Cello

  • 10
    120 min
    10-part Cello course
    Playing
    64 CQ
    How to Play the Cello
    A 10-part course with Teton Music
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    Love the sound of stringed instruments but want to avoid a violin player’s stiff neck? Learn how to play the cello! Conductor and instrumentalist Michelle Willis from Teton Music walks you through all of the essential skills you need to start playing the cello proficiently, from understanding basic music theory to playing your first song. You will also learn some practical tips, such as what to look for when purchasing or renting a cello.

    Love the sound of stringed instruments but want to avoid a violin player’s stiff neck? Learn how to play the cello! Conductor and instrumentalist Michelle Willis from Teton Music walks you through all of the essential skills you need to start playing the cello proficiently, from understanding basic music theory to playing your first song. You will also learn some practical tips, such as what to look for when purchasing or renting a cello.

  • 4
    17 min
    4-part Cello course
    Playing
    11 CQ
    Playing the Baroque Cello
    A 4-part course with Emily Davidson
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    Considering taking up the Baroque cello? Discover the history of the instrument and the different techniques needed to play it beautifully in this music course from cellist Emily Davidson.

    Considering taking up the Baroque cello? Discover the history of the instrument and the different techniques needed to play it beautifully in this music course from cellist Emily Davidson.

  • 4
    23 min
    4-part Cello course
    Playing
    15 CQ
    Baroque Cello for Beginners
    A 4-part course with Emily Davidson
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    If you're a modern cellist looking to expand your musical repertoire, follow along with musician Emily Davidson to explore Baroque era music, bow arm warmups, and stylistic techniques.

    If you're a modern cellist looking to expand your musical repertoire, follow along with musician Emily Davidson to explore Baroque era music, bow arm warmups, and stylistic techniques.

  • < 1 min
    FREE
    Cello lesson
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    Free
    1 CQ
    Rule of thumb for tuning cello strings
    A lesson with Teton Music
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  • 1 min
    FREE
    Cello lesson
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    Free
    1 CQ
    Quick tips for tuning a cello
    A lesson with Sarah Joy
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  • 1 min
    FREE
    Cello lesson
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    Free
    1 CQ
    Proper cello player sitting positions
    A lesson with Sarah Joy
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  • 1 min
    FREE
    Cello lesson
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    Free
    1 CQ
    Compare a baroque and a modern cello
    A lesson with Emily Davidson
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  • 6 min
    Cello lesson
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    4 CQ
    Sight-Reading Tips and Tricks
    A lesson with Sarah Joy
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    The ability to sight-read opens doors for the beginner musician. Learn tips for how to become better at sight-reading, no matter what instrument you play.

    The ability to sight-read opens doors for the beginner musician. Learn tips for how to become better at sight-reading, no matter what instrument you play.

  • < 1 min
    FREE
    Cello lesson
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    Free
    1 CQ
    What it means to play pizzicato vs. arco
    A lesson with Teton Music
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  • 7 min
    Cello lesson
    Playing
    4 CQ
    How to Tune a Cello
    A lesson with Sarah Joy
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    Tuning a cello takes patience and a good ear. In this cello for beginners lesson, learn how to tune a cello, from fine tuning to turning the pegs.

    Tuning a cello takes patience and a good ear. In this cello for beginners lesson, learn how to tune a cello, from fine tuning to turning the pegs.

  • 4 min
    Cello lesson
    Playing
    3 CQ
    Improvising Passacaglia on Cello
    A lesson with Emily Davidson
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    In this cello lesson, explore variations of one of the most popular ground bass lines, the passacaglia, and learn how to play this bass line with a few twists.

    In this cello lesson, explore variations of one of the most popular ground bass lines, the passacaglia, and learn how to play this bass line with a few twists.

  • 10 min
    Cello lesson
    Playing
    6 CQ
    How to Play the Cello in Tune
    A lesson with Sarah Joy
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    In this lesson for beginner cellists, get a basic understanding of how to tune open cello strings and how to develop proper left-hand intonation.

    In this lesson for beginner cellists, get a basic understanding of how to tune open cello strings and how to develop proper left-hand intonation.

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