10 MOST COMMON Cello Mistakes for Cellists (Beginner Friendly)

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  • Here are top 10 most common cello mistakes especially for beginner cellists! Sign up here for new cello videos and updates: www.wendylaw.com/contact Practicing and learning the cello doesn't have to be hard! We just have to be smart. These cello basics tips will be helpful to you as you make necessary changes. Watch the entire video and tag me on instagram and show me the most helpful tips and your newly corrections!
    Here's the break down of the video.
    0:00 Intro
    0:20 Cello Mistake 1: Using Too Much Bow
    0:50 Cello Mistake 2: Fluffy Bow
    1:39 Cello Mistake 3: Crocked Bow
    2:21 Cello Mistake 4: Funny Bow Grip
    3:12 Cello Mistake 5: Unnatural Left Hand Shape
    3:43 Cello Mistake 6: Flat Fingers
    4:14 Cello Mistake 7: Wrong Bow Placement
    4:46 Cello Mistake 8: Practice Tempo Too Fast
    5:36 Cello Mistake 9: Wrong Endpin Length
    6:13 Cello Mistake 10: Only Playing at the Frog
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  • @WendyLaw
    @WendyLaw  2 ปีที่แล้ว +6

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  • @cassiusle
    @cassiusle 3 ปีที่แล้ว +134

    I’m pretty proud that I’m only struggling with eleven of these. This is so helpful!

    • @WendyLaw
      @WendyLaw  3 ปีที่แล้ว +13

      😆 you are doing fine cash

    • @jennakuebler6204
      @jennakuebler6204 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      Lol! That was such a good one.

  • @ohmyfoes
    @ohmyfoes 3 ปีที่แล้ว +28

    Thank you for this video! I played from 6th grade through high school and at 38, took up practicing again and appreciate all your tips and tricks. It's so frustrating to feel the ghost of the memory of playing but to sound like a beginner again.

    • @WendyLaw
      @WendyLaw  3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      No worries! Let it flow and enjoy the process of rediscovery!!

  • @CraigCrowder
    @CraigCrowder 3 ปีที่แล้ว +17

    Very helpful tips. My music teacher had me play in front of a mirror, and it definitely helped me see when my bow was getting crooked.

    • @WendyLaw
      @WendyLaw  3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Oh yeah! Mirror is your best friend!

  • @katemc0885
    @katemc0885 หลายเดือนก่อน

    I went to an international Orchestra concert as the Tenor Horn. The Cellist was sitting right next to me during practise and during one of the breaks I asked if I could play on it.
    I instantly fell in love with it. From then on I spent every break in the Band room learning the cello. This video helped me a lot!!!!

  • @lioraartemis7486
    @lioraartemis7486 3 ปีที่แล้ว +6

    I totally didn’t notice the pillow until you said anything!

    • @WendyLaw
      @WendyLaw  3 ปีที่แล้ว

      Hahah yes 😆

  • @marianorivera5453
    @marianorivera5453 3 ปีที่แล้ว +13

    Can’t wait to watch your video talking about major mistakes for intermediate and advance cellist

    • @WendyLaw
      @WendyLaw  3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      I guess I will have to do that one!! Haha

  • @drazzle2995
    @drazzle2995 3 ปีที่แล้ว +21

    Aww... I only got 9 out of 10 :( I was doing so well until it came to the last one! Great video Wendy, super-useful!

    • @WendyLaw
      @WendyLaw  3 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      9 out of 10 is not bad!!! Just to clarify, you SHOULD start at the frog on C string especially.

  • @eviedelaney3624
    @eviedelaney3624 3 ปีที่แล้ว +5

    Even though I'm not a beginner cellist, I found this video very valuable! Thank you!

  • @SBX70
    @SBX70 3 ปีที่แล้ว +5

    I struggle the most with the bow. Never quite sure how much to use, how many notes at a time etc. I just got a NEW BOW which I love! Pernambuco!

