Also a hint (from a violinist), don't think about shoving the whole finger against the fingerboard. Just think of putting pressure in the tip as if you were trying to touch the pinky with the thumb. That will naturally force you to arc the finger a bit more and keep the hand more round and relaxed. If you notice, that's also something the teacher is showing.
Seems like the "claw" hand is what produces the tension. Georg Mertens has a video about getting rid of the "harmful orange" and he explains the ergonomics of what you are communicating here, so I'm gratified that he's not the only one doing so! His and your approach of a relaxed slanting hand has helped me immensely!-- no more aching left hand!
I have tension because I try to hold the shape of my left hand in order to hit the accurate note. But this shows me that I need to know exactly where to press on the fretboard without depending on the stiffness of my hand.
A lot of great advice here - but I could not agree more with the last statement: Do practice hand strength! Use a rubber ball or a finger trainer. If your hands are STRONGER than they need to be, you’ll be able to play faster, more precise, more in tune, with better sound. To me this has been a breakthrough. I was taught “fingers need to be nimble and soft, not strong” - and I disagree. Your hands need to be so strong that they can play with precision, speed and verve while staying relaxed.
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Also a hint (from a violinist), don't think about shoving the whole finger against the fingerboard. Just think of putting pressure in the tip as if you were trying to touch the pinky with the thumb. That will naturally force you to arc the finger a bit more and keep the hand more round and relaxed. If you notice, that's also something the teacher is showing.
Thank you for your insight Johnny!
Yes, I always struggle with tension and you just gave me an "A-ha!" moment. Thank you so much.
This is pure gold.. THANKS PAUL KATZ!!
Seems like the "claw" hand is what produces the tension. Georg Mertens has a video about getting rid of the "harmful orange" and he explains the ergonomics of what you are communicating here, so I'm gratified that he's not the only one doing so! His and your approach of a relaxed slanting hand has helped me immensely!-- no more aching left hand!
Thank you, Mr. Katz! I'm from Brazil and I'm learning so much with the Cello Bello.
your videos are pure gold
Thank you Avdotya!
I have tension because I try to hold the shape of my left hand in order to hit the accurate note. But this shows me that I need to know exactly where to press on the fretboard without depending on the stiffness of my hand.
We are glad our video helped!
wow they play so beautifully
Man this is gold!! Thank you!!!
Great video. Can you tell me what stool the tutor is seated on?
A sabedoria de um veterano. 💛
Thank you very much for sharing this halpful video 🙏
Glad it was helpful Romana!
Wow this is so helpful to watch! Thank you for sharing!!!
Glad it was helpful Gemini Femmebot!
thank you
That last piece of advice was awesome!
(I’m a pianist)
Thank you for watching Esaú Ponce, we are glad you enjoyed it!
I love you!
Thank you so much for this!
Fantastic
A lot of great advice here - but I could not agree more with the last statement: Do practice hand strength! Use a rubber ball or a finger trainer. If your hands are STRONGER than they need to be, you’ll be able to play faster, more precise, more in tune, with better sound. To me this has been a breakthrough. I was taught “fingers need to be nimble and soft, not strong” - and I disagree. Your hands need to be so strong that they can play with precision, speed and verve while staying relaxed.
Que estudio es ? El q esta tocando.
Cossman?
no estoy muy seguro
This was SO helpful!! May I ask what this exercise is called, or what book I could find it in?
Klengel exercises
Cossman exercise
Where is the second video ?
here it is: th-cam.com/video/Ld-T50wZPVQ/w-d-xo.htmlfeature=shared
J'arrive!
shes pretty
This whole time I thought it was just about practicing and building muscle lol, I had no idea I was playing wrong
What is the name of the student?
Cossmann kills left Hand, Warnung up is necessary.
Please tell me who is that girl
Why
She is beautiful
And a great cellist also
What the hell....
Valeime
I hate Cossman.
N'importe quoi !! Tout ce qu'il ne faut pas faire !!!!!!!!!
Sebastien Giacomi? Pourquoi?
Cossman sucks!!!! There are much better warm ups than this.