10 MOST COMMON Cello Mistakes for Cellists (Beginner Friendly)

Here's the break down of the video.
0:00 Intro
0:20 Cello Mistake 1: Using Too Much Bow
0:50 Cello Mistake 2: Fluffy Bow
1:39 Cello Mistake 3: Crocked Bow
2:21 Cello Mistake 4: Funny Bow Grip
3:12 Cello Mistake 5: Unnatural Left Hand Shape
3:43 Cello Mistake 6: Flat Fingers
4:14 Cello Mistake 7: Wrong Bow Placement
4:46 Cello Mistake 8: Practice Tempo Too Fast
5:36 Cello Mistake 9: Wrong Endpin Length
6:13 Cello Mistake 10: Only Playing at the Frog

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[cassiusle]

I’m pretty proud that I’m only struggling with eleven of these. This is so helpful!

[ohmyfoes]

Thank you for this video! I played from 6th grade through high school and at 38, took up practicing again and appreciate all your tips and tricks. It's so frustrating to feel the ghost of the memory of playing but to sound like a beginner again.

[marianorivera]

Can’t wait to watch your video talking about major mistakes for intermediate and advance cellist

[lioraartemis]

I totally didn’t notice the pillow until you said anything!

[CraigCrowder]

Very helpful tips. My music teacher had me play in front of a mirror, and it definitely helped me see when my bow was getting crooked.

[drazzle]

Aww... I only got 9 out of 10 :( I was doing so well until it came to the last one! Great video Wendy, super-useful!

[eviedelaney]

Even though I'm not a beginner cellist, I found this video very valuable! Thank you!

[aftersojourn]

Thanks! I' started learning cello last year when i was 37 and this kinds of video helps a lot especially the older ones who begin late hehehe

[yorkshirecellist]

Really good tips here Wendy!
I call wonky bow use "wonkybowitis". "oh no, you have wonkybowitis but it's OK, we can fix it!“

[SBX]

I struggle the most with the bow. Never quite sure how much to use, how many notes at a time etc. I just got a NEW BOW which I love! Pernambuco!

[Fireful]

My teacher is quite the stickler for a lot of these. One thing he has always said is that i have beautiful sound for a beginninger. I think its great when your teacher can see your strengths and weakness because he saw i have good ear so had me start practicing scale with 4th position too. find it with sound. I dont use it for songs or anything but just to start practicing that shift.

[waykno]

Hi Wendy FYI, if you don't already know. I have many subs (maybe too many) and have noticed lately for whatever reason, YT does not notify me of new vids!?! I recently signed up for yours + the bell/all. I got them at first, then they, along with others, trailed off. Now, I have to go on and seek them all out. So... a YT quirk or on purpose, I don't know. Thanks. Love your stuff.

[katemc]

I went to an international Orchestra concert as the Tenor Horn. The Cellist was sitting right next to me during practise and during one of the breaks I asked if I could play on it.
I instantly fell in love with it. From then on I spent every break in the Band room learning the cello. This video helped me a lot!!!!

[lornadina]

This was so helpful, thank you really!
My teacher always told me to place the cello in such a way that the pegs are in line with my ear and that really helped me

[esperanza]

So helpful! I have such a hard time keeping my bow in the right place. I’m always playing too close to the finger board and not close enough to the bridge.

[larywarner]

Very nice review, I played when i was in elementary school, and recently started again. My teacher caught most of these mistakes, but this is a good reminder. I'm about "High School" level at this point.

[borgimplantdan]

Great tips to look out for.... I will definitely use them. Thanks Wendy!

[jasonmyhre]

I just started learning, and subscribed after I heard number one. Thank you for making these videos.

[raffaellaprandin]

Hi☺
I am from Italy and I love your channel.💝

[ZenShawoom]

Man, I need to slow down my tempo for my Bass and Guitar practice. The would help. Btw waiting for my Cello to come in the mail. I used your amazon video to help me out. Peace with you.