Beginner Orchestra Cello Class, 2/12/16

Cello Class Beginner Orchestra, 2/12/16

Focus on correct bow hold and instrument position

Practice Rhythm Lesson 3 with your bow on any open string

Practice p. 20 and 21

Practice these numbers in your book for music contest on April 8

#43, #64, #73, #86, #88, #89

Practice in easy small steps: pizzicato first, then add bow.

Rhythm help to say during these rhythms if counting is too hard at first:

quarter notes =”pie” (later will be 1, 2, 3, 4)

Eighth notes = “ap-ple” (later will be 1 & 2 & 3 & 4 &)

Bonus Question: How many different string levels are there total on any string instrument?