my first ever time playing cello! a summer nights cover!
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- Опубликовано: 20 авг 2024
- ngl i put that as the title because i'm genuinely imagining me being known for being a cello player in like 5 years and this video will be everyone looking back like woah this is the first time she played it and nO you'RE JUMpING tO HoPEFUL CONCLUSiONS ABOut tHE fUTURE
also haven't been around for a while cause some life shit went down. we love a bit of life shit!
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Dodie: " **Plays Cello** Can you hear? :D "
Sophie: "No :D "
Mark Sneddon literally the friends i need in my life
Lol
this is the best comment
anticlimax
“LOOK, LOoK, lOoK”
i’m currently going through all the videos with all the arms unfolding lyrics in it
alyssa alexander also at 2:38
who has come back to see the secret song
Emsie :3 me
The look was really obvious can’t believe I didn’t notice
@@londongirl2768 YESSS IKR
It was so obvious how did we not notice this lol
2:37 we have the “arms” bit!
2:36 when she says “i thought it would be more uncomfortable on the ARMS” was used in the scrapbook of “arms unfolding”
drifting away to uh-oh those summer nights, oh *cello cello cello*
maya this deserves endless thumbs up omg
maya q
bless all of you, thank you for liking my Bad Wordplay
Y E S
maya CAN I LIKE THIS 1000 TIMES
Some Cello playing tips:
-Put your knees below the little nook (so it isn't digging into the sides of your knees) and adjust the endpin accordingly
-To have a straight bow, put your other hand on the end of the bow and just play an open string (so your arm can get used to the feeling of having a straight bow)
-In order to not hear harmonics on the C-string, make sure you press down on the bow harder so the string will ring (haha that rhymes)
-To hold the bow, put your thumb in the nook and put your ring finger on the silver bit
-When bowing, try not to use your entire arm, but instead just your forearm and wrist.
I hope this helps you, Dodie!
thank u!
doddlevloggle hi dodie !!
Something that really helped me when I started was that I would try to find the "sweet spot" on the string where it would sound best by trying to angle the bow, go down and up on the string, etc. The other thing to mention is that when you first start it will be frustrating because you know what you want, but you can't so patience is key because I so many times wanted to quit because I just couldn't make it sound right. Last but not least I want to say hi other person who plays cello you're cool
wanted to say pretty much the same thing. also, to try and get your bow straight, practise in front of a mirror if you get the chance! helps posture as well.
ithinkimcool i thought the last tip said bowling and i was so confused for a second...
Is anyone else sitting here watching her and then realising youre smiling at how happy she is over something so simple
when u do pizz don’t do it so close to the bridge :)) stay higher on the finger board, and also beware of blisters ! don’t practice it too much at first. u wanna build calluses. AND DONT TOUCH THE BOW HAIRS. and make sure you loosen it every time after practicing so it doesn’t turn into a boring straight stick :)
her fingers r already calloused i’m p sure bc she plays uke
Ikr I seriously cringed
Also, don’t worry too much about vibrato yet. I’ve just started my third year playing viola and I still haven’t even started learning vibrato.
i play violin and im agreeing much
where's the "don't play on your bed" part
QUAKING in my boots and VERY SICK of u being lovely at everything u do >:p
Oh cmon Chloe. Your not that far off and you know it. Can’t wait till your grown up and I can’t wait to see what you do. Also goddammit dodie and Chloe, collab already you know all of us need it. Also why am I here i literally suck balls at ukulele but have 67 subs. Dang I must have a lot of family members. KEEP BEING AMAZING I WISH I WAS ACTUALLY GOOD AT SOMETHING K LOVE YOU BYE.
my favsss
IKRRRR
Omg I love you
I could say the same to yOU
This is inspiring me to learn a new skill! ☺️
Nicholas Yee bahahahaha
Nicholas Yee that _new_ skill certainly isn't cello though 😂
wow my fav music channel commenting on my other fav music channel~
same
Omg yasssss
THAT is how you sound with no practice???? Me with no practice on a violin sounds like a cat screeching to the tune of cotton eyed joe while I'm trying to play Mozart. DODIE H O W
to be fair she does have experience with ukulele, guitar and piano, so even tho shes a newbie to cello she is not to instruments so don't be to hard on yourself :)
not to say that shes not good tho
i’m a cellist. this cover actually amazed me.
