grade 5-6 ABRSM. Mr. elangomattab, I want to buy a cello ( tradition) and play it on my right should, hence me asking you: If you were to play your cello on your right shoulder; while you hand is in negative 1st position on the string if your hand will touch the pegs when playing , please. 'an individual (me) who stop music and want to continue on another instrument will like to know''.
would love to see a shoot out of light, medium, and heavy tension strings. also, what are those brass things (usually on the g string) i see all the time between the tailpiece and the bridge?
Hi Joel! Those brass pieces that you see on the G string towards the tailpiece is a Wolf-Tone Eliminator. Sometimes a couple of notes will be very "wobbly" on a cello, and that the brass piece does is it eliminates that issue by redistributing the weight on the string. Sometimes it's tough to eliminate. You can look into it more if you find the concept interesting because some people actually put a round weight on the surface of the cello (below the f-holes) to eliminate the Wolf (wobbly sound). Wolf notes tend to be in 3rd/4th position on the G string or 1st position on the D string (typically either Eb, E, F, or F# below middle C).
Hello, I need your help , can I ask you a favour ( as a left-hander)can you play your cello on your right shoulder with your with hand in minus 1st position on the C string and tell me if it touches the pegs please. I cannot play the tradition way and want to know befrore I purchase.Thank you.
Hello, I need your help , can I ask you a favour ( as a left-hander)can you play your cello on your right shoulder with your with hand in minus 1st position on the C string and tell me if it touches the pegs please. I cannot play the tradition way and want to know befrore I purchase.Thank you.
I have never tried that brand rosin before. If I get it, will it make me play like you?♥️🙏 I wish! Hahaha ✌️ I will try it. 🤔🎵🙂 Thanks♥️ Also, a tuner/metronome and one of those clippy things that go on the bridge while tuning. I have a Korg TM-40 tuner, it's inexpensive but indestructible. 👍
Could you please recommend the best peg stopper/compund for slippery pegs? My pegs don't stay in place, resulting in constant adjustments in order to keep my cello tuned. I'm a novice with a Cecilio student cello.
Wendy can I ask how tall you are? I am having trouble with my posture (my right knee touches the corner of the bottom right bout but my left knee can’t reach the left corner at all -5’2 with short legs and uh well endowed which causes other problems) I noticed you hold your cello high and was wondering if you did that because of height.
I would NEVER buy a Cecilio Cello. You’re better off renting. You make commission off of it. But seriously, don’t buy Cecilios. It’s not worth it. Rent first. Rent first. Rent first!!!!!! Don’t waste $200
Why you sweet thing, Wendy Law. How did you forget the most important accessory of all? Just how did that happen? Just forget? O just too sweet to mention it? I donno, I jes Don' Know???? Talent, Wendy, Talent! Without that, all the rest is just...never mind. Drive a bus or something.... I played for 7 years, just because I loved it. Never mind I sucked.....;^)
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Where are all the product links on this video from Amazon?
@@harrischoi8096 in the discription
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I love how one of the top 10 cello must-haves @ #6 is a cello.
A good chair is a must. I use an adjustrite. The height is adjustable and it folds up so it can be portable.
Also, a light for the music stand.
Hello, I need your help , can I ask you a favour ( as a left-hander)can you play your cello on your right shoulder with your with hand in minus 1st position on the C string and tell me if it touches the pegs please. I cannot play the tradition way and want to know befrore I purchase.Thank you.
Help... Newbie!
4:57 when I first started cello at 5, from elementary throughout high school and my adult career, i still use these books
Excellent video, Wendy! As a cellist who is about to graduate from a conservatory, I can confirm that these are must-haves.
Another thing I would recommend for more advanced cellists is the CelloMind course (or something similar for mastering warm-ups). It is basically a left-hand focused textbook that has tons of intonation and warm-up exercises. It even comes with demonstrations on the website from young world-class cellists. You should definitely consider it because I find something like that to be so helpful!
An alternative to the iPad is obviously any other tablet. Tablets are great for IMSLP in particular because you can simply download most music and draw on PDF's. There is also software that can turn the page for you in case you are interested in looking into that.
