Cello 101: How (much) to tighten your bow

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Billy Tobenkin is a Los Angeles-based cellist who specializes in teaching adult learners. As a professional cellist who started playing the cello from scratch at 25, he is in a unique position to help others, like him, who found the cello later in life. He has developed strategies from his own musical journey to accelerate the learning process, and he is here to share them with you.
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[@CanadianDivergent]

I started playing cello 25 years ago, but only played periodically in all that time, I played maybe 3 - 4 years but I worked hard when I did, and now I am just learning the 6th suite prelude and courante. I love it!! I can always learn something from every player.

[@viojoe11]

This answers so many questions for me!! None of my teachers have ever explained this to me like this. Thank you.

[@Models4073]

Played viola years ago but always enjoyed the cello. Purchased a Cecilio (I know) and found an issue with the bow. Watched a prior video of yours explaining what I found out with cecilio. Got the RIGHT bow and will hopefully sound better. Thank you for having an amazing way of teaching us. Take care and be safe

[@kathymoyer7796]

Thanks so much for your awesome videos! One question. I was a little unsure of which point you were making (my fault, not yours). When checking bow tightness, I think you were saying that when flexing your bow with your first finger, you DON'T want the stick touching the bow hairs. Makes absolute sense, but I wasn't quite sure if that was your point. Again...my fault. Thanks!

[@traceyschaufele]

This is very helpful!

[@347Jimmy]

My bow looks and acts like your second example 🤔 Very helpful vid, I think I've been slightly overtightening