Is anyone else sitting here watching her and then realising youre smiling at how happy she is over something so simple
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RAT MAN2018-08-27 16:56:47 (edited 2018-08-27 17:00:46 )
THAT is how you sound with no practice???? Me with no practice on a violin sounds like a cat screeching to the tune of cotton eyed joe while I'm trying to play Mozart. DODIE H O W
to be fair she does have experience with ukulele, guitar and piano, so even tho shes a newbie to cello she is not to instruments so don't be to hard on yourself :)
when u do pizz don’t do it so close to the bridge :)) stay higher on the finger board, and also beware of blisters ! don’t practice it too much at first. u wanna build calluses. AND DONT TOUCH THE BOW HAIRS. and make sure you loosen it every time after practicing so it doesn’t turn into a boring straight stick :)
It’s not really relative, it’s the positioning of the hand. None of the violinist and violists can’t do vibrato in my orchestra, but some of the cellists can. And it’s not just whether they can play theirs instruments well, because half of them can’t. It takes years to develop on the violin, whilst on the cello, it doesn’t take as long. It has to do with the hand position.
@Natalka Pearce playing cello for 14 years, still working on making my vibrato better. It's all a lifelong process, it's not harder or easier because there's no end point
Maybe my 3rd year of playing, after a year or so of private lessons, if I had to ballpark. The issue at hand isn't technical, however. Having a musical vibrato and knowing how to use it is the real challenge, which goes far beyond the motion itself.
I’ve had private lessons for about 4 - 6 years and I haven’t developed vibrato yet. Neither have any of the people I know. I don’t want to get into a debate, so let’s just agree to disagree on this.
I practice plenty, unless I’m overloaded with assignments. I got taught how to do vibrato, and it is really awkward how I have to move my hand. I have developed a vibrato, but it’s the wrong way. I’m one of a few competent string players at my school. I practice enough.
i know it's her first time but even just being a violinist i'm dying. its a hilarious video and i love the song. she did such a good job, and tbh her pizzicato is better then most chamber one cellists i know... at least it's not a viola ahahah
Summer lovin' had me a blast Summer lovin' happened so fast I met a girl crazy for me Met a boy cute as can be Summer days driftin' away To ah, oh, those summer nights
Uh well-a well-a well-a huh!
Tell me more, tell me more Did you get very far? Tell me more, tell me more Like does he have a car? Uh-huh uh-huh uh-huh uh-huh
She swam by me, she got a cramp He ran by me, got my suit damp I saved her life, she nearly drowned He showed off, splashing around Summer sun, something's begun But ah, oh, those summer nights Uh well-a well-a well-a huh!
Tell me more, tell me more Was it love at first sight? Tell me more, tell me more Did she put up a fight? ...
It turned colder, that's where it ends So I told her we'd still be friends Then we made our true love vow Wonder what she's doing now Summer dreams ripped at the seams But oh, those summer nights... Tell me more, tell me more...
Why have I not seen this. You’re literally the funniest person alive 😂 how can a cover be hilarious and super impressive all at once. Honestly that’s why you’re so successful!
I'M SO EXCITED FOR YOU. CELLO IS SO FUN. YOURE DOING GREAT. Also like dang already making cool music with the cello and you've only had it for a day. I teach cello and it takes some people forever to just play in tune xD
-Put your knees below the little nook (so it isn't digging into the sides of your knees) and adjust the endpin accordingly -To have a straight bow, put your other hand on the end of the bow and just play an open string (so your arm can get used to the feeling of having a straight bow) -In order to not hear harmonics on the C-string, make sure you press down on the bow harder so the string will ring (haha that rhymes) -To hold the bow, put your thumb in the nook and put your ring finger on the silver bit -When bowing, try not to use your entire arm, but instead just your forearm and wrist.
Something that really helped me when I started was that I would try to find the "sweet spot" on the string where it would sound best by trying to angle the bow, go down and up on the string, etc. The other thing to mention is that when you first start it will be frustrating because you know what you want, but you can't so patience is key because I so many times wanted to quit because I just couldn't make it sound right. Last but not least I want to say hi other person who plays cello you're cool
wanted to say pretty much the same thing. also, to try and get your bow straight, practise in front of a mirror if you get the chance! helps posture as well.