  • @Fire91ful
    @Fire91ful 3 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    My teacher is quite the stickler for a lot of these. One thing he has always said is that i have beautiful sound for a beginninger. I think its great when your teacher can see your strengths and weakness because he saw i have good ear so had me start practicing scale with 4th position too. find it with sound. I dont use it for songs or anything but just to start practicing that shift.

    • @WendyLaw
      @WendyLaw  3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Great ears are always a good thing. Congrats

  • @aftersojourn7698
    @aftersojourn7698 2 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    Thanks! I' started learning cello last year when i was 37 and this kinds of video helps a lot especially the older ones who begin late hehehe

    • @WendyLaw
      @WendyLaw  2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      No worries. You can learn to play the cello at any age.

  • @esperanza9356
    @esperanza9356 3 ปีที่แล้ว +5

    So helpful! I have such a hard time keeping my bow in the right place. I’m always playing too close to the finger board and not close enough to the bridge.

    • @WendyLaw
      @WendyLaw  3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      You can do it! Keep up the good work!

  • @yorkshirecellist
    @yorkshirecellist ปีที่แล้ว

    Really good tips here Wendy!
    I call wonky bow use "wonkybowitis". "oh no, you have wonkybowitis but it's OK, we can fix it!“

  • @buddylove3640
    @buddylove3640 3 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    Wendy,
    I am so glad that I found your channel. As a percussionist, I am learning the Bach Cello suite, in GM, with four mallets. Can you please give me some general considerations a on phrasing now that I'm playing with multiple mallets. Thank you!!!

  • @lornadina5423
    @lornadina5423 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    This was so helpful, thank you really!
    My teacher always told me to place the cello in such a way that the pegs are in line with my ear and that really helped me

  • @ZenShawoom
    @ZenShawoom 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Man, I need to slow down my tempo for my Bass and Guitar practice. The would help. Btw waiting for my Cello to come in the mail. I used your amazon video to help me out. Peace with you.

  • @marcnevins9491
    @marcnevins9491 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Thank you. That was helpful.

  • @Omer_Latif
    @Omer_Latif 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Good points Wendy Thanks

  • @rauljimenez-duran5447
    @rauljimenez-duran5447 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Excellent descriptions. Thanks Wendy

  • @richardlevangie8733
    @richardlevangie8733 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Good info !! Love all your videos ✌✌🎻

  • @rezajavadzadeh5597
    @rezajavadzadeh5597 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Thank you so much

  • @larywarner7391
    @larywarner7391 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Very nice review, I played when i was in elementary school, and recently started again. My teacher caught most of these mistakes, but this is a good reminder. I'm about "High School" level at this point.

  • @edwinvicentelopezrivera1404
    @edwinvicentelopezrivera1404 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    i love your tips thanks

  • @dagib1006
    @dagib1006 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Thank you for your helpful video. I started at the age of 49, too late of course, but I have made my dream come true. I started with a cheap one and some weeks ago I noticed that I had come to the point where some tunes always sounded scratchy and wrong, too metallic in a way. I thought it was my fault. So I bought a better cello and now I know that it had not only been me but the new cello sounds so much better, the strings are more easily to play. I am happy. And, really, one of my biggest mistakes is, I tend to play too fast because I have the factor time in my head...😉🤣 cause I want to make progress faster....

  • @hwanheechung783
    @hwanheechung783 3 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Very informative!! Thanks millions Wendy!!❤

  • @KozyKpop
    @KozyKpop ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Thank you for these videos! I just started playing cello around a year ago and still have a looooong way to go and I really appreciate all of these tips and tricks! They have helped me improve so much!!

  • @bachtorockcellopiano5943
    @bachtorockcellopiano5943 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Yes, your TP exercise is awesome! Showed it to a new student. Works great!

  • @waykno8478
    @waykno8478 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Hi Wendy FYI, if you don't already know. I have many subs (maybe too many) and have noticed lately for whatever reason, YT does not notify me of new vids!?! I recently signed up for yours + the bell/all. I got them at first, then they, along with others, trailed off. Now, I have to go on and seek them all out. So... a YT quirk or on purpose, I don't know. Thanks. Love your stuff.

