6 Fun Cello Bow Techniques (Practice Tips & Exercises)

[@WendyLaw]

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[@georgehughes1194]

I'm 63 and decided to learn to play cello. I've just viewed your 6 Fun Cello Bow Techniques video and it's AWESOME! Thank you very much for putting this on KZbin!

[@WendyLaw]

You are welcome George! I have a lot more cello tips videos. Welcome to my channel!

[@anahigonzalez8311]

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[@cow1939]

I’m 82 and started cello when I was 60. It’s been one of the best choices I’ve ever made. In my retirement years(after teaching private piano and singing in choirs for YEARS) I am loving my experience as a cellist in my community symphony. And the university orchestra needed an extra cellist several years ago. So many friends my age are not so lucky. I always have something to do, rehearsals to attend, concerts to play. Keep practicing. You won’t ever be sorry. New friends and beautiful symphonies await!

[@ronwhitehead3824]

@@cow1939 That is great Peggy. I played guitar and sax before and at 60 i also took up the cello. I am now 71 and still have a teacher. I use a custom size cello, 4/4 with short scale neck because of arthritis. Learning cello has been real slow for me but i will get there.

[@wences71]

@@cow1939 thanks for your comment. I'm 50 and I was thinking that it was already too late to begin with cello.

[@kevinyang1231]

I joined Strings at my school 2 weeks ago and thanks to you, I’ve improved so much

[@WendyLaw]

I am so happy to hear that!

[@thegirl211]

Wow u genius. Ive been attending lessons for over a month now and still learning only holding the bow lol

[@chubbydinosaur9148]

I AM LIVID! EVEN FURIOUS! These exercises helped me tremendously within MINUTES!! My cello teacher had the choice of actually teaching me and getting mad at me for not magically knowing the dark cello magic (flips table in rage) thank you so much I'll have a blast to learn how to play the cello for real this time.

[@victorvilletess]

Thanks! My instructor suggested I look you up. I'm glad she did.

[@samaivazquez361]

This hit the nail on all I need to practice on!! I started playing years ago but never really corrected my bow techniques. Im still really struggling but Im definitely practicing these, thank you ☺️

[@JohnThomas-jr3nd]

I'm a recently retired adult and have started learning cello as first instrument ever. Your bow suggestions are wonderful, thank you! I especially appreciated the tp roll exercise as my bow finds itself in all sorts of angles.

[@abc-vl6pr]

im going to try these soon, i been playing cello for about 3 years and my biggest struggle is holding the bow because i learned holding the bow wrong and it really hurts after a while of playing so now im trying to learn the proper bow hold and its a struggle because it feels weird so im going to do these thanks :)

[@johnditto4885]

Thank you for the bowing tips. All of them are very helpful.

[@hannahvancamp4570]

Wow this is a GREAT video. I’m not learning cello, but my son is. In order to help him practice better, I’ve been watching a lot of KZbin videos lol. Your video is easy to understand, and you get right to the exercises. Thank you!

[@WendyLaw]

So glad that you and your son found this helpful! I have a free cello masterclass coming up. You can apply here: bit.ly/3EExiMD

[@nancy7167]

Can you teach a beginer a whole song and if so i play many instruments..but chello is hard iv been playing for 8 months and you have taught me much..thank you ....you help my soul to jam...out..songs for beginers that want to inpress there friends and such.....i love your many chellos so cool ...i like the old ones... The Darker one is a cool sound ...god bless....🙏

[@WendyLaw]

😁👏🏼

[@michalkarpisek751]

Great tips! Sometimes It's also good to flip the bow and hold it on the tip! This help very well in Rococo variations in the first one, or similar pieces.

[@joestrong5452]

I'm 77 years old and just picked up the cello. Your video was very helpful. Thanks

[@arthemosdraguliassis5418]

Miss Wendy Law, I am a cello student in Brazil. I discovered your channel at the suggestion of KZbin and I loved it. Thank you very much.

