3 Left Hand MISTAKES Every Beginner Should Avoid | Cello Teacher's Tips and Tricks

[@irebustini]

This is very useful, even if we have played cello for while. We often forget these basic rules and sometimes don't understand what is going so wrong. I have a friend who says that the way we touch the cello with the left thumb on the neck should be like holding a strawberry; you want to touch it but not to squeeze it. I always remember that because of this comparison. Thanks for this video, surely is very helpful!

[@Cellopedia]

Thank you, Ivan. I like the strawberry comparison!

[@besthobbit]

I squish a LOT of strawberries 😱🤣

[@pequecoddy]

graciaaaas por la ayuda :')

[@sondercast-t9v]

hello teacher. thanks for your lesson ! im aiming to improve my cello sound quality and i have been focusing on the right side. now its time for the left one. any other source you can help me with in order to improve my sound quality ? gracias ! greetings from mexico

[@Cellopedia]

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[@AndressaNaymayer]

Adoraria se tivesse opção de legendas em português 🙏🏻 Seus vídeos ajudam muito 😊

[@bontrom8]

Extremely helpful for a very new beginner, and trombone teacher seeking to refresh teaching techniques! I am picking up cello because it is a similar voice, and the most ergonomic string instrument for my hands. Cross training benefits people like me stuck in patterns and obligations.

[@vaughnnlindsey9037]

How tight is your thumb holding? My thumb always gets tired.

[@TheSatisfiedPig]

You shouldn't be pressing your thumb against the neck, it should really just be resting there. It's natural to want to grip the neck with the thumb, but every teacher I've seen stresses a relaxed hold and not a grip.