    • @WendyLaw
      @WendyLaw  3 ปีที่แล้ว

      Yes TH-cam does funny things these days with algorithm. Who knows why. Come back! I do make videos every week!

  • @jasonmyhre1467
    @jasonmyhre1467 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    I just started learning, and subscribed after I heard number one. Thank you for making these videos.

  • @michaelkopala3738
    @michaelkopala3738 2 ปีที่แล้ว +5

    Thank you Ms. Law for another cool and informative podcast. Learning a lot about cellos which is great as I am a classical music fan from way back.

  • @borgimplantdan
    @borgimplantdan 3 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    Great tips to look out for.... I will definitely use them. Thanks Wendy!

    • @WendyLaw
      @WendyLaw  3 ปีที่แล้ว

      You are welcome Dan!

  • @jaylau8037
    @jaylau8037 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Good suggestions!

    • @WendyLaw
      @WendyLaw  3 ปีที่แล้ว

      Glad you found it helpful

  • @keremtoprak7709
    @keremtoprak7709 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Thanks

  • @kenchung4577
    @kenchung4577 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    I LOVE WENDY SO MUCH!

    • @WendyLaw
      @WendyLaw  3 ปีที่แล้ว

      Aww thank you. What kind of content do you enjoy on this channel?

  • @ozanalioner1468
    @ozanalioner1468 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Thank you for all these tips. 🙏☺️

    • @WendyLaw
      @WendyLaw  3 ปีที่แล้ว

      You are welcome!! Thanks for watching!

  • @krytcaustic
    @krytcaustic 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    My bf is getting me a cello I'm usually a tuba player but they are expensive so he got me a cello and this is going to help a lot

  • @lb8313
    @lb8313 3 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    Ya. Subscribed.

    • @WendyLaw
      @WendyLaw  3 ปีที่แล้ว

      Thank you

  • @nealjames5490
    @nealjames5490 ปีที่แล้ว

    Great beginner tips! I was losing sound quality by using too much bow.

  • @toadmasterfilms7691
    @toadmasterfilms7691 ปีที่แล้ว

    Even as an experienced cellist, I really enjoy these videos, even if they aren’t necessarily for me

  • @raffaellaprandin4322
    @raffaellaprandin4322 3 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    Hi☺
    I am from Italy and I love your channel.💝

    • @WendyLaw
      @WendyLaw  3 ปีที่แล้ว

      Awww where in Italy are you from? And thanks for your kind words.

    • @raffaellaprandin4322
      @raffaellaprandin4322 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      I come from Veneto😚

  • @roger7918
    @roger7918 3 ปีที่แล้ว +5

    Thanks Wendy, such a great video that I will review periodically to ensure I'm keeping good cello habits. I definitely have a problem with the flat finger issue. Way too much tension in my shoulder too(on the bow side). After a half hour, I'm really feeling it in my shoulder.

    • @WendyLaw
      @WendyLaw  3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      Try gently dropping your shoulder while maintaining a good form.

  • @user-fr3ql8vl8d
    @user-fr3ql8vl8d หลายเดือนก่อน

    Im starting cello soon and im watching so ill remember when i start

    • @user-fr3ql8vl8d
      @user-fr3ql8vl8d หลายเดือนก่อน

      I think ill record a progress video

  • @nordsterngruppe1881
    @nordsterngruppe1881 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    thank you for your amazing help and fantastic videos about the world of Cello. You are so generous , thank you so much from Spain, and I, ll follow you and your incredible talent!

    • @WendyLaw
      @WendyLaw  2 ปีที่แล้ว

      You are most welcome. Where in Spain are you from?

    • @nordsterngruppe1881
      @nordsterngruppe1881 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@WendyLaw From Canary Islands. Now I,m studying second curse cello in the Music School in capital. Thank you for your interest! I discover the cello,s world with 40 years old, and I,m.enjoy it to much in the first two years. I love it!

