3 Left Hand Habits to AVOID | Cello Lesson for Adults

[@JoyDenson-k4j]

Useful explanation thanks. I have a teacher, however these explanations of the different movements of hand, which I have ‘adopted’ are good to know. Its all part of the learning process 13:18

[@bettebeane536]

I agree with the person who posted below. Lessons are helpful and easy to relate to. I'm also using his Adult Cello lessons. I had taken a few lessons from a local person who played cello but found immediate improvement with Billy's lessons. Videos are great, but his Adult Cello course is a valuable way to get started with cello.

[@notmyworld44]

Several months there was one day I started practicing as a first-year beginner, and I was enjoying it so much that after two hours my left hand went into cramps, and it became worse and worse until I felt the need to go to one of our local emergency care clinics. They gave me an injection to relax my clawed left hand and a strap-like thing designed for sufferers of carpel tunnel syndrome. Needless to say, I couldn't play again for many days, but finally the problem went away and it hasn't happened since. I don't need to tell you, though, that subsequently I don't practice for two hours anymore!

[@agnieszkamarek-patla8691]

Thank you for sharing Billy, this is something I’ve been struggling with recently, I found this video very helpful!!

[@sonnetlikely]

Incredibly helpful and relatable videos. You're so easy to follow and understand and are very personable. Thanks for all the time you put in to sharing free, quality content- it is sincerely appreciated!

[@sexymanicou3403]

Hello, I need your help , can I ask you a favor ( as a left-hander)can you play your cello on your right shoulder with your with hand in minus 1st position on the C string and tell me if it touches the pegs please. I cannot play the tradition way and want to know before I purchase. I stop violin ( traditional) at grade 6 and want to take up cello. Thank you

[@oann4780]

How are you videos always on point! I know what I will be adding to my daily practices, merci beaucoup!

[@janaszabo7098]

You really hit the things we struggle with. I have that thumb stressing issue.

[@k.p.6444]

Thank you sooo much. After a long search I finally got an answer 🙏. I have very small hands and my hand collapse literally, if I try to keep l my 1 and 4. finger in the exactly same position. My teacher told me to do this. But that causes so much tention. I did naturally the same what you recommended, to move the hand a bit down and than back. I am happy that is not wrong, it works great for me!

[@sexymanicou3403]

Hello, I need your help , can I ask you a favor ( as a left-hander)can you play your cello on your right shoulder with your with hand in minus 1st position on the C string and tell me if it touches the pegs please. I cannot play the tradition way and want to know before I purchase. I stop violin ( traditional) at grade 6 and want to take up cello. Thank you

[@egraciosa]

very helpful and well explained.Thank you.

[@aspenx1304]

Your tips are amazing

[@lakeninevah]

Do you play a Montagnana style cello?!

[@pauljohnson6233]

Great thanks

[@young_aclement4134]

Thanks, I enjoy very much

[@sexymanicou3403]

Hello, I need your help , can I ask you a favor ( as a left-hander)can you play your cello on your right shoulder with your with hand in minus 1st position on the C string and tell me if it touches the pegs please. I cannot play the tradition way and want to know before I purchase. I stop violin ( traditional) at grade 6 and want to take up cello. Thank you

[@andreacampbell397]

How far should my knuckles be pointed towards me?

[@sexymanicou3403]

Hello, I need your help , can I ask you a favor ( as a left-hander)can you play your cello on your right shoulder with your with hand in minus 1st position on the C string and tell me if it touches the pegs please. I cannot play the tradition way and want to know before I purchase. I stop violin ( traditional) at grade 6 and want to take up cello. Thank you

[@dancosta1577]

Exercises bow

[@oliviu-dorianconstantinesc288]

Why spend so much time avoinding a natural reflex in stead of combining it with friction and gravity?

[@sexymanicou3403]

Hello, I need your help , can I ask you a favor ( as a left-hander)can you play your cello on your right shoulder with your with hand in minus 1st position on the C string and tell me if it touches the pegs please. I cannot play the tradition way and want to know before I purchase. I stop violin ( traditional) at grade 6 and want to take up cello. Thank you

[@oliviu-dorianconstantinesc288]

@@sexymanicou3403 Let my try to understand: are you thinking of buying a left-handed cello?

[@besthobbit]

I have thumb pushing problems :( I told my teacher "I need to put one of those spike bracelets the emo kids wore back in the 2000s on it" lol