I like how this is actually reality. Not one of those learn in 30 days and is a professional. So many people have probably picked up an instrument excited to become a master quickly and get depressed and turned away with how hard it really is. Well done! (Also the imovie edits are amazing)
I love the idea of practicing in a barn, serenading the farm animals and such. Hard work always pays off, if you're willing to sacrifice. I can't wait to hear you a year from now. In real life, luck and talent minimally affects your life and has little to do with just about everything. Go girl!!!!!
I bought a cello with the intent of teaching myself. The first time I tried running the bow across the strings my Doberman began howling the most mournful howl I ever heard. I don’t know if he was trying to accompany me or being critical. Odds are he was being critical... Darlington, South Carolina
Hi William, thank you for sharing! I have had this happen also to me. Your sweet pup was probably wanting to 'sing' as you played. At least that's what I was hoping with my own dogs. Be well.
Very inspiring! I played the clarinet from ages 10 to 16, played in school "concert bands" and "orchestras", etc, but quit in high school because I no longer liked the instrument. I've always admired the cello, and at age 45 I've been considering buying a bargain one to attempt to learn how to play it. Thank you for your extremely inspiring video! And good job!! If that's just 30 days of progress, you clearly have talent!! Practicing in the steel grain bin is a brilliant added touch, and letting us hear that gnarly weather hitting the steel grain bin was amazing.
Hi! Thanks so much! The cello that I am playing in this video is a "cecilio". I bought it for under $500 online. I think it's one of the cheapest cellos you can buy. It is quite poorly made, but I bought new strings for it (the strings that came with it were horrible) and it has been a great cello to learn on. Learning the cello (as an adult) has been well worth the investment, both financially and time wise. I hope you do decide to pursue it! Let me know how it goes :)
I'm curious about strings. I also just bought a Cecilio, and I'm wondering if I should upgrade the strings. I still have a spare set, but I'm looking at the D'Addario Preludes as replacements for a beginner.
There is a trick I use to get good reverb. On my recordings I just record it normal and then add reverb effect in audacity. Be sure not to add to much though because it will be obvious that you are tweaking the sound and overdoing it. Plus it will sound horrible. Check out my recordings.
The only thing I see wrong with you besides that you are a beginner is that you should take better care of your cello. The wood on your cello is very sensetive to temperature. Too cold and it can crack. Too hot can be damaging too. Keep it at room temperature and indoors as much as possible. Also use a humidifier to keep it from getting to dry. Dryness can cause your cello to crack. Other than that I congratulate you that much progress in 30 days is phenomemal. Your sound is very smooth and rich quality.
Great job! Do you have any experience with other instruments? At 27 years old, my only regret in life is when I dropped playing the cello in 7th grade. Looking to start up again!
Thanks Jason! Yes, I play piano and guitar as well. I am around your age and have been playing the cello for about 5 months now. It's probably the most difficult instrument I have ever studied - but I believe learning an instrument is worth every minute you spend with it. And the cello is definitely worth picking up again! Do you play any other instruments?
Well, I've got a nice guitar I was gifted several years back, but I could never get into it for more than a couple months at a time. Just learned that there's a place in town that rents out cellos... on my way now!
ok so try buying string basics books 1,2, and 3 and look at videos it helps a lot and your hand on the finger board should be like grabing a water bottle "soda can hand" so your elbow should be up and not hiding behind the cello and remember practice makes the master 😄
I love this. I just bought one and it arrived last night. I'm going to file the bridge in more of an arc so I won't hit all the strings at once, then hopefully learn a song. I thought cello would be the natural thing to go to along with violin. Thank you for posting this. Hope you have more coming.
Thanks! That is awesome that you just got a cello! I think what you know from violin will transfer nicely to the cello. I hope to post more cello videos eventually... my progression has been a little slower these days, but I'm still working at it.
I also put two video's of month of cello playing. What I could see as a beginner is that your bow is not always straight on the strings and your left arm with your elbow not high enough. I see that as I make the same mistakes. Nice video by the way :)
That’s just so great! Now I feel like taking up the cello! I hope I don’t lose the guitar skills because of the different string tuning, tho. There’s always the piano as a backup anyway. You greatly inspired me today. Thank you!
