10 MOST COMMON Cello Mistakes for Cellists (Beginner Friendly)

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Here are top 10 most common cello mistakes especially for beginner cellists! Sign up here for new cello videos and updates: www.wendylaw.com/contact Practicing and learning the cello doesn't have to be hard! We just have to be smart. These cello basics tips will be helpful to you as you make necessary changes. Watch the entire video and tag me on instagram and show me the most helpful tips and your newly corrections!
Here's the break down of the video.
0:00 Intro
0:20 Cello Mistake 1: Using Too Much Bow
0:50 Cello Mistake 2: Fluffy Bow
1:39 Cello Mistake 3: Crocked Bow
2:21 Cello Mistake 4: Funny Bow Grip
3:12 Cello Mistake 5: Unnatural Left Hand Shape
3:43 Cello Mistake 6: Flat Fingers
4:14 Cello Mistake 7: Wrong Bow Placement
4:46 Cello Mistake 8: Practice Tempo Too Fast
5:36 Cello Mistake 9: Wrong Endpin Length
6:13 Cello Mistake 10: Only Playing at the Frog
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Пікірлер: 117

@WendyLaw 2 жыл бұрын

🌟Watch Secrets to a Better Cello Sound HERE: www.wendylaw.com/links

@cassiusle 3 жыл бұрын

I’m pretty proud that I’m only struggling with eleven of these. This is so helpful!

@WendyLaw 3 жыл бұрын

😆 you are doing fine cash

@jennakuebler6204 2 жыл бұрын

Lol! That was such a good one.

@ohmyfoes 3 жыл бұрын

Thank you for this video! I played from 6th grade through high school and at 38, took up practicing again and appreciate all your tips and tricks. It's so frustrating to feel the ghost of the memory of playing but to sound like a beginner again.

@WendyLaw 3 жыл бұрын

No worries! Let it flow and enjoy the process of rediscovery!!

@katemc0885 3 ай бұрын

I went to an international Orchestra concert as the Tenor Horn. The Cellist was sitting right next to me during practise and during one of the breaks I asked if I could play on it. I instantly fell in love with it. From then on I spent every break in the Band room learning the cello. This video helped me a lot!!!!

@CraigCrowder 3 жыл бұрын

Very helpful tips. My music teacher had me play in front of a mirror, and it definitely helped me see when my bow was getting crooked.

@WendyLaw 3 жыл бұрын

Oh yeah! Mirror is your best friend!

@marianorivera5453 3 жыл бұрын

Can’t wait to watch your video talking about major mistakes for intermediate and advance cellist

@WendyLaw 3 жыл бұрын

I guess I will have to do that one!! Haha

@eviedelaney3624 3 жыл бұрын

Even though I'm not a beginner cellist, I found this video very valuable! Thank you!

@lioraartemis7486 3 жыл бұрын

I totally didn’t notice the pillow until you said anything!

@WendyLaw 3 жыл бұрын

Hahah yes 😆

@SBX70 3 жыл бұрын

I struggle the most with the bow. Never quite sure how much to use, how many notes at a time etc. I just got a NEW BOW which I love! Pernambuco!

@drazzle2995 3 жыл бұрын

Aww... I only got 9 out of 10 :( I was doing so well until it came to the last one! Great video Wendy, super-useful!

@WendyLaw 3 жыл бұрын

9 out of 10 is not bad!!! Just to clarify, you SHOULD start at the frog on C string especially.

@lb8313 3 жыл бұрын

Ya. Subscribed.

@WendyLaw 3 жыл бұрын

Thank you

@Fire91ful 3 жыл бұрын

My teacher is quite the stickler for a lot of these. One thing he has always said is that i have beautiful sound for a beginninger. I think its great when your teacher can see your strengths and weakness because he saw i have good ear so had me start practicing scale with 4th position too. find it with sound. I dont use it for songs or anything but just to start practicing that shift.

@WendyLaw 3 жыл бұрын

Great ears are always a good thing. Congrats

@buddylove3640 3 жыл бұрын

Wendy, I am so glad that I found your channel. As a percussionist, I am learning the Bach Cello suite, in GM, with four mallets. Can you please give me some general considerations a on phrasing now that I'm playing with multiple mallets. Thank you!!!

