The First Position on Cello, a Beginner Cello Lesson | Basics of Cello

[@Joshua-dc1bs]

As a piano player, I find this really intimidating. Having no frets or keys is really unfamiliar for me.

[@CelloCoach]

not to worry

[@rahelav3174]

Right? i play guitar but the violin, cello and every string instrument without any frets are very intimidating

[@JD-im2kh]

I grew up playing viola and now I’m teaching myself cello and piano. I feel just hitting a key and being in tune is so easy but the piano chords are challenging!

[@aslin81]

Yeah piano without frets is just weird

[@konstantin7869]

Piano and guitar look intimidating due to equal temperament tune. It means that only the first and the fifth are in tune, while other notes are untuned.

[@ПапаСталин-с5г]

I'm very happy we went to a music shop today and we rented a cello but the sound peg was loose so I have to wait a day or 2. I can't stop smiling!!!!!!!

[@Kenji1685]

I'm happy for you. 👍 😊 A few weeks ago I had asked Mr. Humphies about what tape works well and he recommended this: Chartpak BG1251M Graphic Art Tape, 1/8 W x 324 L Inches, Black Matte, 1 Roll www.amazon.com/dp/B001Q4HX36/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apa_i_AMo1CbZMEV26W

[@sabineg4646]

@@Kenji1685 Hello Can I use it for all four fingers ?

[@HotelEdenMusic]

How did this go for you, curious after 2 years!

[@shane6108]

Best part for me starts at 3:23. Trying to learn this. Need a video of it at about 60bpm to really see what is going on. Thanks for taking the time and sharing your art with us. Cheers

[@footcandy]

Agree, sounded awesome. I know I should know the answer, but what is that piece called?

[@uguntaye]

bach 1st suite im pretty sure@@footcandy

[@tomcartwright1]

Thank you Jonathan, as a rookie I've been going through some of your videos. The patient delivery and trace of humour never fails to make me smile. 👍

[@j.bryceteel]

Those scissors had me laughing out loud 😂 thanks for the lesson!

[@SussyBaka-iw5yj]

i started playing cello like 3 days ago and ive been looking for videos like these and the hardest part for me is the bow like where u place your fingers on the bow

[@kathyarinella5246]

Hi I will be renting a cello with in the week, I am looking fwd to it I am a guitarist and pianist and this is great training as a pianist because the cello is the bass clef which on your piano is the left hand... just put the tapes on to mark the first position and you will be fine...that is what I will be doing

[@CelloCoach]

Best of luck!

[@Skydreamer223]

one question do you need to hold 2 fingers on the same string? it sounds redundant to me. I have 0 knowledge on string instruments except the piano

[@room1271]

Great lesson!!

[@guitarbug2]

Hello Johnathan! your videos are truly inspiring and thank you for doing them! Will you be addressing second and third positions? I see you've already posted 4th position. Also, can you address how we read the positions, exercises to shift between them?

[@CelloCoach]

Intro : kzbin.info/www/bejne/oIvHi32Hn9Kno8k Half position - kzbin.info/www/bejne/hJ66i6Wcp7aKisk Lower 2nd - kzbin.info/www/bejne/aKLCdZmmotCHiK8 Upper 2nd - kzbin.info/www/bejne/gJqzZZasg5uNbKs Lower 3rd - kzbin.info/www/bejne/oXOwqZeeoLV3rLc Upper 3rd - kzbin.info/www/bejne/aYuYg36uZsmencU 4th - kzbin.info/www/bejne/eYLFlYqebsqkidU 5th 6th 7th - kzbin.info/www/bejne/iGG9npdoeMtjhcU As for the reading them, that is for another lesson upcoming!

[@apogeeangel2387]

How Do you Know on what part, or how far up of the Cello's neck, do you Place The Tape???

[@Guitarist888]

I’m a guitarist and I find this intimidating!😮

[@Skydreamer223]

what you mean 'when u find' do you need perfect pitch to even play cello?

[@ahmadz7900]

where and how can I get an economical cello for full size person?

