Watch Me Practice (Haydn C Cello Concerto)

Watch Me Practice (Haydn C Cello Concerto) | Cellist Wendy Law

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Wendy Law

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@WendyLaw 5 жыл бұрын

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@liamsullivan2634 4 жыл бұрын

The way your mind can comprehend what your doing wrong so fast and fix it in under a minute astounds me. Just wow

@dizzyd254 4 жыл бұрын

You give such constructive help to get us through our practice sessions so a massive thank you.

@jamessingleton4856 2 жыл бұрын

Brilliant as always. Huge talent who makes the best sound in the cello world.

@eduardohny3714 5 жыл бұрын

Wendy!!! Such a great video!💛👋👋👋Such great information! You just reminded me to go back and use rythms again in my practice! It really does wonders!!! Again my friend, thank you! Cheers 🍷☺☺

@davidbteague 5 жыл бұрын

You reminded me of the many practice tool my teacher has taught to me over the years for speed up, intonation, and other. Thumb below the octave. I'm just learning that tool. I played the exposition of the Haydn Concerto in C (on my bass in 5ths tuning) for a master class years ago. It wasn't at your tempo, and I could never make the next (development) section go. I've got to watch this again try again.

@WendyLaw 5 жыл бұрын

Yes lots of tool for perfecting the instrument! More to come! Thanks for watching.

@jorisArt 5 жыл бұрын

Thanks so very much for your valuable information!

@WendyLaw 5 жыл бұрын

Thanks Joris! So glad you found it helpful!

@dustinmurdock6469 4 жыл бұрын

I found this very helpful. One thing I struggle with is even playing. In addition to playing different rhythms, I also accent different beats or sub-beats of the rhythm. So, if I have 16 16th notes, I will practice each set of 4 individually, then focus on the bridge b/w the last note of one group and the first note of the next group. And I apply different rhythms and accents to all of this. Eventually, I will play the passage with an accent on the first note of the first group, the fourth note of the second group, the third note of the third group, and the second note if the fourth group while also playing in triplets instead of duplets. It gets very weird and confusing, but is very helpful. I also find that when I play out-of-tune, it is on a shift, especially from one type of position to another - between four-finger positions, three-finger positions, (I forget their technical names), and thumb position. What I do is isolate the shift. For example, near the end you were working on a G-D shift, going from second finger on G to thumb position with third finger on D. I tend to isolate the G and D, playing an open D with the G and changing to a harmonic D when my thumb hits the fingerboard. I also tube each note in the position to make sure that the whole position is secure. It’s no good if the G and D are in tune but the following notes aren’t. I would tune G-A, G-B, G-C, and G-D (using 2 on G and each of the other notes as they correspond to a single position - thumb, 1, 2, 3). I guess the point of all that was to share a few more techniques for people browsing the comments and to seek validation on the techniques to ensure I’m practicing correctly. I have a few questions as well: 1) How do you practice shifts that involve string changes effectively? Is there a way to shift on the same finger and change strings cleanly? For example F#4 on the A string to D4 on the D string using the 3rd finger? Or would it be better to avoid such fingerings and use x2 (extended fourth-position second finger) for the F# and 3 for the D? If it’s helpful, this particular example is from Elgar’s concerto. 2) I know it isn’t stylistically appropriate for baraque music, but for more romantic or modern pieces, is it acceptable to vibrate with the thumb? My life is easier if I don’t have to shift for a single note just so I can vibrate on it. If it is generally frowned upon, I will trust those with more experience and avoid it. 3) What should the angle of the wrist be in thumb position in lower position - the positions where the thumb isn’t necessary. I know that I should only use lower thumb positions for very fast passages that would otherwise involve excessive shifting, but I’m not sure what the angle of my wrist should be. In higher positions, my wrist is relaxed and straight, acting as a bridge between my forearm and my fingers. I’ve been trying to do the same in the lower positions, but I noticed that you had a curved wrist. Is there a general preference, or should I use whichever form creates the least tension and is most relaxed? Thanks for any insight that anyone can provide, and I hope my thoughts can be helpful for someone.

@WendyLaw 4 жыл бұрын

Hi there Dustin. Thanks for your questions and comment. If you want to explore these questions, you may consider scheduling a lesson with me. I can be reached here: wendylaw.com/cellolessons

@HouSandra Жыл бұрын

Wonderful tips! Do you have a video for the second movement?

@cctlim 4 жыл бұрын

Thank you so much Wendy. Valuable tools for practicing!

@cellokev 5 жыл бұрын

YOUR TONEEE😍😍

@WendyLaw 5 жыл бұрын

Hey Kevin!!!

@aedders 4 жыл бұрын

I happen to be learning this piece just now. Your video is really helpful. Thank you!

@peterszaniszlai3031 4 жыл бұрын

Thank you so much Wendy, this is really very helpful!

@WendyLaw 4 жыл бұрын

You are welcome Peter!!

@ricco2125 2 жыл бұрын

That's so impressive. ❤️ Wow

@atinadenda 4 жыл бұрын

I'm here because i need the second page, but this was sooooo great and helpful too, thank you!🥰

@marianorivera5453 4 жыл бұрын

really helps me a lot i would like to know which version of cadenza you are using for 1st movement?

@hairdowntohere 4 жыл бұрын

enjoyed watching your practice video, thank you for sharing

@maxvogelaar5444 4 жыл бұрын

Hi! I just learnt goltermanns 4th cello concerto, 3rd movement, and I can't for the life of me get the sautillete correct. I've done many exercises, but my wrist is far too tense, and I can't seem to relax it enough. What tips do you have for playing in those faster tempos?