What you will learn?
When it comes to the cello, it is important to know the parts of the cello, then names, and what it does. In this video, you will learn the part names of the cello and its function, as well as knowing the parts of the bow.
The cello bow is part of the instrument. Knowing how to hold the cello bow and proper hand placement is extremely important. To hold the bow correctly you are going to hold the bow with your right hand. Place your thumb in between the lips of the frog. Then place your ring finger on the dot of the frog. Then let the rest of your fingers fall into place.
The cello strings all tie to a note. What are they? Where are these notes on the staff? The cello plays using the bass clef, because the cello is a lower sounding instrument.
To learn more about clefs & notes, check out this theory video: https://youtu.be/bs3uoueeAaU
he cello strings notes are A, D, G, & C.
Rosin is an important piece to your cello. Rosin is made from tree sap. It's heated to where it becomes more of a solid, but! it's still pretty fragile. If you were to drop your rosin, it may shatter. So why do celloists need rosin? It has to do with the bow, so violinists, violists, celloists, and upright bassists need rosin as well. When rosin is applied to the bow, it creates friction between the bow hairs and the strings of the instrument. That friction is what creates the sound! Without the rosin, your cello will be very quiet. When applying your rosin on your bow, you only need to swipe your bow through only about 2 times. And when you are done playing, it is vital that you wipe down your cello and the strings. The rosin will transfer onto the strings and you'll have rosin dust on your cello. That can build up and become sticky and tough. You can damage the strings & damage the varnish on your cello. So make sure you wipe down your cello EVERY TIME you are done playing.
Today, we'll be working in the Suzuki Cello School Volume 1 book. We will start off on page 6 to get the basics down & then we will work on Page 8 for a little bit.
Today, we'll be working in the Suzuki Cello School Volume 1 book, page 9 & playing Twinkle Little Star Variations.
Today, we are going to practice and learn the French Folk Song from the Suzuki Cello School Book (page 10). The French Folk Song reviews notes from previous lessons, but now we will be counting in 3/4. We'll practice this song in sections and then we will practice the French Folk Song as a whole. So grab your cello & come practice with me!
Today, we are going to practice and learn Lightly Row from the Suzuki Cello School Book (page 10). We are also going to review and practice the D Major scale since Lightly Row is the in the key of D Major. So grab your cello & come practice with me!
Today, we are going to practice and learn Song Of The Wind from the Suzuki Cello School Book (page 11). We learning the time signature 2/4 - which means we now how 2 beats in each measure. We are also going to talk a little bit more about rests and the breath mark. After all, why do we need the breath mark??? Well, let's find out as we practice our cellos to Song Of The Wind.
Today, we are going to practice and learn Go Tell Aunt Rhody from the Suzuki Cello School Book (page 11). We are going to start with a D Major Scale warm up & then practice Go Tell Aunt Rhody (4:48).
Today, Colin is going to teach the song, O Come, Little Children from the Suzuki Cello School Book (page 12). We are going to learn about dynamics (volume) and the time signature 2/4. So grab your cello & let's practice O Come, Little Children.
Today, Colin is going to teach the songs May Song & Allegro from the Suzuki Cello School Book (page 13). We are going to learn about the dotted quarter note, staccatos, and tenuto. So grab your cello & let's practice cello with me!
Today, Colin is going to teach the Perpetual Motion in D Major from the Suzuki Cello School Book (page 14 & 15). We are going to work on bowing, speed, and tone. So grab your cello & let's practice cello with me!
Today, Colin is going to teach the Perpetual Motion in G Major from the Suzuki Cello School Book (page 15). So grab your cello & let's practice cello with me!
Today, Colin is going to teach Long, Long Ago from the Suzuki Cello School Book (page 16). We're going to start off with the G Major scale to warm up and then we'll learn how to play Long, Long Ago. So grab your cello & let's practice cello with me!
Today, Colin is going to teach Allegretto from the Suzuki Cello School Book (page 16). We're going to be learning what the two slashes are (caesura) and what a fermata is. So grab your cello & let's practice cello with me!
Today, Colin is going to teach Andantino from the Suzuki Cello School Book (page 17). We're going to review what the two slashes are (caesura) and play in cut time.
Today, Colin is going to teach Rigadoon from the Suzuki Cello School Book (page 18). We're going to learn the prep, a little about the composer, Henry Purcell, and learn how to play Rigadoon! So grab your cello & come practice with me.
Today, Colin is going to teach Etude from the Suzuki Cello School Book (page 19). So grab your cello & come practice with me.
Today, Colin is going to teach The Happy Farmer from the Suzuki Cello School Book (page 20). So grab your cello & come practice with me.
Today, Colin is going to teach Minuet In C from J.S. Bach from the Suzuki Cello School Book (page 20). So grab your cello & come practice with me.
Today, Colin is going to teach Minuet No. 2 from the Suzuki Cello School Book 2 (last page). Book 1.This Minuet No. 2 can be tricky with bowing, fingering, and tempo. So grab your cello & let's practice cello with me!
About the teacher
Colin Scott
Cello Instructor
Colin has many years as a cellist. Being self taught and going to college for performance, Colin has the skills and knowledge of the cello and has great ideas on how cello should be taught.
