Cello Exercises that have Transformed my Playing

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  • @spinozareader
    @spinozareader Рік тому +19

    If only more neighbors' *"noise"* sounded like yours...
    Sublime.

  • @jorgerivas1424
    @jorgerivas1424 Рік тому +15

    I've been using your exercises for the last couple of months. Today I surprised myself! I improved more in 2 months than I have the last 10 years since I studied cello at the university and I'm not doing all of them. Appreciate your help very much! Unfortunately, there aren't any good cello teachers around here.

  • @celloferrariman
    @celloferrariman 10 місяців тому +6

    Great video - excellent job! Love not only the really great playing and thoughtfulness, but also the calm, relaxed delivery! 👍

  • @mekosmowski
    @mekosmowski Рік тому +6

    I bought my first cello this week. I saved this video to watch ... later. Thanks!

  • @kuma5586
    @kuma5586 3 роки тому +80

    who was mostly impresed of how good he plays instead of thinking about the exercise

  • @Cereal008
    @Cereal008 4 роки тому +102

    1. Collé 0:57
    2. Double stop patterns 3:48
    3. Sevcik bowing exercise 5:19
    4. Feuillard shifting exercise 8:17
    5. Big shifts 9:51
    6. Slurred Staccato 10:55
    7. Velocity Scales/arpeggios 12:26
    You mentioned a cellist with the last name Smith during the big shifts exercise. I would link his channel but I don't know how to spell his first name and I could not find it.

  • @novesettesilvia
    @novesettesilvia 4 роки тому +39

    Thank you, so precious! And let me tell you that I'd like to argue with your neighbors about their complaints on listening to you playing so amazingly, even during rehearsal, just to remind them they're pretty lucky to have you as a wonderful cello player instead of an absolute beginner making creaking sounds like me:-) Thank you!

    • @rnarroway
      @rnarroway  4 роки тому +9

      Thank you for your kind comment, much appreciated :)

  • @rdsabd
    @rdsabd 4 роки тому +24

    At a very young age, you are truly a great teacher! Thank you.

  • @jorgerivas1424
    @jorgerivas1424 Рік тому +1

    Thank you so much! I loved it! I'm definitely going to incorporate these into my practice. I've been playing cello for 35 years. I took 4 years at the university (in Spanish) and played in the symphony after I retired. The university was taken over and they did away with orchestra programs & lessons for the public. There are no outstanding cello teachers around for 100+ miles. I'm getting up in age and have great difficulty (lack of health & energy) to practice both cello & advanced piano every day. I appreciate this very much!! Please give us more!!

  • @jnsn_paint
    @jnsn_paint 2 роки тому +2

    your playing speaks for itself. I'd love to some day have a tone as clean as yours

  • @peterm92
    @peterm92 4 роки тому +13

    Thanks for taking the time to share your insight and experience. It makes a difference!

  • @tvmotocrazy5178
    @tvmotocrazy5178 Рік тому

    thank you so much this. I just did Colle practice a week and my bow feel much secure and improve my spicato skill

  • @HanyElHamzawy
    @HanyElHamzawy 2 місяці тому

    Both a great player and teacher! Thank you soooooooo much!!!

  • @nancyloeffler-caromusician5543
    @nancyloeffler-caromusician5543 3 роки тому +4

    Thank you Richard! I just started cello. Very informative. Really appreciate the direction on exercises!👍

  • @susupark9881
    @susupark9881 4 роки тому +7

    Thanks for sharing very good tips! Hope you publish these exercises combined as a book 📖

  • @Silvestre95
    @Silvestre95 3 роки тому +2

    Great video! Please consider doing part 2!

  • @CelloSai
    @CelloSai 3 місяці тому

    Super Richard
    Your playing is super .I would like to know that what is the exact height for the "G" and "D " string A and C is mentioned in the sights

  • @kawdy2000
    @kawdy2000 4 роки тому +5

    Hands down fantastic video! Adding to my practice sessions right away. This is exactly what I was looking for. Thank you

  • @sawnflower
    @sawnflower 2 роки тому

    double stops will help me a lot! Thanks and tempo runs getting the speed work done. Such great ideas you've given us. Thank you for your time.

  • @estherkim6389
    @estherkim6389 Рік тому

    Thank you for sharing your technique it was very intriguing. It reminded me of Andre Navarra's black & white videos in French. Would it be too much to hope that you remake similar kind of video in English and easier version for the beginners if you can find time. Thanks Much!