[@WendyLaw]

I’m so happy that you found me. I hope that you enjoy all my videos. And I would love to visit Brazil and perform there one day. One day soon I hope!❤️

[@King.DAVid.III2022]

Just a fabulous lesson, thanks Princess 🌹🌹

[@claudiamartinezsoldevilla4374]

u. I am studying music right now and my complementary instrument is cello, I play the piano and sing so I thought choosing this instrument would add so much to my way of understanding what music is and it is helping a lot. I love the cello. I am starting with the Susuki method and all your videos are so helpful and encouraging ♥ Right now I don't have a cello on my own so I borrow my school's one. Looking forward to having mine soon.

[@John-ko2lr]

Recently returned to my cello after 6 months.... I already have blisters on my lefthand fingertips. These exercises are great to help me rest them and allow me to still practice cello! Thanks

[@WendyLaw]

So glad that you found this helpful

[@kittyaxelson-berry8537]

This is such a huge help to me! Thank you, Wendy Law!

[@cindyraine8313]

Thank you so much i loved your exercices ❤🎉

[@OwlsSkySailing]

These have been the most helpful that I’ve seen on KZbin so far, thank you!!

[@WendyLaw]

I’m so glad the video was helpful to you. Don’t forget to check out the six fun Cello left hand technique that I just uploaded!

[@WendyLaw]

🌟 Check out the NEW 6 Fun Cello Left Hand Techniques (Practice Tips & Exercises) here:kzbin.info/www/bejne/i6KTpmiKiNVqmtk If you are interested in taking cello lessons with me, go to www.wendylaw.com/cellolessons or you can have FREE monthly lessons as a Patron on Patreon.com/WendyLaw

[@josephott7258]

Do you give private lessons? Im looking for a once a month or so on technique. I already play guitar and can read ok.

[@Walking376]

This was a great video, exactly what I was looking for

[@WendyLaw]

Fantastic

[@TheLoonu]

This tutorial is hella fun and actually makes me want to exercise :)

[@louphoenix9477]

Just found your channel! After 20 years of playing violin and 20 more of not playing anything, I decided to learn cello at 50, and it has been so much fun not to hold the bow like a violinist I’ll certainly try your bow techniques. Thank you!!

[@ismailanasiz9109]

Fun to watch.thanks

[@manaral-azzawi9397]

Thank you very much!! I’m relying on several Cellist youtubers (including you) and this really helps. Specifically the last technique. I struggle with keeping the bow straight and Im waiting for time to make me play like you eventually!

[@IOFrimpong]

Thank you for the video!

[@WendyLaw]

You’re very welcome

[@dustinmurdock6469]

This was so helpful. I’ve been taught finger push-ups before, but I was taught to lift the whole bow. Watching you use your fingers for string crossings just made the exercise click. Now I can play string crossings without using just my forearm and shoulder.

[@palalsharah8080]

I recently just started playing cello about a week ago and I’m really enjoying the exercises. My bow hold is getting better but trying to play the A string with a straight bow is giving me so issues

[@ryanpeplinski1884]

Thanks so much Wendy! Your videos have been so helpful!

[@RussellKeatsRivas]

Thank you Wendy! I will share the last exercise with my student.

[@WendyLaw]

Oh thanks so much!! 😃🙏🏼

[@paoladeafcellist]

Thank you Wendy I am practicing for that 🤗

[@WendyLaw]

Wonderful

[@greyr5665]

I'm watching this a year late but I forgot some of these exercises and fully intend to teach them to my kids. I remember they helped me a lot. Thanks for the reminder!

[@ApexHumanity]

These are great pointers! Thanks for sharing!

[@WendyLaw]

You are welcome! Thanks for watching!

[@Msrebecca197]

who knew that showing tp during your video would bump you to the top of the playlist! lol. Thanks for the bow practice techniques. : )

[@WendyLaw]

Hi Rebecca! Thank you so much for bumping my video to the top of the playlist! So glad that you found the video helpful

[@347Jimmy]

The TP exercise is a good way to get some of the same muscle memory training as you would from a bow guide, without the embarrassment of using a bow guide 👍 All of these are brilliant

[@marisaalonso8018]

All your videos are so enjoyable.

[@AlamoCityCello]

Awesome video. Thanks Wendy!

[@marykarensolomon7103]

Great exercises! Thank you. I knew a couple of them but I am going to practice them all!!

