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Cello Storage & Cleaning Tips
Identifying the Parts of a Cello & Their Functions
How to Hold a Cello
How to Hold a Cello Bow
First Finger Position
Other Finger Positions for the Cello
How to Tune a Cello
How to Tune a Cello to the Key of A
How to Play C & D Major Scales on the Cello
How to Play Open Scales on the Cello
Legato Bowing Technique for the Cello
Plucking Techniques for the Cello
Sliding & Combining on the Cello
Staccato Technique for the Cello
Vibrato Technique for the Cello
Summary: Learn the staccato techniques for the cello in this free online music video lesson.
Russel Squires has been playing cello for 14 years. He has played in symphonic, orchestra, quintet, and modern rock groups. The latest band he played for was "The Gosh Project" where...read more
"Hello my name is Russell Squires and I’m here today on behalf of ExpertVillage.com. I’m going to talk to you right now about a bowing technique called Staccato, which is a musical term that means separated. In this style, we move the bow in abrupt, fierce gestures to produce short burst of sound. We can take our bow, move it in several different tempos along with the fingers in positions to create stylized pieces of music. You can also us a style of Pisacado to create Staccato style notes or separated notes. You can do this by plucking in short burst, and that’s the Staccato style. "
eHow Article: Staccato Technique for the Cello
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