Hey Matheus! That's great! I have been playing the guitar for most of my life and the different string tuning of the cello hasn't affected my guitar playing. You will do great!
I just borrowed an instrument myself, I'm doing similar experiment - I'm learning how to play cello this year, yay! I'd love to hear your progress after some more time :D
Hi. inspiring video. I going to buy my first cello this upcoming week (i hope). Gonna start from scratch... Will also posting youtube videos of my progress as it comes along. Good luck and keep playing.
Aw that sounds so nice and it's so inspiring! I play ukulele, piano (though I have trouble with treble clef so I can't really read the music), guitar, and trombone is my primary instrument. My music teacher suggested I learn cello because the range is so close to trombone for a string instrument, so he'll lend me one and I'm watching videos for motivation haha :)
Hey thank you! I would love to learn an instrument like the trombone. Good for you! Cello is a beautiful instrument. That's great you are adding it to the list of instruments that you play :) Good luck!
Meghan Bowman thank you! Also I have a question I was wondering if you could answer, I have heard it is really difficult to self teach because people can accidentally develop bad habits without noticing, especially with an instrument like cello but I don't think I will be able to get a teacher, what's your experience with being self-taught?
Hi again Haley, I actually do study with a teacher. I know some people who are self taught but I think the process of learning is a lot slower, and it is very possible to learn bad habits that you may have to unlearn later when self-taught. You could definitely try to self teach - there are a lot of good videos here on youtube you could use. But I love having a teacher and would recommend learning that way! I know it is difficult to find a teacher though. I drive two hours every week to see my teacher. Are you learning the cello for school band? Does your music teacher (who will lend you a cello) play the cello?
Meghan Bowman it isn't for band, but my school does have an orchestra (I'm not in it though). I know people at my school who play cello, but my music teacher doesn't. For me it would mostly be the expense that would make it difficult to do lessons 😣 but I was probably going to ask my teacher if he knew anyone who I could do lessons with, or maybe I could talk to some of the students and see if they'd be able to give me some lessons either for free or for a good price :) I agree though, I feel like I always learn things better with a teacher!
I understand the expense being a problem :( Good luck with everything! I hope you find a beautiful cello and a reasonably priced teacher to help you out. And if not, go with the youtube video tutorials :)
Wow! From day 1 to day 30 it's a big change, you did awesome! I'd like to hear what you sound like now! Props to you for even attempting that! I really want to learn how to play but I'm not disciplined enough lol anyways great video!
I've just got a cello after years of not playing and forgot all I knew, your video gives me hope I can train up again lol. Let's hope it's like riding a bike
+Meghan Bowman, You sound great!! I just got a cello yesterday and am on the same mission you are! Curious, what is your practice schedule like? I have a full time job and chaotic schedule but I think I'm just going to cut out television and impact my social life for a while to make room for practice as this means a lot to me.
Thanks! My practice schedule during the first month (when I made this video) was two-three hours a day. But now, 8 months later, I am practicing less, at 30-60 minutes a day. I skip some days as well. I have a chaotic schedule too... but just like you, I decided this was important to me, so I cut out other things to make room for practicing. Good luck!!
You're very welcome. As of right now I'm looking at various tutorials and lessons on TH-cam (+Sara Joy seems to be a great source of knowledge). I plan on shifting my work schedule around or possibly going in earlier in order to carve out a 2 hour window afterwards for practice. Thank you for the good luck, same to you going forward!!
