Clara’s Cello Crash Course – Canon in D
If you are interested in knowing how to play cello or just simply love to explore a new instrument, this course is perfect for you!
Learning cello is fun and it’s also very easy to start.
This is a quick and intensive beginner course tailored to help everyone who want to learn cello but don’t have any music background or knowledge in cello.
In this course, you will:
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Learn the very basic and fundamental techniques for playing cello;
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Play the cello on your own without any music scores;
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Learn how to play the cello part (just 8 notes!) for Canon in D;
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Learn the tricks to make your cello sound beautiful with interpretation; and
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Learn to play and perform with our provided string quartet soundtracks for social broadcast or live event or private gatherings after 2 weeks!
Introduction
Get to know your instructor, Hong Kong professional cellist Ms Clara Tsang
Why you should take this course
What to expect from this course
Know what to learn each week
Know the key to successfully complete the course
Get information to share your learning journey
Know what and how to prepare before starting the classes
Week 1 Class 1 - Get ready for playing
How to get yourself ready for playing
Tips on keeping yourself always ready
How to sit on a chair
How to hold the cello
The importance of having a correct posture
The importance of holding the bow properly
2 rules to holding the bow
How sound is produced by the bow
Where to place your bow on the strings
2 keys to producing good sound
How to check if my bow placement is correct
Applying the keys to producing good sound on the cello
What is long bow
The relationship between beats and bow speed
What cello sound should sound like
The importance of the right hand in playing
How to produce such sound
Tips on producing such sound
The importance of the left hand in playing
The importance of the 1st position
How to find the 1st position
Tips on finding the 1st position
Practice for the right hand (playing open strings)
Practice for the left hand (finding the 1st positions)
Week 1 Class 2 - Left hand hand shapes for playing Canon in D
Understand what the basic hand shape is
How to create a closed hand shape
Understand the difference between a closed and an opened hand shape
How to create an opened hand shape
Practice for the left hand (closed and opened hand shapes)
Week 2 Class 3 - Learn the 8 notes
Review what you learn in the previous class
Get ready for the upcoming lectures
How to find the 5th – 8th notes using 1st position
How to play the notes continuously with counting and without using music score
How to find the 1st – 4th notes using 1st position and opened hand shape
How to play the notes continuously with counting and without music score
How to connect all 8 notes in sequence continuously
How to use the bonus background soundtracks
Practice the 8 notes
If possible, try practicing together with the bonus background soundtrack
Week 2 Class 4 - Make your music beautiful
What is string quartet
What is Canon in D
The Canon in D you will play in this course
Review what you learn in the previous class
Get ready for the upcoming lectures
What is music interpretation
3 basic elements for changing simple timbres
How to create change in timbre with each element
How to play with music interpretation
Clara’s music interpretation arrangement for Canon in D
How to create complicated timbres by mixing and matching basic elements
The key to playing with music interpretation
Practice how to apply music interpretation to the 8 notes
Final words
How to share your performance with me and other students
Where to find more information about learning cello
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