👏👏👏
The most beautiful instrument by far
Kovu is a unicorn hi Kovu
We love legends supporting legends❤️
Kovu is a unicorn HEY KOVSTER
KOVUU
I love cello but as a violinist I would have to disagree
dodie turned this into an iconic bisexual anthem
IKR!
RIGHTT
dodie: *touches the bow hair*
Me: SKSKSKJSJSJSJJ
i know it's her first time but even just being a violinist i'm dying. its a hilarious video and i love the song. she did such a good job, and tbh her pizzicato is better then most chamber one cellists i know... at least it's not a viola ahahah
Hi, my name is Blue
Ahaha, true :)
-another violinist
Hi, my name is Blue yep oof
- a cellist
her pizz is not ok but sure
Hello fellow violinist's
THE WAY DODIE SAID "Look! Look! Look!" MADE MY HEART MELT
the cello is such a beautiful instrument. it’s so warm and wonderful and your voice ahh
dodie: I’ve never played this before, be gentle
Also dodie: creates a beautiful cover
Lyrics:
Summer lovin' had me a blast
Summer lovin' happened so fast
I met a girl crazy for me
Met a boy cute as can be
Summer days driftin' away
To ah, oh, those summer nights
Uh well-a well-a well-a huh!
Tell me more, tell me more
Did you get very far?
Tell me more, tell me more
Like does he have a car?
Uh-huh uh-huh uh-huh uh-huh
She swam by me, she got a cramp
He ran by me, got my suit damp
I saved her life, she nearly drowned
He showed off, splashing around
Summer sun, something's begun
But ah, oh, those summer nights
Uh well-a well-a well-a huh!
Tell me more, tell me more
Was it love at first sight?
Tell me more, tell me more
Did she put up a fight?
...
It turned colder, that's where it ends
So I told her we'd still be friends
Then we made our true love vow
Wonder what she's doing now
Summer dreams ripped at the seams
But oh, those summer nights...
Tell me more, tell me more...
When people don’t know the song and you have to help them because IT SHOULD BE OFF BY HEAT FOR EveRyONe
*that's kinda problematic*
Arno Online how?
arno is referring to 4:16 when she says that
Arno Online Hey so am I... Oh well.
Katy Thanks :)
Arno Online Das
GREASE IS MY FAVORITE MUSICAL THIS IS SOMETHING I DIDN'T KNOW I NEEDED BUT I SURELY DID
omfg i know. im obsessed with grease and im so glad this is now in my life
I have loved it since i was a little tot and I’m crying i can’t believe i needed this SO much but i cried and i have watched this so much already
been playing cello since i was nine! just some tips that helped me a lot:
- put some tape or stickers on the fingerboard to help you remember where to place your fingers. after a while it just becomes muscle memory and you can take the stickers off
- don’t get too tense! i’m dealing with the beginnings of tendinitis because i used to press down so hard on the strings. it’s getting better, but you definitely want to avoid it!
- use gravity to your advantage. in pushing down the strings, shifting, and using the bow
- practice a LOT in first position (first finger on the note of B on the A string). it’s actually a more difficult position, but for most cellists it comes naturally because that’s what we learned to play in and spend the most time on.
- don’t try to use vibrato right away! for now, focus more on keeping in tune and finding a rich sound
- speaking of rich sound, try to keep the bow perpendicular to the strings. it’s easy to get lazy (or too tense) and let the bow get all out of line, and that’s what causes a lot of squeaking and groaning
- be confident! the cello is one of my favorite instruments because it’s so responsive to the person playing it. it basically becomes a reflection of you, and every emotion and thought you put into it will show through your playing. don’t be afraid of your cello, and it won’t be afraid of you
good luck dodie! i can’t wait to see where you take this! every musical endeavor you take always seems to work out amazingly, so i’m sure this one will too
Kylee Layne even as a violist, i would definitely agree with sticking in first position for now. also, stickers are great for muscle memory oh my i can't express how much it helped me
i think these tips apply for most string instruments
also keeping the bow rosined
As a upright double bass player I can confirm all these tips help
Kylee Layne also Dodie learn proper bow hold first it is VERY important I cannot stress that enough
do you girls have tips on how to deal with the sticky aftermath of the tape? i just had mine removed after 6 years. :)) I'm planning on playing my violin again. Thank you for sharing your thoughts! cheers!
