As a piano player, I find this really intimidating. Having no frets or keys is really unfamiliar for me.

@CelloCoach

Жыл бұрын

not to worry

@rahelav3174

Жыл бұрын

Right? i play guitar but the violin, cello and every string instrument without any frets are very intimidating

@JD-im2kh

Жыл бұрын

I grew up playing viola and now I’m teaching myself cello and piano. I feel just hitting a key and being in tune is so easy but the piano chords are challenging!

@aslin81

7 ай бұрын

Yeah piano without frets is just weird

I'm very happy we went to a music shop today and we rented a cello but the sound peg was loose so I have to wait a day or 2. I can't stop smiling!!!!!!!

@Kenji1685

5 жыл бұрын

I'm happy for you. 👍 😊 A few weeks ago I had asked Mr. Humphies about what tape works well and he recommended this: Chartpak BG1251M Graphic Art Tape, 1/8 W x 324 L Inches, Black Matte, 1 Roll www.amazon.com/dp/B001Q4HX36/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apa_i_AMo1CbZMEV26W

@sabineg4646

3 жыл бұрын

@@Kenji1685 Hello Can I use it for all four fingers ?

@HotelEdenMusic

2 жыл бұрын

How did this go for you, curious after 2 years!

Thank you Jonathan, as a rookie I've been going through some of your videos. The patient delivery and trace of humour never fails to make me smile. 👍

Those scissors had me laughing out loud 😂 thanks for the lesson!

Great lesson!!

Thank you for your teaching!

Best part for me starts at 3:23. Trying to learn this. Need a video of it at about 60bpm to really see what is going on. Thanks for taking the time and sharing your art with us. Cheers

@footcandy

3 жыл бұрын

Agree, sounded awesome. I know I should know the answer, but what is that piece called?

@uguntaye

9 ай бұрын

bach 1st suite im pretty sure@@footcandy

This so good, please do the other possitions :)

So inspirational. Thank you.

@CelloCoach

3 жыл бұрын

Glad you enjoyed it!

This is so encouraging, thank you.

@CelloCoach

Жыл бұрын

You are welcome

Ravi,enfin de trouver des conseils....;en Français. En plus les explications sont limpides et la douceur du ton invite à l'attention. je reviendrai.

Thanks a lot!! Best teacher!!!!

@CelloCoach

Жыл бұрын

Thank you

I just downloaded your App which is amazing 😍. Thanks you so much!

@CelloCoach

Жыл бұрын

You're so welcome!

Thank you

Wow...I'm just starting and this was SOOOO helpful !! Thank you !

@CelloCoach

Жыл бұрын

glad to help

Thank you! Really beautiful

@CelloCoach

7 ай бұрын

Thank you too!

i started playing cello like 3 days ago and ive been looking for videos like these and the hardest part for me is the bow like where u place your fingers on the bow

I’m a guitarist and I find this intimidating!😮

Hello Johnathan! your videos are truly inspiring and thank you for doing them! Will you be addressing second and third positions? I see you've already posted 4th position. Also, can you address how we read the positions, exercises to shift between them?

@CelloCoach

5 жыл бұрын

Intro : kzread.info/dash/bejne/nI6YvKyKmtDanco.html Half position - kzread.info/dash/bejne/gKGLvNSforS9hMo.html Lower 2nd - kzread.info/dash/bejne/ZKWTpsipnc66grA.html Upper 2nd - kzread.info/dash/bejne/fJ2ElsWvfpnAZqw.html Lower 3rd - kzread.info/dash/bejne/nXaB2sahm7Oqprg.html Upper 3rd - kzread.info/dash/bejne/ZY5ptK2xYcfRl8Y.html 4th - kzread.info/dash/bejne/dYWWxrmhacjXg9Y.html 5th 6th 7th - kzread.info/dash/bejne/hGSOz8Zrc8mWf8Y.html As for the reading them, that is for another lesson upcoming!

what is the name of the music he played at the last? Thanks!

ayo could you maybe explain how to play A sharp and natural on the A string please bc im in my orchestra and the sheet music is freaking out 😀

Hello, where can i get the tape. I am from Germany. Greetings Sabine

How Do you Know on what part, or how far up of the Cello's neck, do you Place The Tape???

Merci 🙏

@CelloCoach

5 жыл бұрын

Avec plaisir!

great video

@CelloCoach

8 ай бұрын

Thanks!

where and how can I get an economical cello for full size person?

Hi, I’m just starting to relearn cello from school age and overwhelmed by the videos you’ve shared - thank you! I’m just wondering where is the best place to start? Also, could I please have a copy of the scales book you mention? I have emailed but not heard anything! Thank you so much - love your videos! :)

@CelloCoach

3 жыл бұрын

I hope ou emailed me correctly jh@jonathanhumphries.com As for the channel's content - Basics of Cello, Essential Skills and Level Up playlists. Online Cello Lessons, Cello Coach Talks and Luthier Lessons are other playlists are not to be consumed in any particular order

@zoemills1349

3 жыл бұрын

@@CelloCoach oh no I have emailed jh@johnhumphries.com 🤦🏼‍♀️ I have just emailed the correct address - many thanks! ☺️ Thank you for taking the time to reply.