Good question - I’m not sure about online courses - I will let you know if I hear of anything. I know there are some teachers who teach Skype lessons. Other than that, I have found some TH-cam videos to be very helpful in my own practice. :)
thanks for the vid.. was good to see,, I've never had lessons and ive just brought a full size cello very happy with it , I can't wait to get some lessons, very interesting and hard sometimes. they say the cello is harder to play then the violin, I can't play violin. the most important thing is have fun and practice hard. I just done a cover of n Ed Sheeran song hope you can check out ..after a lot of prac.. still lots to learn..🎻🎻👍
I love the cello and I want to learn it but I am not sure because I think it is very difficult to learn it on myself. Do you have any tips? How should I start? Great video! 😊
Ja My Thanks. I found a teacher and have a lesson regularly. I think you can learn by self study but it’s way harder. I recommend practicing as much as possible, especially in the beginning. Work on your bow hold for a long time - as it seems to be incredible important. I hope that helps!
on your opinion , is it easy to play a cello ? .. i have been playing guitar fir 5 years now and looking a new instrument to play , either cello or violin
In my opinion, cello is a difficult instrument to play. I play guitar also, and some of the techniques transferred from guitar to cello, but not many. Good luck to you!
yikes the wolf note on the d-string e was very noticeable. A simple wolf note eliminator should be able to fix that. Doesnt take that long to set up either
Kathy Kliks Hi Kathy, there are a couple songs in the video. The last one is “O My Heart” and near the beginning is “99 cents” both by myself - Meghan Bowman 🙂
Hi Meghan, I've had great fun watching your video! I have a cello, I've had it as a present and have the aim of learning to play it, at a basic level, in a year, 'cause I haven't much time to dedicate to it. Your video is so inspiring! Thank you. p.s. what's the title and singer of the song in the background? EDIT: is that YOU?????? WOW!!!!!!
Hi. Thank you for your comment. Good luck to you in your cello practice! Yes, the song in the background is me. I am a musician from Canada and write and record music. The two songs on the video are called 99 cents and O My Heart. You can find them on Spotify and iTunes. Cheers!
I think this is a fantastic video and there is nothing wrong with it a all. And.. just a guess.. but you must live in KS lol.. I hope you're still playing. You inspired me to go ahead and try. (edited for ocd typo..
Thank you for the encouragement! Have you started learning the cello? I would love to hear how it is going! I can see why you think I live in KS :) I actually live in Canada. All the best!
Meghan, this is awesomeness indeed! Great job on the French Folk song. Are you taking lessons with a teacher? I hope you will continue to practice and share your cello progress. We could all use a little motivation from each other. Looking forward to your next progression!
Hey thank you Alex! Yes, I was taking lessons with a teacher (I'm on a little break right now). I saw some of your videos - good work to you too! Are you taking from a teacher?
Hi! Yes, I actually just started lessons again. I have had one lesson since I made this video so my progression is not as fast these days. But I'm happy to be back at it. How are your lessons going?
Meghan Bowman it’s a double edged sword. I hate it as much as I love it. Are you going to practice cello like as a main instrument or was this just an experiment?
I feel like the cello has been the same (double edged sword) - it's incredibly rewarding and also incredibly frustrating sometimes. Yes, I have been playing for two years and play semi-professionally now, occasionally getting paid for gigs. I am continuing to practice and take lessons... it's a long process to learn a stringed instrument well I am learning. Cheers!
Thanks! I'm not sure about the squeaking. The cello I play in this video and the 10 month video are two different cellos - I'm not sure if that could be it? I still squeak sometimes when I play difficult songs :)
Did you have an instructor? Or what tools did you use to learn? (I just bought a cello 2 days ago, and I've always wanted to learn to play it.) I'm always inspired by these kind of videos :)
Deutsch Panzergrenadier Yes, I did have an instructor and still do. There are some TH-cam videos that helped me with tone and positions but my teacher was the biggest help. Congratulations to you on starting to play! Good luck.
I've played various other instruments, but never a "string" instrument that requires a bow - the cello, as you know, is not an "easy" instrument, but knowing that, I am enjoying putting the various pieces together to be able to play. You may know of the famous cellist Pablo Casals. Even when he was world-famous someone heard him practicing scales very very slowly - later he asked Casals, why he would be practicing scales so slowly; he responded "I always practice as if I will live forever." ... I like that! Also like your dog and cat!!!
I like how this is actually reality. Not one of those learn in 30 days and is a professional. So many people have probably picked up an instrument excited to become a master quickly and get depressed and turned away with how hard it really is. Well done! (Also the imovie edits are amazing)
Thank you kindly for your comment! I appreciate it.
