It can be difficult to shift positions on a cello.It's too slow to move across the strings in the first position.It is possible to play a song on only one string.Shifting can be very slow and inaccurate at first, but with practice it can become a very swift and accurate movement.The cello has four basic positions.To start shifting, begin with Step 1.
Step 1: Put your left hand in the first position.
Make sure that your fingers are straight.Check your thumb to make sure it's not squeezing the cello.Put your thumb at the neck of the cello if you are squeezing it too tightly.
Step 2: You should lift your fingers above the strings.
hover them over the stringsThe shifting movement will be much harder if you get too close to the strings as it will make it hard to place your fingers.
Step 3: Slowly and smoothly, move your hand towards one of the basic positions.
There needs to be less tension in your arm because of this action.
Step 4: Continue to be smooth but increase the pace.
Gradually increase the speed of shifting from one position to another.Pull your arm away from the position.You can shift easier if you keep your thumb loose.
Step 5: Put your left hand on the D string.
Make sure you are completely accurate.The D string is played by pressing all four fingers down.If you lift your fingers one by one, you can see if each note is in tune.If the notes are in tune, place your hand on the D string again.
Step 6: If you want to make sure your first and second fingers are on the same note, move your thumb up a bit.
Your third and fourth fingers should be on the G# note.Your open string A is the same as this A.If you want to play, press down all your fingers.If your second position on the D string is correct, compare it to your open A string.They should sound the same.
Step 7: Lift up your fingers in this position.
Lift your fourth finger and listen to what G# sounds like.Try again if the notes are out of tune.
Step 8: You should move your hand back to first position.
You should move your thumb with your fingers.Make sure you don't squeeze too tightly.Lift your fingers and then move.It is very slow to slide up and down the strings.Keep your fingers and arm straight over.
Step 9: Move the D string back and forth.
Improve your speed and accuracy.In second position on the A string, the notes are the same as the open string.
Step 10: Put your left hand on the D string.
Move your hand so that your first and second fingers are on the same note.Your third and fourth fingers should be on the A and B notes.
Step 11: You can play by pressing down all your fingers.
Play when you lift your fourth finger.This is the A note.To see if it's true, play your open A string.Lift your third finger up and play the G# note.Try again if the notes are out of tune.
Step 12: You can move back to first position by lifting your fingers up.
You should always check your thumb.Keeping your thumb in one spot while shifting will cause problems, so don't make it a habit.
Step 13: Try the other strings.
If the sound is out of tune, adjust your fingers.The notes on the A string are D, D#, E, F, G, and C.
Step 14: Shift to different positions.
Gradually increase the speed.Try shifting from first to second position.
Step 15: Place your left hand on the D string.
If all your fingers are placed correctly, you are doing a good job.If you have to, adjust your fingers.
Step 16: Move your hand so that your first and second fingers are on the same note.
Your third and fourth fingers should be on the B and C notes, respectively.
Step 17: Put your fingers down and play.
The A string has the same C note on it.Lift your fourth finger up and play.If the notes are out of tune, adjust your fingers.
Step 18: On the other strings, practice this.
The notes on the A string are in the fourth position.
Step 19: Try different combinations.
It is difficult to move from first to fourth position.