Instructional Videos
Sometimes it's hard to remember what the teacher said while you are practicing. Use these videos to walk-through some of the most important skills and songs in Make It Musical | Cello Book 1.
Chapter 3 | Meet the Cello
Chapter 4 | Intro to Bowing
A quick walk-through on how to hold and set-up your cello and bow. Page 21 of the book.
Learn how to hold your bow in this video. Follow along with page 28 from the book.
Chapter 6 | Bowing Styles
Chapter 7 | A Deserted Garden
What is a slur in music? Learn slurring and more bowing styles in this video. Page 40 in the book.
Let's walk through a deserted garden together! Here are some tips on how to play page 45 in the book.
Chapter 7 | The Haunting Ride
Chapter 7 | Afternoon Tea
It's not a minor thing to play in a minor mode. Join me for a Haunting Ride with page 47 in the book.
It's a major accomplishment to play in a major mode! Let's enjoy some Afternoon Tea together. Page 47 in the book.
Chapter 8 | Drifting Snow
Drifting Snow is a slow, melodic tune for you to learn. Join me on page 51 in the book to play along!
Chapter 8 | Dancing Bears
Your fingers are sure to dance all over your fingerboard in this song! Page 53 in the book will be a fun challenge.
Chapter 9 | Sonata in C
Your first major solo! Lots of skills in this one to learn. You have everything you need. Page 57 in the book.
Chapter 9 | Bourrée
This bourrée will have you jumping all over your strings! Can you keep up? Try it on page 58 in the book.
Chapter 9 | Rondo Allegretto Opus 49
Stretch your hands! This song is going to make you work! Play along with page 60 in the book.