  • @eduardoleonlotero
    @eduardoleonlotero Рік тому

    5:55 WHAT IS THAT MELODY. No but fr you make your cello sound so beautiful, meanwhile I make any cello sound terrible 😅😭

  • @cillianblue
    @cillianblue 4 роки тому +5

    Thank you for sharing these. I’m excited to add them to my practice sessions!

  • @onecello9577
    @onecello9577 2 роки тому +2

    Great video! That Piatti Caprice No.1 played as intended (at the tip starting up-bow) would really develop your shoulder rotation with a straight arm! Your bow travels a bit crooked in the upper half, meaning your string vibrations are ever so slightly compromised. I seem to remember the Feuillard shift exercise in C major, not G major, so without the open shape on the third pattern. Just that bit easier than your version! Love the 'Sweet dreams are made of this' exercise (7' 52")!

  • @vuke500
    @vuke500 2 роки тому +2

    7:15 Of all the techniques, the string crossing is the most difficult especially as playing at a faster rhythm, I hope that one day I can do it like you.

  • @leopoon458
    @leopoon458 2 роки тому

    Thank you for sharing!

  • @No1.1
    @No1.1 2 роки тому

    Hi there, i am so glad to find you video as I struggle a lot with the same practice (colle). When I shift from one string to another, especially from the A to G, my finger lose contact and my bowl hold get loose…I have a fairly short pinky and I’m sure whether this is the reason .If you could please share your experience that would be great

  • @abrangarcia241
    @abrangarcia241 8 місяців тому

    Great advice!!!

  • @Corus97
    @Corus97 6 місяців тому

    Espero q si me sirvan y llegar al nivel de técnica que tienes de verdad respeto mucho los consejos que diste y valoro muchísimo la información

  • @CarolMDorn
    @CarolMDorn 3 роки тому +4

    This video will be so helpful for what I'm trying to get across to my students. (One in particular.) Is it possible to post the books? Some I know, but think it would be helpful.

  • @Corus97
    @Corus97 6 місяців тому

    Why do you do that with your fingers in Piatti ? 2:34

  • @alisonmcmillan1371
    @alisonmcmillan1371 3 роки тому

    Thanks so much Richard I will certainly start applying your advice to my practice

  • @ab-zg8pt
    @ab-zg8pt 4 роки тому +1

    Incredible tone!

  • @JohnnyGuitaristOfficial
    @JohnnyGuitaristOfficial 3 роки тому

    Thats a nice one, I'm picking up my today. Can't wait !!

  • @MelloCello7
    @MelloCello7 4 роки тому +8

    Even your cello with a mute sounds amazing

  • @MusicaAngela
    @MusicaAngela 4 роки тому +1

    Thanks for sharing these important exercises!

  • @sn1pe34
    @sn1pe34 Рік тому

    Sounds like Bjorn Nordenstrom if it were music, love it❤

  • @rochanaramanayaka1034
    @rochanaramanayaka1034 4 роки тому +3

    Hello, what is the Sevcik Exercise you referred to? Can't spot it. Thank you in advance. Great video!

    • @OM-uj9vl
      @OM-uj9vl 4 роки тому

      Op 3. There's a lot of excersices there

    • @celloshoots
      @celloshoots 3 роки тому

      Sevcik 40 variations (transcribed for cello)

    • @DVZM.
      @DVZM. 3 роки тому +2

      Here is the exercise he referred to:
      ks.imslp.net/files/imglnks/usimg/5/51/IMSLP19454-PMLP45683-Sevcik_Op.2_Pt.3_Cello.pdf

  • @bethvandervennet4024
    @bethvandervennet4024 3 роки тому

    Thanks Richard, just found your series of videos and LOVE your approach. One left hand exercise I have done since childhood: Cossman, great for the left- hand agility

  • @Harlequin52
    @Harlequin52 3 роки тому +24

    0:51 Why do musicians always have THOSE neighbors?!

  • @danielkimlucas
    @danielkimlucas 4 роки тому +2

    This was super helpful! Thank you!!

  • @tarteampion8039
    @tarteampion8039 2 роки тому +1

    1:30. It' from André Navarra.

  • @knucklesprayer
    @knucklesprayer 3 роки тому

    Gracias Richard, this sounds amazing, and very well explained, i think I'm not in the level yet but for sure, will have all this recommendations when i get there.
    Thanks a lot!

  • @odconstant
    @odconstant 3 роки тому +2

    OMG, you use q-3 on thirds?!
    That means I'm not the only one who found the usual 1-4 cumbersome.
    THANK YOU!