@aftersojourn7698 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks! I' started learning cello last year when i was 37 and this kinds of video helps a lot especially the older ones who begin late hehehe

@WendyLaw 2 жыл бұрын

No worries. You can learn to play the cello at any age.

@esperanza9356 3 жыл бұрын

So helpful! I have such a hard time keeping my bow in the right place. I’m always playing too close to the finger board and not close enough to the bridge.

@WendyLaw 3 жыл бұрын

You can do it! Keep up the good work!

@keremtoprak7709 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks

@lornadina5423 Жыл бұрын

This was so helpful, thank you really! My teacher always told me to place the cello in such a way that the pegs are in line with my ear and that really helped me

@ZenShawoom 2 жыл бұрын

Man, I need to slow down my tempo for my Bass and Guitar practice. The would help. Btw waiting for my Cello to come in the mail. I used your amazon video to help me out. Peace with you.

@borgimplantdan 3 жыл бұрын

Great tips to look out for.... I will definitely use them. Thanks Wendy!

@WendyLaw 3 жыл бұрын

You are welcome Dan!

@krytcaustic 2 жыл бұрын

My bf is getting me a cello I'm usually a tuba player but they are expensive so he got me a cello and this is going to help a lot

@jasonmyhre1467 3 жыл бұрын

I just started learning, and subscribed after I heard number one. Thank you for making these videos.

@michaelkopala3738 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you Ms. Law for another cool and informative podcast. Learning a lot about cellos which is great as I am a classical music fan from way back.

@larywarner7391 Жыл бұрын

Very nice review, I played when i was in elementary school, and recently started again. My teacher caught most of these mistakes, but this is a good reminder. I'm about "High School" level at this point.

@Omer_Latif 3 жыл бұрын

Good points Wendy Thanks

@cellomark82 3 жыл бұрын

Twinkle little star from SUZUKI CELLO BOOK,lovely😎

@WendyLaw 3 жыл бұрын

Yes indeed

@rauljimenez-duran5447 3 жыл бұрын

Excellent descriptions. Thanks Wendy

@KozyKpop Жыл бұрын

Thank you for these videos! I just started playing cello around a year ago and still have a looooong way to go and I really appreciate all of these tips and tricks! They have helped me improve so much!!

@waykno8478 3 жыл бұрын

Hi Wendy FYI, if you don't already know. I have many subs (maybe too many) and have noticed lately for whatever reason, YT does not notify me of new vids!?! I recently signed up for yours + the bell/all. I got them at first, then they, along with others, trailed off. Now, I have to go on and seek them all out. So... a YT quirk or on purpose, I don't know. Thanks. Love your stuff.

@WendyLaw 3 жыл бұрын

Yes KZfaq does funny things these days with algorithm. Who knows why. Come back! I do make videos every week!

@bachtorockcellopiano5943 2 жыл бұрын

Yes, your TP exercise is awesome! Showed it to a new student. Works great!

@richardlevangie8733 2 жыл бұрын

Good info !! Love all your videos ✌✌🎻

@hwanheechung783 5 ай бұрын

Very informative!! Thanks millions Wendy!!❤

@marcnevins9491 3 жыл бұрын

Thank you. That was helpful.

@raffaellaprandin4322 3 жыл бұрын

Hi☺ I am from Italy and I love your channel.💝

@WendyLaw 3 жыл бұрын

Awww where in Italy are you from? And thanks for your kind words.

@raffaellaprandin4322 3 жыл бұрын

I come from Veneto😚

@nealjames5490 Жыл бұрын

Great beginner tips! I was losing sound quality by using too much bow.

@rezajavadzadeh5597 3 жыл бұрын

Thank you so much

@edwinvicentelopezrivera1404 2 жыл бұрын

i love your tips thanks

@roger7918 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks Wendy, such a great video that I will review periodically to ensure I'm keeping good cello habits. I definitely have a problem with the flat finger issue. Way too much tension in my shoulder too(on the bow side). After a half hour, I'm really feeling it in my shoulder.

@WendyLaw 3 жыл бұрын

Try gently dropping your shoulder while maintaining a good form.

