Advanced string crossing practice! Two videos: 1) Practice slowly while planning for each string crossing. If the next note is on a different string, play both the note before and after the crossing as a double stop. This helps the bow arm anticipate the next string. It also helps the left hand prepare so the finger arrives on the new string on time. This practice also helps intonation because you will want to play the double stops in tune! This practice can create some interesting dissonant intervals such as a few semitones at the end of this passage. Swipe left: 2) Voila! The passage is clean and easy as a result of the right and left hands learning how to anticipate each string crossing! In this example I am practicing Courante from #cellosuite no 6 in D by #jsbach BWV 1012. In #bachsuites the #courante movements are always full of string crossings! I am playing this piece on a #violoncellodaspalla with 5 strings. String crossings are a challenge on this instrument due to the extra string as well as the flatter (compared to modern instruments) curve of the bridge. For additional string crossing tips please check out my videos posted on July 27 and June 18 #cello #cellist #celloplayer #stringplayer #stringpedagogy #cellotechnique #cellopractice #violintechnique #violinpractice #stringsattached #violinteacher #suzukiteacher #bach #johannsebastianbach #practiceroom #beautifulmusic #baroquemusic #classicalmusic #musiceducation #hellocello #cellomusic #cellolove (at Washington D.C.) https://www.instagram.com/p/CEofGVRgLwy/?igshid=zsld1nb9emyt
