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I'm not sure if I quite understand how leaning forward actually puts more weight on the string as suppose to leaning backward, doesn't leaning backward pull more weight into the strings from shoulder, where leaning forward let some weight slip out away from the strings? it's so hard to describe such a complicated issue, had to deal with the angle of bow arm and how the weight transfer from the pivots points like shouders and elbow.

Rest in Peace, a true master.

Lynn Harrel will be missed

When a great cellist speaks, I listen. Though this forward cello hold makes sense, it's not for the reasons you outline. We can see your body changing positions, but the bow, cello angles, and gravity are exactly the same in each of your 3 positions, 4:33. It is impossible that without changing the various angles that the bow's weight via gravity alone would change. What DOES change is the passive leverage of the weight of the arm by leaning. You are cello god but explanations must be proveable

I've always loved your playing, but I didn´t know you were such a great teacher.Thanks a lot Mr. Harrel! Those are great ideas simply exposed. . Please keep it up !

How have I been playing for almost 5 years and I had not ever heard of this, my mind is blown haha

Thank you so much, Mr. Harrell! Your recording of the Beethoven sonatas with V. Ashkenazy is what made me want to play the cello in the first place. And now, after watching this video last night, I tried both of the hints and my tone is way better and my attacks way cleaner, instantly. Thank you so much!

Mr Harrel did not mention it, but breathing deeply into the tummy is important. If you breathe shallowly, leaning forward will not help. Great video - thank you Ryan Sweeny and Lynn Harrel

Well, Paul Tortellier and Rostropovich had absolutely no trouble playing extremely powerfully seated back at what you described as the weakest point. Also, I've known 3 extremely tiny women who play professionally who are unbelievably powerful players in terms of sheer solid loudness. So, everyone is different and finds their own physical strength in their own positions. I might suggest a strong chair that doesn't wobble and swallow you up... seems to take from your power... but, it's a personal choice ;-)

Another reason to enjoy KZfaq! A musician I've admired for years, teaching about an instrument that I once tried to play, and in any case taking us behind the scenes. Anything to get closer to the music, hear more, I say! Thanks.

I am so using this video with my students. I've been saying this for the longest time...it's so nice to hear Lynn Harrell say it (as well as my own teachers). And the thumb demo at 5:42 was just wonderful.

Thank YOU so much for posting this video by one of the Cello masters! You are Awesome!

much appreciated Maestro - I am having all of my student's watch your videos!

Wow! What a treat to get to hear Mr. Harrell and learn so much from him on KZfaq!!!!

Thank you. RIP...

I have so much genuine respect for lynn Harrell.

RIP Lynn Harrel

this video is so helpful! respect!

Thank you. Well done .Very clear and useful.