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Foundations of Cello Technique
By Jamie Fiste, Professor of Cello at Central Michigan University
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Basic Principles
Before getting into the specifics of technique, this article looks at broad principles on which to base our technique. These are applied throughout the website
Passive and Active Motions
This article and video discuss the two main types of motions in cello technique, active and passive, and why this distinction is important.
Balance and Sitting
Sitting while balanced allows for greater freedom of motion and frees up our core and back muscles to support and assist our arms and hands.
Holding the Cello
Holding the cello poses many perils to a balanced body, especially the C peg (it's evil, don't ya know?). Also, the cello hold need not be static but can vary according to the demands on the instrument.
Throat, Tongue, Neck & Jaw
From vocal lessons I picked up a couple techniques that we can apply to cello. Let's explore releasing tension in the throat, tongue. neck, and jaw. It may surprise you how much it can help.
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