Day 1 -
Channel the energy
Experiment, improvise
Practice making it easy - expand your sensory awareness
Be artistic, expressive, innovative, interpret the music.
Day 2 -
Circles
Up the bow, frog to tip
Pointing up on the up bow, pointing down on the down bow.
Running the bow along the bridge
Release the bow on circle bows so the strings ring
Sinking in with the vertical circle
Pulling back with the horizontal circle
Day 3 -
Fast coordination versus slow coordination
Using finger pads on legato - slow playing
Fast playing requires less bow per note
and keeping fingers closer to the string
Using one finger at a time. Blocking creates tension in the hand.
Up the scale, adding a note -- G, GA, GAB, GABC#, etc...
Down the scale, G, GF#, GF#E, GF#ED, etc.
building physical memory, faster motions in wrist and fingers
Top Down Learning.
Get the main notes and rhythm first, then fill in the gaps
Day 4 -
What makes practicing successful and rewarding?
Don't fight the instrument
Vibrato relies to left hand balance, arm, wrist alignment, springiness.
Finger articulation, fast playing. Practice the flexors, left hand pizzacato, strumming, playing chords and downward scales, 4,3,2,1
Using percussive motion with the left hand.
Be expressive in the upper register
Run fingers up and down the strings, each finger and also the whole hand as a block.
Wednesday, July 15, 2015
Tuesday, July 14, 2015
Summer Keys Recital
Summer Keys, Lubec, Maine.
This was my first time at a music workshop.
I've been off the cello wagon for a couple of years.
Hopefully, I can get back into practicing now.
The week of group and private cello lessons culminated in a recital.
Could have been better, could have been worse. Was pretty nervous as it was a new performance venue for me. Also had a long wait as performer #20 of the 23 pieces that were played that evening.
A big takeaway from the recital was that one must learn to accept praise and applause graciously.
This was my first time at a music workshop.
I've been off the cello wagon for a couple of years.
Hopefully, I can get back into practicing now.
The week of group and private cello lessons culminated in a recital.
Could have been better, could have been worse. Was pretty nervous as it was a new performance venue for me. Also had a long wait as performer #20 of the 23 pieces that were played that evening.
A big takeaway from the recital was that one must learn to accept praise and applause graciously.
A visit to Falmouth, MA
I decided to go to SummerKeys in Lubec Maine to help me "jump start" a return to playing the cello.
Looking at the map, the halfway point appeared to be near Boston. I emailed my "virtual friend" who I had never met in person who lived in Falmouth, MA to see if she would like a visit. "Sure", she said and then stated, "I'll join you in SummerKeys, as well."
We started our adventure together by going to a cello concert given by Amit Peled.
Amit played Shostakovich Cello Concerto #2, op. 126 (1966) and Sonata in D minor, Op. 40 (1934) for cello and piano. It was spectacular playing. Unfortunately, I felt a little sad because Shostakovich was one of my hubby's favorite composers.
Looking at the map, the halfway point appeared to be near Boston. I emailed my "virtual friend" who I had never met in person who lived in Falmouth, MA to see if she would like a visit. "Sure", she said and then stated, "I'll join you in SummerKeys, as well."
We started our adventure together by going to a cello concert given by Amit Peled.
Amit played Shostakovich Cello Concerto #2, op. 126 (1966) and Sonata in D minor, Op. 40 (1934) for cello and piano. It was spectacular playing. Unfortunately, I felt a little sad because Shostakovich was one of my hubby's favorite composers.
Sad Times
I see my last post was in November before things really fell apart. Hubby got quite ill in October and unfortunately, didn't get better. By February, he was admitted to hospice and went to sleep to never wake up again. We never did find out what was wrong. It was a rough five months.
March was busy with memorials and travel.
https://www.facebook.com/EarlGalitzMemorial
April, I officially retired. No more tax seasons for me.
May found me moving boxes from Miami to Maryland. Then took a break and went on a camping tour of the Western USA Parks and also visited friends in Arizona.
https://sites.google.com/site/2015bestofthewest/home
So, now I am dialing back the clock to age 20 and exploring hobbies and interests that were neglected during my married life. It's time to try new things and get out of my comfort zone.
So far have tried, liked, and will continue..
Have tried but not sure about...
Want to try...
Need to get back to ...
Obviously, keeping healthy is the most important thing in life so activities that promote a good diet and exercise should take priority.
Postscript: I had saved these notices from the Peabody concerts we were able to attend October and December. I doubt I'll be going to any more of these in the near future. It's too sad.
March was busy with memorials and travel.
https://www.facebook.com/EarlGalitzMemorial
April, I officially retired. No more tax seasons for me.
May found me moving boxes from Miami to Maryland. Then took a break and went on a camping tour of the Western USA Parks and also visited friends in Arizona.
https://sites.google.com/site/2015bestofthewest/home
So, now I am dialing back the clock to age 20 and exploring hobbies and interests that were neglected during my married life. It's time to try new things and get out of my comfort zone.
So far have tried, liked, and will continue..
- Yoga
- Rock climbing, inside gym and once outside
- Biking
- Knitting and crocheting
Have tried but not sure about...
- Horseback riding
- Karaoke
Want to try...
- Kayaking
- Starting a pop band
- Creative writing
Need to get back to ...
- Cello, Violin, Viola, Keyboard, Guitar
- Hiking
- Chinese Language Studies
- Other Language Studies
- Traveling abroad
- Drawing, Painting, Photography
Obviously, keeping healthy is the most important thing in life so activities that promote a good diet and exercise should take priority.
Postscript: I had saved these notices from the Peabody concerts we were able to attend October and December. I doubt I'll be going to any more of these in the near future. It's too sad.
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