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Learn to play the cello


 

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How to learn to play the cello by lisalotus

"Learning to play the cello is fun, difficult and musically rewarding. "

How I did it: I started in elementary school up to my senior year in high school. It was a very rewarding experience. I took lessons and practiced at home. In school I played in an orchestra.

Lessons & tips: Learn the basics of structure (such as positioning the cello, holding the bow). Know your cello, finger notes (put finger tape lines), learn basic scale notes before your bow touches the strings. Also make sure your cello is in tune ADGC...you could do this by tuning pegs to a piano.

Resources: get some cello lessons and buy a beginners book to study at home. you can probably youtube some cello lessons.


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Nov 07, 2008, 01:46AM PST | 0 comments | 4 cheers



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