my first ever time playing cello! a summer nights cover!

[@illuminatiCorgi]

Dodie: " **Plays Cello** Can you hear? :D " Sophie: "No :D "

[@JennaCluteMusic]

Mark Sneddon literally the friends i need in my life

[@alysha5093]

Lol

[@mettycandy]

this is the best comment

[@daanegberts7572]

anticlimax

[@noyoureaspoon]

Some Cello playing tips: -Put your knees below the little nook (so it isn't digging into the sides of your knees) and adjust the endpin accordingly -To have a straight bow, put your other hand on the end of the bow and just play an open string (so your arm can get used to the feeling of having a straight bow) -In order to not hear harmonics on the C-string, make sure you press down on the bow harder so the string will ring (haha that rhymes) -To hold the bow, put your thumb in the nook and put your ring finger on the silver bit -When bowing, try not to use your entire arm, but instead just your forearm and wrist. I hope this helps you, Dodie!

[@doddlevloggle]

thank u!

[@elsian]

doddlevloggle hi dodie !!

[@ramenperson1473]

Something that really helped me when I started was that I would try to find the "sweet spot" on the string where it would sound best by trying to angle the bow, go down and up on the string, etc. The other thing to mention is that when you first start it will be frustrating because you know what you want, but you can't so patience is key because I so many times wanted to quit because I just couldn't make it sound right. Last but not least I want to say hi other person who plays cello you're cool

[@petitecontrebassiste]

wanted to say pretty much the same thing. also, to try and get your bow straight, practise in front of a mirror if you get the chance! helps posture as well.

[@ryanfire4176]

ithinkimcool i thought the last tip said bowling and i was so confused for a second...

[@alyssaalexander9369]

“LOOK, LOoK, lOoK” i’m currently going through all the videos with all the arms unfolding lyrics in it

[@Mrmason8836]

alyssa alexander also at 2:38

[@Emma-jd8zt]

who has come back to see the secret song

[@londongirl2768]

Emsie :3 me

[@londongirl2768]

The look was really obvious can’t believe I didn’t notice

[@Emma-jd8zt]

@@londongirl2768 YESSS IKR

[@katie2701]

It was so obvious how did we not notice this lol

[@riellemarsh6563]

2:37 we have the “arms” bit!

[@wayawuffin]

drifting away to uh-oh those summer nights, oh *cello cello cello*

[@miiistymoon]

maya this deserves endless thumbs up omg

[@gabrielacarmona-linares9766]

maya q

[@wayawuffin]

bless all of you, thank you for liking my Bad Wordplay

[@bookmilla8616]

Y E S

[@jillstephenson]

maya CAN I LIKE THIS 1000 TIMES

[@dianachamomile]

the cello is such a beautiful instrument. it’s so warm and wonderful and your voice ahh

[@chloemoriondo]

QUAKING in my boots and VERY SICK of u being lovely at everything u do >:p

[@Finneganforge]

Oh cmon Chloe. Your not that far off and you know it. Can’t wait till your grown up and I can’t wait to see what you do. Also goddammit dodie and Chloe, collab already you know all of us need it. Also why am I here i literally suck balls at ukulele but have 67 subs. Dang I must have a lot of family members. KEEP BEING AMAZING I WISH I WAS ACTUALLY GOOD AT SOMETHING K LOVE YOU BYE.

[@mocheerio]

my favsss

[@bandaidwynter9984]

IKRRRR

[@yourfoot7158]

Omg I love you

[@_kdawg_]

I could say the same to yOU

[@niamh5020]

Is anyone else sitting here watching her and then realising youre smiling at how happy she is over something so simple

[@nicholasdyee]

This is inspiring me to learn a new skill! ☺️

[@assilem405]

Nicholas Yee bahahahaha

[@jillstephenson]

Nicholas Yee that _new_ skill certainly isn't cello though 😂

[@kearose]

wow my fav music channel commenting on my other fav music channel~

[@marianaamador8302]

same

[@paigegebhardt9489]

Omg yasssss

[@Kovukingsrod]

The most beautiful instrument by far

[@Isabel-zt7mw]

Kovu is a unicorn hi Kovu

[@charlottefortune03]

We love legends supporting legends❤️

[@abanerji305]

Kovu is a unicorn HEY KOVSTER

[@jessica4656]

KOVUU

[@lottie6723]

I love cello but as a violinist I would have to disagree

[@yoXneo]

Lol I love how Dodie just totally gets excited over playing the cello! And idk much about instruments but I liked the way she played it!

[@gukkyyy]

when u do pizz don’t do it so close to the bridge :)) stay higher on the finger board, and also beware of blisters ! don’t practice it too much at first. u wanna build calluses. AND DONT TOUCH THE BOW HAIRS. and make sure you loosen it every time after practicing so it doesn’t turn into a boring straight stick :)

[@abra322]

her fingers r already calloused i’m p sure bc she plays uke

[@cuzicaresomuch4916]

Ikr I seriously cringed

[@lilliharding5584]

Also, don’t worry too much about vibrato yet. I’ve just started my third year playing viola and I still haven’t even started learning vibrato.

