CELLO How-To Videos & Articles

Follow these cello tutorials to learn all about cello with WonderHowTo's collection of free how-to videos and articles, like Hold a cello bow correctly, Create a sound on the cello, and Create short cello notes.

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How to hold a cello bow correctly

Hold a cello bow correctly

Watch to learn the correct way to hold a cello bow. This is good for beginners because it requires no prior knowledge of cello or string ...more

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How to create a sound on the cello

Create a sound on the cello

Watch this instructional cello playing video to learn how to create a sound on the cello. The sound production is composed of the various ...more

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How to create short cello notes

Create short cello notes

Check out this instructional cello playing video to learn how to create short cello notes. When creating a short note on the cello, divide ...more

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How to hold the cello in good posture

Hold the cello in good posture

Watch this instructional cello video to learn how to hold the cello in good posture. When sitting down to play the cello, you want to sit at ...more

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How to improve thumb position on the cello

Improve thumb position on the cello

Check out this instructional cello video to learn how to have perfect thumb position while playing the cello. Thumb position is involved ...more

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How to learn right arm cello machanics

Learn right arm cello machanics

This instructional cello video explains the mechanics of the right arm when playing the cello. The right arm is what creates the sound on ...more

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Curated 1 year ago by rmansur | Comments 0
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How to learn the art of practice on the cello

Learn the art of practice on the cello

This instructional cello video explains the art of practice and how to effectively practice the cello in a musical way. It is important to ...more

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Views 798

How to learn the positions of the left hand on the cello

Learn the positions of the left hand on the cello

This short instructional cello playing video shows you how to position ...more

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Views 1,323

How to play vibrato on the cello

Play vibrato on the cello

Watch this instructional cello playing video that explores the mechanics of playing the vibrato on the cello. The vibrato is an advanced ...more

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How to play vibrato on the cello

Play vibrato on the cello

This how to video gives you a description of cello vibrato technique by Jamie Fiste, Cello Professor from Central Michigan University. This ...more

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How to create long cello sounds

Create long cello sounds

Check out this instructional cello playing video to learn how to create legato, or long sounds, on the cello. One of the great challenges ...more

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How to learn even finger spacing on the cello

Learn even finger spacing on the cello

Watch this instructional cello playing video to learn how to space your fingers evenly on the cello for the beginners. The second and third ...more

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How to learn the basics of shifting on the cello

Learn the basics of shifting on the cello

This short instructional cello playing video explains a few basic techniques on how to shift on the cello. Shifting is the method in which ...more

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How to make smooth cello string crossings

Make smooth cello string crossings

In this instructional cello video, learn how to make smooth string crossings on the cello. When going from one string to another, you don't ...more

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How to position your left hand properly on the cello

Position your left hand properly on the cello

Justin Cantor demonstrates proper left hand position on the Cello ...more

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Views 827

How to produce a good tone on the cello

Produce a good tone on the cello

Justin Cantor discusses how to develop a good tone on the cello. Several techniques to get a range of sounds are discussed along with the ...more

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How to keep a loose bow hand on the cello

Keep a loose bow hand on the cello

Ensure smooth connections on your cello with a loose bow hand. This how-to video demonstrates how to utilize a loose bow hold on the cello ...more

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How to perform left hand exercises on the cello

Perform left hand exercises on the cello

This how to video focuses on left hand techniques for the cello. This exercise increases flexibility & strength in your cello playing. Watch ...more

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How to play pizzicato on the cello

Play pizzicato on the cello

In this video Diana Flesner talks and shows you how to play pizzicato on the cello. Pizzicato is basically plucking the strings.

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Curated 1 year ago by MonkeySee | Comments 0
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How to tune a cello

Tune a cello

This cello video shows you how to tune a cello with the help of Diana Flesner.

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