0:22 , 1:22 , 2:37 (ARMS UNFOLDING)
+ 0:20
Why have I not seen this. You’re literally the funniest person alive 😂 how can a cover be hilarious and super impressive all at once. Honestly that’s why you’re so successful!
ALL THE STRING PLAYERS ARE SHAKING
Yes!!!! (I'm a cellist by the way)
truuu haha
im a violinist lol true
wow I now really want to play a cello I wonder why
they're kinda terrible but dodie makes it look magical
Hmm, I have no clue but I do too. I’m not sure what caused it though.
Lika I love my cello with all my soul, it’s a super nice sounding fun to play instrument so I’d say go for it!
They get some getting used to but once you get the hang of it it’s great
Claire_Dyment Why are cellos terrible? :O
Whose going back and tryna hear all the hidden lyrics from arms unfolding
as a cellist who’s been playing for almost six years this makes me so happy, love u dodie ❤️
why do i feel so special? there are thousands of people who play the cello in the world, and i’m excited cause she plays the same instrument as me
•lily• •magallon• i play the violin and i still felt that
exactly me bahah
Lul same here😂
I play the Viola and I still felt special. I was like "YEAH! STRING INSTRUMENTS!!"
•lily• •magallon• haha same!
you know, when you just always have a cello.
yo you're in that ad
I like to look at these comments with thousands of likes, but hardly any replies.
Yeah, I have a guitar that no one in my family can play! Do most people not have a random instruments in their house??
are you zarya
GBerryCat exactly! (Does that make sense) I have 4 FUCKING KEYBOARDS AND AN ACTUAL PIANO but me and my mom the only ones who can play piano!
5:08 *whas occurin*
Rachel Parker 😂😂
It's called Col legno :)
Rachel Parker 247 likes for this
When I first started to play cello I also started with just pizzicato, so I’m glad that you kind of started with that. I hope you enjoy it as much as I do, my instrument can be an outlet for stress and sadness. If it can provide you with comfort or just artistic expression, then you will end up loving it. I can’t express how amazing I feel when I play something new and exciting.
dodie singing both parts is bi culture
Hahah😂
Everyone sing it with me! Ah 1 ah 2 ah 1234 ♪Everything's about, sexuality♪
ily
hey that was the auto correct not me
ACCURATE AF
I'm happy Dodie's trying new things and making herself vulnerable. That's the key to growth, as an artist and as a person. Plus, with her talent she'll be cello'ing with the best of them in no time.
ILY
Wow I’ve been playing for 8 years, I can’t believe you figured the basics out so fast! You have a natural talent!
watch everyone throw out their ukuleles and buy a cello asap lmao
they're INFINITELY more expensive i would be terrified if that happened
theodora lim so true, I would love to learn cello but they’re so expensive and I already know I could play it, it’s just painful because I play viola and we bow differently and stuff but wow, you can get a uke for like $40 but classical instruments are like thousands
rat oof can't expect that. Cellos are very expensive and are much, much harder to learn without a teacher.
rat LOL
doddleoddle hi❤
I played that skater guy who played the cello in my theatre's version of high school musical and I had to pretend to know what I was doing with that massive ass instrument
L O L
K BUt my m8 is playing that part in 2 weeks and we all call him chello boi
ChellO OR CELLo.😂😂
dodie calling sophie just to play a cello note is her inner child inside getting excited 💛
all summer nights versions in the future should start with cello plucking, this is what i'm here for
if you'll ever play a violin my life will be over I'd be so happy
Lika okay you are literally everywhere do you love RUclips and have very diverse interests or something 😂
maybez honestly I'm just really bored
Lika oml that is a better response than I ever could have hoped for
Lika same same same
Same like most of the video tho even though I play the violin I was like DODIE YOU GOTTA PLUCK ON THE FINGERBOARD
I’ve played the cello for six years and I’m so glad you’re getting into it! I would reccomend to have the bottom little nooks above your knees and make sure to use rosin on the bow if you don’t want that weird squeaky sound! You sound really good for never having played it before!
agreed!