Most tuners and metronomes are good just on the phone, but if a phone distracts you, there are some really good metronome/tuners.
Peg dope is really handy if you find that your tuning pegs are not staying. Also, you should typically change your strings when the weather starts stabilizing in mid-spring.
I love Kaplan rosin. It is a good alternative because it lasts a long time, comes in a convenient case, and is not too expensive given the quality.
If anyone has any more recommendations, let us know! I love seeing comments and videos that help out cellists everywhere (new or experienced!)
What advice would you give a beginner with small hands? I am 60, and have been playing for 3 months and I have a terrible time with extensions thus far. My hands on piano, stretch about 1/4 inch short of an octave from pinkie to thumb. Is this just a matter of practice and something that can be overcome, or should I consider switching to a 3/4 size cello? My hands ache terribly after playing, my hands and fingers are not strong, but I am trying to build up strength in my fingers and hands. Any advice would be much appreciated. I do not want to give up. :)
@@carolann4087 I would recommend playing a 3/4 size cello! There is no difference with its sound, and sometimes it is less expensive than a full size. They also sell 7/8 cellos if I am not mistaken.
The main reason that I would recommend this to you is that your hands ache terribly. If you notice that, I would say that you are doing more harm than good, and it is not worth the risk of getting hand cramps which could be permanent if you keep that up.
I am so happy to hear that you are trying to build up the strength in your hands and that you are willing to persevere. I am also so happy that you picked up the cello recently - what a wonderful choice. Because you are building strength, there is no harm in considering a 3/4 or 7/8 size cello at all. The spacing is smaller yet the sound is the same.
Thanks for reaching out, and feel free to reach out if you ever have any more questions about anything.
@@theDUBMARK Thanks! I am renting a cello so I can exchange it for a 7/8 or a 3/4 to try it out.
@@carolann4087 Sounds great!
Hello, I need your help , can I ask you a favour ( as a left-hander)can you play your cello on your right shoulder with your with hand in minus 1st position on the C string and tell me if it touches the pegs please. I cannot play the tradition way and want to know befrore I purchase.Thank you.
I’m so glad I found your channel. I learned to play the cello in elementary and part of middle school. I stopped playing because I was afraid of getting bullied and I started getting into sports. Now I’m 33 yrs old and I had regretted for so long that I just stopped playing. I was very stupid lol now I been looking a school where I can go and learn again to play the cello. Thank you for your videos!
Awww it is never too late to enjoy learning an instrument. I have a free cello masterclass coming up soon. Sign up here: bit.ly/3EExiMD
Hello, I need your help , can I ask you a favour ( as a left-hander)can you play your cello on your right shoulder with your with hand in minus 1st position on the C string and tell me if it touches the pegs please. I cannot play the tradition way and want to know befrore I purchase.Thank you.
I love that she literally mentions the exact type of cello I got! 😂❤️
Much Mahalos for the Cecilia Signature Formula Rosin tip. Its been a struggle to find rosin that works great in Hawaii. There's so much more grip now I can apply less weight to the strings and maintain a quality sound.
Out of curiosity an iPad is a must have for cellos. I can only think maybe it could be good for sheet music going digital instead of paper. But me and apple don't get along I always have a hard time with them. Well count me in watching it but I may not catch it live as it looks like it will be midnight when premieres. Happy Easter
Años de experiencia entre aciertos y errores para finalmente sacar lo mejor de ello. En realidad es un alivio encontrar recomendaciones como estas ya que te ahora tiempo, dinero y frustración. Excelentes recomendaciones!
This video was so helpful! I have always wanted to learn how to play the cello and it makes me feel better about getting the one you mentioned on Amazon as a beginner. I think I’m going to bite the bullet 🥰
Good luck! I’m thinking of playing cello too
Been going on 8 years now! So long as you keep practicing and staying dedicated.. you will fall in love with the cello even more!
