Does Your Left Hand Know What Your Right Hand is Doing? A Cellist's Holistic Guide to Improving and Developing Left Hand Technique

Presenters/Authors

• Steven Elisha, Georgia Southern UniversityFollow

Document Type

Article

Presentation Date

3-9-2017

Copyright

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Abstract or Description

For teachers, ensemble directors and cello players of all levels, this session offers detailed explanations of systematic left hand positions, based on chromatic vs. diatonic orientation, 4-finger poisons, 3-finger positions and thumb position. Other topics include concepts of arm/finger preparation, anticipation, shifting technique and vibrato.

Additional Information

Peer Reviewed

Sponsorship/Conference/Institution

American String Teachers Association National Conference (ASTA)

Location

Pittsburgh, PA

Recommended Citation

Elisha, Steven. 2017. "Does Your Left Hand Know What Your Right Hand is Doing? A Cellist's Holistic Guide to Improving and Developing Left Hand Technique." School of Music: Faculty Master Classes (2012-2017). Presentation 6.
https://digitalcommons.georgiasouthern.edu/music-facpres/6