6 Octaves Scale on a Cello? | How to Play Artificial Harmonics in Saint-Saëns Cello Concerto

[@Cellopedia]

What is the highest note you have ever had to play on cello? Which piece was it?

[@jakuboronowicz8421]

A d7 in popper etude no.22 😬

[@gaigeperez8492]

@@jakuboronowicz8421 is a e6 bruh

[@minty_fresh8899]

C5 on humoresque

[@anssi305]

That is a good question, i dont even know the note in the end of adagio for strings when i practise it in solo :D it's in the end but i have No idea 😀

[@Asperibra.]

F# 8 for fun while improvising

[@MrInterestingthings]

I'm a violin player and my jaw dropped when I saw his harmonics! Great intonation !

[@Cellopedia]

Thank you, It is hard to keep up with you, violinists :)

[@irebustini]

I love the trick of false harmonics! It is very fascinating creating new notes on the cello using false harmonics. 👍❤️👏🎶

[@Cellopedia]

Absolutely, it is such a powerful tool to extend the range of cello!

[@zeartizan4723]

Yes !!! I love playing them too =D

[@Henriquinhox7]

the Cello is without a doubt...the most impressive instrument in existence🎶🖤🎵

[@pdxxx97266]

U r the best!! the placement of harmonic has confused me for years, and no one could explain it clearly but you! Esp the saint saens passage!!! 😘👍👍👍

[@Cellopedia]

Thank you! It was very confusing to me to when I was a student. So happy to help.

[@gordengibson1]

Thank you. I play classical guitar only and am writing duet music for both cellos and guitars, but it never occurred to me that cellos could play harmonics.

[@misaelssjunior]

The most splendid explanation on a didatic way I´ve already heard! Congrats!!!

[@Cellopedia]

Happy to hear that! It was fun to show this technique.

[@mr.uchiha3937]

Thank you for the video! I am currently learning saint saens concerto, and this helps a lot!

[@Cellopedia]

Glad it was helpful!

[@Roxciie]

Hey love your videos :) watch them everyday and pracrice my cello everyday thank u for your time

[@Cellopedia]

I am VERY HAPPY to hear it. All the best to you ❤️

[@julietalopez9757]

Waaaao quedé impresionada con esto!! Ni siquiera sabía que era posible!!!🤯🤯🤯🤯🤯🤯🤯🤯🤯🤯🤯 Lo voy a intentar! Mi cerebro está alucinando de emoción y sorpresa a las 3:15 de la mañana en mi país! Aún tengo mucho que aprender, muchas gracias! A la distancia y en videos cortos usted un gran maestro para mí. Hace cosas graciosas y sorprendentes para nada comunes comparadas con los profes que conozco, es genial!! 😆😆😆✨✨✨ por favor, siga presente!! 🇦🇷🇦🇷🤩

[@bondlets2342]

I was wondering about this. Thank you!

[@Vince-wq8xr]

The clearest explanation about harmonics and artificiel armonics I found ! 👌🤗 Thank you

[@estelafilmaker]

Very interesting Maxim, I liked your explanation and the sounds. I am just a beginner, but I hope some day I will be able to play it! Thank you!!

[@mariaclaraurrea3889]

Espectacular! Gracias Maxim!

[@marzenafroow5401]

Lovely tricks. I love your explanations and your cellopedia project. Only when I started to play a little cello I can understood mastery you have. It is great job you are doing and it is really inspiring to follow you. Now I regret that I started so late ...

[@graciamorales1572]

Hola maestro..gracias por compartir

[@celiobrito3366]

Boa noite koslov obrigado por mais essa excelente aula,e muita técnica Deus te abençoe grandemente, um abraço.

[@zeartizan4723]

Nice video!

[@Im_Alexis]

Amazing ♥️👌🏻💜🖤

[@gilbertoguillen8440]

Me encanto tu video, sigue así

[@Cellopedia]

Gracias. ¡Próximamente más videos!

