Are you trying to master the cello? Then, you should know that poor cello practice habits can result in poor finger positions, posture and other technical problems that can make it difficult for you to make any progress. So, how do you have a healthy cello practice? Here are some of the things you should bear in mind:
- It is essential to play a correctly-sized cello, or else you will be at risk for injury and mastering the instrument will become more difficult. Talk to your instructor or the employees at a shop to help you in finding the right-sized cello for your playing needs.
- Have a personalized and efficient space for practicing. It doesn’t have to be a big space, but should have minimal distractions and be clutter-free. Make sure it has everything you require so it doesn’t break your concentration.
- It is not a good idea to practice too much. Sure, when you are taking cello lessons, you will be told that you have to practice, but some people tend to overdo it because they want to master the instrument as quickly as possible. However, you have to bear in mind that a lot of people burn out because they overdo it and this is something you want to avoid.
- Changing the strings of the cello is also important and it is something you need to learn to do yourself. It is best to learn this early on and not depend on others because this is a regular occurrence and you cannot leave them unchanged because it can diminish the quality of sound as the strings age.
- You should also warm your arms, wrists and fingers at the beginning of every rehearsal as this can help you in avoiding injury whenever you sit down to practice.
