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erinehm	Sep 17 2008, 01:10 PM Post #16
Newbie Group: Members Posts: 2 Joined: 16-September 08 Member No.: 39870	QUOTE(primrose @ Sep 4 2008, 08:07 PM) Hello cellosc, I'm not a cello player (though I often wish I were) but I find this blog really interesting: http://www.fuguestate.co.uk/ I'm an adult learner, in fact that's my blog Primrose so kindly linked above. The East London Late Starters Orchestra is a great place to play if you're looking to get some experience playing in groups. It's really supportive and takes people from the very beginning. There are different level groups too so you don't have to feel like you're completely out of your depth at the back of the section. Visit: www.ellso.org.uk --Erin -- http://www.fuguestate.co.uk

Suepea	Sep 17 2008, 01:55 PM Post #17
Prodigy Group: Members Posts: 1814 Joined: 19-December 03 From: Ashford Middlesex Member No.: 299	(IMG:style_emoticons/default/welcome.gif) to the Forums, erinehm. I have been interested in your blog, too. Are you planning to go to the Chamber Strings course from 27-31st October?

cellosc	Sep 18 2008, 06:17 PM Post #18
Newbie Group: Members Posts: 20 Joined: 2-September 08 Member No.: 38724	QUOTE(Muddy Paws @ Sep 15 2008, 01:42 PM) Hello everyone, I had my first cello lesson two weeks ago. I'm not even using my left hand yet. It's something I've wanted to do for years. When my husband bought me a cello last Christmas I was so chuffed, but had to wait til after my piano exam to start lessons. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/smile.gif) (IMG:style_emoticons/default/party1.gif) How lovely (great husband!!). I've been without a cello since early August now and am really missing it, but I have bought my own and hope to have it next week - can't wait! (IMG:style_emoticons/default/biggrin.gif) Hope you get on well. What music are you starting with?

Muddy Paws	Sep 18 2008, 08:32 PM Post #19
Advanced Member Group: Members Posts: 216 Joined: 23-February 07 Member No.: 9692	Yes he is a great husband! It must be hard without a cello. I hope when your new one arrives it will be worth the wait. I've learnt how to use my left hand today. It was quite a lot more curved than I'd been doing. (Yes, I'd had a go even though I wasn't sposed to (IMG:style_emoticons/default/blush.gif)) We did Twinlkle twinkle and looked in the mirror to make sure I was bowing straight. Can't wait to try a bit of Elgar's Concerto but it may be a while!!!

cellosc	Sep 20 2008, 11:20 AM Post #20
Newbie Group: Members Posts: 20 Joined: 2-September 08 Member No.: 38724	QUOTE(Muddy Paws @ Sep 18 2008, 09:32 PM) Yes he is a great husband! It must be hard without a cello. I hope when your new one arrives it will be worth the wait. I've learnt how to use my left hand today. It was quite a lot more curved than I'd been doing. (Yes, I'd had a go even though I wasn't sposed to (IMG:style_emoticons/default/blush.gif)) We did Twinlkle twinkle and looked in the mirror to make sure I was bowing straight. Can't wait to try a bit of Elgar's Concerto but it may be a while!!! I can relate to that - trouble with being an adult beginner is that we have Elgar in our heads but Twinkle Twinkle is the reality, for now! My cello's coming in 4 day's time. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/party1.gif)

erinehm	Sep 20 2008, 04:53 PM Post #21
Newbie Group: Members Posts: 2 Joined: 16-September 08 Member No.: 39870	QUOTE(Suepea @ Sep 17 2008, 02:55 PM) (IMG:style_emoticons/default/welcome.gif) to the Forums, erinehm. I have been interested in your blog, too. Are you planning to go to the Chamber Strings course from 27-31st October? I went to the one in May and played half cello and half flute, and I enjoyed it. I can't afford the time off work at the end of October unfortunately. But I am joining the weekly orchestra on Thursday nights, half and half again until I can find another flautist to replace me. I'm trying to back out of my woodwind responsibilities!

Muddy Paws	Sep 20 2008, 06:46 PM Post #22
Advanced Member Group: Members Posts: 216 Joined: 23-February 07 Member No.: 9692	It'll be a while before I can be in an orchestra! Cellosc, have you got a new new cello? Mine came from ebay, so it was a bit of a gamble. It's quite old but I don't think it's too bad although my teacher spend quite a while adjusting it at the beginning of both lessons so far.

cellosc	Sep 21 2008, 02:55 PM Post #23
Newbie Group: Members Posts: 20 Joined: 2-September 08 Member No.: 38724	QUOTE(Muddy Paws @ Sep 20 2008, 07:46 PM) It'll be a while before I can be in an orchestra! Cellosc, have you got a new new cello? Mine came from ebay, so it was a bit of a gamble. It's quite old but I don't think it's too bad although my teacher spend quite a while adjusting it at the beginning of both lessons so far. I'm a bit embarrassed to say that I'm pretty ignorant about my cello, but I went with my teacher to a shop with whom she's been dealing over many years and we were able to try about eight. It was invaluble having her opinion on what they were like and on various features of them. They varied so much! The one I've chosen was definitely 'calling' to me from the end of the row! I'm afraid it was the most expensive, but the right choice! It's German and not brand new but the man in the shop couldn't tell me how old - something in the region of the last 20 years I think. My teacher says its definitely been played. I've got a new bow and a fairly inexpensive one but was advised to put the money into the cello and look to upgrading the bow laer, which sounded sensible. I spent some months looking at cellos on ebay but felt too ignorant to begin to know what would be a good bet. What does your teacher think of yours? Do you like it? Age seems to be a bonus as long as its sound. We're now wondering how to rearrange the sitting roomj to accomodate it safely! I've bought a stand as people seem to find it much more convenient to pick it off a stand than have to get it out of a case every time. Also it's very beautiful! (IMG:style_emoticons/default/smile.gif)