    • @gersonandrescuevaspierola1390
      @gersonandrescuevaspierola1390 3 роки тому

      I don't know what you are talking about.. :(

    • @odconstant
      @odconstant 3 роки тому

      @@gersonandrescuevaspierola1390 Q means the thumb. So when you see a fingering "q-3" it means the thumb (q) and the ring finger (3).

  • @elisev4685
    @elisev4685 3 місяці тому

    I can’t find the feuillard shifting exercise ?? It’s not the number 7 in my version 😢 has someone found it ?

  • @Sebastian_cello
    @Sebastian_cello 3 роки тому +2

    What Model is your Cello an who is the maker? It looks and sounds amazing!

    • @odconstant
      @odconstant 3 роки тому

      It's difficult to make out from this angle and I could be wrong...
      But by the way the upper corners turn, it could be a Stradivari model.

    • @Sebastian_cello
      @Sebastian_cello 3 роки тому +1

      @@odconstant i think the upper half is too wide and too round for a strad modell 🤔

    • @odconstant
      @odconstant 3 роки тому +2

      @@Sebastian_cello There are Strad models like the Castelbarco and the Medici which are rounder than the usual forma B model. Without a full frontal of the cello I can't say for sure.

    • @Sebastian_cello
      @Sebastian_cello 3 роки тому +2

      @@odconstant oh, good to know, thank you very much, i love learning new things about all those Models :D

    • @Sebastian_cello
      @Sebastian_cello 3 роки тому +1

      @@odconstant is there any possibility for me to send you a pic of my own Cello? It's a 1840-1860 french made copie of an old italian Maker but thats all i can say, also the quality and the sound is amazing bit i'd love to learn more

  • @fatimazohrasebaa9722
    @fatimazohrasebaa9722 3 роки тому +1

    Hey thanks so much for helping if just can you write us the sheet music of this exercices and thanks

  • @rodrigoalquati7457
    @rodrigoalquati7457 2 роки тому

    Hi Richard!
    Congrats!!! Very Nice!
    Please, I'm curious! Who made your cello? Do you have a luthier in the brand?

  • @Arktid
    @Arktid 3 роки тому +2

    You’ve got those First two exercises from Navarra, right?)))

  • @ezequielcamacho5956
    @ezequielcamacho5956 4 роки тому +4

    The first excercise is from André Navarra hehe

  • @baribear790
    @baribear790 Рік тому

    How do I do the collé part 😭 I’ve been struggling for an hour plz help

  • @ericoschmitt
    @ericoschmitt Рік тому

    I've made weird connections between cycling and cello technique in the past. Funny how that can happen.

  • @Ryan.Rivera
    @Ryan.Rivera 5 місяців тому

    11:27 yo, my man with the thumb!

  • @zqing1026
    @zqing1026 3 роки тому

    Thanks for the tips ! its very helpful and insightful ! :)

  • @jorgerivas1424
    @jorgerivas1424 Рік тому

    When I play the first exercise it sounds squeeky & squawky. I have to lift my index finger off the Bb to play it. Also, the bottom notes, changing strings from III to II. They sound squeeky and squawky at the frog. Not used to playing so many notes at the frog. I just have to play the exercise a lot slower than you do to get a quality sound. I'm playing with very slight, relaxed motion in my wrist. No problem on the other exercises. The first one is the one that gives me the most headaches.

  • @Maryleticia
    @Maryleticia 9 місяців тому

    Did anyone find the bow Sevcik he was talking about?

    • @flrn84791
      @flrn84791 Місяць тому

      Sevcik 2-3 for cello

  • @gumaroff_house
    @gumaroff_house 3 роки тому +1

    Why dubble notes always with 1st-3rd fingers, not 1-2(1-3), 2-4(3-4)?

  • @clotwich
    @clotwich 4 роки тому

    Thanx a lot!

  • @theodoradivina1878
    @theodoradivina1878 3 роки тому

    Hello! is there any book recommendation for practicing double stop? Thank you :)

  • @tomcowell7920
    @tomcowell7920 3 роки тому

    I can't find Piane exercise #1. Where can I find it?

  • @ronwhitehead3824
    @ronwhitehead3824 Рік тому

    How lomg you been playing Richard?