[@땅콩-l5z]

i play violin and im agreeing much

[@raph2061]

where's the "don't play on your bed" part

[@Catmix9]

dodie turned this into an iconic bisexual anthem

[@AdorkableArtist92]

IKR!

[@kccavalieri]

RIGHTT

[@meghanhughes]

GREASE IS MY FAVORITE MUSICAL THIS IS SOMETHING I DIDN'T KNOW I NEEDED BUT I SURELY DID

[@courtneymcgraw8688]

omfg i know. im obsessed with grease and im so glad this is now in my life

[@avayost2564]

I have loved it since i was a little tot and I’m crying i can’t believe i needed this SO much but i cried and i have watched this so much already

[@JeraSky]

you know, when you just always have a cello.

[@x4leiy]

yo you're in that ad

[@mgsquared5204]

I like to look at these comments with thousands of likes, but hardly any replies.

[@gberrycat485]

Yeah, I have a guitar that no one in my family can play! Do most people not have a random instruments in their house??

[@raphael056]

are you zarya

[@michealelijahdipasalegne]

GBerryCat exactly! (Does that make sense) I have 4 FUCKING KEYBOARDS AND AN ACTUAL PIANO but me and my mom the only ones who can play piano!

[@zoeyking8650]

2:36 when she says “i thought it would be more uncomfortable on the ARMS” was used in the scrapbook of “arms unfolding”

[@lily-bm1zb]

why do i feel so special? there are thousands of people who play the cello in the world, and i’m excited cause she plays the same instrument as me

[@Gigi-nv6ci]

•lily• •magallon• i play the violin and i still felt that

[@edanasue2589]

exactly me bahah

[@miah.1211]

Lul same here😂

[@analeticia645]

I play the Viola and I still felt special. I was like "YEAH! STRING INSTRUMENTS!!"

[@dnvwmusic]

•lily• •magallon• haha same!

[@mariottabuttalapasta]

dodie singing both parts is bi culture

[@gilliankelly9567]

Hahah😂

[@Bubby-vc5fv]

Everyone sing it with me! Ah 1 ah 2 ah 1234 ♪Everything's about, sexuality♪

[@juutjejb]

ily

[@Bubby-vc5fv]

hey that was the auto correct not me

[@motherhunk]

ACCURATE AF

[@likaism]

wow I now really want to play a cello I wonder why

[@claire_dyment2301]

they're kinda terrible but dodie makes it look magical

[@moffy6029]

Hmm, I have no clue but I do too. I’m not sure what caused it though.

[@wes1070]

Lika I love my cello with all my soul, it’s a super nice sounding fun to play instrument so I’d say go for it!

[@lacegramb]

They get some getting used to but once you get the hang of it it’s great

[@MarimbaMaurice]

Claire_Dyment Why are cellos terrible? :O

[@nele.c6864]

i’m a cellist. this cover actually amazed me. 👏👏👏

[@KH-lq1lj]

been playing cello since i was nine! just some tips that helped me a lot: - put some tape or stickers on the fingerboard to help you remember where to place your fingers. after a while it just becomes muscle memory and you can take the stickers off - don’t get too tense! i’m dealing with the beginnings of tendinitis because i used to press down so hard on the strings. it’s getting better, but you definitely want to avoid it! - use gravity to your advantage. in pushing down the strings, shifting, and using the bow - practice a LOT in first position (first finger on the note of B on the A string). it’s actually a more difficult position, but for most cellists it comes naturally because that’s what we learned to play in and spend the most time on. - don’t try to use vibrato right away! for now, focus more on keeping in tune and finding a rich sound - speaking of rich sound, try to keep the bow perpendicular to the strings. it’s easy to get lazy (or too tense) and let the bow get all out of line, and that’s what causes a lot of squeaking and groaning - be confident! the cello is one of my favorite instruments because it’s so responsive to the person playing it. it basically becomes a reflection of you, and every emotion and thought you put into it will show through your playing. don’t be afraid of your cello, and it won’t be afraid of you good luck dodie! i can’t wait to see where you take this! every musical endeavor you take always seems to work out amazingly, so i’m sure this one will too

[@cwlyrehs]

Kylee Layne even as a violist, i would definitely agree with sticking in first position for now. also, stickers are great for muscle memory oh my i can't express how much it helped me i think these tips apply for most string instruments

[@devynp787]

also keeping the bow rosined

[@avavictoria1465]

As a upright double bass player I can confirm all these tips help

[@avavictoria1465]

Kylee Layne also Dodie learn proper bow hold first it is VERY important I cannot stress that enough

[@xingmei818]

do you girls have tips on how to deal with the sticky aftermath of the tape? i just had mine removed after 6 years. :)) I'm planning on playing my violin again. Thank you for sharing your thoughts! cheers!

[@winstonsmith11]

I'm happy Dodie's trying new things and making herself vulnerable. That's the key to growth, as an artist and as a person. Plus, with her talent she'll be cello'ing with the best of them in no time.