[@gilbertoguillen8440]

@@Cellopedia eso espero, animos🥳🥳

[@gonzalonovoa6222]

3:16 I ask you a question, is it wrong if I play the harmonic note (of each string) for example on the D string, is it wrong if I play the harmonic D of the fourth position with the 4th finger instead of the third? For example, playing the D major scale, I have been playing A with the first finger, B with the second finger, then C♯ with the fourth finger and D with the fourth, also sliding from C♯ to D. or also the scale first finger B with second finger C♯ with finger two and D with finger third and then the same except B played it with finger three instead of finger two. I ask this because I understand that the common thing is to do the B with the first finger with the second then the C♯ with the 4th and the D with the third finger and the same thing around. I ask you about all this because I have been discovering and exploring various fingerings and I know that there are multiple possibilities and I don't know which is correct or normal. I hope you understand my question.

[@Cellopedia]

Your question about fingerings, especially regarding playing harmonics and scales on the cello, is a great one and touches on a fundamental aspect of string playing: the flexibility and personalization of fingerings. There's nothing inherently wrong with playing the harmonic note on the D string (or any string) with a different finger than what is traditionally taught. Using the fourth finger instead of the third, as in your example, is perfectly acceptable if it feels comfortable and produces a good sound. The variations you described in playing the D major scale are also valid. The choice of fingerings in scales (and in music in general) often depends on the context, such as the preceding or following notes, the desired tone quality, or technical ease. While there are standard or common fingerings that are often taught for scales and other passages, these are not set in stone. Many advanced players and professionals use alternative fingerings based on their hand size, technical strengths, and the musical expression they want to achieve. Discovering and exploring various fingerings is actually a very important part of becoming a proficient cellist. It means you're learning to adapt the instrument to your physical and musical needs. The "correct" fingering is often the one that allows you to play the passage most effectively, comfortably, and expressively. Keep exploring and trust your musical instincts!

[@CB-kt7qd]

Can you make a video explaining how you use the thumb, the exact placement of the thumb, where exactly it touches the strings. I have the impression that yours covers 3 strings (A,D&G), when i use the thumb i only cover A &D string, the A string touche the middle of my nail while the D touches the upper knuckle of the thumb.

[@artur.nb1]

Muito bom, explicação bem clara. Very good, explanation too clear

[@Cellopedia]

Thank you!

[@jollkki4317]

Popper's Elfentanz comes to mind: does it uses harmonics for the highest notes? Also regarding thumb position scales, would you do a video on three vs two fingering? Would it make sense to use three fingers to reduce the number of shifts?

[@Cellopedia]

Yes, there are harmonics in Elfentanz, but no artificial harmonics. It is hard enough to play it as is :) I always prefer 3 fingers pattern to minimize number of shifts (lazy technique :) - unless more shifts is better for phrasing...

[@jollkki4317]

@@Cellopedia Great! Thank you!

[@florenciaperrupato3844]

Gracias por poner sub en español ♡♡

[@johnrobinsoniii4028]

Proves once again-that the ‘CELLO-has the widest range of the Bowed String Family (can go low like a String Bass and high like a Violin).

[@Cellopedia]

Absolutely! Cello is an amazing instrument ❤️

[@arelygaray5514]

I love you🥺

[@drippzy_4563]

man and i thought i was cool with a 3 octave scale haha but I have only been play for 2 years

[@Cellopedia]

I was barely able to play 2 octave scales after 2 years. 8 more years and you will master 10 octaves 😀

[@peterdesmier6165]

Have you ever discussed your cello? Can you tell us about it? It’s age and history?

[@Cellopedia]

Hello Peter, I got this cello 20 years ago in Russia. I showed it to several prominent experts, but nobody can tell me who made it. Some suggested it was Italian, some that it was made in Germany. I am not very upset about it - this is my voice I was fortunate to find.

[@peterdesmier6165]

@@Cellopedia Thank you for the prompt reply. Would you have an idea as your cello’s age? Also do you have any videos of Cossman exercices? All that I’ve found are accomplished cellists playing the exercises fast. I’m three months into my practice and just starting the exercises. It’s very labour intensive and the noise I emit is not enjoyable. It’s working both my left hand and the bow hand. I have to really focus on my fingering. What I enjoy about your tutorials is how you break everything down and take it slowly.

[@realbignoob1886]

6 octaves, what