singingpterodactyl asked: I have been playing cello for six years, and have just now started having problems with my bow grip. My top fingers start creeping up the bow until my hand is distorted and tense. There's a lot of grip helpers, but they are all different and I don't know which one to try.
I’ve never used any grip helpers - followers?
phantomawkward asked: To the last guy, you really have to get to know them. Even if it's just a little bit. Once you know what they're like you can help them a lot better because they feel more comfortable with you. Also try to make jokes. Laughing keeps their attention.
qracefully asked: to michaelsaysbonjour: i feel like if you're in a situation in which the conductor is the main figurehead of authority, maybe you should talk to him/her about the whole situation. next time bring up a passage to your section and suggest something, if they dont listen, have the conductor make the section play the way you suggest playing the passage. if that doesn't work, maybe just let it go? sometimes this sort of thing is just because the section is apathetic and that's a hard thing to fix
michaelsaysbonjour asked: In my school's orchestra, I'm seated first chair. There is helpful suggestions I bring up to my section on how to play something so it's easier, and sounds better as a whole. Unfortunately NO ONE listens to me. Should I just let it go?
): I’ve been there. Honestly, it’s a crapshoot with a section and whether they listen to the front stand. But as the last time I’ve been in such a situation was several years ago, I don’t think I’m fit to really understand etiquette anymore?
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There is NO shame in being in love with music.
crazyfearlessbeauty asked: Does anyone know where to find sheet music for cello to the Theme from Schindler's List? Seeing Nicola Benedetti play it on the violin made me fall in love with it, and Luka Sulic's version is just the most beautiful thing!
I’ve found a few places:
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anotherprinceofmind asked: My twin brother and I both play Cello, and we've tosses around the idea of playing down town or for parties but have no real arrangement of songs we could play, we've looked at 2Cellos a lot but I was wondering if you might have any suggestions for cello duets we could try?
Here is a search of the IMSLP database for cello duets - these will be largely classical. If you wan’t modern music, I’m really not sure!
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omicello asked: In response to doctorweasleynoodle: I would say that while price can be a determinant of the quality of the bow, you may not like how it blends with your cello. Some bows are darker and deeper, while others are lighter and may have more bounce. My advice would be to go to a luthier and try as many as you can, occasionally some of the cheap student ones have some great sound. Good luck bow shopping!
doctorweasleynoodle asked: Hi, I've been playing for about seven years now, and only recently got my own cello. But the bow I was given with it is cheap and nasty, and I'm looking to upgrade. What sort of bows would you recommend?
I’ve only made one bow purchase, and it was away from home and for a rental cello. If you’re looking for something fairly affordable, fiberglass and carbon fiber can start at around $150, although carbon fiber tends to be lighter and more expensive.
I’m unsure about wood, and generally purchasing bows—followers?
Also, a story you might enjoy: we were sight-reading some cello choir arrangements today and at the top of one of them was this handy note:
Parts are to enter as written.
I didn’t know that was how music worked, that you had to count the rests as written with like beats and stuff!!
