Today was the first lesson from being off….not all of summer… but a good part of it. It was good to get back and be accountable to someone…namely my cello teacher. We talked about my bowing which probably is the hardest thing for me! If I didn’t have to worry about proper bowing, I could play ok….!! Also I am battling playing with a cello that I purchased from ebay a year ago. If I had to do it over again, I would have rented one and then perhaps purchase a better one later.
Today I was able to play a little on my teacher’s cello while she was trying to tune mine. The little tuners at the base of the bridge are a pain to turn. Because I have arthritis, it is hard for me to do it. Surprisingly, my cello (which I have nick named Charlie) stays in tune for the most part. Anyway, while I was playing her cello, I couldn’t believe the difference between the two instruments! The tone! The strings and how easy they were to play…!!
I don’t want to blame Charlie for my lack of skill…although I want to, but I’ve heard that a good cellist can get a good sound out of almost any quality cello. But I really think, if I had a good cello, it would sound so much different.
But after a year of playing and taking lessons, I have improved so much! What a difference a year makes. I will keep on….and dream of a new cello some day.
