Many cellists spend years working on tone, articulation, and musical expression...
All while the physical foundation of playing often receives far less attention. (And the consequences of that can be painful.)
In this lesson preview, renowned cellist Sara Sant'Ambrogio explains why alignment of the wrist, elbow, and shoulders is one of the most important fundamentals of healthy cello playing.
Through clear demonstrations, she shows how small habits such as raising the shoulder or bending the wrist can quietly create strain over thousands of hours of practice. By keeping the arm in a natural plane and allowing the back and larger muscles to support the motion, players can produce sound more efficiently while protecting their body.
Download the PDF workbook to learn even more secrets from Sara on confident, efficient, pain-free cello musicianship.
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