CELLO ISSUES: How to Get a Good Sound

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4 жыл бұрын

How to Get a Good Sound - An insight into how sound production works
This video has first been published as part of my complete online cello course on patreon corresponding to My CELLO METHOD (details below).
Content:
0.0 min - Bow hold
1.20 min - How does a note start
1.58 min - The technical process
3.45 min - The 5 elements of bow technique
5.05 min - The bow direction
5.44 min - "Card board guide"
8.58 min - The contact point shifts with left hand position
10.19 min - How to get a relaxed bow hand
11.19 min - The "sofa exercise"
12.02 min - Weight / pressure
12.32 min - The "pressure test"
16.07 min - Different treatment for the 4 strings
16.32 min - Bow speed and best play areas - stickers, covering distances?
18.56 min - Fingers and wrist - elbow
Technical details can be found in the article:
RETHINKING BOW TECHNIQUE - "An objective analysis of bow technique" see : www.georgcello.com/bow.htm
* For all CELLO ISSUES videos see - / collections
* For My CELLO METHOD "Learning to play cello beautifully" visit: / georgcello - click "Shop" for sheet music / for the online cello lesson course - or Talks on the Bach Cello Suites - go to "Collections". Lesson No 1-10 are offered as a free trial, sheet music attached.
* Sheet music also available from my website - www.georgcello.com/sheetmusic.htm
* or Sheet Music Plus - www.sheetmusicplus.com/search...
* For all KZfaq playlists see:
/ @georgcello
Georg is a cello teacher / performer and composer in the Blue Mountains / Australia

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@GRANT-W-NEALE 4 жыл бұрын

You have such incredible explanations. I'm blown away by how precise and clear you are. Thank you 🙏🙇‍♂️

@lindabarcelo5952 3 жыл бұрын

You presented amazingly good information here -- it makes so much sense what you say and you expressed it so very clearly. Thank you !!!!!!!

@stephaniemiraglia2877 4 жыл бұрын

I've been playing for 40 years and I've always worried there might be a "trick" or two I was missing with regard to sound quality. You so beautifully explained that a good sound is gotten by LISTENING and making small adjustments to each note. Thank you, Georg.

@kamikan22 3 жыл бұрын

This resume it all, you just stop thinking on anything you are doing and everything does itself while you maintain the same quality of sound on everything you do. I play all strings and on violin/viola the FIRST feedback you get is the sound from the strings, that dont give you any dynamic or anything, so you tend to ruin your sound to sound piano or try to use too much force for forte. Just after I started hearing that sound(from the strings) only to maintain an equal full sound and trusting that more bow will sound louder for example, I started hearing all the armonics and everything the sound of the actual instrument makes. Literally I could mold every single note on the go and notice when you are near the limit of a particular note can handle... After that you dont even need to maintain a straight bow.. just keeping the sound full of harmonics will make that for you On cello is less noticable because you dont have the strings on your face but I did a change from one moment to the other and is literally this

@stephaniemiraglia2877 3 жыл бұрын

@@kamikan22I took your advice Tomas, and turned off the "thinking" part of my brain and just focused on listening, as well as staying relaxed, and letting my bow arm "flow." What a difference it made! You're definitely correct in that it's possible to overthink things...

@kamikan22 3 жыл бұрын

Yeah is crazy how just changing what you are paying attention changes everything. It is amazing how not trying to hear intonation or anything, just maintain this sound that also has a very distinct feel on the right arm. And now every interval is clear and hearable, and even (slightly) out of tune notes don't sound horrific on recordings because they make the instrument resonate in tune anyways (and also this probably makes correcting intonation almost non-hearable) this realization was a day before watching this vid, so I am still amazed

@georgcello 3 жыл бұрын

Just want to mention, I published the updated version of my Cello Method including video lessons. If interested, go to www.georgcello.com/sheetmusic.htm#PART1

@FredHsu 7 ай бұрын

The things I learned from this videos. Sigh. I wish some had told me these decades ago.

@musicenvelope8119 3 жыл бұрын

"At first I will hold the bow, as if I can’t play cello." I looked around and immediately thought of myself…😁 Thanks for sharing techniques to improve quality of sound.

