How To Play The Swan by Saint-Saens (Bow Control, Continuous Vibrato, & Shifting Tips)

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  • Today is a cello tutorial on how to play The Swan or Le cygne from The Carnival of the Animals by Saint Saens. I am giving some detailed tips and tricks so that you can have a smooth sound with the right type of vibrato, seamless shifts so that it sound continuous, and also exercises so that you have perfect bow control. The idea is that it sounds like the swan is gliding peacefully and smoothly on a lake.
    ▷Here's my complete performance of The Swan ( Le Cygne ) by Saint-Saens
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ความคิดเห็น • 65

  • @WendyLaw
    @WendyLaw  4 ปีที่แล้ว +9

    🌟Watch Secrets to a Better Cello Sound HERE: www.wendylaw.com/links

  • @Cowboy_Ash
    @Cowboy_Ash 4 ปีที่แล้ว +49

    I finally know why I couldn’t play the violin way back in school; I wasn’t breathing because I wanted to concentrate so much. You are a good teacher.

  • @ka_568
    @ka_568 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    thank you for your piece of advice ❤ I'm studying this piece and I want a better sound 🥺❤

    • @WendyLaw
      @WendyLaw  ปีที่แล้ว

      You can do it! 💪🏼

  • @belle9l
    @belle9l 4 ปีที่แล้ว +13

    Cello ‘yoga’ breathing! 🤗 I find myself holding my breath A LOT! 😕 And My ‘cello face’ ends up being a cross between ‘grumpy cat’ and and absolutely terrified! 😝 Very instructive video. Thx!

    • @WendyLaw
      @WendyLaw  4 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      LOL cello yoga breathing!! I LOVE IT! I might have to copy that idea! Hahaha

  • @ToxicJusticeBook
    @ToxicJusticeBook 2 ปีที่แล้ว +24

    Beautiful. The Swan is the song I want to play for my grandchildren, who are now old enough to appreciate it. Plus, our last name is Swan. As an older adult returning to cello and lessons, the vibrato and dynamics are still a challenge. Your lesson is so helpful, as are all your tutorials. Thank you.

    • @jnsn_paint
      @jnsn_paint 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      good luck! I think that's beautiful. I started cello in january and my dad just started viola. vibrato is the trickiest part for me too.

  • @alexfer75
    @alexfer75 4 ปีที่แล้ว +11

    I'm no cellist but watching you teach cello makes me go back to music school and change instrument. We composers should watch more videos like yours.

    • @nanael598
      @nanael598 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      true i start to follow Wendy in december 2020 one month after i baught my cello

  • @rfresa
    @rfresa 3 ปีที่แล้ว +5

    It's nice to see how you do the fingerings! I lost the music I learned this from when I was a teenager, and recently started playing it again because my pianist brother and I wanted to play something together for fun.

  • @violetgilbert9618
    @violetgilbert9618 4 ปีที่แล้ว +6

    What a wonderful lesson! I learned so.much from.you. Thank you for sharing your talent! I would like to know what type of instrument you are playing?

    • @PanicKernel2008
      @PanicKernel2008 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      Yeah ! She's incredible.

    • @rfresa
      @rfresa 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      It's called a Cello, short for Violoncello.
      Just kidding, I'm sure you're asking about specifics like the maker or country of origin. 😉

  • @bruceblue5297
    @bruceblue5297 3 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    Thank you so much for your video! I have been working on this piece for ages!

  • @gregjname7227
    @gregjname7227 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Oh! Big thumbs up! this is great in terms of breaking it down. thanks for your time and patience. That helped a lot to this old newbie.

  • @lexigaede009
    @lexigaede009 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Where did you get the sheet music from? I asked my teacher if he could print this sheet music out for me and he says he still hasn't found a version for cello yet :( Does the one you got cost money, although i want a free version so he doesn't have to pay.

    • @nirodha7934
      @nirodha7934 ปีที่แล้ว

      Just search it in google

  • @sallydixon8639
    @sallydixon8639 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    The Swan is such a beautiful expressive cello piece of music! Your approach is so helpful!It is is so so challenging! Like a ballerina doing bourses. Thank you for your inspiration and help to play this beautiful piece!
    I liked the 180,000 cello best!The C string was a rich soft tone and the rest so full in tone!

  • @ryleewhittaker8539
    @ryleewhittaker8539 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    My notes the forth position starts on a D string. Why does yours starts on A?

  • @jorisArt
    @jorisArt ปีที่แล้ว +1

    You are a wonderful teacher! Thank you Wendy! ❤

  • @dotcarrigan3079
    @dotcarrigan3079 11 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    This whole song is about the phrasing!!! I am swaying with you as you are teaching!