Hello, I need your help , can I ask you a favour ( as a left-hander)can you play your cello on your right shoulder with your with hand in minus 1st position on the C string and tell me if it touches the pegs please. I cannot play the tradition way and want to know befrore I purchase.Thank you.
I really recommend a stand for your tablet/iPad...great for online lessons, videoing yourself and reading music from your tablet
Hi Wendy, I'd love to see a video on how to choose the right strings for your cello! Thanks ☺️🎵
I'm very late to the party but I wish you had covered electronic tuners. I've not drawn a bow across a string since 81 but am considering purchasing the Cecilio from the A store.
Essential Elements was previously recommended for me. I live on the West Coast of Scotland and far from the madding crowd, so that travelling into/from Glasgow is a day out. EEfS has been a quantum leap in my understanding and practice. Vibrato for the uninitiated arrives in Book 3. 🌹🌹🌹
Hello, I need your help , can I ask you a favour ( as a left-hander)can you play your cello on your right shoulder with your with hand in minus 1st position on the C string and tell me if it touches the pegs please. I cannot play the tradition way and want to know befrore I purchase.Thank you.
My childhood friend's mother was a cellist for many years and had students as well.
I remember clearly, that the stopper she had for her students were a small piece of wood with three... What... Approximately 5cm across holes and a string loop.
Nothing fancy... It did the trick...
This is such a great video. Makes me even more serious about my cello. 😁🥰
Great video:) Could you explain how to use iPad while playing the cello? How to write music in it?
Wendy, I played the cello for 10 yrs and took a 17 sabbatical to raise my family, and I'm getting back into it. I've missed playing and just got the drive back. I love your bow and finger technique practices. What suggestions do you have for me? I still have my cello, rock stops, new rosin, 2 bows, tuner, metronome...
I really love the Cecilia rosin! It's super great!
Hello, I need your help , can I ask you a favour ( as a left-hander)can you play your cello on your right shoulder with your with hand in minus 1st position on the C string and tell me if it touches the pegs please. I cannot play the tradition way and want to know befrore I purchase.Thank you.
Hi Wendy! Thanks for another great informative video, would love a video on apps for cellist 😊take care
Hi Angela! Are you still practicing the cello? How are things?
Hi Wendy! I am finding time for cello again but seriously I don’t think I have the talents for it 🙄 just not coordinated enough
@@angelafung8873 Call me! I can help!
Thank you for sharing! Any thoughts on cello cases??
I would probably get that book for my Tablet if I start playing. I haven't played since Highschool, and back then we didn't have internet. One problem I had learning to sight read was I would practice the stuff in the book, and then I'd have it memorized. With the internet I'm sure I can find more stuff to sight read.
Hello, I need your help , can I ask you a favour ( as a left-hander)can you play your cello on your right shoulder with your with hand in minus 1st position on the C string and tell me if it touches the pegs please. I cannot play the tradition way and want to know befrore I purchase.Thank you.
Oh, it's called a Stopper! I always called it a coaster. I haven't thought about this stuff since highschool.
So funny that I came across this video, because I’ve been debating on getting a backup cello just in case I needed it, but didn’t because I wondered if it’s worth it. But now my cello (Bartok) is on an extended holiday (Luthier) for repairs for like three weeks and I’m going through withdrawals. 🥴 This is a good one to consider. I just might go for it. Thanks!
Hello, I need your help , can I ask you a favour ( as a left-hander)can you play your cello on your right shoulder with your with hand in minus 1st position on the C string and tell me if it touches the pegs please. I cannot play the tradition way and want to know befrore I purchase.Thank you.
My teacher also uses a combination of Suzuki and Essential Elements! Once your students are done with the first 2 books in Essential Elements, what you like to use next?
My significant other is virtuoso violinist and he loves Janice Tucker Rhoda and maybe Essentials for super beginners (pictures of holds, etc). He's used Suzuki just for simple music, but he liked her books way more!
I'm surprised you don't have a tuner on your list! Thanks for this video. I just bought an Ipad Pro about a month ago and I would love a video about iPad apps. I'm already using ForScore but it probably has features I haven't found yet. For me, the ForScore tuner doesn't work with a crap so I use the Tonal Energy Tuner.
