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Updated: Aug 8, 2022 Sharing thoughts and discoveries on performing the Bach Cello Suites... One of the greatest problems, or perhaps greatest gifts J S Bach left us, is the complete lack of guidance on performance. This is particularly true with his 6 cello suites. This becomes more challenging

Updated: Jul 15, 2022 There are many persuasive arguments for choosing a carbon fibre cello, read on to learn why cellists are turning to these remarkable instruments... When I searched for information on Carbon Fibre Cellos online, I found it very difficult to get some good reviews or any revie

In this post I want to suggest how everything is linked and even the rosin you choose can impact your sound - more than you might think. I use a carbon Fibre bow, and I love it but I noticed, over time, my sound was not as clean or articulated as it has been, and in addition I seemed to have to a

All things Cello and beyond, whether album reviews, book reviews, performances, concerts, One of the most fascinating aspects of playing music is that so many people play the same piece in different ways - as they should. As a performer, a musician makes hundreds of minute decisions during the pre

Those who have spent time on this site will know that I play a Lois and Clark Caron Fibre cello. I have written about my reasons in another article here..., but here I wanted to say there are some options out there but for me, there were only two in the right price range. One is the L & C and the o

CodaBows: Carbon fibre bows... Updated: Jul 15, 2022 CodaBow make amazing bows....but they are not for every player, or every instrument. Read on for more on this topic. (Image courtesy of CodaBaw. (Click the image) I purchased a Codabow Diamond GX while I still had the Cecilio cello and what

If you are anything like me, you either had, have or will have an obsession with making a great sound. I discovered however, that although success in this area depends heavily on your technique, I also learnt, that end pins an bridges make a considerable difference (as do bows of course). I came a

Part One: It seems cellists of all ages and abilities are a buzz over the Netflix Series ''Wednesday'' concerning the cello performances of Wednesday, played by Jenna Ortega. The piece most discussed is an arrangement of the Rolling Stones - 'Paint it Black'. First of all, full credit to Wednes

Admittedly I started music when I was quite young, around 11 years old. I started on Viola but later went to Music College in my early 20's studying Classical Guitar and Composition. At 29 I joined the Army as a Violist, and I discovered the Double Bass. I have since performed on each of these inst