#suite6

Smooth chords practice method. Enter chords gracefully and play them with singing tone with this strategy. Step 1 - Play the bottom two notes early and at the end of the previous bow stroke. Play the top two notes on the “performance” bow stroke. This trains the following: A. Advanced preparation of the left hand B. Slow bow speed (albeit in the opposite direction) of the bass notes. (More on this in a future video) C. Fast bow speed with free arm feeling on the melody note(s) for pure, singing tone. ~~swipe left~~ Step 2 - left hand prepares in advance, top notes receive ample bow for a sweet, singing tone. Stay tuned for additional chord practice videos addressing optimal bow distribution, speed and contact point considerations. Repertoire for this video is #sarabande from #suite6 by #jsbach #violoncellodaspalla #cellopractice #cellopracticetime #violintechnique #practiceroom #practiceroomrevelations #celloworld #violinteacher #cellista #instacello #bachcellosuites #baroquemusiclovers #barockmusik #klassischemusik #classicalmusiciansofinstagram #beautifulmusic #instacello #instaclassicalmusic #stringplayer #bachlovers #cellolovers #ilovecello #ilovebach (at Washington D.C.) https://www.instagram.com/p/CG4w11MAkh9/?igshid=fbx1u8a1ipmv

Subito dynamics! I tend to include unintentional crescendos and diminuendos in passages with subito or sudden changes in dynamics. As a remedy, I use this two step process. In this post I practice a passage from the Prelude of #suite6 for #solocello BWV 1012 by #jsbach Step 1 - I practice slowly with a metronome and add a slight crescendo before each piano and a slight diminuendo before each forte. This interferes the tendency to do the opposite, which is not desired in this case. ~swipe left~ Step 2 - dynamics are clear without unintentional crescendos or diminuendos creating the desired “echo” effect #violoncellodaspalla #celloteacher #cellomusic #violintechnique #violinteacher #practiceroom #beautifulmusic #purposefulpractice #cellopractice #johannsebastianbach #ambasciatoredelvioloncellodaspalla #stringsattached #stringplayer #baroquemusic #practiceprocess #killingperfectionisminclassical #cellohelp #cellotechnique #cellovideo #classicalmusicmode #instacello #instaclassical #violoncelista (at Washington D.C.) https://www.instagram.com/p/CGmzmDdg9_T/?igshid=1b72g7tr09wus

Btw I wrote their subunit names but it’s hard to see. The two on the left are Ignis, the two in the middle are StormSurge, the two on the right are Winter Lotus.

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Made/gave these to my parents a few months ago... I always smile when I see them in use. ☺️😍 #apg #aperfectgift #tgc #thegreekcorner #getitcustom #suite6 #mommytobe #mothersinprotest #preggers