[@camdotcoms]

I’ve played the cello for six years and I’m so glad you’re getting into it! I would reccomend to have the bottom little nooks above your knees and make sure to use rosin on the bow if you don’t want that weird squeaky sound! You sound really good for never having played it before!

[@cellogurl5755]

agreed!

[@erin-xn4zu]

Straightening the bow out to be more parallel with the floor will help get a more solid sound too. This is so good for the first time she’s played!

[@kirimartin]

i’ve played cello for six years too!

[@laurelbradsher3596]

THAT is how you sound with no practice???? Me with no practice on a violin sounds like a cat screeching to the tune of cotton eyed joe while I'm trying to play Mozart. DODIE H O W

[@whynot9579]

to be fair she does have experience with ukulele, guitar and piano, so even tho shes a newbie to cello she is not to instruments so don't be to hard on yourself :)

[@whynot9579]

not to say that shes not good tho

[@majortom2231]

*_are yOU TRYING TO SEDUCE US CAUSE IT'S WORKING_*

[@lucafreya9823]

Such a mood

[@morgandy6753]

I WAS GONNA SAY

[@emiartss8904]

*Y E S*

[@jadeisunderage4686]

This comment is fucking everything

[@dasiasaur]

She doesn’t even have to try

[@stephaniecamacho8753]

ALL THE STRING PLAYERS ARE SHAKING

[@ALover5316]

Yes!!!! (I'm a cellist by the way)

[@duckyymomo]

truuu haha

[@lisak8492]

im a violinist lol true

[@jillstephenson]

Dodie, just to let you know, the cello should be higher up. Extend your endpin more! It should rest just a few centimeters below the middle of your collar bone.

[@doddlevloggle]

thank!

[@irrelevant2580]

doddlevloggle My music teacher taught me that a good measurement is that the top of your cello should be at the level of your nose while standing when you have the endpin extended.

[@jillstephenson]

doddlevloggle You're welcome!! I'm not an expert by any means, but anytime I see something that I think you could fix or improve I'll let you know ❤

[@MathAndComputers]

Celloooooo! :) I'd recommend sitting in a chair with a solid edge (and no arms), so that positioning the cello is easier. Playing while sitting on a bed or poofy chair is super difficult. I usually sit right on the edge of the chair, to be extra braced, but some people sit farther back, probably using their legs more to keep from sliding backward.

[@hiwhale]

ZebrasAreBoring really? I was taught that my nose should be at the same height as the lowest peg(is that what it’s called? Sorry, I’m Japanese so I’ve never learned these terms in English)

[@ArnovanZelst]

*that's kinda problematic*

[@wakemeupinside83]

Arno Online how?

[@justalittledangerous]

arno is referring to 4:16 when she says that

[@makaylag1999]

Arno Online Hey so am I... Oh well.

[@ArnovanZelst]

Katy Thanks :)

[@anu01anu95]

Arno Online Das

[@likaism]

if you'll ever play a violin my life will be over I'd be so happy

[@ellie98245]

Lika okay you are literally everywhere do you love KZbin and have very diverse interests or something 😂

[@likaism]

maybez honestly I'm just really bored

[@ellie98245]

Lika oml that is a better response than I ever could have hoped for

[@los3rlaur3n]

Lika same same same

[@rebeccaogden4583]

Same like most of the video tho even though I play the violin I was like DODIE YOU GOTTA PLUCK ON THE FINGERBOARD

[@mollio7070]

I played that skater guy who played the cello in my theatre's version of high school musical and I had to pretend to know what I was doing with that massive ass instrument

[@doddlevloggle]

L O L

[@sexyspiders-8632]

K BUt my m8 is playing that part in 2 weeks and we all call him chello boi

[@Finneganforge]

ChellO OR CELLo.😂😂

[@jae15.]

dodie: I’ve never played this before, be gentle Also dodie: creates a beautiful cover

[@lisshvh9059]

Lyrics: Summer lovin' had me a blast Summer lovin' happened so fast I met a girl crazy for me Met a boy cute as can be Summer days driftin' away To ah, oh, those summer nights Uh well-a well-a well-a huh! Tell me more, tell me more Did you get very far? Tell me more, tell me more Like does he have a car? Uh-huh uh-huh uh-huh uh-huh She swam by me, she got a cramp He ran by me, got my suit damp I saved her life, she nearly drowned He showed off, splashing around Summer sun, something's begun But ah, oh, those summer nights Uh well-a well-a well-a huh! Tell me more, tell me more Was it love at first sight? Tell me more, tell me more Did she put up a fight? ... It turned colder, that's where it ends So I told her we'd still be friends Then we made our true love vow Wonder what she's doing now Summer dreams ripped at the seams But oh, those summer nights... Tell me more, tell me more...

[@fi5976]

When people don’t know the song and you have to help them because IT SHOULD BE OFF BY HEAT FOR EveRyONe

[@jillstephenson]

I'm late to this video _Because I just got back from orchestra_ *_Guess what I play_*

[@rejectbedward8000]

Jill Stephenson viola?

