Day 4 Reading Music
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Why do cellists read 3 clefs? What is a staff? Learn about the different clefs cellist read, all the terminology needed to get started reading music, and how to read notes on a staff in the Bass clef.
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Day 6 Left hand with music
Now that you know how to read music on a staff in Bass clef in first position on the cello, lets try applying those skills by plucking some basic notes and rhythms on the D string with 11 different exercises. This lesson is shot at the famous Lanikai Beach in Kailua with the Mokes as the backdrop!
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Day 7 Looking away from fingers
When you first start playing the cello, it is common to look at your finger placement. As we start needing to follow along with the music, it is important to stop looking at our fingers and more at the page. Practice with Josh getting into a good habit of looking at the music on the page and le...