  • @nancy7167
    @nancy7167 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Thank you darling... I really did learn a lot....🍒🍓🦷

    • @WendyLaw
      @WendyLaw  2 ปีที่แล้ว

      👏🏼👏🏼🌹🌹

  • @jennakuebler6204
    @jennakuebler6204 ปีที่แล้ว

    Could you make a video somewhere along the lines of "So you just bought a Cello..." ?
    Because I did just that last night and there's so much I simply don't know! How to store it at home (in case or is it okay if it's on it's stand) / do I have to loosen the strings when I store it / how do I find a good instructor / should I take it to a cello shop to clean it up since I bought it used / how do you know if you need to keep it humidified or dehumidified, etc! This is a whole new ball game and I want to care for the beaut as well as I can! Thank you!

  • @cellomark82
    @cellomark82 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Twinkle little star from SUZUKI CELLO BOOK,lovely😎

    • @WendyLaw
      @WendyLaw  3 ปีที่แล้ว

      Yes indeed

  • @evelynpfriem8499
    @evelynpfriem8499 3 ปีที่แล้ว +5

    I've always struggled with keeping a steady beat lol.

    • @WendyLaw
      @WendyLaw  3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Have you tried working with the metronome?

    • @evelynpfriem8499
      @evelynpfriem8499 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      @@WendyLaw I do that for the majority of the time.

    • @WendyLaw
      @WendyLaw  3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      It’ll come easier one day

    • @evelynpfriem8499
      @evelynpfriem8499 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@WendyLaw Thanks :^)

  • @ludmisims2721
    @ludmisims2721 3 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    Wow, I love that! And you know what? You should have more subs :-) you deserve this

    • @WendyLaw
      @WendyLaw  3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Awww thanks. That’s very kind. Please feel free to share my channel with your friends. 🤩

    • @ludmisims2721
      @ludmisims2721 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@WendyLaw Sure, I will :D

  • @barriereid9244
    @barriereid9244 11 หลายเดือนก่อน

    I am using this video as a review to keep me from bad habits.

  • @michaelrg3836
    @michaelrg3836 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Have you noticed Sol Gabetta's weird flat fingers? She plays beautifully but I can't help wonder if she's going to wind up with arthritis.

  • @ruaraidhmcdonald-walker9524
    @ruaraidhmcdonald-walker9524 3 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    Will you do intermediate/advanced mistakes too Wendy?

    • @WendyLaw
      @WendyLaw  3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      That’s an excellent idea

  • @TheHWine
    @TheHWine 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Good that I only made one of the mistakes 😁

  • @jasongotcello
    @jasongotcello 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    This helped, es now that I know my endpin is too long

  • @raquelgutierrez8682
    @raquelgutierrez8682 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    What cello do you recommend to buy for a beginner that is actually good quality?

    • @andrewanderson3016
      @andrewanderson3016 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      Renting is a great option so you can figure out if you actually like the cello instead of spending $500 on a cello then realize it isn’t for you

  • @WendyLaw
    @WendyLaw  3 ปีที่แล้ว +6

    Sign up here for new cello videos and updates: www.wendylaw.com/contact​ If you are interested in taking lessons with me, or do a video exchange, here are the details on this www.wendylaw.com/cellolessons and email me CelloLesson@WendyLaw.com

    • @kelador80
      @kelador80 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      A student of mine mentioned your videos and I am realizing how similar our teaching styles are. Love this content.

  • @yourlocalroach7754
    @yourlocalroach7754 ปีที่แล้ว

    As a 9th grade cellist this actually helped because I’m good with everything it’s just my squeaking and it’s so ANNOYING.

  • @elhamfarrokhvandii
    @elhamfarrokhvandii 3 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    I don't even have a cello and O'm watching this with a lot of focus.
    Am I crazy? No, I just love cello but it's too expensive in my country

    • @WendyLaw
      @WendyLaw  3 ปีที่แล้ว

      Where are you from?