[@PenteadosBarbie_3]

This was so helpful! I was struggling with bow techniques and this was really helped.

[@oliviadrawz39]

Thank you, Wendy.

[@paulb5700]

These were great! I really appreciate you making these videos! I've been applying them! They help! Thank you!

[@WendyLaw]

You are welcome Paul!

[@diegosierra16]

Thank you wow it was so helpful amazing!!!

[@alanmol5918]

Excellent Tips. Thanks

[@maryhimmer2515]

Wendy, this looks really helpful. I hope to try working on these tomorrow. Thank you.

[@Sully365]

Everyone needs 101 comments.. i play sax, have always loved cello..and seeing you makes me wish i had a great string teacher way back in the day.

[@palalsharah8080]

I love all your videos and they really help. Got my cello about a week ago and I’ve been incorporating the tips so keel up the great work

[@WendyLaw]

Well congrats on the new Cello. How’s it going?

[@palalsharah8080]

@@WendyLaw it’s going well I’m starting to develop callus on my fingers. I am incorporating vibrato more, I can move my bow more freely and it’s getting more and more comfortable to hold and play. I really enjoy it. Sometimes I really lose track of time when practicing

[@arthemosdraguliassis5418]

Miss Wendy Law, I will be very happy if you ever perform here in Brazil. Thanks for listening.

[@Machodave2020]

Some of these exercises and tips seem like these will be helpful on violin and viola as well as we also use our fingers to do a lot too, a lot of the techniques used on cello - while not exactly - are very similar as all these instruments are in the same family.

[@WendyLaw]

Glad it was helpful!

[@fredplay1747]

This exercises are very help full

[@MoonBlossomRose-yr8pv]

Thank you I’ve improved

[@inbalatzmon4224]

It really helped me thank you

[@WendyLaw]

You’re welcome

[@jaqueen001]

#6 was great!! I'm helping my son as a beginner. I couldn't figure out how to help him keep his bow straight! Thanks for the tips!

[@ccavinod]

thank u so much for the tips:)

[@WendyLaw]

You are so welcome! How long have you been playing the cello?

[@ccavinod]

@@WendyLaw I used to travel almost 15hrs for a 20minutes class in a week.my teacher taught me the basics for 4months and then stopped.its been 4years and now the city where I live now no one plays cello.

[@WendyLaw]

@@ccavinod I am sorry to hear. If you like, email me at [e-mail]. I give online cello lessons.

[@kristinsmith8632]

Great ideas!

[@KokonutKlub]

Thank you so much, Wendy! I love the toilet paper exercise. I've been having a problem keeping my bow straight, and this helps a lot!😊

[@iceberg220]

Thank you so much! you are awesome! your instructions are very clear

[@chrisgray8874]

Great techniques. Love it!

[@michaelprenez-isbell8672]

I love your videos, incredibly helpful for beginners.

[@nihaimamoniquestamper7670]

Thank you for this teaching God bless you Amen.

[@musicenvelope8119]

Great Tips. Thank you.

[@angelosalvado]

Thank you for your tips!

[@fourstrings1518]

Wonderful explications. Bravooo .

[@robertodasilvabatista426]

Eu amo essa violoncelista!!

[@davidovkajmak1277]

Tysm❤️

[@stephanebenezra2700]

Son fun and very good Thanks

[@cellokello]

I am 54, play the violin and recently switched to the cello. The bow feels like my enemy. 😂 I am definitely going to utilize these exercises. I know I'm doing many things incorrectly, (i.e the death grip) and I'm finding I must ice my wrist after 20 minutes of practice. I think I'm over pronating as well Your examples will really help me realize it's not necessary. My biggest problem is my thumb. *OUCH* Thank you for the very helpful information.

[@WendyLaw]

Oh my take it easy! The violin bow grip is totally different from the cello one. Stay tuned for my upcoming course where u teach correct technique and posture to avoid pain and tension.

[@WendyLaw]

❤️Here’s the course: Apply for Cello Mastery Academy Launch here: bit.ly/3Hjc0Wg

[@cellokello]

@@WendyLaw thank you for the link to your classes. You're EXTREMELY talented. I listen to you playing every night before I head to sleep.

