Episodes07 Apr 2006 11:22 pm
Episode 4, April 7, 2006 - Bach Sarabande
NEW Higher Quality Download ==> Cello Journey #4, April 7, 2006
In this episode I play a slower dance also by Bach. It is called a Sarabande. You can try to imagine someone dancing to it if you like. Please keep the feedback and comments coming.
I will try to make an episode by Saturday morning of each week. Also, I am working on improving the look of things, like the backdrop. I received a helpful e-mail about this.
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April 8th, 2006 at 12:16 am
Wow, I was anxiously awaiting your next episode to premeire. You’ve astonished me once again sir. I can’t even begin to thank you for your work. You made my day. Thanks again.
April 8th, 2006 at 5:36 am
Another great performance. Could you do one in the future on how you play the cello w/o frets? Yes, I play with a guitar. Maybe history of cello. Looks like a big violin
April 8th, 2006 at 11:17 am
You are a truly fantastic musician. Thank you for introducing me to cello music.
April 8th, 2006 at 3:13 pm
very nice, i love the crisp sound of your cello. My cello has a much mellower sound thanks the the crack from the left f hole ot the bottom of the cello. anyway…
hey, i am 16 and play the cello, ive been working my way through the bach cello suites for the past few months now, i partiularly liked your prelude fingerings, i rarely venture past 3rd postion unless i am on the a string. Could i ask if you found playing relativly high, before thumb position and beyond, difficult, was it something that came naturally, or something that took work after learning to play the lower positions. I am going to make a request that maybe you play the courante from the second cello suite? in a future journey
thanks josh
April 8th, 2006 at 6:22 pm
The piece played in this episode is the Sarabande from Suite number one for solo cello by Bach. Thank you for the feedback.
Lee, there is some good information about the cello at wikipedia.org, the online encyclopedia.
Josh, thanks for the request. At some point I will hopefully get to that. Those higher positions before thumb position can be uncomfortable and take some time to learn. Try to keep your left hand relaxed. I hope that helps a bit.
Luke
April 9th, 2006 at 8:26 am
Another great performance!
Sarabandes are so nice to play. And you did a fantastic job.
Great music. Keeps me sane during the exam period.
Looking forward to your next video
-Jen
April 9th, 2006 at 9:30 pm
I’ve heard this Bach Sonata before and didn’t think much of it, but your rendition really flag it for me as a good Bach piece.
Please keep making these and please keep up the good work. It’s things like your podcasts that make the internet worthwhile.
April 11th, 2006 at 1:36 pm
Very nice. A little hard drive in the frame this time
As another side note, is the crazy reverb something you are doing, or is that just this computer I’m on?
April 12th, 2006 at 2:54 pm
Thanks for another enjoyable moment.
April 13th, 2006 at 2:07 pm
I look forward to your performances. Found your site while searching for tips/info for those new to the cello. Your online format is an inspiration for an eager novice. Thank you! Thank you!
April 13th, 2006 at 8:14 pm
Bookmarked your site after finding episode #1 on YouTube. Really enjoy hearing the cello and looking forward to more.
April 14th, 2006 at 11:43 am
Oh, that was beautiful! Thank you!
April 14th, 2006 at 7:02 pm
Again, a great performance. I was wondering if you could play pieces from other composers besides Bach just to show versatility. That would be great. Keep up the good work.
September 1st, 2007 at 9:16 am
I want you to know how much I appreciate and admire the growing body of work you are creating at Cello Journey.
Your playing is very beautiful and human; clean and expressive. I’ve just made a DVD-ROM of your podcasts both to enjoy (through ITunes without going on line) and to give to my cello students for their own education and edification.
It should be especially interesting for them because there are significant differences (at least I think they are significant) in the way you and I use both our left and right hands.
I wonder if you have high-quality video of all your performances avalable - perhaps as a standard DVD.
Sincerely yours
Andrew Victor
victec@aol.com
September 3rd, 2007 at 8:20 pm
Thank you Andrew. I also got your e-mail and sent you a response.
February 13th, 2008 at 3:57 am
I really hate to be a critic but, I like to think of that dance as very slow, a lot slower than you play it. But very nice
February 14th, 2008 at 10:16 am
Carter - I know what you mean. I do play it a bit faster. One thing I try to do is to play 3 beats per bar instead of 6 beats per bar.
Luke