I loved this! I just bought a cello for my 50th birthday & am going to learn to play. 🙂
She sounds better than me and I've been playing for 2 years
Thanks :) I doubt that tho!
Layla Rammle same haha
Same man
Hope you got better in those 2 years since
I love how the silo broadens the tone! Great job!
Thanks!
I love the idea of practicing in a barn, serenading the farm animals and such. Hard work always pays off, if you're willing to sacrifice. I can't wait to hear you a year from now. In real life, luck and talent minimally affects your life and has little to do with just about everything. Go girl!!!!!
I totally agree - "luck and talent minimally affects your life"... life is about hard work! Thanks for the encouragement :)
I bought a cello with the intent of teaching myself. The first time I tried running the bow across the strings my Doberman began howling the most mournful howl I ever heard. I don’t know if he was trying to accompany me or being critical. Odds are he was being critical... Darlington, South Carolina
Hi William, thank you for sharing! I have had this happen also to me. Your sweet pup was probably wanting to 'sing' as you played. At least that's what I was hoping with my own dogs. Be well.
Very inspiring! I played the clarinet from ages 10 to 16, played in school "concert bands" and "orchestras", etc, but quit in high school because I no longer liked the instrument. I've always admired the cello, and at age 45 I've been considering buying a bargain one to attempt to learn how to play it. Thank you for your extremely inspiring video! And good job!! If that's just 30 days of progress, you clearly have talent!! Practicing in the steel grain bin is a brilliant added touch, and letting us hear that gnarly weather hitting the steel grain bin was amazing.
Hi! Thanks so much! The cello that I am playing in this video is a "cecilio". I bought it for under $500 online. I think it's one of the cheapest cellos you can buy. It is quite poorly made, but I bought new strings for it (the strings that came with it were horrible) and it has been a great cello to learn on. Learning the cello (as an adult) has been well worth the investment, both financially and time wise. I hope you do decide to pursue it! Let me know how it goes :)
That's $500 Canadian I should mention :)
I'm curious about strings. I also just bought a Cecilio, and I'm wondering if I should upgrade the strings. I still have a spare set, but I'm looking at the D'Addario Preludes as replacements for a beginner.
Great video. I wish I had such a great sounding reverb chamber. The hail is a nice touch, but doesn't make a very good metronome. ;)
A grain bin is a beautiful place to practice :) And yes, that is true that the hail doesn't make a very good metronome. Lol.
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There is a trick I use to get good reverb. On my recordings I just record it normal and then add reverb effect in audacity. Be sure not to add to much though because it will be obvious that you are tweaking the sound and overdoing it. Plus it will sound horrible. Check out my recordings.
The only thing I see wrong with you besides that you are a beginner is that you should take better care of your cello. The wood on your cello is very sensetive to temperature. Too cold and it can crack. Too hot can be damaging too. Keep it at room temperature and indoors as much as possible. Also use a humidifier to keep it from getting to dry. Dryness can cause your cello to crack. Other than that I congratulate you that much progress in 30 days is phenomemal. Your sound is very smooth and rich quality.
Inspirational and motivating. Thanks for shooting and sharing.
Great job playing Meghan and what a fun video! Good for you!
Thank you! I love your youtube name - "dadonthetube"!
Great job! Do you have any experience with other instruments? At 27 years old, my only regret in life is when I dropped playing the cello in 7th grade. Looking to start up again!
Thanks Jason! Yes, I play piano and guitar as well. I am around your age and have been playing the cello for about 5 months now. It's probably the most difficult instrument I have ever studied - but I believe learning an instrument is worth every minute you spend with it. And the cello is definitely worth picking up again! Do you play any other instruments?
Well, I've got a nice guitar I was gifted several years back, but I could never get into it for more than a couple months at a time. Just learned that there's a place in town that rents out cellos... on my way now!