    • @elhamfarrokhvandii
      @elhamfarrokhvandii 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      @@WendyLaw Iran, A middle east country.

    • @WendyLaw
      @WendyLaw  3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      Oh Iran! Hope to visit one day!

    • @elhamfarrokhvandii
      @elhamfarrokhvandii 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @@WendyLaw I'll be so happy if you come here😀 we can even meet!

  • @stephenmichalski2643
    @stephenmichalski2643 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Whoa!!! I just saw wood cello's that were about 125.00 and a bit more......does that mean there not very good? ( I of coarse understand you get what you pay for....but for a beginner)......if not.......that's damn tempting......think in that case I'd rather learn cello than violin......I mean to just to have one would be cool as hell......and to learn it would be absolutely heavenly awesome!

    • @WendyLaw
      @WendyLaw  3 ปีที่แล้ว

      Whose cello?

    • @stephenmichalski2643
      @stephenmichalski2643 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @@WendyLaw I guess it's like a amazon type site......called "Wish".....I'm not familiar with them.......or cello's

    • @WendyLaw
      @WendyLaw  3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @@stephenmichalski2643 Oh yeah... It's probably going to sound horrible....

    • @stephenmichalski2643
      @stephenmichalski2643 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @@WendyLaw Sorry to fill up your comment section with my chatter......but have to say I figured a cello would cost at least 1,000.00 to start......I just checked out Amazon and Ebay and there's a bunch for a few hundred (300.00 and up).....that's awfully tempting......I imagine the one's on "Wish" aren't all that great sound/tone wise.....but I would be just beginning.....anyways please tell me what you think......and hurry.....I've got a craving and might spend the money on chocolate covered cashew caramel clusters!!!!LOL. (just kidding).....Luv ya💖🎼🌈💖🎼🌈💖🎼🌈💖

    • @WendyLaw
      @WendyLaw  3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @@stephenmichalski2643 Try this one: amzn.to/393zaSd It's a cello from Cecilio and it's a good beginner cello. It's about $250 or so

  • @mobinaatt1674
    @mobinaatt1674 ปีที่แล้ว

    how to fix no.6 the left hand flat fingers??

  • @anonymoususer5
    @anonymoususer5 ปีที่แล้ว

    What cello size are you using?

  • @MaterazziSound
    @MaterazziSound 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    ❣️❣️❣️

  • @sabinamauri7423
    @sabinamauri7423 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    11#: not using enough bow
    12#: stubbornly refusing to practice with metronome
    13#: squeezed thumb

  • @rezajavadzadeh5597
    @rezajavadzadeh5597 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    I think my most annoying issue is that I run out of Bow too quickly!

  • @rgvinay09
    @rgvinay09 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    hi!

    • @rgvinay09
      @rgvinay09 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      i am a big fan !

  • @nancy7167
    @nancy7167 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    ✌️✌️

  • @carrieannkouri2151
    @carrieannkouri2151 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    #8 - guilty.🙋🏻‍♀️

    • @WendyLaw
      @WendyLaw  2 ปีที่แล้ว

      Hahah that’s ok.

  • @nancy7167
    @nancy7167 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    ..😸....Cello-Kitty....😸.. fo life...✌️😸

  • @dominikgawarkiewicz8139
    @dominikgawarkiewicz8139 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Why do you talk about tips, which you don't use in your performing? I cannot understand it

    • @WendyLaw
      @WendyLaw  3 ปีที่แล้ว

      What do you mean??

  • @user-um7ol2lc2n
    @user-um7ol2lc2n 5 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Every one will make mistakes。

  • @ilarilindholm
    @ilarilindholm 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Sorry , but I am not a cellist .

    • @nancy7167
      @nancy7167 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      I'm a musician of sorts so what do you jam on... Sorry my name is Johnny'didn't mean to come on that strong but I make little instruments and stuff maybe I can put a picture in this little post here for a second let me see I'm going to try