[@emilykiefer7323]

Same tho

[@emilykiefer7323]

I just left symphony rehearsal haha

[@samcook3646]

CELLO

[@gerritsevereid4657]

viola?

[@vamprzhope]

we stan a queen who has watched grease.

[@ThePuglover98]

taehyungs tea her and Sav did a cover of You're The One That I Want a long time ago and it's CUTEEE if u haven't seen it lol

[@bookmilla8616]

taehyungs tea i don’t think I’ve ever met anyone who hasn’t watched Grease tho lol

[@marianneday6659]

BookMilla my boyfriend has never seen grease and I’m making him watch it with me next weekend 😂

[@InkSplatter]

cellist of six years, i’m sure it comes from already being a musician, but i’m actually super impressed with how well you did for your very first time!!

[@milohsnow1965]

0:22 , 1:22 , 2:37 (ARMS UNFOLDING)

[@elinemay]

+ 0:20

[@solstudios941]

She gives me life. Anyone else?

[@lilybugg6070]

Sol Studios same same if I had no dodie I wouldn’t be anything like who or what would I be

[@oliviagrace5685]

She helps me through the toughest nights

[@letsparchmentitupyo7566]

deffo me 🙌🏽🙌🏽

[@timidelle1127]

YOU LOOK SO CUTE THE SWEATER AND THE SKIRT AWWW

[@joelleyoutube4412]

timid elle i want the outfit soo bad

[@lindacalderon2160]

Judy Smith same

[@kaitlyn.ferguson]

as a cellist this is actually really good wow wow wow!!!!! for one thing try to use your wrist more than anything while you’re bowing. and as for holding the bow my old teacher called it a “banana” thumb so you basically just stick your thumb into the little curvy bit and curve your thumb like a banana? that doesn’t sound v clear but it actually feels super natural when you get the hang of it. you’re actually v good though for such a beginner. and you already know several positions too so you basically have it down pat. keep practicing and eventually it’ll be so easy to you ❤️❤️

[@cocopops9563]

kaitlyn ferguson i've been playing cello for 7 years and i've gotten into the habit of banana thumbs and i can't get out of it!

[@bandaidjam]

kaitlyn ferguson o haha my teacher calls it banana thumb too but she says not to do it because you need a little bit of curve in the thumb. Maybe because I play viola 🤷🏻‍♀️

[@joekkkke]

coco pops banana thumb is the HARDEST THING for me bc my thumbs have barely any top knuckle so they're a lot shorter and it's hard to keep hold of the bow when i bend it

[@tiggings]

- dodolandie - OHHH HELLO FELLOW VIOLA!!

[@just_ella793]

coco pops army!

[@KelseyBarnardMusic]

Why have I not seen this. You’re literally the funniest person alive 😂 how can a cover be hilarious and super impressive all at once. Honestly that’s why you’re so successful!

[@AliceOfAnotherWorld]

I like how Summer Nights sung by one person is like a bisexual anthem

[@jaceyjacobs4013]

Alice-Maree Raitt I’m jealous. This character can get a boyfriend AND a girlfriend in the same summer and I’ve never had either 😂

[@relaxolotl788]

Alice-Maree Raitt YES

[@podgify]

watch everyone throw out their ukuleles and buy a cello asap lmao

[@the0o.]

they're INFINITELY more expensive i would be terrified if that happened

[@dasiasaur]

theodora lim so true, I would love to learn cello but they’re so expensive and I already know I could play it, it’s just painful because I play viola and we bow differently and stuff but wow, you can get a uke for like $40 but classical instruments are like thousands

[@jillstephenson]

rat oof can't expect that. Cellos are very expensive and are much, much harder to learn without a teacher.

[@doddleoddle]

rat LOL

[@annavlasov573]

doddleoddle hi❤

[@Lunebee]

I've started playing the cello at 22 and never regretted it. You'll be able to play songs sooner than you think. Of course you're not doing everything right when you're playing it for the very first time, but how could you possibly know all that without any input, and there is so much time to figure all that out. I just love seeing you be so enthusiastic about it, it really warms my heart. You will have so much fun with this instrument! The only advice I would give you is to always remember that everything that seems super hard to you in the beginning will come to you so easily soon enough. I really struggled to hold the bow right when I started playing the cello and don't have any issues with that now.

[@doddleoddle]

this gives me hope!!!!

[@belenfernandez2021]

The beginning is always the most tedious part, but then it becomes easier with time and practice!

[@janakav]

Whose going back and tryna hear all the hidden lyrics from arms unfolding

[@peaarrllldiver]

HOW CAN YOU SING BEAUTIFULLY, PLAY THE PIANO, UKULELE, CELLO AND STILL BE THE MOST ADORABLE PERSON EVER?!!

[@Finneganforge]

You forgot clarinet and being a better drawer than I am. She also is very educated, and she’s a writer. She’s also an actress, if you think about it. She’s very amazing, and I don’t even know if she’s human anymore.

[@itsybitsytoes222]

Also makes great Mac n cheese supports the lgbtq community and does amazing makeup

[@heather_857]

VendingMachine Oreos she also can play the tin whistle

[@huntergirlalex]

She plays waaaaaayyyy more than that, I don't remember the list but in one of her earlier videos she lists just a pile of things she plays.