[@zoemills1349]

Hi, I’m just starting to relearn cello from school age and overwhelmed by the videos you’ve shared - thank you! I’m just wondering where is the best place to start? Also, could I please have a copy of the scales book you mention? I have emailed but not heard anything! Thank you so much - love your videos! :)

[@CelloCoach]

I hope ou emailed me correctly [e-mail] As for the channel's content - Basics of Cello, Essential Skills and Level Up playlists. Online Cello Lessons, Cello Coach Talks and Luthier Lessons are other playlists are not to be consumed in any particular order

[@zoemills1349]

@@CelloCoach oh no I have emailed [e-mail] 🤦🏼‍♀️ I have just emailed the correct address - many thanks! ☺️ Thank you for taking the time to reply.

[@zoemills1349]

@@gracewallisstudio ahh that’s great 😃 hope it’s going well!

[@faithite]

My fingers are on the correct position but the thumb is hard to be in postion. Sometimes I pressed my fingers down without the thumb. Am I wrong? Even changing strings, my thumb will not be in same position.

[@ekx5120]

This is so encouraging, thank you.

[@CelloCoach]

You are welcome

[@gargs_0722]

ayo could you maybe explain how to play A sharp and natural on the A string please bc im in my orchestra and the sheet music is freaking out 😀

[@win8822]

Hi, can you recommend a cello beginner tutorial for me? Thank you!

[@CelloCoach]

This entire channel is your tutorial. I've been teaching 23 years, and have taught absolute beginners with no prior knowledge of music how to play cello. Advice : start with the playlists - Basics of Cello and Essential Skills - while you enrich your knowledge base with Cello Coach talks, and of course subscribe to stay motivated and informed.

[@shaghayeghmohseninejad5669]

Dear Jonathan!thanks 4 ur video.i have a question, can you please help me??? how to play with different finger positions on g string without touching d string?😭 I tried a lot but I dont know which way is right...☹

[@CelloCoach]

Move your thumb over to the left side of the neck, in the back. It will lift your palm higher and give you more clearance.

[@urquisabicalho5047]

Jonathan Humphries, boa tarde . favor colocar as distâncias de cada fita que foram colocadas no braço do violoncelo? eu vi no seu vídeo 07 (sete) marcações com as fitas. meu cello é de 4/4 e sinceramente não quero comprá-las. eu pretendo medí-las com régua e colocá-las. pode enviar as distâncias das fitas em cm ou como vocês usam aí no seu país. eu consegui colocar no meu violino e deu certo . fico no aguardo e muito obrigada.

[@CelloCoach]

Fita = largura de 3 mm, toda a fita na corda de re Pestana a primeira fita (mi) = 7,5 mm 1ª ao 2ª fita 7.8 - 10.8 2ª ao 3ª fita (fa #) = 11,1 - 13,8 3ª ao 4ª a fita (sol) = 14,1 - 17,3 4ª ao 5ª fita (la) = 27,6 - 32,6 5ª ao 6ª fita (si) = 32,9 - 37,8 6ª ao 7ª fita (do) = 38,1 - 40,1 7 ao 8 passo (re) = 40,4 - 44,4

[@k.p.6444]

I just downloaded your App which is amazing 😍. Thanks you so much!

[@CelloCoach]

You're so welcome!

[@mothersgauri4137]

Wow...I'm just starting and this was SOOOO helpful !! Thank you !

[@CelloCoach]

glad to help

[@annethymotie9432]

elbow and wrist position?

[@sabineg4646]

Hello, where can i get the tape. I am from Germany. Greetings Sabine

[@dragonflowermusic]

What does a person do if their fingers won't "spread" far enough apart to put all fingers in first position at the same time? I would say that I have average-sized hands for a female, but the fingers just won't spread apart as yours do in the video,with one finger on each note of first position. Also, my pinky is kind of short and does not even reach the fingerboard when the other 3 fingers are in place, unless I cock my hand at a weird, painful angle. Any thoughts?

