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How do you know where to put your fingers?

“The cello has no frets! How do you know where to put your fingers?” Finger placement uses multiple senses. Primarily I use my ears to place my hands on the fingerboard. However there is a kinesthetic aspect to playing. I remember … Continue reading

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Eight pitches, Ten possible fingerings

Vivaldi’s Concerto in G Minor for two cellos is one of the works for Concerto Workshop this year. I have been looking at it with fresh eyes. In the first movement, both solo parts begin with the same two measures. … Continue reading

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