Taught by renowned cellist
Susan Moses
In this course, Professor Susan Moses, one of the most respected pedagogues of our time, takes us on a tour of two of the most important aspects of cello playing: posture and how to sit, and the set up of the left hand.
<p id=""><strong id="">Left Hand Setup</strong></p>
<p id="">In this lesson, Susan Moses shows us the basics of the cello left hand. We study the lower positions, and she explains why even beginning students should be introduced to thumb position. We study techniques such as playing scales with one finger, to familiarize ourselves further with the fingerboard. We also learn about shifting and how best to go about practicing the distances.</p>
<p id=""><strong id="">How to Sit</strong></p>
<p id="">In this lesson, we learn about fundamental, basic issues regarding how to sit with the cello. Professor Moses explains everything from the role of the feet to findign the correct length of the endpin. We also learn about finding the angle for the bow to cross strings, and principles of sound, as we are encouraged to scan the room and "look where you have to send your sound!"</p>
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