Cello Masterclass: Forwards Extension of the Left Hand

In this video we work on how to correctly set up and execute the forwards extension of the left hand.
To review the basics of extensions, take a look at my video on backwards extensions here: • Cello Masterclass: Bac...
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!

[@Lost2024-r4k]

Danke, liebe Julia, sehr hilfreich😊

[@davidmangeruga4963]

Amazing

[@TrexEdits10]

My son just started extensions and is struggling and I think it’s because he wasn’t moving his thumb with his second finger! Thank you!

[@Bob_Morrow]

Doh! Keeping the 2/3/4 fingers and thumb as a unit! A cog has clicked! Thank you.

[@juliamorneweg5416]

You would be amazed how difficult most students find it to get the hang of this! 🤣 It’s something I find I have to nag some students about for years before it’s really ‘in the system’. Being patient and learning this properly from the very start pays huge dividends in terms of fluency, intonation etc…

[@davidmangeruga4963]

Super explanations!

[@davidmangeruga4963]

I'd like to have a teacher like you ☺️☺️☺️

[@zehe6679]

This is best explanation 😊

[@abuelitopastelero355]

I’ve got it! Elbow needs to be down and well forward. I check the accuracy objectively with my on-line tuner (which did not exist when I took lessons!)

[@abuelitopastelero355]

Thank you very much for this video. Despite stretching exercises my first finger insists on trying to follow my thumb and other fingers, usually ending up on A#! Much like the rest of me, my 70yr old hand is no longer as supple as it was in my youth. Should I accept this or is there something I am doing wrong?😊

[@LucasMGamer56]

Nice