MusicYears 3–5Cello

Cello Grade 3: Technique

Shifting to 4th position; vibrato introduction; varied bow strokes

What you'll learn

  1. 1

    Imagine holding your cello bow like a little bird — not too tight! 🐦

  2. 2

    How should you hold your bow?

  3. 3

    Tap the bow to make it move in a straight line across the string — like a train on a track! 🚂

  4. 4

    Let's play a smooth note on the D string. 🎶

  5. 5

    What should your bow stroke feel like?

  6. 6

    Now try playing a note with your second finger on the A string — keep your bow straight! 🎻

  7. 7

    Which finger do you use for the note on the D string?

Practise Cello Grade 3: Technique with Whizlo

Free AI-tutored lessons, unlimited practice questions, and progress tracking for ages 7–10. Aligned to the UK National Curriculum.