Yay! That's great! Have fun and keep us posted on your progress :)
Nice, my new cello comes Monday looking forward to the fun.
anchor8402 That's great! Have fun!
ok so try buying string basics books 1,2, and 3 and look at videos it helps a lot and your hand on the finger board should be like grabing a water bottle "soda can hand" so your elbow should be up and not hiding behind the cello and remember practice makes the master 😄
Oh that's so inspiring! I have to watch all your videos now!!!:o
letitcha Thanks!!
this video inspired me and settled my mind on learning how to play this....thanks lots !! :)
The trinividual # Hey thanks! Happy learning 🙂
I love this. I just bought one and it arrived last night. I'm going to file the bridge in more of an arc so I won't hit all the strings at once, then hopefully learn a song. I thought cello would be the natural thing to go to along with violin. Thank you for posting this. Hope you have more coming.
Thanks! That is awesome that you just got a cello! I think what you know from violin will transfer nicely to the cello. I hope to post more cello videos eventually... my progression has been a little slower these days, but I'm still working at it.
Nice video, well practiced in 30 days ;-)
Wow, great job for just 30 days! Also, good job playing French Folk Song as the finishing song
Pewters Now Thanks so much!
Meghan you make me smile. I remember that little piece you played in the silo. during the rain and hail storm
Well, it's pretty well in tune, and the bowing is parallel to the bridge. Off to a good start!
David Steven Tabbat thanks :)
I also put two video's of month of cello playing. What I could see as a beginner is that your bow is not always straight on the strings and your left arm with your elbow not high enough. I see that as I make the same mistakes. Nice video by the way :)
It takes a lot of patience to get good at playing the cello but it is worth it! Keep practicing!
I just ordered an inexpensive student cello, so I hope I can be as determined as you to learn to play it!
Jason Castle Good luck! My cello is an inexpensive model as well 🙂
The crossroad at the beginning looks like the one from cast away
sounds beautiful on day one 😂
Turning Payges LOL
@@MeghanBowman seriously you did.
That rain coming at the end should have been a time to play something emotional. :) Great job!
Ray G lol! So true. Thanks!
Damn, that's definitely what you call great progress! I watched your other cello videos and that's even more impressive! So good job
Thank you very much!
Well done Meghan!! Keep practicing and keep posting!
Thanks! :)
All that reverb you get in that grain silo must be a ton of fun to play around with.
Yes! The grain bin specifically liked any "E's" that I played... super cool
Great Job! You sound awesome for such little experience.
Grant thanks!
@@MeghanBowman As a cellist my self, it's very hard to start, but if you keep practicing eventually you will get it!
Excellent! I loved the video too!
That’s just so great! Now I feel like taking up the cello! I hope I don’t lose the guitar skills because of the different string tuning, tho. There’s always the piano as a backup anyway. You greatly inspired me today. Thank you!
Hey Matheus! That's great! I have been playing the guitar for most of my life and the different string tuning of the cello hasn't affected my guitar playing. You will do great!
I just borrowed an instrument myself, I'm doing similar experiment - I'm learning how to play cello this year, yay! I'd love to hear your progress after some more time :D
Sounds great! Good luck on your journey!
Hi. inspiring video. I going to buy my first cello this upcoming week (i hope). Gonna start from scratch... Will also posting youtube videos of my progress as it comes along. Good luck and keep playing.
Mathias Junker Thank you and good luck to you too!
Ok. So that completely inspired me. First Cello lesson today!!!!!!!
Patrick Lim 😊😊Good luck at your first lesson!
Nice sound on day 30. Thank you, you just inspired me to take up cello again. Good on you for being so hard-working.
Thank you! 😊
Heck yeah buddy! Keep going! IM proud of you and for you!~John
Thanks!!
Wow, that is awesome, you did a great job in 30ty days!!!
Karl G thank you!
Congratulations Meghan. Parabéns!!
juze1956 thanks!!
You're welcome. Best wishes.
It's not bad for the beginning. But keep practicing, because you can always improve and you'll learn fast, because you're talented 😇
Looks amazing.
Aw that sounds so nice and it's so inspiring! I play ukulele, piano (though I have trouble with treble clef so I can't really read the music), guitar, and trombone is my primary instrument. My music teacher suggested I learn cello because the range is so close to trombone for a string instrument, so he'll lend me one and I'm watching videos for motivation haha :)
Hey thank you! I would love to learn an instrument like the trombone. Good for you! Cello is a beautiful instrument. That's great you are adding it to the list of instruments that you play :) Good luck!
