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Cello Talk 82: Calgary Talk V: Playing Fast

Posted in Cello Talks, Physical Orientation on April 20, 2010| 1 Comment »

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Cello Talk 44: Reach Everything

Posted in Cello Talks, Physical Orientation on November 11, 2009| Leave a Comment »


When you first sit down with your cello, wherever you are, it’s a good idea to make sure that the extremities of your instrument – the top of the fingerboard to the bottom, and from the tip of the bow to the frog on all strings – are easily accessible. Here’s a quick-check routine for finding out.

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Cello Talk 33: Face Out

Posted in Cello Talks, Physical Orientation on July 8, 2009| Leave a Comment »


Face straight out whenever you sit on stage. It always sounds better, whether in chamber or solo music.

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Cello Talk 5: Aligning Your Cello

Posted in Cello Talks, Physical Orientation on April 23, 2009| Leave a Comment »


How you sit down with the cello can affect how you play: sitting straight is the way to go.

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Cello Talk 4: Endpin Variables

Posted in Cello Talks, Physical Orientation on April 23, 2009| Leave a Comment »

How to find an optimum endpin height and angle, what makes a difference and why.

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