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Rabu, 21 November 2012

How To Make Tune And Make Smooth Sounds On A Handmade Cello

By Neva Tweedie


A handmade cello is one big unit of the strings instrument group in an orchestra. It is also producing one of the lowest pitch, second only to the bass. Tuning it before a performance makes sure that it produces the right pitch of notes when it is played in solo or with a group.

To start the tuning process, secure first an electric tuner and place it on the strings. If this tool is not immediately available, the player can use a pitch pipe to determine the right pitch. Make sure that the bridge is upright and the key secured before you start. Pluck the leftmost and biggest string for the C note. Tighten or loosen the string tension to adjust.

Use the same method to tune the device to G, D, and A in this sequence. After making the adjustments for the A pitch, repeat the process and make small adjustments as needed. This is often necessary as the tension of the individual strings are affected as adjustments are made.

Famous cellists use a technique that allows them to produce smooth sounds every time. Remember that the cello is a difficult device to play and requires a lot of skill to produce a perfect rendition of music. A slight mistake can cause the music to screech or make the most uncomfortable sound to hear. This technique can be changed according to the personal playing style of the artist.

An armless chair should be used to sit on. The body the instrument should be positioned between the legs of the player. The neck should rest comfortably on the left shoulder and the top of the instrument and the player should be level. Make the necessary adjustment on the height of the instrument if necessary.

Make the bow tacky by running a rosin across it to coat. The right amount of friction is important for the bow to produce vibrations that are consistent. This will also prevent interrupted notes coming out from your instrument.

Do not grasp the bow with the whole hand. Too much pressure on the strings from the bow prevents it from sliding smoothly along. Hold the bow carefully but gently and apply just the right amount of pressure. Be consonant with the pressure and tempo applied for the to and fro swings since uneven pressure also results to uneven sounds.

The fingering technique is accomplished by applying enough pressure on the cords and modulating the pressure applied by rocking the digits against the neck of the cello. The fingers should be relaxed during transitions between notes so that smooth sounds are produced. Reapplying the pressure on the strings of the handmade cello just before the next note is plucked completes the perfect technique.




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