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Cello Lessons in Singapore
The cello, violin, viola and double bass are all siblings. That is, they belong in the same string instrument family. You can probably call the cello the big brother as it is the obviously bigger than the viola and violin but smaller than the double bass. But since the cello is a member of the violin family, there are similarities as to how to play the instruments.
Normally the first few cello lessons will consist of the proper sitting technique. Cellists play their instruments sitting down and there are proper postures which need to be followed and observed so that there will be comfort and ease for the player. Holding the bow and the angle of the bow is also taken up. Pressure is crucial to producing the correct notes and sounds when playing the cello. The cello’s bow is obviously bigger than the violin and requires more fluidity in movement. Students also have to learn about the bow’s construction and how to correctly apply the rosin as this too is crucial not only for maintaining the bow’s quality but in sound production as well.
For beginners it is important to learn about the basics. Notes and note reading is usually the place to start and teachers prefer to teach simple notes and playing the cello simply so that the beginners can appreciate the sound created by the instrument. Students are aided in learning the basics by a fingering chart which is used in order to correctly position and locate the notes on the fingerboard.
Cellists have a limited view of their left hand which is why a good memory is needed in order to produce the correct notes and sounds on the cello. Teachers sometimes mark certain areas of the fingerboard for specific notes in order to help beginners but in the long run, cellists have to memorize and master the correct finger placements needed in order to play properly.
Since the cello is quite large, expect a few muscles to be sore during the first few lessons. Strength is needed not only to keep the cello upright but also for pressing down the fingers on the fingerboard. Smaller cellos are available for younger students.
Aside from this, other basic necessary skills like how to change the strings, proper cello care and handling are also taught. Students must also learn how to tune their cellos and readjust the bow for maximum playability.
Teaching styles depend from teacher to teacher as some of them prefer to give emphasis on note reading before the practical. There are also some teachers who prefer to teach with simple tunes, scales and melodies first.
For advanced cello lessons, students are taught advanced bowing techniques, vibrato, double stops and other skills which they can use in order to improve and hone their cello playing styles. Teachers can also opt to set up group lessons for intermediate players in order to compare styles and skills.
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