Meghan Bowman thank you! Also I have a question I was wondering if you could answer, I have heard it is really difficult to self teach because people can accidentally develop bad habits without noticing, especially with an instrument like cello but I don't think I will be able to get a teacher, what's your experience with being self-taught?
Hi again Haley, I actually do study with a teacher. I know some people who are self taught but I think the process of learning is a lot slower, and it is very possible to learn bad habits that you may have to unlearn later when self-taught. You could definitely try to self teach - there are a lot of good videos here on youtube you could use. But I love having a teacher and would recommend learning that way! I know it is difficult to find a teacher though. I drive two hours every week to see my teacher. Are you learning the cello for school band? Does your music teacher (who will lend you a cello) play the cello?
Meghan Bowman it isn't for band, but my school does have an orchestra (I'm not in it though). I know people at my school who play cello, but my music teacher doesn't. For me it would mostly be the expense that would make it difficult to do lessons 😣 but I was probably going to ask my teacher if he knew anyone who I could do lessons with, or maybe I could talk to some of the students and see if they'd be able to give me some lessons either for free or for a good price :) I agree though, I feel like I always learn things better with a teacher!
I understand the expense being a problem :(
Good luck with everything! I hope you find a beautiful cello and a reasonably priced teacher to help you out. And if not, go with the youtube video tutorials :)
Wow! From day 1 to day 30 it's a big change, you did awesome! I'd like to hear what you sound like now! Props to you for even attempting that! I really want to learn how to play but I'm not disciplined enough lol anyways great video!
OlJerms Thanks! I do have some more videos up showing what I sound like now...I'm still working at it. :)
OlJerms and you should try learning how to play the cello if you get the chance. But I hear you on the discipline part lol
Been missing awesome for awhile. Just found it. Thanks.
Mike Crockett 🙂 Best comment ever. Thank you so much!
Wonderful! Inspire me to learn cello too.
That's great to hear! Happy learning.
You're awsome! I bet your parents are proud of you.
Thank you Elizabeth :)
I've just got a cello after years of not playing and forgot all I knew, your video gives me hope I can train up again lol. Let's hope it's like riding a bike
Thank you! Good luck to you.
I am learning hiawatha on cello in school, I played violin for some years then switched to cello and on the first day i was a god at cello
Wow okay now i'm even more motivated to play the Cello!Thank you :)
ps:You're really good:)
Vika mly thank you 😊
Bravo
I should practice too.
I've started 2 years ago. But you are better than me within 30 days.
I rarely practice
You inspire me. Thank alot.
Thanks for your kindness. I know, I find it difficult to practice some weeks too.
I would love to know a) what book or program you used, and b) how much time did you practice daily? and c) love your songs!!
Meredith DeVoe Hi Meredith!
A) I followed the Suzuki books/program. B) During the month I made this video I practiced 2-3 hours a day. C) Thank you!
@@MeghanBowman Thank you. Well done!!
Thank you for the class
+Meghan Bowman, You sound great!! I just got a cello yesterday and am on the same mission you are! Curious, what is your practice schedule like? I have a full time job and chaotic schedule but I think I'm just going to cut out television and impact my social life for a while to make room for practice as this means a lot to me.
Thanks! My practice schedule during the first month (when I made this video) was two-three hours a day. But now, 8 months later, I am practicing less, at 30-60 minutes a day. I skip some days as well. I have a chaotic schedule too... but just like you, I decided this was important to me, so I cut out other things to make room for practicing. Good luck!!
You're very welcome. As of right now I'm looking at various tutorials and lessons on TH-cam (+Sara Joy seems to be a great source of knowledge). I plan on shifting my work schedule around or possibly going in earlier in order to carve out a 2 hour window afterwards for practice. Thank you for the good luck, same to you going forward!!
Yes, I have watched Sara Joy as well! Very informative. Happy playing to you :)
THE SONG IN THE BACKGROUND OMG
Damn that's pretty good for 30 days
I really wanna learn how to play the cello, most underrated instrument of them all. Are there any online classes you recommend or video courses?