Can you recommend a good but not too expensive case for the cello?
I feel like the essentials book would also be helpful if you're a teacher teaching beginners
Yes indeed Jason!
I think the Suzuki books are better but the essential elements are certainly not bad
@andrewanderson3016 We like Janice Tucker Rhoda books for violin at least.
We also play the cello we need lots and lots of tip so thank u
Wendy, you help me sooooo much thank you.
Can you do a video cello position (how to hold, height, etc.)? Been playing Cello for 6 months and your videos are very insightful
. Thanks!!!
I will see what I can do! :)
@@WendyLaw awesome! 😃
How about a sound/audio pick-up. Metronome choice. IPad holder? Choice of chair, if one needs to travel. Any tips for adult learners?
Great tips! The longest video in some time :0
An extra bow? and oh that floor thing i might get so i dont have to pull out a carpet to practice everytime.
Yes haha now I make both long form and short form videos
Thank you so much it helps!❤
Hi Wendy, I watch a lot of your videos but for some reason missed this one which I just watched. I am a beginner and have all the things you mentioned. I am especially pleased that you mentioned Cecilia and the pretty doughnut stopper which I have. I recently swopped the Manhasset for the jazz RAT stand. I love the W mute over the black rubber one. I thought you should have included the woof eliminator, a good chair (eg adjustrite), light for the music stand, recording microphone, page turner, Soundbrenner wearable metronome and a host of apps such as Forscore, tonal energy etc). I am only a beginner but as you can see, I am a shopper 🤣
Hello, I need your help , can I ask you a favour ( as a left-hander)can you play your cello on your right shoulder with your with hand in minus 1st position on the C string and tell me if it touches the pegs please. I cannot play the tradition way and want to know befrore I purchase.Thank you.
Thanks Wendy for the really informative video! I do hope that you will do an "Apps for cello" video sometime. If you do that video though, could you please include some apps in your list that are available for Android? I know that you won't have as much expertise there but I don't currently use Apple products.
As for the products in your video, I'm probably going to get myself a Manhasset music stand in the near future because my current flimsy foldable stand just isn't cutting it. We used Manhasset stands when I was in school but I never thought about getting one for home at all, partly because I assumed they were more expensive than they are.
An idea that I had for another video would be to expand on your advice on what resources new cello players should use. The tip for the "Essential Elements" books is good because I think it is overwhelming figuring out where to get started. Myself, I'm relearning how to play cello after not playing for years and having trouble figuring out what learning material to use. I'm actually surprised how much I remember but eventually I'll probably need to get a tutor.
Hello, I need your help , can I ask you a favour ( as a left-hander)can you play your cello on your right shoulder with your with hand in minus 1st position on the C string and tell me if it touches the pegs please. I cannot play the tradition way and want to know befrore I purchase.Thank you.
@@sexymanicou3403 I have never ever seen anyone play the with the scroll on their right shoulder at all and I don't even see why you would need to. Playing a cello requires someone to learn a certain degree of being ambidextrous since you need to use both hands. A left handed person would actually have an advantage over a right handed person because to play a cello you need the most dexterity in your left hand which you already have. The right hand just controls the bow. In addition, if you are planning to ever play with others, then having the scroll on the right side would be very awkward for someone playing to the right of you.
@@elangomattab @elangomattab Yes I have head it all before and have read almost a 43 comment, websites and threads, buy as a former violin player I am convinced that the cello ,like the violin (in my opinion) is righthanded (I. my opinion) for one example when it comes to writing changed on a music sheet in an ensemble I always have to wrest down the instrument pick up a pencil write, put down and back up the instrument, whilst a r-handed player simple pick up a pencil( bow down or not) and change their fingering with ease. for that and many other 'dis-comfortable' reasons I cease play at grade 5-6 ABRSM. Mr. elangomattab, I want to buy a cello ( tradition) and play it on my right should, hence me asking you: If you were to play your cello on your right shoulder; while you hand is in negative 1st position on the string if your hand will touch the pegs when playing , please. 'an individual (me) who stop music and want to continue on another instrument will like to know''.
