my first ever time playing cello! a summer nights cover! 

“LOOK, LOoK, lOoK” i’m currently going through all the videos with all the arms unfolding lyrics in it

Dodie: " **Plays Cello** Can you hear? :D " Sophie: "No :D "

Some Cello playing tips: -Put your knees below the little nook (so it isn't digging into the sides of your knees) and adjust the endpin accordingly -To have a straight bow, put your other hand on the end of the bow and just play an open string (so your arm can get used to the feeling of having a straight bow) -In order to not hear harmonics on the C-string, make sure you press down on the bow harder so the string will ring (haha that rhymes) -To hold the bow, put your thumb in the nook and put your ring finger on the silver bit -When bowing, try not to use your entire arm, but instead just your forearm and wrist. I hope this helps you, Dodie!

who has come back to see the secret song

drifting away to uh-oh those summer nights, oh *cello cello cello*

dodie turned this into an iconic bisexual anthem

dodie singing both parts is bi culture

Is anyone else sitting here watching her and then realising youre smiling at how happy she is over something so simple

the cello is such a beautiful instrument. it’s so warm and wonderful and your voice ahh

Lol I love how Dodie just totally gets excited over playing the cello! And idk much about instruments but I liked the way she played it!

QUAKING in my boots and VERY SICK of u being lovely at everything u do >:p

2:36 when she says “i thought it would be more uncomfortable on the ARMS” was used in the scrapbook of “arms unfolding”

This is inspiring me to learn a new skill! ☺️

been playing cello since i was nine! just some tips that helped me a lot: - put some tape or stickers on the fingerboard to help you remember where to place your fingers. after a while it just becomes muscle memory and you can take the stickers off - don’t get too tense! i’m dealing with the beginnings of tendinitis because i used to press down so hard on the strings. it’s getting better, but you definitely want to avoid it! - use gravity to your advantage. in pushing down the strings, shifting, and using the bow - practice a LOT in first position (first finger on the note of B on the A string). it’s actually a more difficult position, but for most cellists it comes naturally because that’s what we learned to play in and spend the most time on. - don’t try to use vibrato right away! for now, focus more on keeping in tune and finding a rich sound - speaking of rich sound, try to keep the bow perpendicular to the strings. it’s easy to get lazy (or too tense) and let the bow get all out of line, and that’s what causes a lot of squeaking and groaning - be confident! the cello is one of my favorite instruments because it’s so responsive to the person playing it. it basically becomes a reflection of you, and every emotion and thought you put into it will show through your playing. don’t be afraid of your cello, and it won’t be afraid of you good luck dodie! i can’t wait to see where you take this! every musical endeavor you take always seems to work out amazingly, so i’m sure this one will too

*_are yOU TRYING TO SEDUCE US CAUSE IT'S WORKING_*

when u do pizz don’t do it so close to the bridge :)) stay higher on the finger board, and also beware of blisters ! don’t practice it too much at first. u wanna build calluses. AND DONT TOUCH THE BOW HAIRS. and make sure you loosen it every time after practicing so it doesn’t turn into a boring straight stick :)

wow I now really want to play a cello I wonder why

GREASE IS MY FAVORITE MUSICAL THIS IS SOMETHING I DIDN'T KNOW I NEEDED BUT I SURELY DID

ALL THE STRING PLAYERS ARE SHAKING

THAT is how you sound with no practice???? Me with no practice on a violin sounds like a cat screeching to the tune of cotton eyed joe while I'm trying to play Mozart. DODIE H O W

you know, when you just always have a cello.

The most beautiful instrument by far

I'm happy Dodie's trying new things and making herself vulnerable. That's the key to growth, as an artist and as a person. Plus, with her talent she'll be cello'ing with the best of them in no time.

i’m a cellist. this cover actually amazed me. 👏👏👏

why do i feel so special? there are thousands of people who play the cello in the world, and i’m excited cause she plays the same instrument as me

I’ve played the cello for six years and I’m so glad you’re getting into it! I would reccomend to have the bottom little nooks above your knees and make sure to use rosin on the bow if you don’t want that weird squeaky sound! You sound really good for never having played it before!

Dodie, just to let you know, the cello should be higher up. Extend your endpin more! It should rest just a few centimeters below the middle of your collar bone.

*that's kinda problematic*

dodie: I’ve never played this before, be gentle Also dodie: creates a beautiful cover

if you'll ever play a violin my life will be over I'd be so happy

I played that skater guy who played the cello in my theatre's version of high school musical and I had to pretend to know what I was doing with that massive ass instrument

0:22 , 1:22 , 2:37 (ARMS UNFOLDING)

I'm late to this video _Because I just got back from orchestra_ *_Guess what I play_*

watch everyone throw out their ukuleles and buy a cello asap lmao

we stan a queen who has watched grease.

