How To Play The Swan by Saint-Saens (Bow Control, Continuous Vibrato, & Shifting Tips)

Today is a cello tutorial on how to play The Swan or Le cygne from The Carnival of the Animals by Saint Saens. I am giving some detailed tips and tricks so that you can have a smooth sound with the right type of vibrato, seamless shifts so that it sound continuous, and also exercises so that you have perfect bow control. The idea is that it sounds like the swan is gliding peacefully and smoothly on a lake.
▷Here's my complete performance of The Swan ( Le Cygne ) by Saint-Saens
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I finally know why I couldn’t play the violin way back in school; I wasn’t breathing because I wanted to concentrate so much. You are a good teacher.

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thank you for your piece of advice ❤ I'm studying this piece and I want a better sound 🥺❤

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You can do it! 💪🏼

[@belle9l]

Cello ‘yoga’ breathing! 🤗 I find myself holding my breath A LOT! 😕 And My ‘cello face’ ends up being a cross between ‘grumpy cat’ and and absolutely terrified! 😝 Very instructive video. Thx!

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[@ToxicJusticeBook]

Beautiful. The Swan is the song I want to play for my grandchildren, who are now old enough to appreciate it. Plus, our last name is Swan. As an older adult returning to cello and lessons, the vibrato and dynamics are still a challenge. Your lesson is so helpful, as are all your tutorials. Thank you.

[@jnsn_paint]

good luck! I think that's beautiful. I started cello in january and my dad just started viola. vibrato is the trickiest part for me too.

[@alexfer75]

I'm no cellist but watching you teach cello makes me go back to music school and change instrument. We composers should watch more videos like yours.

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true i start to follow Wendy in december 2020 one month after i baught my cello

[@rfresa]

It's nice to see how you do the fingerings! I lost the music I learned this from when I was a teenager, and recently started playing it again because my pianist brother and I wanted to play something together for fun.

[@violetgilbert9618]

What a wonderful lesson! I learned so.much from.you. Thank you for sharing your talent! I would like to know what type of instrument you are playing?

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[@rfresa]

It's called a Cello, short for Violoncello. Just kidding, I'm sure you're asking about specifics like the maker or country of origin. 😉

[@bruceblue5297]

Thank you so much for your video! I have been working on this piece for ages!

[@gregjname7227]

Oh! Big thumbs up! this is great in terms of breaking it down. thanks for your time and patience. That helped a lot to this old newbie.

[@lexigaede009]

Where did you get the sheet music from? I asked my teacher if he could print this sheet music out for me and he says he still hasn't found a version for cello yet :( Does the one you got cost money, although i want a free version so he doesn't have to pay.

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Just search it in google

[@sallydixon8639]

The Swan is such a beautiful expressive cello piece of music! Your approach is so helpful!It is is so so challenging! Like a ballerina doing bourses. Thank you for your inspiration and help to play this beautiful piece! I liked the 180,000 cello best!The C string was a rich soft tone and the rest so full in tone!

[@ryleewhittaker8539]

My notes the forth position starts on a D string. Why does yours starts on A?

[@jorisArt]

You are a wonderful teacher! Thank you Wendy! ❤

[@dotcarrigan3079]

This whole song is about the phrasing!!! I am swaying with you as you are teaching!

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Are you a cellist? Hahah that's a good idea. I will definitely consider it!

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Breathing is good. I try to remember to breathe when I'm practicing; it's amazing how your body automatically forfeits breathing when concentrating on learning the cello....WHY!? 😩😉

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9:54 I just can't get a clean note on it, and I'm not sure how to fix it, do you have any tips on improving it?

[@naderat]

Thank you. This is very helpful :)

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So happy to hear that

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Great to watch and listen to, as always.

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Thank you for the long bow ,use of bow space!instruction!

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that first major chord change gets me :/

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Yes indeed Richard

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thank you dear Wendy 🤗

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This was great! Thank you!

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Thanks for watching. 😌

[@von0312]

1:11 the anxious swan and the lethargic swan

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Thank you very much!!! For some reason, my teacher doesnt want to tecah me "the swan" .... He says I am not ready... But I am 53 and I want to play it... Even if I dont do it perfect ( I need to)... Your kiss at the end of the video got right to my lips! Took me to the moon!!! :)

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Don't be sad!