[@WendyLaw]

@@cellokello oh wow thank you. Means a lot. 🙏🏼🙏🏼🙏🏼

[@barbaraidieder4495]

So helpful

[@helenf8632]

Thank you for the tips wendy

[@helenf8632]

I also liked your video

[@constance486]

Thank you 😊

[@SaraAzam-bd6]

Thank you so much! To be honest i think the toilet paper one i think its good when it actually does have some paper on it, i think it Stabilises it. Thanks again Wendy you really encourage me ❤ Sara ❤

[@linadiaz6722]

Thanks! Love you hair!!

[@rienchen7469]

Thank you

[@wowdisneyland]

Thank you!

[@bowilkinson3388]

Thank you so much for the great tips 👍!

[@sirfarquad8300]

Thank u

[@coralieofjumpwithnofear]

Watching this in April 2020 makes me wonder how you could possibly use toilet paper so casually. #toiletpapergate🤣

[@astrobot702]

Just hoard the cardboard tubes...LOL

[@BoazCello]

Great!

[@langrolle]

Wendy, seriously, the toilet-paper thing, you are a freaking genius 👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻 Thank you so very much!

[@LapiniYui]

Thank you so much, Im really enjoy ♥

[@jessedasilva313]

Thanks for these tips. I did the 1st one too much when I was getting started and the 6th is brilliant rsrs. Hugs from Brazil :D

[@zosiamomot8580]

Thanks! It is very helpfull! And also i recomend one more exercise! It is „playing on the air”. You just pretend to playing but you keep your bow above the string. What is really important that you need to keep bow as close to string as you can but don’t touch it.

[@moraaataya4057]

Wow you're really good!!!

[@WendyLaw]

Thanks so much

[@douginnis1911]

Great set of exercises ,Wendy !

[@WendyLaw]

So glad you found it helpful!! 💚🧡💛✨

[@herrickcello1734]

bravo, Thanks for sharing! Cheers

[@polymix2971]

7.00 is the reason youtube recommended me this today,

[@WendyLaw]

The toilet paper 🧻? Haha yes that’s before the toilet paper cello challenge too! 🤣

[@sehaydu]

Thanks for the video! Your cello sounds great! What microphone do you use to record your videos?

[@farideghalandari7012]

thanks a lot it was so useful

[@tspark1071]

Enjoyed much

[@gigagoatt]

I actually liked the sound close to the bridge; I’m an experimental Artist!! 🕺🕺🕺🎸😁😁😁

[@dougmckay9524]

Hi Wendy those exercise are great as a noble iam injoy learning the cello looking for to other tips that you may have

[@aid3074]

OMG, 20 and smth years I am playing cello, but the toilet paper I hear for the first ever time!!! So fun!!!

[@AndrewPierceBohemian]

Great tips and video, Wendy. Subscribed!

[@WendyLaw]

Thanks Andrew

[@sindhisarangisindhilokgeet8854]

Excellent mam

[@Mint_editz]

Great vid so helpful

[@WendyLaw]

So happy to hear!! 🤗

[@irinadesmond2226]

Great video, thank you! Most of all I liked the tip #4 to help the bow flow. Do you have any tip for left hand technique, for example, playing Prelude from 3 Suite my left hand gets tired so fast, I find myself lifting fingers too high, sometimes I notice I put too much pressure on the fingerboard but I still did not figured out how to fix this.. I was taught that if not to press the string strong there will be no good sound..

[@jomariani9231]

Your voice is "divinal"

[@ccavinod]

could you please help me ,my bow arm starts paining after 3 minutes when i play cello,i couldn`t figure out what wrong i am doing. thanks

[@WendyLaw]

Hello there! Yes I can help. Please feel free to schedule a time with me here: www.wendylaw.com/cellolessons

[@Gichanasa]

The climbing monkey exercise seemed impossible to do at first, but once I slowed down the video and observed carefully... the key seems to be understanding how the thumb takes a step in between the two sets of fringers taking the steps. 3-beats rhythm. Thank you for sharing!

[@WendyLaw]

Hahah great analysis!! 👏🏼

[@eugeniedefraigne2826]

thank you for your ideas! :)

[@WendyLaw]

You are welcome! 🙏🏼