I've had what I hope is a breakthrough in my left-hand technique. Though I was getting fingering done fairly well, to this point it's felt somewhat stiff and forced.
I had been trying to replicate what I've heard about "pulling into" into the string. As I said, that was getting me by, but it never really felt good.
Recently I was watching a video by Andrei Pricope that he apparently prepares for his students:
Andrei Pricope
while I'm not qualified to judge his overall technique, the movements of his left hand struck me. It seemed, almost as if he were playing a clarinet - placing his fingers precisely down on the holes.
It's that mental image of placing my finger down on a hole that I think has improved my left-hand technique. I don't know why in particular, but it seems like my movements are more precise and more fluid.
Hey...whatever works. It will be interesting to see if my instructor feels my left hand technique has improved at my next lesson.
Welcome to the world of cello bloggers. Lately I've just been lurking on Cellists By Night, and as you can see I haven't updated my blog in ages. But I'm still playing and enjoying the cello. I too am an adult beginner as you can see if you look through some of my blog pages. Good luck to you. Enjoy the journey!
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