@dagib1006 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you for your helpful video. I started at the age of 49, too late of course, but I have made my dream come true. I started with a cheap one and some weeks ago I noticed that I had come to the point where some tunes always sounded scratchy and wrong, too metallic in a way. I thought it was my fault. So I bought a better cello and now I know that it had not only been me but the new cello sounds so much better, the strings are more easily to play. I am happy. And, really, one of my biggest mistakes is, I tend to play too fast because I have the factor time in my head...😉🤣 cause I want to make progress faster....

@yorkshirecellist Жыл бұрын

Really good tips here Wendy! I call wonky bow use "wonkybowitis". "oh no, you have wonkybowitis but it's OK, we can fix it!“

@ozanalioner1468 3 жыл бұрын

Thank you for all these tips. 🙏☺️

@WendyLaw 3 жыл бұрын

You are welcome!! Thanks for watching!

@jaylau8037 3 жыл бұрын

Good suggestions!

@WendyLaw 3 жыл бұрын

Glad you found it helpful

@user-fr3ql8vl8d 3 ай бұрын

Im starting cello soon and im watching so ill remember when i start

@user-fr3ql8vl8d 3 ай бұрын

I think ill record a progress video

@kenchung4577 3 жыл бұрын

I LOVE WENDY SO MUCH!

@WendyLaw 3 жыл бұрын

Aww thank you. What kind of content do you enjoy on this channel?

@barriereid9244 Жыл бұрын

I am using this video as a review to keep me from bad habits.

@toadmasterfilms7691 Жыл бұрын

Even as an experienced cellist, I really enjoy these videos, even if they aren’t necessarily for me

@WendyLaw 3 жыл бұрын

Sign up here for new cello videos and updates: www.wendylaw.com/contact If you are interested in taking lessons with me, or do a video exchange, here are the details on this www.wendylaw.com/cellolessons and email me CelloLesson@WendyLaw.com

@kelador80 3 жыл бұрын

A student of mine mentioned your videos and I am realizing how similar our teaching styles are. Love this content.

@nancy7167 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you darling... I really did learn a lot....🍒🍓🦷

@WendyLaw 2 жыл бұрын

👏🏼👏🏼🌹🌹

@nordsterngruppe1881 2 жыл бұрын

thank you for your amazing help and fantastic videos about the world of Cello. You are so generous , thank you so much from Spain, and I, ll follow you and your incredible talent!

@WendyLaw 2 жыл бұрын

You are most welcome. Where in Spain are you from?

@nordsterngruppe1881 2 жыл бұрын

@@WendyLaw From Canary Islands. Now I,m studying second curse cello in the Music School in capital. Thank you for your interest! I discover the cello,s world with 40 years old, and I,m.enjoy it to much in the first two years. I love it!

@jennakuebler6204 2 жыл бұрын

Could you make a video somewhere along the lines of "So you just bought a Cello..." ? Because I did just that last night and there's so much I simply don't know! How to store it at home (in case or is it okay if it's on it's stand) / do I have to loosen the strings when I store it / how do I find a good instructor / should I take it to a cello shop to clean it up since I bought it used / how do you know if you need to keep it humidified or dehumidified, etc! This is a whole new ball game and I want to care for the beaut as well as I can! Thank you!

@jasongotcello 3 жыл бұрын

This helped, es now that I know my endpin is too long

@TheHWine 3 жыл бұрын

Good that I only made one of the mistakes 😁

@ludmisims2721 3 жыл бұрын

Wow, I love that! And you know what? You should have more subs :-) you deserve this

@WendyLaw 3 жыл бұрын

Awww thanks. That’s very kind. Please feel free to share my channel with your friends. 🤩

@ludmisims2721 3 жыл бұрын

@@WendyLaw Sure, I will :D

@michaelrg3836 2 жыл бұрын

Have you noticed Sol Gabetta's weird flat fingers? She plays beautifully but I can't help wonder if she's going to wind up with arthritis.

@raquelgutierrez8682 3 жыл бұрын

What cello do you recommend to buy for a beginner that is actually good quality?

@andrewanderson3016 3 жыл бұрын

Renting is a great option so you can figure out if you actually like the cello instead of spending $500 on a cello then realize it isn’t for you

@evelynpfriem8499 3 жыл бұрын

I've always struggled with keeping a steady beat lol.

@WendyLaw 3 жыл бұрын

Have you tried working with the metronome?

@evelynpfriem8499 3 жыл бұрын

@@WendyLaw I do that for the majority of the time.