Dodie another thing that helps when playing the cello is when you adjust the endpin make sure tuning pins (The black pins that are on the scroll) is just above your ear, not too far above and not too far below. -Keep your feet firmly planted on the ground so your cello doesn't like weird things while you're playing. -never hold your cello against you always let it lean but with like control, because if you hold it against your chest it can bend the endpin and cause you to not be able to move it in or out of the cello. -When playing keep your elbows out so you get the best of the sound. :)
All of this is true it gets easier the more you practice and try more songs I see this from experience I still have my book songs or the cello and some sheet music
Few extra tips: To get an even richer sound when you’re plucking, use the fleshy part of your fingers/ thumb and pluck over the fingerboard For when you’re using the bow a straight bow helps and depending on the sound you’re after playing somewhere between the bridge and the start of the fingerboard Sounds amazing for your first time tho
When I first started to play cello I also started with just pizzicato, so I’m glad that you kind of started with that. I hope you enjoy it as much as I do, my instrument can be an outlet for stress and sadness. If it can provide you with comfort or just artistic expression, then you will end up loving it. I can’t express how amazing I feel when I play something new and exciting.
As a cellist, this was so hilarious to watch 😂 But also- I’ve been really stressing about a big audition and getting in my head about cello in general. Thank you for reminding me why I started and why I love it! I needed this ☺️💗
wow this was really fun and exciting and I'm so happy you'll be learning cello!! i play violin myself, but cello sounds absolutely beautiful if i had one I'd learn too
Kristen Sutton I'd say it's trickier than instruments like piano and guitar! but once you've got it then other stringed instruments are easier to learn by a lot
theodora lim so true, I would love to learn cello but they’re so expensive and I already know I could play it, it’s just painful because I play viola and we bow differently and stuff but wow, you can get a uke for like $40 but classical instruments are like thousands
rat I can’t do that to my babyyyy! I’ve had my ukulele longer than I’ve been watching dodie... I could never do that. Besides, it’s a simple, yet small instrument that fits me, although I love watching dodie, I can’t part with it
sunny side up2018-05-21 20:08:27 (edited 2018-05-21 20:09:16 )
dodie is so cute 😂😂 this was honestly me when i first started playing cello 2 years ago and i’m very happy with how quickly i have improved ♡ i think with some lessons, you could be an amazing cellist
I’m in a production of grease right now, so I was so excited to see this upload! you sounded great and it’s amazing that you just started learning cello and you’re already so good 😊
That was so cute dodie! I loved it and i'm so proud of you! I've always loved how cellos sound and have kind of wanted to learn to play, but I've wanted to learn so many instruments and the cello is a little intimidating
yeah my family has so many instruments it's hilarious I remember when I found the cello in the corner of the lounge and I was like HOW DO YOU HIDE A CELLO FROM YOUR DAUGHTER FOR 13 YEARS now I'm playing it lol yayyy
Kind of true. I have like five violins and two double-bass (I think it's could double-bass in English). And of course a cello, because I can't live without one
I’ve been playing for 6 years and I can tell you that I wasn’t even allowed to touch the bow for the first 3 months I was playing. You sound great btw!
You actually played so well for your first time ever!!!! As someone who's been playing cello for 5 years now, I can confirm that you're doing super well and im v v proud of you
@SoftijsjeXD if you read back on your comment it obviously implies that you thought he meant it in a negative fashion in the first place, you blatantly weren't asking, just assuming that he had negative ideals about being bi, such a paranoid attitude is unhealthy. smh my head
as a cellist this is actually really good wow wow wow!!!!! for one thing try to use your wrist more than anything while you’re bowing. and as for holding the bow my old teacher called it a “banana” thumb so you basically just stick your thumb into the little curvy bit and curve your thumb like a banana? that doesn’t sound v clear but it actually feels super natural when you get the hang of it. you’re actually v good though for such a beginner. and you already know several positions too so you basically have it down pat. keep practicing and eventually it’ll be so easy to you ❤️❤️
kaitlyn ferguson o haha my teacher calls it banana thumb too but she says not to do it because you need a little bit of curve in the thumb. Maybe because I play viola 🤷🏻♀️
coco pops banana thumb is the HARDEST THING for me bc my thumbs have barely any top knuckle so they're a lot shorter and it's hard to keep hold of the bow when i bend it
aw i've been playing the cello for five years and this made me remember why i started playing.. and you're already doing so good for the first time playing! this video is overall just so cute and nice i loved it so so much
Aawh this is so cool, I've played viola the first time 7 months ago and I did the exact same things when I first got my hands on it 💖 keep up your good work I love you dodie! ☀
I've always loved your music and I've always loved the cello(seeing as I've played it my entire life) and I've always loved this musical. So this is everything I ever need in life.