[@peaarrllldiver]

She's just the MOST talented bean

[@Matoustar]

everyone’s gonna have cellos instead of ukuleles next sitc, i’m calling it

[@unburdenedcatcreature]

matoustar but who can afford a cello? 😂 I was shook when she said someone she knew just casually had one

[@kevinmarin3141]

That was the most Beautiful thing I've ever heard

[@wowzaers1101]

dodie: *touches the bow hair* Me: SKSKSKJSJSJSJJ i know it's her first time but even just being a violinist i'm dying. its a hilarious video and i love the song. she did such a good job, and tbh her pizzicato is better then most chamber one cellists i know... at least it's not a viola ahahah

[@FlowersArgo]

Hi, my name is Blue Ahaha, true :) -another violinist

[@suwi6412]

Hi, my name is Blue yep oof - a cellist

[@bugi9309]

her pizz is not ok but sure

[@luciferthenekomaid7986]

Hello fellow violinist's

[@hanazupan2879]

you look so much happier than last year

[@jrocknpoppingirl]

Okay but you singing both parts took this from being a standard duet to being a bi/pan anthem and I love you for it!!

[@emilyrhodes7063]

jrocknpoppingirl One of the great thins about being bi/pan, any love song can work for you!

[@mercy8601]

I'd never listened to the lyrics of the song before so I legit at first thought it WAS a bi/pan song- more of those should definitely exist tbh

[@itsmalachimusic]

I had a dream you kept trying to hit innocent people with a cello

[@daniellegagne6726]

Malachi Vasquez i bet you didn’t

[@kai-ri9ly]

Movie Now Need

[@TR-jr9oo]

i dont know u but i like the way u dream lmao

[@beabristow2939]

everyone gets that one if you play a string instrument. my friend saved her school by attacking a dragon with her violin

[@freekjespaargaren2829]

@@beabristow2939 😂😂

[@heydebee]

ILY

[@catarinabakker8405]

Only Dodie to be able to make Summer Lovin’ a Biconic song

[@tessewact]

is it dodie cello tho?

[@recyclable7222]

FFFFFFFFFFFFFFF

[@kylecannot9974]

HA

[@elizabethaman7]

Why isn't this the top comment on this video

[@charlie9619]

*wheeze* MAI SIDES!

[@mama-pm8ot]

SOMEONE ASK DODIE TO PIN THIS PLEASE

[@OisinMKenny]

how am i only now noticing summer nights is a bi anthem when sang solo.

[@hollyroberts3821]

Ois Kenny yaass

[@alexcrinion9254]

Ois Kenny I thought the same thing!!!

[@stars4rose]

Ois Kenny that’s what i thought !

[@Raya-xw5ud]

Right?! Same place my brain went lol!

[@blurryphan7578]

I just noticed it right now! I am living for this. :D

[@averyjane03]

THE WAY DODIE SAID "Look! Look! Look!" MADE MY HEART MELT

[@yogourtcoveredraisins]

wow you learn quickly

[@SunnyIrishArya160]

I am SO PUMPED you're going to learn! I'm a long time violinist, we could always have more string players in the world! Strong first effort, love it! Quick tip: don't touch that empty space between the bridge and the fingerboard, the oils from your hand will make it harder for the bow to stick and vibrate the string.

[@ameliafox5039]

Aria L. Ssaaammme, I play viola and violin and this makes me soo happy

[@r.darling4135]

hi! do you mean dont touch the strings between the bridge and fingerboard? As in when plucking? If so, should you pluck over the fingerboard? Thanks for the tip aha xx

[@SunnyIrishArya160]

R. Darling exactly, plucking above that is the sweet spot :)

[@r.darling4135]

Thank you muchly, I will use this tip :) xx

[@Haami]

Oml I don’t know why but when she started playing the cover all I heard was What makes you Beautiful by 1 Direction 😂

[@edensylvester13]

wow true

[@mialedesma1792]

SAME

[@stars4rose]

IAmWoat it’s so funny, i’m not a one direction stan, but that’s all i could hear at the start haha

[@epictp1018]

I thought it was the "I know what boys like/I know what girls like" song from 'Teen Beach Movie' at the beginning XD

[@Haami]

cate alexander Ikr 😂

[@puppylover3169]

Wow I’ve been playing for 8 years, I can’t believe you figured the basics out so fast! You have a natural talent!