Good question - I’m not sure about online courses - I will let you know if I hear of anything. I know there are some teachers who teach Skype lessons. Other than that, I have found some TH-cam videos to be very helpful in my own practice. :)
Love the song 🙂
Nice video, interesting challenge, and, thanks to your determination and discipline you got the job done. Are you still playing the cello?
Thanks. Yes, I am still playing the cello. I take one lesson a week and practice as often as I can.
thanks for the vid.. was good to see,, I've never had lessons and ive just brought a full size cello very happy with it , I can't wait to get some lessons, very interesting and hard sometimes. they say the cello is harder to play then the violin, I can't play violin. the most important thing is have fun and practice hard. I just done a cover of n Ed Sheeran song hope you can check out ..after a lot of prac.. still lots to learn..🎻🎻👍
Ash Jod Yes, I agree, the cello is quite a difficult instrument to learn. I will definitely check out your cover of Ed Sheeran.
Meghan Bowman 👍👏thanks..😊 and love the rain and hail at the end..
I love the cello and I want to learn it but I am not sure because I think it is very difficult to learn it on myself. Do you have any tips? How should I start? Great video! 😊
Ja My Thanks. I found a teacher and have a lesson regularly. I think you can learn by self study but it’s way harder.
I recommend practicing as much as possible, especially in the beginning. Work on your bow hold for a long time - as it seems to be incredible important. I hope that helps!
on your opinion , is it easy to play a cello ? .. i have been playing guitar fir 5 years now and looking a new instrument to play , either cello or violin
In my opinion, cello is a difficult instrument to play. I play guitar also, and some of the techniques transferred from guitar to cello, but not many. Good luck to you!
Love the rain at the end
Wow you are amazing!
yikes the wolf note on the d-string e was very noticeable. A simple wolf note eliminator should be able to fix that. Doesnt take that long to set up either
i cant wait to get the lovely cello from the pawn shop soon! ive been saving up for month 😅
That is so exciting!
Cello in a silo, beautiful!
L Hijk 🙂
What's that lovely song?? Pleaseee i love it so much
Kathy Kliks Hi Kathy, there are a couple songs in the video. The last one is “O My Heart” and near the beginning is “99 cents” both by myself - Meghan Bowman 🙂
Thank you so much... your voice is lovely!!
Kathy Kliks thank you!!
Hi Meghan, I've had great fun watching your video! I have a cello, I've had it as a present and have the aim of learning to play it, at a basic level, in a year, 'cause I haven't much time to dedicate to it. Your video is so inspiring! Thank you. p.s. what's the title and singer of the song in the background? EDIT: is that YOU?????? WOW!!!!!!
Hi. Thank you for your comment. Good luck to you in your cello practice! Yes, the song in the background is me. I am a musician from Canada and write and record music. The two songs on the video are called 99 cents and O My Heart. You can find them on Spotify and iTunes. Cheers!
Right on for you!!!!!!
Your sound is good! I like your bowing and resonance :) I think you are practicing a good base for your cello. Could I know intro song name?
thanks!
The intro song is "99 cents" by Meghan Bowman (me). :)
Congrats!!! :)
waw.........i love you!
I think this is a fantastic video and there is nothing wrong with it a all. And.. just a guess.. but you must live in KS lol.. I hope you're still playing. You inspired me to go ahead and try. (edited for ocd typo..
Thank you for the encouragement! Have you started learning the cello? I would love to hear how it is going! I can see why you think I live in KS :) I actually live in Canada. All the best!
Oh boy the wolf note on your D string E.. that's gotta suck to learn with
Meghan, this is awesomeness indeed! Great job on the French Folk song. Are you taking lessons with a teacher? I hope you will continue to practice and share your cello progress. We could all use a little motivation from each other. Looking forward to your next progression!
Hey thank you Alex! Yes, I was taking lessons with a teacher (I'm on a little break right now). I saw some of your videos - good work to you too! Are you taking from a teacher?
Yes, I've been taking weekly lessons. I'm learning through the Suzuki book, that's why I recognized the French Folk song. Are you using the same book?