Straightening the bow out to be more parallel with the floor will help get a more solid sound too. This is so good for the first time she’s played!
i’ve played cello for six years too!
Oh man please do an update I love seeing you play cello
i'm a cello student at uni and my senior recital is tonight and i'm watching this to try to remind myself that i play the cello bc i love it so thanks
Lol I love how Dodie just totally gets excited over playing the cello! And idk much about instruments but I liked the way she played it!
everyone’s gonna have cellos instead of ukuleles next sitc, i’m calling it
matoustar but who can afford a cello? 😂 I was shook when she said someone she knew just casually had one
I love how she says for cellists to go easy on her but I'm over here screaming internally but holding it in bc shes great?????💖💗💘💜💓💘💛
2:38 IS ARMS UNFOLDING IM SCREAMING
cellist of six years, i’m sure it comes from already being a musician, but i’m actually super impressed with how well you did for your very first time!!
*_are yOU TRYING TO SEDUCE US CAUSE IT'S WORKING_*
Such a mood
I WAS GONNA SAY
*Y E S*
This comment is fucking everything
She doesn’t even have to try
when dodie’s voice is so beautiful it leaves chills
you have no idea how happy this makes me lol. im a cellist and I've always gotten so excited when people get into it. i can already tell she's going to be great at it!! especially because you could see that she was playing in different positions other than first, and i didn't even learn that until my 4th year!!
HOW CAN YOU SING BEAUTIFULLY, PLAY THE PIANO, UKULELE, CELLO AND STILL BE THE MOST ADORABLE PERSON EVER?!!
You forgot clarinet and being a better drawer than I am. She also is very educated, and she’s a writer. She’s also an actress, if you think about it. She’s very amazing, and I don’t even know if she’s human anymore.
Also makes great Mac n cheese supports the lgbtq community and does amazing makeup
VendingMachine Oreos she also can play the tin whistle
She plays waaaaaayyyy more than that, I don't remember the list but in one of her earlier videos she lists just a pile of things she plays.
She's just the MOST talented bean
Dodie, just to let you know, the cello should be higher up. Extend your endpin more! It should rest just a few centimeters below the middle of your collar bone.
thank!
doddlevloggle My music teacher taught me that a good measurement is that the top of your cello should be at the level of your nose while standing when you have the endpin extended.
doddlevloggle You're welcome!! I'm not an expert by any means, but anytime I see something that I think you could fix or improve I'll let you know ❤
Celloooooo! :) I'd recommend sitting in a chair with a solid edge (and no arms), so that positioning the cello is easier. Playing while sitting on a bed or poofy chair is super difficult. I usually sit right on the edge of the chair, to be extra braced, but some people sit farther back, probably using their legs more to keep from sliding backward.
ZebrasAreBoring really? I was taught that my nose should be at the same height as the lowest peg(is that what it’s called? Sorry, I’m Japanese so I’ve never learned these terms in English)
I'M SO EXCITED FOR YOU. CELLO IS SO FUN. YOURE DOING GREAT. Also like dang already making cool music with the cello and you've only had it for a day. I teach cello and it takes some people forever to just play in tune xD
ive been playing for almost 6 years and i cant even play completely in tune lol
the little gavin and Stacey reference was fantastic. didnt know i needed this but everything in this video is me wtf. the cello, grease, dodie AND GAVIN AND STACEY. im actually dying inside HELP!
we stan a queen who has watched grease.