Whose going back and tryna hear all the hidden lyrics from arms unfolding

as a cellist this is actually really good wow wow wow!!!!! for one thing try to use your wrist more than anything while you’re bowing. and as for holding the bow my old teacher called it a “banana” thumb so you basically just stick your thumb into the little curvy bit and curve your thumb like a banana? that doesn’t sound v clear but it actually feels super natural when you get the hang of it. you’re actually v good though for such a beginner. and you already know several positions too so you basically have it down pat. keep practicing and eventually it’ll be so easy to you ❤️❤️

is it dodie cello tho?

I like how Summer Nights sung by one person is like a bisexual anthem

THE WAY DODIE SAID "Look! Look! Look!" MADE MY HEART MELT

everyone’s gonna have cellos instead of ukuleles next sitc, i’m calling it

how am i only now noticing summer nights is a bi anthem when sang solo.

HelLo dodie, i am a first year music student and have been playing the cello since i was 8 and have played in several orchestras, quartets, pit bands, et cEtera. here are some helpful cello tips and tricks which you Do need because i know you recognise you’re not amazing at everything first try and practicing wrong initially will only lead to bigger problems down the line: -have a lesson with someone because it’s easier to fix things 1-1 -sit on a proper chair with your thighs parallel to the ground -the cello should be a lot less upright than it is here -a good measure for how much spike to have out is to stand up with your cello and have the scroll (top of the cello) at nose height -sit on that normal chair u prepared earlier -bowing!! your bow should be straight, perpendicular to the strings -rosin that bow but not too much -bow hold is tricky, but you’re holding the bow more like a violinist would and therefore you won’t have the correct hold to play with the force/angle the cello needs -practice on open strings making your bow go straight -practice making a nice, whole, round sound on open strings -you will have to play with more bow pressure than you think otherwise you get those airy ‘harmonic’ sounds -Fingers!! when done right, this will hurt initially as you build up the calluses on your fingers, as you have to press quite hard with your left hand fingers to produce notes -you were quite in tune but get a teacher to put stickers where your fingers need to go - after a while it just becomes muscle memory and you no longer need them -D/G/C major are all good scales to initially practice as they all have open strings -there are plenty of beginners books out there for this -practice first position, practice scales -save vibrato for later -save double stops!! learn how to play on one string first not two -practice practice practice!! playing an instrument isn’t easy, it’s ugly and frustrating and difficult and practice is the most important thing! this isn’t supposed to be a dig it’s literally just some helpful advice from one cellist to another

5:08 *whas occurin*

cellist of six years, i’m sure it comes from already being a musician, but i’m actually super impressed with how well you did for your very first time!!

YOU LOOK SO CUTE THE SWEATER AND THE SKIRT AWWW

She gives me life. Anyone else?

Lyrics: Summer lovin' had me a blast Summer lovin' happened so fast I met a girl crazy for me Met a boy cute as can be Summer days driftin' away To ah, oh, those summer nights Uh well-a well-a well-a huh! Tell me more, tell me more Did you get very far? Tell me more, tell me more Like does he have a car? Uh-huh uh-huh uh-huh uh-huh She swam by me, she got a cramp He ran by me, got my suit damp I saved her life, she nearly drowned He showed off, splashing around Summer sun, something's begun But ah, oh, those summer nights Uh well-a well-a well-a huh! Tell me more, tell me more Was it love at first sight? Tell me more, tell me more Did she put up a fight? ... It turned colder, that's where it ends So I told her we'd still be friends Then we made our true love vow Wonder what she's doing now Summer dreams ripped at the seams But oh, those summer nights... Tell me more, tell me more...

HOW CAN YOU SING BEAUTIFULLY, PLAY THE PIANO, UKULELE, CELLO AND STILL BE THE MOST ADORABLE PERSON EVER?!!

Is there literally anything in this world that you CANNOT do?

Okay but you singing both parts took this from being a standard duet to being a bi/pan anthem and I love you for it!!

dodie: *touches the bow hair* Me: SKSKSKJSJSJSJJ i know it's her first time but even just being a violinist i'm dying. its a hilarious video and i love the song. she did such a good job, and tbh her pizzicato is better then most chamber one cellists i know... at least it's not a viola ahahah

How did i not see summer nights sung as a solo as being a BISExual anthem honestly i love

I've started playing the cello at 22 and never regretted it. You'll be able to play songs sooner than you think. Of course you're not doing everything right when you're playing it for the very first time, but how could you possibly know all that without any input, and there is so much time to figure all that out. I just love seeing you be so enthusiastic about it, it really warms my heart. You will have so much fun with this instrument! The only advice I would give you is to always remember that everything that seems super hard to you in the beginning will come to you so easily soon enough. I really struggled to hold the bow right when I started playing the cello and don't have any issues with that now.

