MusicYears 2–4Cello

Cello Grade 2: Technique

String crossing; half-position awareness; legato bowing across strings

What you'll learn

  1. 1

    Imagine holding a 🎻 cello. Your bow is like a magic wand that makes the strings sing!

  2. 2

    Which hand holds the bow?

  3. 3

    Practice your bow hold by tapping the bow on the string — like a gentle bounce!

  4. 4

    Let's play a long, smooth bow on the D string.

  5. 5

    What makes a smooth sound on the cello?

  6. 6

    Now play four slow bows on the D string — count each one.

  7. 7

    How many bows did you play?

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