@zoemills1349

3 жыл бұрын

@@gracewallisstudio ahh that’s great 😃 hope it’s going well!

one question do you need to hold 2 fingers on the same string? it sounds redundant to me. I have 0 knowledge on string instruments except the piano

what you mean 'when u find' do you need perfect pitch to even play cello?

Jonathan Humphries, boa tarde . favor colocar as distâncias de cada fita que foram colocadas no braço do violoncelo? eu vi no seu vídeo 07 (sete) marcações com as fitas. meu cello é de 4/4 e sinceramente não quero comprá-las. eu pretendo medí-las com régua e colocá-las. pode enviar as distâncias das fitas em cm ou como vocês usam aí no seu país. eu consegui colocar no meu violino e deu certo . fico no aguardo e muito obrigada.

@CelloCoach

4 жыл бұрын

Fita = largura de 3 mm, toda a fita na corda de re Pestana a primeira fita (mi) = 7,5 mm 1ª ao 2ª fita 7.8 - 10.8 2ª ao 3ª fita (fa #) = 11,1 - 13,8 3ª ao 4ª a fita (sol) = 14,1 - 17,3 4ª ao 5ª fita (la) = 27,6 - 32,6 5ª ao 6ª fita (si) = 32,9 - 37,8 6ª ao 7ª fita (do) = 38,1 - 40,1 7 ao 8 passo (re) = 40,4 - 44,4

Dear Jonathan!thanks 4 ur video.i have a question, can you please help me??? how to play with different finger positions on g string without touching d string?😭 I tried a lot but I dont know which way is right...☹

@CelloCoach

4 жыл бұрын

Move your thumb over to the left side of the neck, in the back. It will lift your palm higher and give you more clearance.

Hi, can you recommend a cello beginner tutorial for me? Thank you!

@CelloCoach

4 жыл бұрын

This entire channel is your tutorial. I've been teaching 23 years, and have taught absolute beginners with no prior knowledge of music how to play cello. Advice : start with the playlists - Basics of Cello and Essential Skills - while you enrich your knowledge base with Cello Coach talks, and of course subscribe to stay motivated and informed.

What does a person do if their fingers won't "spread" far enough apart to put all fingers in first position at the same time? I would say that I have average-sized hands for a female, but the fingers just won't spread apart as yours do in the video,with one finger on each note of first position. Also, my pinky is kind of short and does not even reach the fingerboard when the other 3 fingers are in place, unless I cock my hand at a weird, painful angle. Any thoughts?

@dotteddice2358

4 жыл бұрын

I have the same issue with hand spread, and I let my 1st and 2nd fingers lift up a little when needed to place the 4th down. Practice and time will make the hand stronger and more flexible. 😎

What song that you played in video? I hear it many time, but don’t know name Could you suggest me about beginner cello book. Thanks a lot : )

@CelloCoach

2 жыл бұрын

Suzuki Book 1

@hamfat4515

2 жыл бұрын

@@CelloCoach thank you for your advice : )

My fingers are on the correct position but the thumb is hard to be in postion. Sometimes I pressed my fingers down without the thumb. Am I wrong? Even changing strings, my thumb will not be in same position.

What kind of tape is that?

@CelloCoach

5 жыл бұрын

Chartpak amzn.to/2Xxquip or colored amzn.to/2Y47yog

I wanna learnnn haha

elbow and wrist position?

What was the name of the song u played at the end

@dynasty8089

3 жыл бұрын

Hello, i believe that the song he played is called Cello Suite 1 Prelude, by Johann Sebastian Bach.

@marshallderriek1858

3 жыл бұрын

@@dynasty8089 beginner here.. thank you for that answer .. I find it beautiful

👍👏👏

@CelloCoach

5 жыл бұрын

Merci!

What song is this?

@CelloCoach

3 жыл бұрын

at what point?

I'm so aggravated I got my two fingers good but can get that pinkie to do anything ahhhhh

my grandparents randomly got my a cello because I said I wanted one a few months ago and I only know the violin 😭😭

@CelloCoach

3 жыл бұрын

Welcome to the journey, panino. It's more fun on our side of the orchestra

My cello at some point in its life got a finger nail indention in the neck for first position lol

careful with the pencil, I just scratched into the fingerboard.

Classical string instruments seem to be a nightmare to learn! 😬

@kellog89

8 ай бұрын

Nightmare might not be the right word, but any instrument takes years of practice

i like your lips bro.

@CelloCoach

3 жыл бұрын

Thanks 😅

i'm looking at your lips...

@CelloCoach

5 жыл бұрын

Sorry for the distraction. Will do better in the future!

@fudgeymoss

5 жыл бұрын

Jonathan Humphries noo it's a good thing don't worry!!

Ah yes, because every person is born knowing how every single note sounds, and can automaticly recognize when, whatever an f is, is playing. Or is this video just a joke?