taehyungs tea her and Sav did a cover of You're The One That I Want a long time ago and it's CUTEEE if u haven't seen it lol
taehyungs tea i don’t think I’ve ever met anyone who hasn’t watched Grease tho lol
BookMilla my boyfriend has never seen grease and I’m making him watch it with me next weekend 😂
HelLo dodie,
i am a first year music student and have been playing the cello since i was 8 and have played in several orchestras, quartets, pit bands, et cEtera. here are some helpful cello tips and tricks which you Do need because i know you recognise you’re not amazing at everything first try and practicing wrong initially will only lead to bigger problems down the line:
-have a lesson with someone because it’s easier to fix things 1-1
-sit on a proper chair with your thighs parallel to the ground
-the cello should be a lot less upright than it is here
-a good measure for how much spike to have out is to stand up with your cello and have the scroll (top of the cello) at nose height
-sit on that normal chair u prepared earlier
-bowing!! your bow should be straight, perpendicular to the strings
-rosin that bow but not too much
-bow hold is tricky, but you’re holding the bow more like a violinist would and therefore you won’t have the correct hold to play with the force/angle the cello needs
-practice on open strings making your bow go straight
-practice making a nice, whole, round sound on open strings
-you will have to play with more bow pressure than you think otherwise you get those airy ‘harmonic’ sounds
-Fingers!! when done right, this will hurt initially as you build up the calluses on your fingers, as you have to press quite hard with your left hand fingers to produce notes
-you were quite in tune but get a teacher to put stickers where your fingers need to go - after a while it just becomes muscle memory and you no longer need them
-D/G/C major are all good scales to initially practice as they all have open strings
-there are plenty of beginners books out there for this
-practice first position, practice scales
-save vibrato for later
-save double stops!! learn how to play on one string first not two
-practice practice practice!!
playing an instrument isn’t easy, it’s ugly and frustrating and difficult and practice is the most important thing! this isn’t supposed to be a dig it’s literally just some helpful advice from one cellist to another
watching this back after i’d forgotten she’s hidden a song in her videos but noticing now after she sung “look”
aw i've been playing the cello for five years and this made me remember why i started playing.. and you're already doing so good for the first time playing! this video is overall just so cute and nice i loved it so so much
I'm late to this video
_Because I just got back from orchestra_
*_Guess what I play_*
Jill Stephenson viola?
Same tho
I just left symphony rehearsal haha
CELLO
viola?
She gives me life. Anyone else?
Sol Studios same same if I had no dodie I wouldn’t be anything like who or what would I be
She helps me through the toughest nights
deffo me 🙌🏽🙌🏽
dodie growing on me like i every time i see one of her videos come by i just have to watch this
as someone who has been playing cello since I was 5, the beginning of this video made me very uncomfortable BUT ALSO INSPIRED BECAUSE I STOPPED PLAYING A WHILE AGO AND THIS LOWKEY MADE ME WANNA PLAY AGAIN :* ily Dodie
I didn't want to do much today.
But I got up and went on my way.
I cleaned the bathroom and browsed the net
I did my hair and then went and met
a friend for lunch, had a lovely time
went and saw A Quiet Place, and then felt much more inclined
to go visit my grandmother, to share a bit of me
to catch up on the good, and sidestep the melancholy.
I came home and started cooking
then finally sat down and began looking
at my subscription box for the first time today
happily seeing your name in the display.
I love the cello, and I appreciate you
for the shit you deal with, and your strength to push through.
I'd say, "despite your weakness..." but that'd be a lie
because it's because of them, that I'm still subscribed--
Your music, your art, your multifaceted expression
It makes me want to create
it ignites the love for art itself
and dampens the voice that's always whispering, "Wait."
Your calm voice and chipper excitement brought me joy today. Thanks, dodie. I'm really looking forward to your LP. Cheers.
Juce This is amazing! 🌻
as a cellist this is actually really good wow wow wow!!!!!
for one thing try to use your wrist more than anything while you’re bowing. and as for holding the bow my old teacher called it a “banana” thumb so you basically just stick your thumb into the little curvy bit and curve your thumb like a banana? that doesn’t sound v clear but it actually feels super natural when you get the hang of it.
you’re actually v good though for such a beginner. and you already know several positions too so you basically have it down pat. keep practicing and eventually it’ll be so easy to you ❤️❤️
kaitlyn ferguson i've been playing cello for 7 years and i've gotten into the habit of banana thumbs and i can't get out of it!
kaitlyn ferguson o haha my teacher calls it banana thumb too but she says not to do it because you need a little bit of curve in the thumb. Maybe because I play viola 🤷🏻♀️
coco pops banana thumb is the HARDEST THING for me bc my thumbs have barely any top knuckle so they're a lot shorter and it's hard to keep hold of the bow when i bend it
- dodolandie - OHHH HELLO FELLOW VIOLA!!
coco pops army!
