Cello: your first pieces

Your first cello pieces are played in first position. Beautiful melodies sound warm on the cello.

You will need

• Your instrument
• Sheet music, tabs or an app
• Metronome

Steps

1. Choose a piece

   Choose an easy melody for the D or G string.

2. Learn the notes

3. Mark the bowing

4. Play slowly

5. Play long bow strokes

6. Increase the tempo

7. Play with accompaniment

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