What are some good beginner strings
I love the word bubbles 💬 lol
I only have one question, do u recommend getting fine-tune pegs, like wittner, especially for beginners?
would love to see a shoot out of light, medium, and heavy tension strings. also, what are those brass things (usually on the g string) i see all the time between the tailpiece and the bridge?
Hi Joel! Those brass pieces that you see on the G string towards the tailpiece is a Wolf-Tone Eliminator. Sometimes a couple of notes will be very "wobbly" on a cello, and that the brass piece does is it eliminates that issue by redistributing the weight on the string. Sometimes it's tough to eliminate. You can look into it more if you find the concept interesting because some people actually put a round weight on the surface of the cello (below the f-holes) to eliminate the Wolf (wobbly sound). Wolf notes tend to be in 3rd/4th position on the G string or 1st position on the D string (typically either Eb, E, F, or F# below middle C).
Hello, I need your help , can I ask you a favour ( as a left-hander)can you play your cello on your right shoulder with your with hand in minus 1st position on the C string and tell me if it touches the pegs please. I cannot play the tradition way and want to know befrore I purchase.Thank you.
Hello, I need your help , can I ask you a favour ( as a left-hander)can you play your cello on your right shoulder with your with hand in minus 1st position on the C string and tell me if it touches the pegs please. I cannot play the tradition way and want to know befrore I purchase.Thank you.
This cello is well taken care of
So beautiful !
Hi Wendy. Could you please recommend some good cello bows within the price range of $100? Thank you.
Probably won't be decent:(.
I have never tried that brand rosin before. If I get it, will it make me play like you?♥️🙏 I wish! Hahaha ✌️ I will try it. 🤔🎵🙂 Thanks♥️
Also, a tuner/metronome and one of those clippy things that go on the bridge while tuning. I have a Korg TM-40 tuner, it's inexpensive but indestructible. 👍
Could you recommend those small-bottled alcohol to help clean off the rosin on the strings (I know they are not to be used often, but once in a while)
Hi there. I love watching your videos. I’ve been learning so much, thanks. I’d like to know which app do you use on IPad.
Could you please recommend the
best peg stopper/compund for slippery pegs? My pegs don't stay in place, resulting in constant adjustments in order to keep my cello tuned. I'm a novice with a Cecilio student cello.
Could you review a electric cello
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What cello brand is the best
Wendy can I ask how tall you are? I am having trouble with my posture (my right knee touches the corner of the bottom right bout but my left knee can’t reach the left corner at all -5’2 with short legs and uh well endowed which causes other problems) I noticed you hold your cello high and was wondering if you did that because of height.
I am 5'2! You just have to adjust your cello to your liking and comfort. There is no hard rules! :)
@@WendyLaw Ok, thanks so much for all your videos! You have been a big help!
Wendy!! Im a cellist and I’m begging to get help with the iPad. I don’t even know where to start. Help!
I’m a violinist in CODA
Has anyone tried Krutz?
10:22 eepy cat :3
I want to play. Can I buy a cello for $300 bucks and make decent sound?
Cello case
Leatherwood
It’s a Microfiber rag :)
I would NEVER buy a Cecilio Cello. You’re better off renting. You make commission off of it. But seriously, don’t buy Cecilios. It’s not worth it. Rent first. Rent first. Rent first!!!!!!
Don’t waste $200
Value of the cecilio cello only goes down
Why you sweet thing, Wendy Law. How did you forget the most important accessory of all? Just how did that happen? Just forget? O just too sweet to mention it? I donno, I jes Don' Know???? Talent, Wendy, Talent! Without that, all the rest is just...never mind. Drive a bus or something.... I played for 7 years, just because I loved it. Never mind I sucked.....;^)
I noticed how she didn’t put the price of the spiricore strings. It just made me laugh because I know that they are pretty damn expensive.
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Its getting all of these accessories is the problem
Face mask???? I really hope you learned your lesson by now!!