Beginner Cello Class, Oct. 9

Remember to practice your cello and your flashcards each day. Right now 15 minutes a day should be all that is needed.

Lesson Focus: Posture and how you hold your cello. Be sure you and the cello are facing the same direction.

Learning the 5 notes, D E F# G A

Tall left hand fingers in the shape of a letter C. Left thumb under the cello neck. Cello neck should be close to your neck!!

Practice: p. 6 and 7 in Essential Elements

Rhythm 1 Example and 1, 2, and 3. Clap, then play the rhythms on open D or A string