October 23, 20009 Cello Lesson

Friday, October 23, 2009 11:30

Bourree:

Did not play well, though B said I did OK. Put this to bed for about 6 months; will revisit for my birthday.

Schroeder:

Did fine.

Scales:

Working on 8 scales every day; rotating the list. Doing well

Vibrato Notes:

Need strength and be relaxed

Once you stop on the string

Feel lubrication

Strong

Can move thumb

Make sure cello is secure; hold tight with knees and press against body

In Unchained Melody, slur some of it

Can rock hand once it is planted

Widen the vibrato so can hear it

DON'T BREAK WRIST

Can use the pad of finger

Wider swing on first finger

Sequence is: arm plant can use wrist

New Music: Breval, Sonata in C Major

Next Lesson is Friday, October 30, same time: 11:30