As a cellist, this was so hilarious to watch 😂 But also- I’ve been really stressing about a big audition and getting in my head about cello in general. Thank you for reminding me why I started and why I love it! I needed this ☺️💗
0:22 “look” from her secret song
I like how Summer Nights sung by one person is like a bisexual anthem
Alice-Maree Raitt I’m jealous. This character can get a boyfriend AND a girlfriend in the same summer and I’ve never had either 😂
Alice-Maree Raitt YES
Only Dodie to be able to make Summer Lovin’ a Biconic song
Dodie, I always appreciate watching your videos. You make covers of my favorite songs and show me songs I haven't heard before and I love the little subtle things that you do from time to time in your videos that you probably do all the time but idk, they just stand out to me and probably many others. It's adorable and I certainly always look forward to future videos.
You actually played so well for your first time ever!!!! As someone who's been playing cello for 5 years now, I can confirm that you're doing super well and im v v proud of you
Dodie being excited about getting a cello is the most cutest thing I’ve ever seen
“i don’t know what i’m doing”
literally me five seconds ago when i had to start my maths homework
Why is dodie the most delicate yet strong and just downright adorable person ever?
Dodie:SOFIE SOFIE.....!
I've been playing for five years. How are you already so good!
I see a lot of fellow cellos giving critique on things that are quite irrelevant for someone who's just learning. But I'm here to say, "good lord Dodie of RUclips! You are the queen"
is it dodie cello tho?
FFFFFFFFFFFFFFF
HA
Why isn't this the top comment on this video
*wheeze* MAI SIDES!
SOMEONE ASK DODIE TO PIN THIS PLEASE
I've started playing the cello at 22 and never regretted it. You'll be able to play songs sooner than you think. Of course you're not doing everything right when you're playing it for the very first time, but how could you possibly know all that without any input, and there is so much time to figure all that out. I just love seeing you be so enthusiastic about it, it really warms my heart. You will have so much fun with this instrument! The only advice I would give you is to always remember that everything that seems super hard to you in the beginning will come to you so easily soon enough. I really struggled to hold the bow right when I started playing the cello and don't have any issues with that now.
this gives me hope!!!!
The beginning is always the most tedious part, but then it becomes easier with time and practice!
i never comment on youtube videos but DODIE i absolutely LOVE you! this cover made my heart so happy. i've been playing stringed instruments my entire life (primarily violin&piano) but i am 1000% picking up the cello now. it really is the most elegant sounding instrument in existence and it was so delightful to see you playing around with the bow and strings ahah. okay. you're amazing. please be my friend. that is all.
im so happy for you dodie! ive been playing cello since 4th grade and im proud of you for actually doing lessons instead of self teaching =) youre gonna learn a lot faster with someone watching you and teaching you
YOU LOOK SO CUTE THE SWEATER AND THE SKIRT AWWW
timid elle i want the outfit soo bad
Judy Smith same
Okay but you singing both parts took this from being a standard duet to being a bi/pan anthem and I love you for it!!
jrocknpoppingirl One of the great thins about being bi/pan, any love song can work for you!
I'd never listened to the lyrics of the song before so I legit at first thought it WAS a bi/pan song- more of those should definitely exist tbh
I'm a cellist and I've got to say... that was really good for even me, who has been playing for 5 years now. I'm probably a bit late to the party, but just some tips/tricks I thought of in the moment:
-Make sure the cello touches just a bit below your collar bone. It seems like you're holding it a bit low.
-Add tapes on to your cello so you know where to place your fingers. This helps a ton in the matter of staying in tune.
-Start with easy songs. Instead of using muscle memory to play the song, get muscle memory to play the notes and styles, so you'll learn pieces faster.
Hope some of these help! Amazing playing for not just a beginner, I'd be proud of me doing that.
I played the Cello for six years in school. I was in a orchestra and we played concerts every summer and every Christmas. The Cello was borrowed and so I have to give it back after leaving school in 2006. I miss is sooooo bad 😩
**is suddenly overcome with the need to learn the cello**
Cassie Johnson do it I reccomend
Can you believe dodie Clark *invented* the cello
One person singing all the parts makes this so much better.
WHY IS DODIE SO DAMN ADORABLE WHEN EXCITED????
I am SO PUMPED you're going to learn! I'm a long time violinist, we could always have more string players in the world! Strong first effort, love it! Quick tip: don't touch that empty space between the bridge and the fingerboard, the oils from your hand will make it harder for the bow to stick and vibrate the string.