@derkallert9017 4 жыл бұрын

Sehr, sehr hilfreich und im ganzen Netz nirgends sonst so erklärt, vielen Dank!

@jorisArt 4 жыл бұрын

Thank you for this thoughtful, thorough and intelligent discussion of tone production. I have watched this several times and feel like I understand what is necessary to improve my sound. I am very grateful 😁❤️

@georgcello 4 жыл бұрын

You are welcome

@ritualee10 Жыл бұрын

This is wonderful. I'm a professional guitarist who just got my first cello and this video is absolutely priceless!

@funnynatimuk 2 жыл бұрын

thank you very much for this video. Rebecca

@Robyn19fnq 4 жыл бұрын

Thank you again Georg. I'm hoping to see more of your instructional videos in the future. Not only are you articulate and precise in the information you impart, but you live in a most beautiful part of Australia (nearly as beautiful as the tropics where I live). We are learning so much from you!

@elgreco7412 3 жыл бұрын

Thank you! Your videos are great!

@philosophyattiffanys 3 жыл бұрын

This is so generous and incredibly helpful - thank you!! :-)

@laurids2007 4 жыл бұрын

Thank you so much. I love your videos. 💖

@IanSeckington 4 жыл бұрын

Excellent advice. Thank you for putting this together and illustrating the differences in approach.

@grahamriach3297 3 жыл бұрын

What an excellent video! Thank you.

@visinclair3766 3 жыл бұрын

This is super helpful, thank you for putting your knowledge of the cello on yt.

@npfduggan 3 жыл бұрын

Excellent explanations. Thank you.

@ilyasinci789 3 жыл бұрын

This is amazing !

@meandnooneelse539 3 жыл бұрын

You are amazing! Thank you so much for sharing your incredible knowledge!!!

@blackcat138 3 жыл бұрын

That was helpful. Thank you sir.

@StephanieLau123 3 жыл бұрын

great teaching! thanks!

@nancyloeffler-caromusician5543 3 жыл бұрын

Thank you so much! Wonderful explanation!

@acamassia8077 2 жыл бұрын

So helpful!!!! Thank you

@drawntofashionillustration9596 2 жыл бұрын

I am part of Georg’s Patreon series. He does great teachings for cellists. I like the interesting stuff in his living room too.

@Luolaoshi 4 жыл бұрын

Omg, thank you for share your bow technique . Explaining very clearly and also have example.

@dahlrussell 3 жыл бұрын

Marvelous detailed analysis. So very informative and lots to think about. Many things here that I have done for years "instinctively" and now realize I need to pay more attention to. Thank you for your generousity in sharing this.

@AnyaSheven 2 жыл бұрын

thank you for this video. It is really insightful and helpful!

@BrunoKramm 2 жыл бұрын

it is really a gift to listen to you. I learned in this lesson so much more than watchibng ten other tutorials. Thank you so much!

@artemi-music 3 ай бұрын

Thanks for your video 🙏

@mnemonyss Жыл бұрын

This was extremely helpful, subscribed!

@danilorico2668 4 жыл бұрын

Thank you very much, Maestro. Your examples are so good. I don't speak English very well, but your exercises and tests are so clearly explained. Thank you.

@BLANCOYNEGROFILMS 3 жыл бұрын

Thank you!

@endo-poptart Жыл бұрын

This is amazing! Im just beginning my cello journey and your video has been very informative! Thank you so much Georg!

@garymcguire8108 3 жыл бұрын

I've been struggling with producing sound that doesn't screech. And your explanations definitely give me a direction to start working on that. I could see myself bowing all the wrong ways as you explained the reasoning behind each subject. Thank you so much for this video! I'm excited to get behind my cello to start working on my sound.

@IAm010110 2 жыл бұрын

As I decide to pick up cello and looking for lessons. Thank you. Don’t need them. Will just listen to you. Speaking my language. 🙏

@FranklinAltunaCellistLawyer 3 жыл бұрын

Thank you so very much for your time...You are such a Maestro Congratulations!!!!

@kevinclemmons9053 2 жыл бұрын

I’m a beginner and a stickler for sound quality. This is great information for great foundation that is helping me! Thank you!

