Arco and Pizzicato on the Cello
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Arco and Pizzicato on the Cello

In this blog, I talk about the main considerations for using the bow (arco) and plucking the strings (pizzicato) on the cello.

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Cello Tuning and Notation
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Cello Tuning and Notation

In this blog, I talk about the standard tuning of the cello and best practices for notation (specifically clef changes).

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Cello Range
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Cello Range

In this blog, I talk about best practices for the range of the cello!

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Boredom as a Creative Tool
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Boredom as a Creative Tool

I don't think that there are enough composers out there who are taking full advantage of boredom as a creative tool.

Our physical and digital environments are so full of stimulation that composing, by comparison, is maybe just a super boring thing to do. Why would anyone ever compose a piece of music when you can go on the internet?

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