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Informationen zum Autor is an cello active soloist, chamber player and teacher. He has performed and given masterclasses throughout the United States, Canada, Italy and Germany. Dr. Hodges received his Bachelor of Music and Master of Music degrees in cello performance from the Eastman School of Music, where he was the teaching assistant for Marcy Rosen, and his Doctorate in Music Arts in cello performance from the University of North Carolina Greensboro. Dr. Hodges has taught at Mercer University, the University of North Carolina Greensboro, Spring Arbor University and Albion College. He is currently Associate Professor of Cello and Coordinator of Chamber Music at Boise State University. Brian is principal cello of the Boise Baroque Chamber Orchestra and regularly performs with Classical volution: Boise, which has been featured at the Idaho Shakespeare Festival and live on Radio Boise. Klappentext With each technique carefully explained and illustrated, this book serves as an accessible resource for all cello players, from talented teenagers to college students, to conservatory professionals. It guides advanced students through technical maintenance and performance preparation, helping them beyond what is often covered in lessons. Zusammenfassung With each technique carefully explained and illustrated! this book serves as an accessible resource for all cello players! from talented teenagers to college students! to conservatory professionals. It guides advanced students through technical maintenance and performance preparation! helping them beyond what is often covered in lessons. Inhaltsverzeichnis 1. IntonationIntroductionSecret 1: How to Play in TuneSecret 2: Finger PatternsSecret 3: Fingerboard MappingSecret 4: No FixingSecret 5: Šev¿ík's ParadoxSecret 6: Which Intonation?Secret 7: Using OvertonesSecret 8: Using a TunerSecret 9: Tuning FifthsSecret 10: Tuning Octaves 2. The Left HandIntroductionSecret 11: Don't Slap the PuppySecret 12: Maximum Velocity 1 (Take it easy)Secret 13: Maximum Velocity 2 (Bursts)Secret 14: The Right Fingerings by PatternSecret 15: The Right Fingerings by ColorSecret 16: Clear False HarmonicsSecret 17: ExtensionsSecret 18: Small Hand TechniqueSecret 19: Coordinating the Bow and Fingers 3. Shifting and Playing HighIntroductionSecret 23: Zen and the Art of ShiftingSecret 24: The Right ShiftSecret 25: Shifting to High PositionsSecret 26: Using the Bow to Help ShiftingSecret 27: The Best Shift May Be No Shift 4. VibratoIntroductionSecret 28: Know Your VibratoSecret 29: Get Control of Your VibratoSecret 30: Achieving Continuous VibratoSecret 31: Vibrato Tricks for the Fourth FingerSecret 32: ElectroshockVibratoSecret 33: Shimmer VibratoSecret 34: Vibrato Sculpture 5. Tone and the BowIntroductionSecret 35: Know Your Bow HoldSecret 36: The Bow as a LeverSecret 37: Default SettingSecret 38: Gravity is Your FriendSecret 39: The CulpritsSecret 40: The Formula for Your Optimum SoundSecret 41: Playing into the CurveSecret 42: How to Make your Bow LongerSecret 43: Pop & FloatSecret 44: Mastering SpiccatoSecret 45: Sizzling SautilléSecret 46: Flying Bow StrokesSecret 47: Fabulous FlautandoSecret 48: TremoloSecret 49: Using the Left Hand to Improve ToneSecret 50: The Law of InertiaSecret 51: Don't be a Slave to Your Bow 6. Practice StrategiesIntroductionSecret 52: Now PracticeSecret 53: Practice ConcentrateSecret 54: Never Pay Rent AgainSecret 55: Divide and ConquerSecret 56: SkeletonsSecret 57: When Slow Practice Isn't Enough Part 1. AddaNoteSecret 58: When Slow Practice Isn't Enough Part 2. LoopingSecret 59: When Slow Practice Isn't Enough Part 3. Burst PracticeSecret 60: When Slow Practice Isn't Enough Part 4. RhythmsSecret 61: When Slow Practice Isn't Enough Part 5. NotchingSecret 62: Improving Your Technique in Just 15 Minutes a DaySecret 63: Using Etudes to Prepare RepertoireSecret ...