[@elestras]

How did i not see summer nights sung as a solo as being a BISExual anthem honestly i love

[@molly5545]

elestras I knew I couldn't be the only one thinking this 😂

[@salemhallow3252]

my first thought omg

[@ellamb5115]

HelLo dodie, i am a first year music student and have been playing the cello since i was 8 and have played in several orchestras, quartets, pit bands, et cEtera. here are some helpful cello tips and tricks which you Do need because i know you recognise you’re not amazing at everything first try and practicing wrong initially will only lead to bigger problems down the line: -have a lesson with someone because it’s easier to fix things 1-1 -sit on a proper chair with your thighs parallel to the ground -the cello should be a lot less upright than it is here -a good measure for how much spike to have out is to stand up with your cello and have the scroll (top of the cello) at nose height -sit on that normal chair u prepared earlier -bowing!! your bow should be straight, perpendicular to the strings -rosin that bow but not too much -bow hold is tricky, but you’re holding the bow more like a violinist would and therefore you won’t have the correct hold to play with the force/angle the cello needs -practice on open strings making your bow go straight -practice making a nice, whole, round sound on open strings -you will have to play with more bow pressure than you think otherwise you get those airy ‘harmonic’ sounds -Fingers!! when done right, this will hurt initially as you build up the calluses on your fingers, as you have to press quite hard with your left hand fingers to produce notes -you were quite in tune but get a teacher to put stickers where your fingers need to go - after a while it just becomes muscle memory and you no longer need them -D/G/C major are all good scales to initially practice as they all have open strings -there are plenty of beginners books out there for this -practice first position, practice scales -save vibrato for later -save double stops!! learn how to play on one string first not two -practice practice practice!! playing an instrument isn’t easy, it’s ugly and frustrating and difficult and practice is the most important thing! this isn’t supposed to be a dig it’s literally just some helpful advice from one cellist to another

[@KaraIsabella]

It looks a little low, try having the endpin out longer. Also try to master the basics for a good while before trying vibrato. Also, if you put electric tape where your notes should be it helps a lot. Good luck!

[@natmartinez8321]

Bella NOT ELECTRIC TAPE!!! ITLL RUIN IT! I HAD A TEACHER USE CAR STRIPING AND ELECTRICAL TAPE AND MY VIOLA WAS LEFT A STICKY MESS AFTER MY CLAMMY HANDS PRACTICED THEM OFF!

[@KaraIsabella]

You can also use Scotch's "decorate and repair tape" and others. I'm sure she'll find the correct tape that works for her. But electrical tape has worked for me and stickiness can always come off with Goo Gone.

[@bluebubble926]

same, my violin was a sticky mess. A lot of people use stickers though, and they work fine.

[@Leaf30n]

I used painters tape! it comes off very easy!

[@TamesisShamlyn]

Car detailing tape, electrical tape, masking/painters tape all come off very clean. If you do end up with residue, whack it with some steel wool or gamsol/mineral oil. Speaking as somebody who literally removes tape from fingerboards for a living lol.

[@mckennam.9374]

When I first started to play cello I also started with just pizzicato, so I’m glad that you kind of started with that. I hope you enjoy it as much as I do, my instrument can be an outlet for stress and sadness. If it can provide you with comfort or just artistic expression, then you will end up loving it. I can’t express how amazing I feel when I play something new and exciting.

[@majortom2231]

(also) dodie is the only person who will look freakin beautiful from this angle 4:03

[@SophiaWilson]

Truthhh

[@charroddle8719]

verryyy truee!😍😍

[@Carina5707]

I didn't want to do much today. But I got up and went on my way. I cleaned the bathroom and browsed the net I did my hair and then went and met a friend for lunch, had a lovely time went and saw A Quiet Place, and then felt much more inclined to go visit my grandmother, to share a bit of me to catch up on the good, and sidestep the melancholy. I came home and started cooking then finally sat down and began looking at my subscription box for the first time today happily seeing your name in the display. I love the cello, and I appreciate you for the shit you deal with, and your strength to push through. I'd say, "despite your weakness..." but that'd be a lie because it's because of them, that I'm still subscribed-- Your music, your art, your multifaceted expression It makes me want to create it ignites the love for art itself and dampens the voice that's always whispering, "Wait." Your calm voice and chipper excitement brought me joy today. Thanks, dodie. I'm really looking forward to your LP. Cheers.

[@selina6085]

Juce This is amazing! 🌻

[@katiesaysrawer]

This song sung by one person should be considered the bisexual anthem

[@celloofriend]

5:08 *whas occurin*

[@AdaraLily]

Rachel Parker 😂😂

[@nevermindneverland6031]

It's called Col legno :)

[@calradz]

Rachel Parker 247 likes for this

[@bethramsey8935]

dodie u r a queen

[@reubenoreilly7513]

Is there literally anything in this world that you CANNOT do?

[@kcs2003]

That Little Badger she can't play cello

[@crisk75]

I don't think she can fly

[@reubenoreilly7513]

Cristina K Pretty sure she went skydiving at one point...close enough XD

[@crisk75]

That Little Badger I stand corrected

[@moncheriemoony1296]

She can't be not adorable

[@idlesflashlight]

Dodie being excited about getting a cello is the most cutest thing I’ve ever seen

[@kieran163]

as a cellist who’s been playing for almost six years this makes me so happy, love u dodie ❤️

[@nilanarayan9083]

Some tips! (I'm primarily a bassist but I know stuff about cello as well) -Keep your bow perpendicular to the strings. I know it's hard to concentrate on, but it's important that you bow in a straight line -Don't use vibrato right away, try and focus more on notation and accuracy -Speaking of accurate notes, ask Sophie(? Sofie?) to put tapes on for the different positions, it usually helps people -I couldn't see your bow very well, but make sure not to overtighten it. The wood shouldn't be in a straight line, it should have a slight curve downwards in order to prevent too much tension That's all I can think of right now. Enjoy!! I love the cello! Just practice a lot, you're already on a good track!

