Reading Music On The CELLO Whether you are brand new to reading music or just learning to apply that skill to the cello, learning to say and play Schroeder Exercise No. 1 is an excellent place to start. It’s so easy that a 4 year old can do it well but fine tuning your bow […]
Schroeder No 1 – Get Started Reading Music Read More »
Hard To Beat Quality At This Price Carmen is TPG’s top-of-the-line carbon fiber bow. The styling is understated with maroon and black braided carbon stick. The nickel silver inlaid frog, TPG monogrammed ferrul, and three-part button with matching abalone eye all scream premium build. But it is the nickel silver tip that blew me away.
TPG Sharp Bow Review – Carmen Read More »
Listen And Decide For Yourself What sets the TPG Sharp Bows aside from the usual fare is the unique styling. Whether you like the shock value of Luke or Ziggy or prefer the classier look of Carmen or Luke, you will definitely get noticed when you unquiver one of the TPG Sharp Bows. I’m excited
TPG Sharp Bow Review – Back to Back Read More »
BRUCE LEE Has Some Serious KICK The styling on this bow is subtle enough to fit in on the concert hall stage but unique enough to set you apart from the fray. You sort of feel like the understated Batman of the cello section. The black nut and reflective black slide in the frog are
TPG Sharp Bow Review – Bruce Lee Read More »
Ziggy ROCKS! There are a lot of gimmicky bows out there. Ziggy feels different to me in that its styling and quality are complimentary, especially for certain playing conditions. Ziggy definitely stands out in a crowd. Its styling is the most extreme of the TPG Sharp Bows. Students (and teachers) will either love it or
TPG Sharp Bow Review – Ziggy Read More »
The Force Is Strong With This One The styling of Luke is just a lot of fun. Whether your into Star Wars or just like turning heads, you are likely going to be the only one in your section with a Jedi bow. This bow is a lot of fun for the price point. I
TPG Sharp Bow Review – Luke Read More »
I LOVE THIS SCALE! C major 3 octave scale is one of my absolute favorites. We use every open string. We climb up to the beautiful soaring tenor register of the cello. The sympathetic vibrations really make the instrument ring. Plus, after A and B-flat major, it’s a cinch to play! Enjoy every note. Start
C Major Three Octave Scale – 7th position Read More »
You Can Do This! B-flat major two octave scale comes pretty quick once you’ve mastered A major two octaves. Both scales use similar techniques — A major extends up, B-flat major extends back; A major uses 2nd and 5th positions, B-flat major 3rd and 6th positions. The hope is that with each new scale we
B-flat Major Two Octave Scale – 6th Position Read More »
A Major Is Half-way There! With A major you have conquered the first half of the fingerboard. The A you play at the top of the scale is the midway point of the string. You now can play a full octave on any string: open A-1-124-123. This fingering requires two new positions — 2nd and
A Major Two Octave Scale – 2nd-5th Position Read More »
Your New Favorite Position In many ways, G major two octaves is easier than the F major two octave scale you should have already learned. Each scale in this sequence takes you higher and higher up the fingerboard and introduces a new position. With each new position, new repertoire becomes available to you and no
G Major Two Octave Scale – 4th Position Read More »