[@dotteddice2358]

I have the same issue with hand spread, and I let my 1st and 2nd fingers lift up a little when needed to place the 4th down. Practice and time will make the hand stronger and more flexible. 😎

[@hamfat4515]

What song that you played in video? I hear it many time, but don’t know name Could you suggest me about beginner cello book. Thanks a lot : )

[@CelloCoach]

Suzuki Book 1

[@hamfat4515]

@@CelloCoach thank you for your advice : )

[@papaidodekiekin3089]

Thanks a lot!! Best teacher!!!!

[@CelloCoach]

Thank you

[@nlecroy]

Thank you! Really beautiful

[@CelloCoach]

Thank you too!

[@francoiscoste6080]

Ravi,enfin de trouver des conseils....;en Français. En plus les explications sont limpides et la douceur du ton invite à l'attention. je reviendrai.

[@jingyachen3656]

what is the name of the music he played at the last? Thanks!

[@tomb5219]

Johann Sebastian Bach / Suite n°1 - Prelude.

[@galmagen7696]

This so good, please do the other possitions :)

[@mandylu6864]

Thank you for your teaching!

[@tevbuff]

What kind of tape is that?

[@CelloCoach]

Chartpak amzn.to/2Xxquip or colored amzn.to/2Y47yog

[@RacquelTBrooks]

great video

[@CelloCoach]

Thanks!

[@piano8428]

Thank you

[@story5gtone369]

❤

[@claudialu]

So inspirational. Thank you.

[@CelloCoach]

Glad you enjoyed it!

[@horselover-jd4sc]

What was the name of the song u played at the end

[@dynasty8089]

Hello, i believe that the song he played is called Cello Suite 1 Prelude, by Johann Sebastian Bach.

[@marshallderriek1858]

@@dynasty8089 beginner here.. thank you for that answer .. I find it beautiful

[@telmazelaya400]

What song is this?

[@CelloCoach]

at what point?

[@LiveTarot480]

Merci 🙏

[@CelloCoach]

Avec plaisir!

[@thinoete27]

my grandparents randomly got my a cello because I said I wanted one a few months ago and I only know the violin 😭😭

[@CelloCoach]

Welcome to the journey, panino. It's more fun on our side of the orchestra

[@Loriloya]

I wanna learnnn haha

[@bethplavidal4129]

I'm so aggravated I got my two fingers good but can get that pinkie to do anything ahhhhh

[@snakekeeper2073]

My cello at some point in its life got a finger nail indention in the neck for first position lol

[@diamantenegro7219]

👍👏👏

[@CelloCoach]

Merci!

[@eboll18]

careful with the pencil, I just scratched into the fingerboard.

[@afonsodeportugal]

Classical string instruments seem to be a nightmare to learn! 😬

[@kellog89]

Nightmare might not be the right word, but any instrument takes years of practice

[@AtTheEnd1000]

I only mark the first and the last. All four is too much.

[@CelloCoach]

Sometimes to learn the spacing for the middle digits, we need the extra tapes. Good point

[@AtTheEnd1000]

@@CelloCoach well, to be fair, I have a teacher

[@vennmarsanjuan8645]

i like your lips bro.

[@CelloCoach]

Thanks 😅

[@vennmarsanjuan8645]

i'm looking at your lips...

[@CelloCoach]

Sorry for the distraction. Will do better in the future!

[@fudgeymoss]

Jonathan Humphries noo it's a good thing don't worry!!

[@daniellemmons-f8u]

Ah yes, because every person is born knowing how every single note sounds, and can automaticly recognize when, whatever an f is, is playing. Or is this video just a joke?

[@DavidOgborn]

It is not a joke. If you know anything at all about playing an instrument, you will know exactly what he means. Plus he said to have a tuner available so you can tell when you are right on the note.

[@daniellemmons-f8u]

​@@DavidOgborn I don't know anything about playing an instrument, that's why I am here. No clue what a tuner even is. I don't get you music people, you have some delusion that everyone has been playing since birth and knows everything about music.