Cello Tips with Mike Block: "The Chop" Rhythm Technique

Mike Block teaches cello online at ArtistWorks. Click here for free sample lessons: bit.ly/2bCEmSu

[@irbomusic]

0:05 "AHH. That is the chop." Finally. The answer I've always needed. *Leaves video with valuable information.*

[@CristinaSeaborn7]

Thanks for simplifying the chop Mike!

[@MarionFiedlerMusic]

THANK YOU! I needed that chop!

[@MARAcello]

Very good explanation!! Thank you!! 🎶

[@omnisquebe]

Thank you Mike!!

[@mayumigrasso]

Thank you!!!

[@jasonburford1552]

Thanks. Great tutorial. Forward motion makes a huge difference. I was getting too much string tone going sideways

[@UriNetanel]

Thank you! Does this technique stress the bow hair, i.e do you need to change it more often because of the chop?

[@hezi2140]

this is crazy!>v

[@titoguarin6117]

Hi..!! How do you write the Chop effect in a conventional notation?

[@bloubear2557]

possible with slashed note head, you can also add "chop" staff text.

[@annalenahoyer6575]

Hello, can you clarify the bow hold, especially how to hold the thumb?

[@jasonburford1552]

Tilt the bow towards you like a bike skidding. Some players curve their thumb backwards. Some don't. Keep a really loose wrist

[@nancyrichardson4621]

Mike, what is that on your bow? It looks like it makes the bow easier to hold on to....

[@theseventhammer]

Check out the master of the chop Rushad Eggleston - kzbin.info/www/bejne/a6uUip6vetxkga8

[@wefysan58]

damn bitch why you so good