Born in Aachen, Georg holds degrees in performance and teaching cello (1976) classical guitar (1978) Freiburg, Germany. Scholarship to masterclass with Enrico Mainardi, Janos Starker and Gerhard Hamann. Conducted chamber music classes and cello workshops. Georg lives in the Blue Mountains / Australia - performing, composing, recording and teaching cello and guitar. Georg is the author of "My CELLO METHOD" in 6 Volumes, a complete course from the start to Haydn Concerto. His Method links to online video lessons (patreon course) plus Duo recordings. 1992 - 2014 Gypsy Music concerts with G.Szelski on violin, Georg on guitar. 1997- 2013: more than 200 Cello concerts at Jenolan Caves - the world's longest series of cello solo concerts 2012 - Analysis, Videos, CD's of the 6 Suites by J.S.Bach 2013/14 - Rainforest Recitals 2014 - 2018 Cello & Chocolate From 2020 - Concerts in our garden Georg recorded an LP in 1983, 12 CD's and published many compositions and arrangements
Dear Mari-Luisa, when it hurts, wait c 5-10 seconds, it often stops. Then continue where you stopped, not from the beginning. Also better practice better 3 times 10 min instead of 30 min, until it doesn't hurt. The first year can be tough on the hand.
@@georgcellothank you very much for the advice. This gives me lots of hope. I watched some of your other videos as well, and adjusted my body, peg length, and my hands. It is already making a big difference. I appreciate your videos.
I had this issue in both my thumb and little finger of left hand. Both are fine now - did acupuncture and now use ginger and arnica massage oil every day and/or after every practice. No further issues.
Yes, I have heard it absolutely can help the trigger finger cramp. The locked joint though seems more a cello problem and needs its special treatment focussed on cello positions.
I found this lesson extremely helpful, although I only have locked joints in my right hand. This problem blocked my advancing in piano to a professional level, so I focused entirely on the cello. The dynamics you described between the second and third joints on a finger can be applied to piano playing, too. Since this is not a piano forum, I will resist going more deeply into this unless there is interest. I also benefitted from what you said about touching other strings. I had noticed that if I avoided touching the D string, say, when playing a D on the G string made a better sound so I started to avoid touching the next string whenever possible. I became obsesses with overtones! This was a mistake. Your blind man's walk around a large room demonstrated very well how this constrains cello playing.
@violetFlameMusic I was reading up on acupuncture and trigger finger and it seems to apply best to joints that are inflamed. My joints are very loose with no inflammation and have been this way since birth. Do you think acupuncture would be helpful?
For locked joints the problem went away with my students using the exercises and changes mentioned, without other medical interference. As for the cramps magnesium tablets helped really well.
I had a cello lesson today and showed my teacher how you pretended to be blind and tried to find the walls in a large room. I emulated your fumbling reaches and your graceful dance, and she and I both howled with laughter! This is just what I needed to break through to the next level. Thank you!
Thank you for the great videos. I am starting to learn at 40! I love that you mention the thumbs dont have to be bent on either hand. I find bending them only adds to my tension. Your video about fingers touching the other strings and making small adjustments when needed was something I find myself already doing. I have a long way to go but glad great teachers like you are sharing your knowledge. I have a teacher but having more knowledge from different sources helps me grow. Thanks again!!
Thank you. It's rewarding reaching students far away! I did a series about more cello issues, maybe you find some helpful - www.patreon.com/collection/12367?view=expanded
It is part of My CELLO METHOD Volume 4, there are all Duos, like also Breval, La Cinq etc. Best go to www.patreon.com/georgcello, then click on "shop" (it's one of the last ones)
I love how you have systemized repertoire building and maintenance, and have noted both the benefits and parameters! I will apply this! Have already noticed “forgetting mistakes” when i return after a break, but hadn’t realized it was that! Your videos are going on my favorites/rewatch list!❤ Thank you so much!
