Cello Masterclass: Backwards Extension of the First Finger

Learn how to master this essential technique and avoid common mistakes!
Julia Morneweg is a highly sought-after London cello teacher with an exceptional track record of student success. Her past and present students have held music scholarships at many of the most prestigious independent schools including St. Paul’s Boys School, Latymer, Alleyns, Francis Holland, Channing School, Sevenoaks and Hornsby House. She has given masterclasses and run workshops at institutions such as the Royal Welsh College of Music and Drama, the RCM Summer School, Enterprise Scotland and Tanglin Trust School in Singapore.
Her own performing career has seen her perform as a soloist and chamber musician at venues including the Purcell Room, St. John’s Smith Square, St. David’s Hall Cardiff, Zurich Tonhalle, Daning Theatre Shanghai and many others. She was a member of the Erato Piano Trio for twelve years and has performed as a guest with leading UK and European orchestras.
The break to her performance schedule enforced by the COVID-19 lockdown has finally enabled her to make this long-planned series of videos. Julia currently teaches students remotely via Zoom. Visit her website www.juliamorneweg.com for more information about lessons.
If you have a question or would like a specific topic explained in another video, leave a comment below!

[@shengluzhou5936]

Hi Julia, your video really helped. Thank you!

[@jin-xi6ln]

It really helps a lot! Thank you so much!

[@davidmangeruga4963]

Amazing

[@DravenKSW]

Thank you! I've been having an issue with the backwards extension, especially on the A string.

[@davidmangeruga4963]

Will you explain the forward extensions as well?

[@juliamorneweg5416]

I put both links into my initial reply! :-)

[@barriereid9244]

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