been playing cello since i was nine! just some tips that helped me a lot: - put some tape or stickers on the fingerboard to help you remember where to place your fingers. after a while it just becomes muscle memory and you can take the stickers off - don’t get too tense! i’m dealing with the beginnings of tendinitis because i used to press down so hard on the strings. it’s getting better, but you definitely want to avoid it! - use gravity to your advantage. in pushing down the strings, shifting, and using the bow - practice a LOT in first position (first finger on the note of B on the A string). it’s actually a more difficult position, but for most cellists it comes naturally because that’s what we learned to play in and spend the most time on. - don’t try to use vibrato right away! for now, focus more on keeping in tune and finding a rich sound - speaking of rich sound, try to keep the bow perpendicular to the strings. it’s easy to get lazy (or too tense) and let the bow get all out of line, and that’s what causes a lot of squeaking and groaning - be confident! the cello is one of my favorite instruments because it’s so responsive to the person playing it. it basically becomes a reflection of you, and every emotion and thought you put into it will show through your playing. don’t be afraid of your cello, and it won’t be afraid of you
good luck dodie! i can’t wait to see where you take this! every musical endeavor you take always seems to work out amazingly, so i’m sure this one will too <3
Kylee Layne even as a violist, i would definitely agree with sticking in first position for now. also, stickers are great for muscle memory oh my i can't express how much it helped me i think these tips apply for most string instruments
do you girls have tips on how to deal with the sticky aftermath of the tape? i just had mine removed after 6 years. :)) I'm planning on playing my violin again. Thank you for sharing your thoughts! cheers!
MORE TIPS: -while you should keep your bow rosined, don't overrosin it. -after you are done playing something for a while find some kind of cloth and wipe off the strings. If you don't it tends to get white and gunky and it just becomes a big mess. -try not to touch your bow hair whenever possible. the oils on our skin leads the bow hair to deteriorate faster and sound less gorgeous. -BUY A ROCKSTOP
Gabrielle every year at the end of the school year the older orchestra kids help clean the stickers off the younger kids instruments. we just use clorox wipes (that’s what the instructor provides us with) but if your concerned with those being too harsh, im sure baby wipes or even just a damp washcloth could do the trick!
Arthur White i mean she’s been playing music for long enough that it shouldn’t be too hard to pick out notes as she plays and manage to make something that sounds good. almost anyone could pick up a recorder and figure out a nursery rhyme, with a few minutes of practice
I'm super impressed with this being your first time playing cello! Also your bravery in posting it for the public to hear! <3 Thank you for sharing this, Dodie!
I’m so proud of you it’s amazing that you can play two interments! I can only play one and I’m bad at itXD you are an amazing person don’t stop loving yourself😄
oh my goodness im so happy you're discovering the cello!! it's going to be so beautiful after some practice!! some tips: always keep your posture really straight and upright (shoulders back and all that jazz)! it helps with vibrato and just generally hitting the notes correctly because as with most orchestral string instruments, even just having your finger the slightest bit off can make the note go flat or sharp. get a stopper for your endpin! these are my saving grace and are especially helpful if you have smooth floors because it stops the cello from slippin and slidin everywhere. i'm pretty sure you can find them in basic music stores or on amazon or something if you're sitting down and playing, you should rest the neck near your shoulder and the upper bout on your breast area. it's easier to reach the notes then don't tighten your bow too much and remember to loosen the hair when you are putting it away so that the hair doesn't end up falling off all at once from too much stress. hope this helped some!!
I'm happy Dodie's trying new things and making herself vulnerable. That's the key to growth, as an artist and as a person. Plus, with her talent she'll be cello'ing with the best of them in no time.
These sort of videos remind me how much I love your voice! Fun fact: My grandpa went to Venice Beach High School (where Grease was filmed) and according to him Sandy and Danny totally could have seen each other during this song if they just turned around. "Wonder what she's doing now" well gosh darn it Danny if you'd just look down behind you she's right there
I’ve played the cello for six years and I’m so glad you’re getting into it! I would reccomend to have the bottom little nooks above your knees and make sure to use rosin on the bow if you don’t want that weird squeaky sound! You sound really good for never having played it before!
OMG yes, I love Cello, I've been playing for 13 years. It's such an amazing instrument! If you haven't heard of Elegie by Faure, Hungarian Rhapsody by Popper (the Stjepan Hauser version is the best), and Klatbutne by Vasks (played by Sol Gabetta) you should check them out. Also Planescapes by Vasks is a really cool choir piece accompanied by Violin and Cello.