maya3	Sep 21 2008, 06:48 PM Post #24
Advanced Member Group: Members Posts: 591 Joined: 11-April 08 Member No.: 28647	How exciting about getting a new cello. About the age thing, I don't really know much about it but i think in a similar way to wine instruments mature with age, though thats not tho say that the newer ones aren't good, it depends on the sound you like My violin is from 1870, It was between that or a 1940 one, but I preferred the older one beacuse the tone was much mellower. Happy Playing! x

Muddy Paws	Sep 22 2008, 12:34 PM Post #25
Advanced Member Group: Members Posts: 216 Joined: 23-February 07 Member No.: 9692	Mine is also German and about 30yrs old. My teacher was a bit sceptical when I said I'd got it from ebay but after he'd had a go, he said it sounded better than some he'd played worth Â£1000s, so I think that means it's ok. I only have a soft case which undoes at the bottom and is really difficult to get it in and out of. I hope to get a hard case soon, maybe for Christmas. Is your daughter still learning as well? It's going to be hard to see your lovely cello diappear off to school !? (IMG:style_emoticons/default/ohmy.gif)

cellosc	Sep 22 2008, 06:27 PM Post #26
Newbie Group: Members Posts: 20 Joined: 2-September 08 Member No.: 38724	QUOTE(Muddy Paws @ Sep 22 2008, 01:34 PM) Mine is also German and about 30yrs old. My teacher was a bit sceptical when I said I'd got it from ebay but after he'd had a go, he said it sounded better than some he'd played worth Â£1000s, so I think that means it's ok. I only have a soft case which undoes at the bottom and is really difficult to get it in and out of. I hope to get a hard case soon, maybe for Christmas. Is your daughter still learning as well? It's going to be hard to see your lovely cello diappear off to school !? (IMG:style_emoticons/default/ohmy.gif) Sounds like you've done really well to get such a nice cello! (IMG:style_emoticons/default/smile.gif) I'd also like a hard case at some point (so expensive (IMG:style_emoticons/default/sad.gif) ); I feel a bit nervous at the prospect of taking it anywhere with a soft one, though it will only get occasional trips in the car. My daughter's a small eight year old playing a 1/4 size (hired) so I haven't got to lend it to her yet! She's got her eye on it though!

Muddy Paws	Sep 22 2008, 09:03 PM Post #27
Advanced Member Group: Members Posts: 216 Joined: 23-February 07 Member No.: 9692	Does your teacher come to you then? (Sorry if I'm being nosey) Is your daughter getting a year's free tuition? (Sorry again if I'm being nosey, I'm just interseted) I bet she looks so cute!

cellosc	Sep 22 2008, 09:07 PM Post #28
Newbie Group: Members Posts: 20 Joined: 2-September 08 Member No.: 38724	QUOTE(Muddy Paws @ Sep 22 2008, 10:03 PM) Does your teacher come to you then? (Sorry if I'm being nosey) Is your daughter getting a year's free tuition? (Sorry again if I'm being nosey, I'm just interseted) I bet she looks so cute! Free tuition? I wish! No, she has lessons at school (which we pay for). I'm having lessons with the same teacher who comes to me at home. How did you find your teacher?

Suepea	Sep 22 2008, 09:33 PM Post #29
Prodigy Group: Members Posts: 1814 Joined: 19-December 03 From: Ashford Middlesex Member No.: 299	QUOTE(cellosc @ Sep 22 2008, 07:27 PM) Sounds like you've done really well to get such a nice cello! (IMG:style_emoticons/default/smile.gif) I'd also like a hard case at some point (so expensive (IMG:style_emoticons/default/sad.gif) ); I yet! She's got her eye on it though! Yes, hard cases are expensive, but have a look at the Tom and Will cases. Someone at the Oxford Cello School had one of the Premium cello cases and was very pleased indeed with it. I had a look at it and would say it is an extremely well made case offering plenty of protection at a very reasonable price.

Muddy Paws	Sep 22 2008, 10:03 PM Post #30
Advanced Member Group: Members Posts: 216 Joined: 23-February 07 Member No.: 9692	Thanks Supea, those cases do look quite good. I spose not even hard cases are waterproof? (my car failed mot and I may have to go on the bus) You've done well to get to grade 4 in 4 years. What have you found the hardest? I have "known of" my teacher for quite a long time. At our local music festival ( I was a humble accompaniest/ receptionist and he the important and well respected teacher/father of many very musical children) . Then I went to a concert where he played Elgar's Cello Concerto.....AMAZIN!!! I never dreamed he be MY teacher, I'm SO chuffed! I made many enquiries about teachers, but he was the only one with spaces. ( he's not cheap) He would have been my first choice of course, but one always has to try to save money (IMG:style_emoticons/default/wink.gif) The reason I asked if your daughter's tuition was free is just that in our area kids in year 3 get the opportunity to learn an instrument free for a year. i have 2 pupils waiting to find out which instrument they will be doing....exciting! Apparently the Bassoon was plugged because it has a Great back pack... (IMG:style_emoticons/default/blink.gif)

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