[@inesdennehy6895]

One more tip (from a violinist): the hair of the bow should not be towards you.That is, don't turn the bow towards the bridge, it should be either perpendicular to the strings (with all the hair touching the strings), or if you want to play softer maybe try to turn the bow (just a bit) towards you so not all the hair is touching the string. Otherwise it was an amazing attempt for being your first day playing the cello, i'm sure you'll progress a lot in no time :)

[@JustabitofEmz]

Another violinist here!: Ines ^ I think you mean if playing softer tilt it away* from you! Easy typo hehe. Definitely save vibrato to try later on... although it's looking good, intonation and bowing are top things at the moment! If you do get tapes put on, try not to rely on them too much! I learnt without tapes because my teacher doesn't like them! Don't forget to rosin your bow (you didn't in the video but who knows...) because otherwise it will make a scratchy sound on the strings which means it won't sound great! My teacher used to always remind us to "feed" our bows and clean our violins before we put them away in their cases (put them "back to bed"). It's a really nice reminder to look after your instrument and also feeding your bow means it doesn't get hangry and so will sound nicer when you play! I'm very jealous of your current skills! It took me over a year to be allowed to put my index finger down on the string! Have fun and I'm dead proud that you've joined the best section in the orchestra!!! xoxox

[@inesdennehy6895]

actually i meant to tilt the wood towards you lol i wasn't very clear sorry (in the cello it's the other way as the violin because you are in the opposite side)

[@JustabitofEmz]

Oh oops! I didn't know that so that's good to know hehe

[@faithstredwick9820]

Inés Dennehy that is mostly used for advanced players in my experience. When you have learned the cello you can experiment with how you hold your bow and what sound suits you best but that depends on the cellist, their instrument, and your teacher. Some teachers swear by tilting your bow and others are really indifferent, but regardless most of the time that’s a skill that’s developed later - at least in my experience

[@cassiefaith480]

**is suddenly overcome with the need to learn the cello**

[@mariacopley2128]

Cassie Johnson do it I reccomend

[@bi-nonna4299]

since you’re just starting out, you should get some finger board tapes to mark the positions of the notes - also, I’m so happy you want to learn how to play the cello!! it truly is a beautiful instrument

[@bi-nonna4299]

Abbie Heathcote lol same here except mine were a glossy back so I could see them but ppl watching in an audience couldn’t

[@sophia-wm3sf]

yeah i see them all the time in my schools orchestra

[@hhughes9465]

I didn't have any when I first started playing the cello 😅 I did when I started the violin though, and I started cello like 6 years after violin so who knows 😂

[@Mandrake_root]

I'M SO EXCITED FOR YOU. CELLO IS SO FUN. YOURE DOING GREAT. Also like dang already making cool music with the cello and you've only had it for a day. I teach cello and it takes some people forever to just play in tune xD

[@mirame0w]

ive been playing for almost 6 years and i cant even play completely in tune lol

[@elliekate6068]

Can you believe dodie Clark *invented* the cello

[@syd6264]

Dodie you did great!! I’ve been playing violin myself for 12 years, and you were the one to inspire me to take a step up in my musical career. I can’t wait to hear you play more cello!! Thanks for inspiring us all ❤️

[@aliciacunningham1133]

*Dodie + a cello = something I didn’t know I needed until now*

[@emmalaughary3528]

you have no idea how happy this makes me lol. im a cellist and I've always gotten so excited when people get into it. i can already tell she's going to be great at it!! especially because you could see that she was playing in different positions other than first, and i didn't even learn that until my 4th year!!

[@noimandersen]

dodie’s hair is my aesthetic

[@ashlleymhm]

the fact that you have a cello makes me so happy, and of course you’re amazing at it😍😍😍😍

[@vanessahansmann2465]

i don't play the cello so i wouldn't really know but this sounds SO AMAZING, especially for a first time like wow

[@ty9334]

Dodie, I always appreciate watching your videos. You make covers of my favorite songs and show me songs I haven't heard before and I love the little subtle things that you do from time to time in your videos that you probably do all the time but idk, they just stand out to me and probably many others. It's adorable and I certainly always look forward to future videos.