Aw, Dodie! I think you're doing great for your first time! I was the WORST the first time I tried playing a cello. For some reason, I just couldn't make fingers press down on the strings hard enough! I wish you the best of luck, be aware that your fingers are gonna hurt like crazy! Have fun with it!
Oh dodie, this made me so happy. Reminds me of the first time I picked up a cello. I’d give anything to have one again. Enjoy every second of learning, it’ll pay off <3 much love
One year ago, May 10th 2017, she uploaded 'ow' in which she said that in one year she probably won't relate to that day.
One year later, May 12th 2018, she has a cello and she's probably so excited that she forgot of the pain she felt around that time one year ago.
I just want to point out how right she was and that she didn't even realized how much stronger she has become throughout this short amount of time and I'm so so proud of her. She definitely won't notice this but I'm just happy she is okay now and coping.
As a cellist of almost ten years, that was pretty good for your first time! When I first learned, I wasn’t even able to use a bow until a couple weeks in. I can’t wait to see how your progress!
So proud 💖 I miss playing the cello so much, such a beautiful and moving instrument. You might want to get yourself an actual chair, something sturdy (not your bed lol). That way your posture is more secure as well as your grip on the cello. Make sure your feet are planted on the ground, you’ll feel more confident. The cello had a huge voice and you’ve got a lot to say. GOOD LUCK! I can’t wait to see what you do with it 💕
This kinda lets me appreciate more that I can play this instrument! It's so beautiful and many people wish they could play it. And I do! I'm very grateful and proud right now. :)
you look so happy playing this!! good for you! i'm currently going through this fase with the guitar. still very much a beginner but i enjoy it so much :)
Dodie, I always appreciate watching your videos. You make covers of my favorite songs and show me songs I haven't heard before and I love the little subtle things that you do from time to time in your videos that you probably do all the time but idk, they just stand out to me and probably many others. It's adorable and I certainly always look forward to future videos.
i am a first year music student and have been playing the cello since i was 8 and have played in several orchestras, quartets, pit bands, et cEtera. here are some helpful cello tips and tricks which you Do need because i know you recognise you’re not amazing at everything first try and practicing wrong initially will only lead to bigger problems down the line: -have a lesson with someone because it’s easier to fix things 1-1 -sit on a proper chair with your thighs parallel to the ground -the cello should be a lot less upright than it is here -a good measure for how much spike to have out is to stand up with your cello and have the scroll (top of the cello) at nose height -sit on that normal chair u prepared earlier -bowing!! your bow should be straight, perpendicular to the strings -rosin that bow but not too much -bow hold is tricky, but you’re holding the bow more like a violinist would and therefore you won’t have the correct hold to play with the force/angle the cello needs -practice on open strings making your bow go straight -practice making a nice, whole, round sound on open strings -you will have to play with more bow pressure than you think otherwise you get those airy ‘harmonic’ sounds -Fingers!! when done right, this will hurt initially as you build up the calluses on your fingers, as you have to press quite hard with your left hand fingers to produce notes -you were quite in tune but get a teacher to put stickers where your fingers need to go - after a while it just becomes muscle memory and you no longer need them -D/G/C major are all good scales to initially practice as they all have open strings -there are plenty of beginners books out there for this -practice first position, practice scales -save vibrato for later -save double stops!! learn how to play on one string first not two -practice practice practice!! playing an instrument isn’t easy, it’s ugly and frustrating and difficult and practice is the most important thing! this isn’t supposed to be a dig it’s literally just some helpful advice from one cellist to another
Omg I'm so jealous :D I wanted to get a cello earlier this year too but somehow got myself a ukulele 🙈 Bout the shit going on: keep going and people who appreciate you will understand those breaks 😊 you live for yourself not for others ❤️
im so happy for you! im 14 and i just started playing the cello 5 months ago(i sing too). i started in my schools orchestra class and came and was put under fire! this inspires me to make a video of a piece that i absolutely love. you will do amazing and you will be fine. i hope you learn as much as you can!(i recommend getting a kitchen chair or something and to raise the endpin a bit, also make sure it feels natural, but that you're still following what you're supposed to be doing.)
i myself have been a cellist since i was 7, and i think you're doing very well for being self-taught!! so cool being able to see your musical journey :)) best of luck!!!