@WendyLaw 3 жыл бұрын

It’ll come easier one day

@evelynpfriem8499 3 жыл бұрын

@@WendyLaw Thanks :^)

@ruaraidhmcdonald-walker9524 3 жыл бұрын

Will you do intermediate/advanced mistakes too Wendy?

@WendyLaw 3 жыл бұрын

That’s an excellent idea

@yourlocalroach7754 Жыл бұрын

As a 9th grade cellist this actually helped because I’m good with everything it’s just my squeaking and it’s so ANNOYING.

@mobinaatt1674 Жыл бұрын

how to fix no.6 the left hand flat fingers??

@nancy7167 2 жыл бұрын

..😸....Cello-Kitty....😸.. fo life...✌️😸

@MaterazziSound 3 жыл бұрын

❣️❣️❣️

@anonymoususer5 Жыл бұрын

What cello size are you using?

@rgvinay09 3 жыл бұрын

hi!

@rgvinay09 3 жыл бұрын

i am a big fan !

@carrieannkouri2151 3 жыл бұрын

#8 - guilty.🙋🏻‍♀️

@WendyLaw 3 жыл бұрын

Hahah that’s ok.

@stephenmichalski2643 3 жыл бұрын

Whoa!!! I just saw wood cello's that were about 125.00 and a bit more......does that mean there not very good? ( I of coarse understand you get what you pay for....but for a beginner)......if not.......that's damn tempting......think in that case I'd rather learn cello than violin......I mean to just to have one would be cool as hell......and to learn it would be absolutely heavenly awesome!

@WendyLaw 3 жыл бұрын

Whose cello?

@stephenmichalski2643 3 жыл бұрын

@@WendyLaw I guess it's like a amazon type site......called "Wish".....I'm not familiar with them.......or cello's

@WendyLaw 3 жыл бұрын

@@stephenmichalski2643 Oh yeah... It's probably going to sound horrible....

@stephenmichalski2643 3 жыл бұрын

@@WendyLaw Sorry to fill up your comment section with my chatter......but have to say I figured a cello would cost at least 1,000.00 to start......I just checked out Amazon and Ebay and there's a bunch for a few hundred (300.00 and up).....that's awfully tempting......I imagine the one's on "Wish" aren't all that great sound/tone wise.....but I would be just beginning.....anyways please tell me what you think......and hurry.....I've got a craving and might spend the money on chocolate covered cashew caramel clusters!!!!LOL. (just kidding).....Luv ya💖🎼🌈💖🎼🌈💖🎼🌈💖

@WendyLaw 3 жыл бұрын

@@stephenmichalski2643 Try this one: amzn.to/393zaSd It's a cello from Cecilio and it's a good beginner cello. It's about $250 or so

@nancy7167 2 жыл бұрын

✌️✌️

@elhamfarrokhvandii 3 жыл бұрын

I don't even have a cello and O'm watching this with a lot of focus. Am I crazy? No, I just love cello but it's too expensive in my country

@WendyLaw 3 жыл бұрын

Where are you from?

@elhamfarrokhvandii 3 жыл бұрын

@@WendyLaw Iran, A middle east country.

@WendyLaw 3 жыл бұрын

Oh Iran! Hope to visit one day!

@elhamfarrokhvandii 3 жыл бұрын

@@WendyLaw I'll be so happy if you come here😀 we can even meet!

@sabinamauri7423 3 жыл бұрын

11#: not using enough bow 12#: stubbornly refusing to practice with metronome 13#: squeezed thumb

@rezajavadzadeh5597 3 жыл бұрын

I think my most annoying issue is that I run out of Bow too quickly!

@dominikgawarkiewicz8139 3 жыл бұрын

Why do you talk about tips, which you don't use in your performing? I cannot understand it

@WendyLaw 3 жыл бұрын

What do you mean??

@user-um7ol2lc2n 7 ай бұрын

Every one will make mistakes。

@ilarilindholm 3 жыл бұрын

Sorry , but I am not a cellist .

@nancy7167 2 жыл бұрын

I'm a musician of sorts so what do you jam on... Sorry my name is Johnny'didn't mean to come on that strong but I make little instruments and stuff maybe I can put a picture in this little post here for a second let me see I'm going to try