[@emilyobrien1161]

ive always had a problem with that 'did she put up a fight' lyric finally someone noticed

[@jackm.t.4073]

Emily O'Brien I KNOW RIGHT

[@MushroomKing30]

Definitely rapey, HAHAHA, i saw college humor actually do a skit about it

[@jaceyjacobs4013]

Yeah, that lyric is 😬😬😬

[@oddgirlsophie]

Wow I can’t wait for this to be dodies new thing

[@nyntje3478]

if I hadn't played french horn I probably would have played cello, because it is so nice

[@accooper1994]

Nyntje 347 same but my school district didn’t offer strings and were in dire need of horn players 😂

[@tuwuryn]

lol i play both bc we desperately need both horns n cellos so i switch depending on the needs of the song

[@tom_sundog]

French horn is majestic af though! (coming from a cellist who gave up French horn because it was too heavy lol)

[@swiggaswoody]

same! i play the horn rn and i would love to be able to play cello someday

[@MathAndComputers]

You can play both! ...not in the same group usually, but I'm fortunate enough to have played French horn in a few community concert bands (a.k.a. "wind bands", though that neglects the poor percussionists) and cello in a few community orchestras. :)

[@sally-annehunt8820]

WHO ELSE IS HERE FROM THE "Arms unfolding" PROJECT VIDEO?

[@sally-annehunt8820]

2:37 "Arms"

[@Linasmr7]

you're so creative and its so inspiring !! :D

[@elissasquid348]

dodie yellow... more like DODIE CELLO!!

[@froge6652]

At the end I just wanted to give a big ol round of applause!! This was lovey dodie

[@elleandpossum]

Oh dodie, this made me so happy. Reminds me of the first time I picked up a cello. I’d give anything to have one again. Enjoy every second of learning, it’ll pay off

[@MarimbaMaurice]

Oooh now I‘m very excited to see your progress, looking and sounding great so far!

[@weaouw]

Ooh.. like is this a sign? I've been wanting to learn to play an instrument since I love music (of many kinds) and have never really knew how to play anything myself and since I saw the movie If I Stay (yeah I know haha) I have since watched so many videos of cello players and just listened to it.. Cello is amazing and for me so unique since it's so low and deep and idk.. I have struggled with my own voice sometimes especially growing up since it's kinda deep and a bit husky (for a girl), but that's what I love about the cello so I don't really know why.. I would also like to (privately) practice singing and if I could play cello also maybe they could work well together..? Anyway long story short I LOVE the sound of cello and this video made me so happy

[@chloejones8185]

someoneprobably It's never to late to learn, especially strings instruments! I started playing the flute in 6th grade and decided to start playing the cello in at Christmas time my 10th grade year. Now I've just graduated high school and I went from barely being able to make a sound to being the second best cellist in my school! In only TWO(-ish) YEARS! I always recommend people try to learn instruments. It's a great hobby and it really helps overall determination and perseverance. And singing would do the same thing! The right teacher can get you really far in a short time. Take it from me, YOU CAN DO IT!!

[@weaouw]

Chloe Jones wow.. You must be amazing! And yeah it's honestly just that like for example thinking about dancing ballet or doing gymnastics people always say how you have to learn from a young age to actually get good so I'm kinda "scared" to start a new hobby like the cello haha but I do know it's possible.. It's harder but it is possible, I also have a habit of starting hobbies and getting bored quickly but that's not always the case and that shouldn't keep me from trying I know, When I have my mental health more normal and also have any money I think cello will be one of the first hobbies I will at least want to try.. Your story really motivated me tho haha thanks!

[@chloejones8185]

I’m the same way where I start a hobby and never finish, but cello was so different! I really liked that it could be anything you want it to be. You can play Mozart, or you can play the Game Of Thrones theme, or anything movie theme (shout out to the Pirates of the Caribbean theme for cello 😉). Every time a cello is played, it’s played a little differently, which makes the hobby itself forever changing and unique. I really hope that you at least try, it’s a really great thing to try something new and have fun with it!

[@weaouw]

I've probably listened to all those covers here on youtube haha and yeah I've noticed the same thing from watching and listening! The worst thing is if I go somewhere to practice it and then wanna get one of my own to play at home, they cost so much and also I would get kicked out of whatever the place is where I live pretty much.. But yeah if/when I get the chance I will try it

[@daanegberts7572]

After I read If I Stay, I got so motivated to practise more cello and in a month I could play Bach (she plays Bach in the book+film) and I was so proud. Now I know you can just do it if you want to

[@LashanR]

That was lovely.

[@mir1783]

when dodie’s voice is so beautiful it leaves chills

[@eve930]

“i don’t know what i’m doing” literally me five seconds ago when i had to start my maths homework

[@skylercboyd]

Dodie I've been playing 8 years and uhhhhh you're hell good for first time playing !! Your bow hold isn't TOO bad but make sure you get it perfect because otherwise you'll begin with it wrong & then as you play more it'll be hell hard to correct it coz your hand will juts go back to the original hold you did!! Leg placement is weird & usually slightly different for everyone, just move around and find what sits best for you :) if you have trouble knowing where your fingers go put some stickers (usually D string as that song usually most commonly played) on the places & then as you learn where they sit you can take them away ! Also make sure your stop is out far enough :) it seemed a little bit short to me but if it sits okay for you then that's chill. If you sit on different sized chairs to play you might need to adjust it differently each time

[@orlagartland]

gahhhhh LOVE THIS

[@CHRYSANTHXMXM]

aw i've been playing the cello for five years and this made me remember why i started playing.. and you're already doing so good for the first time playing! this video is overall just so cute and nice i loved it so so much