Yes, I am working in the Suzuki book :)
Hi Meghan! Have you resumed your lessons with your teacher? Hope your practice is going well.
Hi! Yes, I actually just started lessons again. I have had one lesson since I made this video so my progression is not as fast these days. But I'm happy to be back at it. How are your lessons going?
Sounds good
Nice
well i´ve been playing the violin for 6 Months and your cello play sounds better
Thank you Talha. How are you enjoying learning the violin?
Meghan Bowman it’s a double edged sword. I hate it as much as I love it. Are you going to practice cello like as a main instrument or was this just an experiment?
Or rather have you been playing it for a while now ? I now realize this video is two years old
I feel like the cello has been the same (double edged sword) - it's incredibly rewarding and also incredibly frustrating sometimes. Yes, I have been playing for two years and play semi-professionally now, occasionally getting paid for gigs. I am continuing to practice and take lessons... it's a long process to learn a stringed instrument well I am learning. Cheers!
@@MeghanBowman well as a fellow string musician I wish you the Best of luck and rather less frustrating moments practicing
Great job !! Do you play by ear ? Or are you learning the notes as well ?
Thanks. I do play by ear sometimes, but mostly am reading music as I play. :)
Great video
Wow that's great... How do you get ride of the squeaking noise? I saw your 10 month video and there was absolutely no squeaking that I could tell. .
Thanks! I'm not sure about the squeaking. The cello I play in this video and the 10 month video are two different cellos - I'm not sure if that could be it? I still squeak sometimes when I play difficult songs :)
Did you have an instructor? Or what tools did you use to learn? (I just bought a cello 2 days ago, and I've always wanted to learn to play it.) I'm always inspired by these kind of videos :)
Deutsch Panzergrenadier Yes, I did have an instructor and still do. There are some TH-cam videos that helped me with tone and positions but my teacher was the biggest help. Congratulations to you on starting to play! Good luck.
Good luck (y) i like your cello
Zakaria Kouhaili thanks!
You're awesome!!! Also, beautiful country! Where is that? I'm originally from Iowa. Renting my first cello this morning at 10:00! Exciting!
This video was filmed in Saskatchewan, Canada - just above Iowa. I have been to Iowa and loved it there. How is your first week of cello going?
I've played various other instruments, but never a "string" instrument that requires a bow - the cello, as you know, is not an "easy" instrument, but knowing that, I am enjoying putting the various pieces together to be able to play. You may know of the famous cellist Pablo Casals. Even when he was world-famous someone heard him practicing scales very very slowly - later he asked Casals, why he would be practicing scales so slowly; he responded "I always practice as if I will live forever." ... I like that! Also like your dog and cat!!!
How could u know the first position in one day
I played the cello for 2 years and I'm 10 and your so better than me
Good for you for playing the cello at 10 years old! The cello is a very difficult instrument to learn. So you are doing incredible!
You posted this bed on my birthday 😂
Video* not bed
Phoebe Beckley cool! 🙂🙂🙂
I'm sorry😂I was responding on another video but it switched before I sent it.My birthday is July 14😂I apologize.I Loved the video though.
No worries! I did post this video on July 14th :)
Well done
Wow, this is amazing! Can I ask how often you practiced?
Thanks so much! I practiced an average of two hours a day during these 30 days. :)
what books did help you?
I used the Suzuki books to learn :)
nice video
Where did you get your cello and how much was it ?
I bought it off of Amazon. It's a cecilio and it cost around $500 Canadian. It came with a case, bow and extra strings.
amazing =) thnks for sharing!!!!
Thank you! :)
good job on the video
thanks!
I love so much the violon cello😭😭😭😭😭😭😭😭💖💖💖💖💖
Wowwwwww great raining
did you take lessons or do this all by yourself
I took 4 lessons with a teacher during this first month of playing. And I still take lessons from the same teacher today. :)
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French folk song?
Teagan P Yes, I do play part of the French Folk Song from Suzuki book 1 during this video.
Meghan Bowman nice
I remember playing it too
Ok so I think this is fake because on the first day she had a pretty perfect bow hold and there is no way she did that unless she was doing lessons