  • @JasonKadlec
    @JasonKadlec 3 роки тому

    Hi I’m 2.5 years in adult beginner- I’m working on Breval, the Rondo with the fast passages.
    My elbow feels most comfortable where you have yours (I might not be as tall as you, I’m 5’8)... and my teacher is recommending brining my elbow up higher.
    How did you find your sweet spot for elbow - especially for doing faster passages in first position? Did your teachers also try to get your elbow higher?

    • @PlanetZ1
      @PlanetZ1 3 роки тому

      on a string low elbow... fell the weight of arm instead of pressing fingers

  • @junesun6562
    @junesun6562 3 роки тому

    where can I find these exercises? any book? thanks.

    • @DVZM.
      @DVZM. 3 роки тому +1

      Here is the third exercise he referred to:
      ks.imslp.net/files/imglnks/usimg/5/51/IMSLP19454-PMLP45683-Sevcik_Op.2_Pt.3_Cello.pdf

    • @andjelkapetkoviccello
      @andjelkapetkoviccello 3 роки тому +1

      @@DVZM. thank uu soo much

  • @Moon_Dancers
    @Moon_Dancers 3 дні тому

    is this beginner adult friendly?

  • @MichaelTomlinson00
    @MichaelTomlinson00 4 роки тому

    What is the name of the piece in the opening?

  • @michaelwas8549
    @michaelwas8549 4 роки тому +1

    What book are you speaking of please?

    • @solooverland3666
      @solooverland3666 3 роки тому +2

      Sevcik Bowing Exercises arr. cello. He also mentions Feuillard Daily Exercises

    • @DVZM.
      @DVZM. 3 роки тому +1

      Here is the exercise he referred to:
      ks.imslp.net/files/imglnks/usimg/5/51/IMSLP19454-PMLP45683-Sevcik_Op.2_Pt.3_Cello.pdf

  • @fatimazohrasebaa9722
    @fatimazohrasebaa9722 3 роки тому

    Whats the name of the book?

  • @koifnen
    @koifnen 4 роки тому +2

    Doesn't the wrist hurt? :( Looks so hard

  • @sepulchre10
    @sepulchre10 4 роки тому

    I couldn't quite understand you. the piece is what number 7?

  • @marzenafroow5401
    @marzenafroow5401 4 роки тому

    Great. It works. Thx!!! I would be happy if I would have a chance to be your neighbor. :)

  • @cindymcfarlane9371
    @cindymcfarlane9371 4 роки тому

    Why is your pinkie ON the stick?

    • @nickdavis965
      @nickdavis965 4 роки тому +4

      Alot of cellists prefer to have their pinky on the stick. In cello playing, it doesnt matter what someone does, at long as you can do it long term without injury and it sounds inoffensive

    • @celloshoots
      @celloshoots 3 роки тому

      It’s more of a European school of teaching. The pinky can remain on top for balance and strength. Plus, not everyone’s pinkies are the same length, so it should go wherever is comfortable for the player

    • @rnarroway
      @rnarroway  3 роки тому +4

      Generally speaking I don't play with my pinky on the stick, as you can see in most of my videos. That being said, it is definitely helpful to practice with the pinky on the stick - not only to build strength, but also to develop a sense of balance with the bow. I try to do a little bit of this most days when I practice, just to remind myself of that feeling of balance. So if you're practicing Duport 7, for example, as in this video, try to do so with the specific intention of balancing the weight of the tip, and really feeling the pinky working. It is a deliberate exercise. Over time it has really helped me develop more refinement and control in the bow. Once you develop this sensitivity and awareness in the hand you don't really need to keep your pinky ON the stick at all times.. it's more just to feel the balance. Try it out and see what you think. Just reading the comments now I see that Hannah basically mentioned the same ideas already.. Sorry to repeat! All best, Richard

  • @storkwiztaken5644
    @storkwiztaken5644 3 роки тому

    My bow straightness is the real issue here 😖

  • @jsbach9848
    @jsbach9848 3 роки тому

    What awful neighbours you have! They should come and stay in my house for a week.... They'll thank you on their knees for your cello!! BTW, thanks for the fantastic exercises.

  • @LFMacs
    @LFMacs 3 роки тому +1

    I'm sorry a complaint about hearing beautiful music?????!?!?!
    Haha no...

  • @chagkruzart7695
    @chagkruzart7695 Рік тому

    your right hand is pretty like a tree branch 😂😂😂 You can not broke your wrist like that 🙈

  • @ryszardjanczak9006
    @ryszardjanczak9006 3 роки тому

    assurdo !!!...chi ti ha insegnato questa stupida tecnica