Left-hand exercise: avoid tension to play fast
In this video, Camille presents an essential exercise for freeing up your left hand on the cello: the mini rotation from the 4th to the 1st finger.
This exercise helps you:
✅ Transfer 100% of your weight onto each finger
✅ Avoid tension in your left hand
✅ Coordinate elbow movement with your fingers
✅ Gain fluidity in fast passages
Ideal for cellists working on fast pieces who want to develop a more relaxed and natural technique.
This exercise is taken from The Devil's Reel Box, available here: https://www.praticocello.com/fr/boite...
00:00 Introduction — The Devil's Reel Box
00:21 Starting position on the 4th finger
00:36 The mini rotation: from the 4th to the 1st finger
01:03 The "ski slope" and the role of the elbow
01:29 Transition to the 1st finger with left-hand pizzicato
01:58 Upward movement: re-wrapping the hand towards the 4th finger
02:29 Application on all strings
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