I had a dream you kept trying to hit innocent people with a cello

Wow I’ve been playing for 8 years, I can’t believe you figured the basics out so fast! You have a natural talent!

you look so much happier than last year

Only Dodie to be able to make Summer Lovin’ a Biconic song

This song sung by one person should be considered the bisexual anthem

as a cellist who’s been playing for almost six years this makes me so happy, love u dodie ❤️

wow you learn quickly

Oml I don’t know why but when she started playing the cover all I heard was What makes you Beautiful by 1 Direction 😂

I didn't want to do much today. But I got up and went on my way. I cleaned the bathroom and browsed the net I did my hair and then went and met a friend for lunch, had a lovely time went and saw A Quiet Place, and then felt much more inclined to go visit my grandmother, to share a bit of me to catch up on the good, and sidestep the melancholy. I came home and started cooking then finally sat down and began looking at my subscription box for the first time today happily seeing your name in the display. I love the cello, and I appreciate you for the shit you deal with, and your strength to push through. I'd say, "despite your weakness..." but that'd be a lie because it's because of them, that I'm still subscribed-- Your music, your art, your multifaceted expression It makes me want to create it ignites the love for art itself and dampens the voice that's always whispering, "Wait." Your calm voice and chipper excitement brought me joy today. Thanks, dodie. I'm really looking forward to your LP. Cheers.

Why have I not seen this. You’re literally the funniest person alive 😂 how can a cover be hilarious and super impressive all at once. Honestly that’s why you’re so successful!

(also) dodie is the only person who will look freakin beautiful from this angle 4:03

Dodie being excited about getting a cello is the most cutest thing I’ve ever seen

WHO ELSE IS HERE FROM THE "Arms unfolding" PROJECT VIDEO?

dodie yellow... more like DODIE CELLO!!

Some tips! (I'm primarily a bassist but I know stuff about cello as well) -Keep your bow perpendicular to the strings. I know it's hard to concentrate on, but it's important that you bow in a straight line -Don't use vibrato right away, try and focus more on notation and accuracy -Speaking of accurate notes, ask Sophie(? Sofie?) to put tapes on for the different positions, it usually helps people -I couldn't see your bow very well, but make sure not to overtighten it. The wood shouldn't be in a straight line, it should have a slight curve downwards in order to prevent too much tension That's all I can think of right now. Enjoy!! I love the cello! Just practice a lot, you're already on a good track!

Can you believe dodie Clark *invented* the cello

ILY

It looks a little low, try having the endpin out longer. Also try to master the basics for a good while before trying vibrato. Also, if you put electric tape where your notes should be it helps a lot. Good luck!

That was the most Beautiful thing I've ever heard

“i don’t know what i’m doing” literally me five seconds ago when i had to start my maths homework

When I first started to play cello I also started with just pizzicato, so I’m glad that you kind of started with that. I hope you enjoy it as much as I do, my instrument can be an outlet for stress and sadness. If it can provide you with comfort or just artistic expression, then you will end up loving it. I can’t express how amazing I feel when I play something new and exciting.

**is suddenly overcome with the need to learn the cello**

dodie’s hair is my aesthetic

dodie u r a queen

2:38 IS ARMS UNFOLDING IM SCREAMING

*Dodie + a cello = something I didn’t know I needed until now*

I am SO PUMPED you're going to learn! I'm a long time violinist, we could always have more string players in the world! Strong first effort, love it! Quick tip: don't touch that empty space between the bridge and the fingerboard, the oils from your hand will make it harder for the bow to stick and vibrate the string.

since you’re just starting out, you should get some finger board tapes to mark the positions of the notes - also, I’m so happy you want to learn how to play the cello!! it truly is a beautiful instrument

0:22 “look” from her secret song

ive always had a problem with that 'did she put up a fight' lyric finally someone noticed

this song is a bi persons dream

we 👏 love 👏 a 👏 talented 👏 queen 👏

Oh man please do an update I love seeing you play cello

i don't play the cello so i wouldn't really know but this sounds SO AMAZING, especially for a first time like wow

Wow I can’t wait for this to be dodies new thing

I can't unhear the "look". Damn.

R.I.P loft bed. You will be forever missed.

Dodie you did great!! I’ve been playing violin myself for 12 years, and you were the one to inspire me to take a step up in my musical career. I can’t wait to hear you play more cello!! Thanks for inspiring us all ❤️

felt like a choir of dodie angels were singing

Wow when you're bi and you sing both parts

anyway here's wonderwall...

the fact that you have a cello makes me so happy, and of course you’re amazing at it😍😍😍😍

That was lovely.

watching this back after i’d forgotten she’s hidden a song in her videos but noticing now after she sung “look”

if I hadn't played french horn I probably would have played cello, because it is so nice

Love it and can you post a new bedroom tour because it looks like you've changed it alot