  • @vahabp6208
    @vahabp6208 4 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Hi darling wendy. I love your motivational videos towards learning the masterpiece instrument. I have request,😊😊 could you please record a video, teaching "game of thrones " techniques and challenges?
    It's really stunning and accompanying your talent would be more. Thanks 😍😍😍😍😍😍

    • @WendyLaw
      @WendyLaw  4 ปีที่แล้ว

      Are you a cellist? Hahah that's a good idea. I will definitely consider it!

    • @vahabp6208
      @vahabp6208 4 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@WendyLaw no I'm not at all. But I looooooooooovvvvvvvve to be one day and you're on of my best motivations lovely.
      Thank you🎵🎵🎵🎵❤❤❤❤🎻🎻🎻🎻🎻🎻🎻

  • @Gammhit.justadude
    @Gammhit.justadude ปีที่แล้ว

    Wait hold up… I’M THE FIRST ONE TO COMMENT IN A YEAR?!?!

  • @teanaash7495
    @teanaash7495 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    The suspend feeling, makes perfect sense, thank you for posting. :)

  • @SnowyUnion22
    @SnowyUnion22 ปีที่แล้ว +1

  • @bruceblue5297
    @bruceblue5297 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Your expression is helping me a lot.

  • @Gammhit.justadude
    @Gammhit.justadude ปีที่แล้ว

    You could have got the mirror out of the back like literally i see the camera lol

  • @bruceblue5297
    @bruceblue5297 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Actually your sieries of videos are awesome!

  • @carmenarcas513
    @carmenarcas513 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    I will by a new cello BC my last broke my high is 1'65 what should I get 3/4 or 4/4

    • @nirodha7934
      @nirodha7934 ปีที่แล้ว

      it depends on your body type

  • @TheBereangirl
    @TheBereangirl 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Breathing is good. I try to remember to breathe when I'm practicing; it's amazing how your body automatically forfeits breathing when concentrating on learning the cello....WHY!? 😩😉

  • @thejoyfood
    @thejoyfood 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    9:54 I just can't get a clean note on it, and I'm not sure how to fix it, do you have any tips on improving it?

  • @naderat
    @naderat 4 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Thank you. This is very helpful :)

    • @WendyLaw
      @WendyLaw  4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      So happy to hear that

  • @ala3480
    @ala3480 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Great to watch and listen to, as always.

  • @sallydixon8639
    @sallydixon8639 ปีที่แล้ว

    Thank you for the long bow ,use of bow space!instruction!

  • @richardlevangie8733
    @richardlevangie8733 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    that first major chord change gets me :/

    • @WendyLaw
      @WendyLaw  4 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      Yes indeed Richard

  • @nanael598
    @nanael598 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    thank you dear Wendy 🤗

    • @WendyLaw
      @WendyLaw  3 ปีที่แล้ว

      Thank you for writing

  • @rachaelhopkins1312
    @rachaelhopkins1312 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    This was great! Thank you!

    • @WendyLaw
      @WendyLaw  2 ปีที่แล้ว

      Thanks for watching. 😌

  • @von0312
    @von0312 ปีที่แล้ว

    1:11 the anxious swan and the lethargic swan

  • @kanatsizkanatli
    @kanatsizkanatli 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    You are a wonderful teacher Wendy! Thank you

  • @danniel22551
    @danniel22551 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    Wendy play some corridos on the cello 🔥🔥🔥🔥

  • @richardlevangie8733
    @richardlevangie8733 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    🎻 very helpful !! Thank you ✌✌

  • @laralovesviolins6510
    @laralovesviolins6510 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    You say portento, I say portato, you say tomato, I say tomato 😂

  • @mustardblack9093
    @mustardblack9093 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    Great teacher! Thank you for this

  • @luiseduardosanchezcalderon4619
    @luiseduardosanchezcalderon4619 4 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    Thank you very much!!! For some reason, my teacher doesnt want to tecah me "the swan" .... He says I am not ready... But I am 53 and I want to play it... Even if I dont do it perfect ( I need to)... Your kiss at the end of the video got right to my lips! Took me to the moon!!! :)

    • @WendyLaw
      @WendyLaw  4 ปีที่แล้ว

      Well if you want to play it, you should! See my pinned comment if you are interested in furthering your skills as a cellist

  • @pavelavietor1
    @pavelavietor1 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    Hello nice art thanks. Saludos

  • @magister34
    @magister34 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    You are the best!

  • @juansebastiangalindojaime9755
    @juansebastiangalindojaime9755 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    you are awesome!

  • @hereward53
    @hereward53 ปีที่แล้ว

    Thanks!

  • @darrellwilliams8265
    @darrellwilliams8265 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    Great video

  • @dizzyd254
    @dizzyd254 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍

  • @Melekaii
    @Melekaii 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    thanks.

  • @kimyoung3484
    @kimyoung3484 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    ♥️♥️♥️♥️♥️👍

  • @ilarilindholm
    @ilarilindholm 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    This music makes me sad . I am sorry . 😡😡😡😡😡 .

    • @WendyLaw
      @WendyLaw  4 ปีที่แล้ว

      Don't be sad!