Cello Exercises that have Transformed my Playing 

Jaden No last name, it’s Brinton Smith :)

Thanks man

Thank you for your kind comment, much appreciated :)

Thanks for watching!

Thanks for watching!

I don't know what you are talking about.. :(

@@gersonandrescuevaspierola1390 Q means the thumb. So when you see a fingering "q-3" it means the thumb (q) and the ring finger (3).

Respect!

Op 3. There's a lot of excersices there

Sevcik 40 variations (transcribed for cello)

Here is the exercise he referred to: ks.imslp.net/files/imglnks/usimg/5/51/IMSLP19454-PMLP45683-Sevcik_Op.2_Pt.3_Cello.pdf

on a string low elbow... fell the weight of arm instead of pressing fingers

Who?

It's difficult to make out from this angle and I could be wrong... But by the way the upper corners turn, it could be a Stradivari model.

@@oliviu-dorianconstantinesc288 i think the upper half is too wide and too round for a strad modell 🤔

@@Sebastian_cello There are Strad models like the Castelbarco and the Medici which are rounder than the usual forma B model. Without a full frontal of the cello I can't say for sure.

@@oliviu-dorianconstantinesc288 oh, good to know, thank you very much, i love learning new things about all those Models :D

@@oliviu-dorianconstantinesc288 is there any possibility for me to send you a pic of my own Cello? It's a 1840-1860 french made copie of an old italian Maker but thats all i can say, also the quality and the sound is amazing bit i'd love to learn more

Prelude, Bach cello suite n. 6

Here is the third exercise he referred to: ks.imslp.net/files/imglnks/usimg/5/51/IMSLP19454-PMLP45683-Sevcik_Op.2_Pt.3_Cello.pdf

@@DVZM. thank uu soo much

Sevcik Bowing Exercises arr. cello. He also mentions Feuillard Daily Exercises

Here is the exercise he referred to: ks.imslp.net/files/imglnks/usimg/5/51/IMSLP19454-PMLP45683-Sevcik_Op.2_Pt.3_Cello.pdf

Duport?

Alot of cellists prefer to have their pinky on the stick. In cello playing, it doesnt matter what someone does, at long as you can do it long term without injury and it sounds inoffensive

It’s more of a European school of teaching. The pinky can remain on top for balance and strength. Plus, not everyone’s pinkies are the same length, so it should go wherever is comfortable for the player

Generally speaking I don't play with my pinky on the stick, as you can see in most of my videos. That being said, it is definitely helpful to practice with the pinky on the stick - not only to build strength, but also to develop a sense of balance with the bow. I try to do a little bit of this most days when I practice, just to remind myself of that feeling of balance. So if you're practicing Duport 7, for example, as in this video, try to do so with the specific intention of balancing the weight of the tip, and really feeling the pinky working. It is a deliberate exercise. Over time it has really helped me develop more refinement and control in the bow. Once you develop this sensitivity and awareness in the hand you don't really need to keep your pinky ON the stick at all times.. it's more just to feel the balance. Try it out and see what you think. Just reading the comments now I see that Hannah basically mentioned the same ideas already.. Sorry to repeat! All best, Richard

No one asked for your opinion this is beautiful