What you will learn?
In this episode of Musician's Addition, we're diving into Book 3 of the Suzuki Method for cello. Join us as we explore a range of techniques, from harmonic tonal positions to alternate fingerings. This lesson will start off with the exercise on the top of the page (page 4), where we will work on intonation, shifting, and harmonics. Then we will learn Exercise 1 - Berceuse by F. Schubert, where we will apply what we learned from the top exercises. So grab your cello and come practice with me!
Welcome back to Musician's Addition! In today's session, we are focusing on "Moon over the Moon Castle" and the D minor scale patterns from the Suzuki Cello School Book 3 (page 5). 🎵 Mastering the Minor Scales 🎵 Explore the rich nuances of D minor scales - natural, harmonic, and melodic. Discover how these scales differ and how they can add unique flavors to your music. We'll take it step by step to ensure you grasp the subtleties. 🎻 Natural D Minor Scale 🎻 Join us as we delve into the natural D minor scale. Learn the fingerings, the magic behind it, and the key differences from other scales. It's a beautiful journey, and we'll take it slow. 🌟 Harmonizing with Harmonic Scales 🌟 Dive into the harmonic D minor scale. Learn the secrets behind its unique character, and conquer the challenges of this intriguing scale. We'll explore second-position fingerings for those who need them. 🏰 Moon Over the Moon Castle 🏰 Now, let's put our knowledge to the test with "Moon over the Ruined Castle." We'll play it in both standard and third-position fingerings. Learn how finger placement impacts the sound and expression of your music.
In this video, we're diving into the beautiful piece, "The Gavotte" by J.B. Luby from the Suzuki book Volume 3. We're first going to start with the backward and forward extension exercises. We have a lot of shifting to do in this arrangement of Gavotte and a few other challenges we'll tackle as well. So grab your cello and come practice with me!
In this video, we dive into Minuet from Suzuki Cello Book 3 by Boccherini. This Minuet piece offers a variety of challenges and interesting elements, including trills, key shifts, repetition, and marked directions. We start by exploring the first few measures, emphasizing the shift to the second position and the fingerings to follow. The transition from G to A is particularly important to mark. As we progress, we practice different sections, such as measures 1 to 3 and 4, working on the shift and fingerings. We continue through the piece, paying attention to dynamics and trills. Moving forward, we focus on the trio section, breaking down the rhythm and counting to ensure accuracy. Remember that rhythm can be a bit tricky, and it's essential to stay on track. We revisit the trio section, emphasizing the rhythmic aspect, and then continue through to the end. We also discuss the repeats and navigation through the piece. In the end, we play through the entire piece at a faster tempo, making sure to incorporate dynamics and all the techniques we've covered.
Today, we're going to learn Scherzo from the Suzuki Cello Book Volume 3. Scherzo is very challenging with the sixteenth notes, fast tempo, and drastic tempo change. We're limited on time, but you should slow things down drastically until you master it slowly and then gradually speed up. You're also going to be using less motion in order to successfully achieve those sixteenth note passages.
Learn Beethoven's "Minuet In G" from the Suzuki Cello Book Volume 3 with this detailed tutorial! 🎶 In this video, we break down the piece step by step, focusing on a half-position exercise on page 12. Starting with simple finger movements, we progress through the mini-work and gradually break down the challenging sections. Grab your cello and come practice with me!
In this video, we dive into the intricacies of J.S. Bach's Gavotte in C Minor. But before we jump into that piece, we warm up with some exercises in C Minor scales, exploring natural, melodic, and harmonic variations. Gavotte itself is a delightful piece that offers challenges in bowing technique, positioning, and phrasing. We break down the piece into manageable chunks, focusing on bowing intricacies and finger positioning. Throughout the lesson, we also discuss key signatures, shifts in positions, and the importance of maintaining a consistent tempo.
In this lesson, Colin is going to go over Minuet No. 3 from the Suzuki Cello Book Volume 3 by J.S. Bach. This piece is a lot of fun but has some challenging aspects. We're going to be going from B major to the relative minor, so going from no sharps and flats to three flats. We'll also be focusing on positions and shifting in this piece as well. Grab your cello and come practice with me!
Today we dive deep into the nuances of "Humoresque" by Henri Vieuxtemps. This piece is a beautiful challenge for violinists, brimming with intricate details and technical demands. From dotted rhythms to key changes, and extensive work in both fifth and seventh positions, this tutorial covers everything you need to master this captivating piece.
In today's tutorial, Colin gives a detailed walkthrough of "La Cinquantaine (Air In The Olden Style)" by G. Marie, a piece written for a special anniversary. This session is packed with technique and style as we tackle various positions—second, third, and fourth—to bring out the charm of this piece's catchy main theme. 🎻
In today’s tutorial, we're diving into J.S. Bach’s "Allegro Moderato." This piece is relatively quick and features a variety of positional shifts, making it an exciting challenge for intermediate players.
In today's lesson, we dive into the final chapters of Suzuki Cello Book 3. We'll be focusing on positional Etudes & shifts and major and minor scales, essential techniques that are crucial for your development as a cellist.
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.
