Cello: intermediate workshop

City Lit

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In London

£ 179 VAT inc.

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  • Type

    Course

  • Location

    London

  • Start date

    Different dates available

Cello Intermediate Workshop is aimed at those who have completed Level 2 confidently, or who are playing at around Grade 3 standard. You will develop your technique and musicianship on the cello, learning in a friendly and supportive atmosphere.

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London
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Keeley Street, Covent Garden, WC2B 4BA

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About this course

- Play technical work at Grade 4/5 standard
- Use vibrato appropriately to control and vary your tone quality
- Play with sensitivity to musical style in a range of cello repertoire
- Improve your playing posture
- Improve your tone production and use of dynamics
- Be able to play in left hand positions up to 6th, and in thumb position
- Play solo and in ensemble with more confidence.

Please bring your cello, a pencil, rosin and spare strings.
The tutor will provide handouts of musical material, which you will need to bring to each class.

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Course programme

- Scales, arpeggios and other technical work
- Shifting and position work, up to thumb position
- Clef work, using bass, tenor and treble
- Vibrato
- Solo and group playing in solo and ensemble repertoire
- Tone production and variety of tone
- Developing artistry with the bow, with a focus on legato, staccato and portato
- Relaxed and efficient posture.

You will be taught in a group through playing technical work, studies and solo and ensemble repertoire. The tutor will teach through demonstration and explanation. There will be opportunities for short solo 'master class' type work with individual students within the context of the group. You will be expected to practise for around 30 minutes a day outside class. There will be opportunities for informal or formal performances.

Additional information

You may continue with this course for as many terms as you wish until you are ready to move onto Cello: advanced workshop. Your tutor will advise. City Lit offers opportunities for ensemble playing in String ensemble and Chamber music: intermediate. City Lit also has a wide range of Music theory, Practical musicianship and Music appreciation courses that support your practical learning. City Lit offers many opportunities for ensemble playing, in String ensemble, String ensemble: advanced, Chamber music: intermediate, Orchestra workshop, or one of City Lit's many courses in Practical musicianship, Music theory and Music appreciation. General information and advice on courses at City Lit is available from the Student Centre and Library on Monday to Friday from 12:00 – 19:00. See the course guide for term dates and further details

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