Beginner Orchestra Cello Class from 10.28.16

Jenette Clay

Beginner Orchestra Cello Class from 10.28.16

Warm-Up with your bow on the open D string only

Before you play, tighten your bow.  Remember the saying to help remember the direction:

“Righty tighty and lefty loosey”.  When you are finished practicing loosen your bow

  • Make an OK sign with your right hand
  • Practice your fingers wrapping around the bow stick.
  • Your index finger or pointer finger should wrap around (it looks like a fish hook) the bow grip on the bow
  • Your last knuckle crease on your finger should touch your bow
  • Your right thumb should curve
  • Remember not to touch the hair of the bow, as it will get oily

 

Review the parts of the bow

Loosen your bow and put it away after your warm-up above

Another hint while you practice, is to look at the music while you are playing, unless you are memorizing a song.

Essential Elements, Book 1  Play these songs pizzicato only this week!

  • P. 12,#33, 34,
  • P. 13. #36

Earn a ticket if you can play #32 for memory!