First, all major-scales are the same on our cello. With the given fingering in “scale I + II” (B-Major) you can play all major scales possible without open strings. The open strings are a confusing factor in a certain way, just ignore
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It is important and helpful to know whether the shift is happening on the old bow or the new bow, but how does one decide which one is appropriate for a certain situation–Why is one shift on the old bow and another
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Being a student you should simply take my (half humorous) remark literally. Just practice scales with all possible variations for at least one hour a day, then spend another hour on other basics like double-stops, arpeggios etc. Finally dedicate a third hour
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First, YOU have to like it, I mean the looks (colour, varnish, size), the weight, the handling, then think about the sound. YOU must love the physical appearance of the instrument, it does not matter whether the thing is old or new,
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