The Merry-Go-Round of Life Cello Tutorial | Howl’s Moving Castle Studio Ghibli x Jonathan Humphries

🎻 The Merry-Go-Round of Life | Cello Tutorial by Jonathan Humphries 🎻

Welcome to my latest tutorial, where I’ll guide you through the beautiful, enchanting melody of The Merry-Go-Round of Life from Studio Ghibli’s classic, Howl's Moving Castle! This piece, composed by Joe Hisaishi, is a favorite among fans of cello and Ghibli alike, with its soulful themes and captivating waltz rhythm. Whether you're a beginner or intermediate cellist, this tutorial will help you master the techniques to bring this piece to life on the cello.

🎶 In this tutorial, you'll learn:

Bowing techniques to capture the piece’s emotive dynamics
Phrasing tips for a smooth, flowing sound
Finger placements for those tricky, expressive intervals
How to bring out the whimsical, dreamlike feel of the melody
🎼 Sheet music recommendation: Make sure you have the cello version of The Merry-Go-Round of Life handy. If you need a copy, check the link below!

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[ThrininAxehandler]

Yes! Thank you for this! Been looking for a good tutorial for this!

[luciagiguere]

Hello Jonathan from Calgary, Canada. Thank you so much Jonathan for this detailed tutorial. I am learning the cello on my own because of health issues but I am considering taking lessons from you. My sons are 2D animators and love this composer and the Ghibli music. The quality of your tutorials caught my attention a couple of years ago. One interviewed you did encouraged me, in my late fities, to pick up this soulful instrument and play, even if it's just short pieces in the first position. You rekindled my desire to learn this instrument. Please continue to patiently explain the secrets and beauty of this instrument to us, the beginners. For the love of music and its countless benefits.

[rsorin]

Hello Jonathan!
It's really nice to see you playing and teaching these pieces.
Could you please link the book in the description? I think you forgot to do so.
Thank you!