@skyricharde6629 Жыл бұрын

Wow, thank you so much for this. This is the single most useful and beautiful cello lesson I've had.

@jeffmarett321 2 жыл бұрын

Wonderful!! Wonderful!! This is what I have been looking for. I often make some pretty scratchy noises. Now I know why. THANK YOU!!

@jenna2431 3 жыл бұрын

Sensible, observable, clearly conveyed. LOVE your teahouse garden; crazy enough--I also refurbished my garden as an Asian garden last year. :) Definitely looking into your method. I'm a beginning-again cellist. I purchased one last summer (as a break from the gardening!) finally after playing 48 years prior for a couple of years in junior high, unable to continue because my family couldn't get me an instrument of my own. I struggled along until I ditched scales and positions and sat and ground through the notes in each string with one finger, to really learn them and not just 2nd position 3rd finger. These suggestions are so organic, so intuitive, so personal to the player and their own instrument--like lovers. Like "Learn to play the damn thing, not just play at it."

@TheBereangirl 2 жыл бұрын

Oh, this gem of a video is going on my favorites list! And I can finally let go of my killer bow hold that is killing my hand...I'm free!☺️

@r.p.1949 2 жыл бұрын

thank you! I have been playing for a number of years and have always had a different than traditional bow hold, having grown up on a farm, and working in a restaurant,I lack flexibility in my hands, and I find the traditional bow hold extremely painful...I believe the information you have presented will help me improve my sound quality :)

@abhijeetdchawan 3 жыл бұрын

Gratitude

@Dparrey 4 жыл бұрын

Your videos are always so helpful and clear. Your content is so good, but i'm surprised someone hasn't just given you a nicer camera/recording setup at this point. The content deserves it lol

@georgcello 4 жыл бұрын

Maybe one day!

@MarthaStOnge 4 жыл бұрын

@@georgcello I love your videos. Only problem is you speak too softly. You're a wonderful teacher.

@perryrossmusic1672 Жыл бұрын

Hi Georg. I am an adult who started playing 5 years ago. I just stumbled across this video. You have no idea how much this has helped me. Your explanation on how to hold the bow with as little pressure as possible at the frog has completely changed my playing. Now my grip is relaxed, no tension in my thumb, no tension in my hand or shoulders. The sound is more even, string crossings are more easy and consistent, I do not get hand or thumb cramps while playing a long piece. Also, because my bow hand is relaxed, I find my right hand seems to relax more. No more grabbing the bow tightly to apply extra pressure on the strings to increase the sound volume. Other instructors have said " don't hold the bow firmly" however what does that mean??? Your explanation, and demonstration, of how to hold the bow with as little pressure as possible, is what made the difference for me. I cant believe the great sound quality I am now getting with so little effort from my right hand. Thank you, Perry from Kingston Ontario, Canada

@georgcello Жыл бұрын

Thanks Perry, makes for me the effort worthwhile to hear your story!

@KonradT4 Жыл бұрын

Vielen Dank, your explanation is clear and very helpful. I am towards the end of the AMEB grade 3 book, and this video has really helped me to understand the subtleties of bowing. It is so rewarding to be able to make such sweet tones. By the way, is that a viola da gamba in the background? It is too far from the camera for me to be sure but it looks like it might have frets.

@georgcello 8 ай бұрын

Yes it is a viola da gamba - with frets and all. Just went to the instruments museum in Markneukirchen - they had a viola da gamba without frets. For us today it's either one or the other, but there were so many fluid experimental instruments in between! - OMG just looked again - no, in the background is a cello needing repair, in other videos I have my viola da gamba in the background!

@jhonycleiton327 4 жыл бұрын

❤️❤️❤️❤️

@hesusanna7283 3 жыл бұрын

I kept making screeching sounds I hope this helps me

@laurietop8731 2 жыл бұрын

At around minute 7, you talk about and demonstrate that the bow should stay parallel to the bridge and not to the floor (I *think* that is what you're saying?) But when you demonstrate with three slow notes, the bow doesn't look parallel to the bridge. What am I missing? Am I viewing it from an angel that is not giving a good perspective? Newbie here, trying to understand. Thanks.