For the final Cello Talk I went to Jordan Hall in Boston’s New England Conservatory to let you hear the difference between French and Belgian bridges, and between three different A strings. Cameras on the stage and balcony captured sound close up, and distant – which is so much of what really counts.
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Cello Talk 100: Bridges and Strings
Posted in Cello Talks, Philosophy, Ideas, Questions, Misc, Your Equipment on April 29, 2011| 3 Comments »
Cello Talk 94: Cello Physical
Posted in Cello Talks, Your Equipment on April 27, 2011| Leave a Comment »
If you’ve never taken your cello apart and put it back together, you can learn how here. And when the bridge and tailpiece are off, you can look through the hole in the bottom to see if the post is straight.
Cello Talk 77–79: Calgary Talk I – Questions Answered II
Posted in Ask David and Wu Han, Cello Talks, Philosophy, Ideas, Questions, Misc, The Bow and Right Arm, Vibrato, Your Equipment on April 19, 2010| 1 Comment »
So many have written with great questions prompted by the Cello Talks that it’s time for me to respond again. I hope my suggestions are helpful, and thanks to everyone for all the support and encouragement you’ve given me.
Cello Talk 68: Preparing to Practice
Posted in Cello Talks, Your Equipment on February 16, 2010| Leave a Comment »
Getting off to a good start when you practice will save you time and avoid aggravation.
Cello Talk 67: Warming Up
Posted in Cello Talks, Your Equipment on February 15, 2010| Leave a Comment »
Warming up properly will protect you from injury. Here are a few pointers.
Cello Talk 66: Phys Ed
Posted in Cello Talks, Your Equipment on February 14, 2010| 1 Comment »
If you never exercise you will have a harder time playing the cello. Here are a few simple upper body exercises that will give you more flexibility and strength.
Cello Talk 22: In Your Case
Posted in Cello Talks, Your Equipment on June 1, 2009| Leave a Comment »
The right stuff to have in your cello case at all times.