Aria L. Ssaaammme, I play viola and violin and this makes me soo happy
hi! do you mean dont touch the strings between the bridge and fingerboard? As in when plucking? If so, should you pluck over the fingerboard? Thanks for the tip aha xx
R. Darling exactly, plucking above that is the sweet spot :)
Thank you muchly, I will use this tip :) xx
you look so much happier than last year
I've played viola most of my life, and my brother is a ridiculously good cellist, and having been around string instruments and musicians since a young age, that was definitely one of the best first-time play around bits I've ever heard. You honestly sound better than half of the cellists at my school. Brava!
Oh dodie, this made me so happy. Reminds me of the first time I picked up a cello. I’d give anything to have one again. Enjoy every second of learning, it’ll pay off
Some tips! (I'm primarily a bassist but I know stuff about cello as well)
-Keep your bow perpendicular to the strings. I know it's hard to concentrate on, but it's important that you bow in a straight line
-Don't use vibrato right away, try and focus more on notation and accuracy
-Speaking of accurate notes, ask Sophie(? Sofie?) to put tapes on for the different positions, it usually helps people
-I couldn't see your bow very well, but make sure not to overtighten it. The wood shouldn't be in a straight line, it should have a slight curve downwards in order to prevent too much tension
That's all I can think of right now. Enjoy!! I love the cello! Just practice a lot, you're already on a good track!
One more tip (from a violinist): the hair of the bow should not be towards you.That is, don't turn the bow towards the bridge, it should be either perpendicular to the strings (with all the hair touching the strings), or if you want to play softer maybe try to turn the bow (just a bit) towards you so not all the hair is touching the string.
Otherwise it was an amazing attempt for being your first day playing the cello, i'm sure you'll progress a lot in no time :)
Another violinist here!:
Ines ^ I think you mean if playing softer tilt it away* from you! Easy typo hehe.
Definitely save vibrato to try later on... although it's looking good, intonation and bowing are top things at the moment!
If you do get tapes put on, try not to rely on them too much! I learnt without tapes because my teacher doesn't like them!
Don't forget to rosin your bow (you didn't in the video but who knows...) because otherwise it will make a scratchy sound on the strings which means it won't sound great! My teacher used to always remind us to "feed" our bows and clean our violins before we put them away in their cases (put them "back to bed"). It's a really nice reminder to look after your instrument and also feeding your bow means it doesn't get hangry and so will sound nicer when you play!
I'm very jealous of your current skills! It took me over a year to be allowed to put my index finger down on the string!
Have fun and I'm dead proud that you've joined the best section in the orchestra!!! xoxox
actually i meant to tilt the wood towards you lol i wasn't very clear sorry (in the cello it's the other way as the violin because you are in the opposite side)
Oh oops! I didn't know that so that's good to know hehe
Inés Dennehy that is mostly used for advanced players in my experience. When you have learned the cello you can experiment with how you hold your bow and what sound suits you best but that depends on the cellist, their instrument, and your teacher. Some teachers swear by tilting your bow and others are really indifferent, but regardless most of the time that’s a skill that’s developed later - at least in my experience
ive always had a problem with that 'did she put up a fight' lyric finally someone noticed
Emily O'Brien I KNOW RIGHT
Definitely rapey, HAHAHA, i saw college humor actually do a skit about it
Yeah, that lyric is 😬😬😬
I'm really incredibly sad right now and kind of crying ma eyes out, and this made me feel 100 times better. Thank you dodie, beautiful human
Oh my goodness I thought the lyrics were "Tell me more tell me more like to see Africa" NOT LIKE DOES HE HAVE A CAR
I GOT CHILLS FROM THOSE HARMONIES AT THE END!!!! I LOVE HARMONY SM
*Dodie + a cello = something I didn’t know I needed until now*
How did i not see summer nights sung as a solo as being a BISExual anthem honestly i love
elestras I knew I couldn't be the only one thinking this 😂
my first thought omg
as a cellist, this is so sweet and pure to me. everyone often dismisses cello as a weak instrument and it’s sweet to see you so excited.
WHO ELSE IS HERE FROM THE "Arms unfolding" PROJECT VIDEO?
2:37 "Arms"