Yea Dodie I play the cello and I’ve always wanted to see one of my favourite youtubers play my instrument so thank you for that xxxxxx love you so much x
I've been playing for five years. How are you already so good! I see a lot of fellow cellos giving critique on things that are quite irrelevant for someone who's just learning. But I'm here to say, "good lord Dodie of YouTube! You are the queen"
Hello Dodie! I’m extremely amazed at how much you can already play, this just goes to show that you can do anything ahhhhh I am 16 and have been playing cello for four years, not sure how much I can help but I will try my best! This is what I remember from first starting to play... The hips of the cello, the things that stick into your thighs will give you bruises. Try wearing jeans while playing until you are used to it and know how much pressure is necessary to keep your cello stable helps a lot! You may want to lower your instrument a bit, the scroll, aka the part that’s all spirally at the top, is most often at about a cellists ear, yours looks pretty good! Another thing that might help is sitting in a chair where your knees can bend more I think I like mine at about a 90 degree angle?? When practicing, try to get your bow and right in between the end of your finger board and the bridge, this will give the richest sound. Also try to get your bow straight across the strings, it should be parallel with the end of the finger board. This should also help you get a richer sound~ I love that you are so excited to play and I hope that some of the advice you are getting in the comments helps! You are AMAZING 💞
I have been playing the cello for about 8 years and I love this video. The cello rarely gets recognized in an orchestra and I love how you could see the beauty in it even before you started learning. I hope you stick with it. It is so much fun. And I think your starting point is very good.
Oh and I love how you just casually have a cello in your closet. I wish that had happened to me 😂
Gosh I love the cello, good luck with your learning! I've been really wanting to learn the harp for a while now, so I might just have to follow in your footsteps and try learning a new thing too :D
What a great video. You're excitement, and the cover at the end was awesome!!! I really liked you. I'm gonna check out your channel, hope you have more cello vids ;)
im so happy for you dodie! ive been playing cello since 4th grade and im proud of you for actually doing lessons instead of self teaching =) youre gonna learn a lot faster with someone watching you and teaching you
I wish you the best in your cello journey! I love this cover as well! I have a cello and I was going to learn but I messed up my wrist the width is too much for me. But there's electric cellos so not all hope is lost. Its a beautiful instrument and I hope you're able to learn so much with it! You did awesome for having not played before!
Hey - for your first time playing the cello you are pretty good! I had lessons for 10 years and you inspired me to play it more again :D thanks and good luck with your cello lessons ;)
aaaAAHHHHH YOURE GOING TO PLAY MY INSTRUMENT!!!! IM SO HAPPY!!!
I started in the sixth grade and it's been four years. I had already been playing many instruments and singing in choir so you, being in a musically inclined person, should pick this up pretty fast too! I'm really impressed you've only started recently and were able to actually play a song!!! When I started, it was literally just nursery songs and screeching strings haha.
My advice:
1) Find a good chair with no arms. Your feet should be flat on the floor and you should sit on the front edge of the chair. Good posture is key! Trust me, a good chair makes a difference. Sitting on a bed makes things harder.
2) Endpin should be long enough for the shoulders of the cello to be at your chest. Finding a comfortable length makes fingering and bowing easier.
3) Find a hand position chart!!! This might be the most important thing! Tune your cello perfectly and get some bright electrical tape. Cut four thin strips and with you handy dandy finger positioning chart, place the tape straight across the fingerboard of where you fingers should go. When you're beginning, this'll make learning hand positions soooooo much easier. (Ex: On the D string, the first tape should be where you place your pointer finger to make the E note. And so on would be F for the second tape and middle finger, F# for third and ring, and G for pinky. The positions for all the other strings are the same so you should just put one strip of tape across the whole entire fingerboard for each finger. Your thumb should be behind the neck of the cello where you pointer is placed. Make it connect in a perfect circle! No thumb sticking out!!!
I don't know if you'll ever see this, but I just wanted to say good luck and I'm really happy you chose the cello! Everyone always holds the violin in a brighter light since they always have the melody... Anywho, good luck and happy playing!!!
(P.S. You should look online or go to your nearest music store to find a level 1 cello music book. It'll probably have some starter songs and advice and such!)
You're bloody brilliant! I have never ever seen someone as creative as you. I keep finding hidden gems in your videos. Okay, this is my days highlight. Time to sleep. :)
Im SO glad you wanna learn an instrument, especially a cello! <3 do what u love and wanna do. I myself have some experience since im a violist (not a violin fyi!)
your adorable British accent is super noticable and I love how you're trying out the cello!! I played the cello for 3 years in my school orchestra and it's a really fun experience
It’s funny that I have been playing cello ever since I could and now I’ve just picked up the ukulele because of you! Keep challenging yourself. The more you doubt the more you can fight your doubt! I love and support you!
this is exactly what i sounded like when i first started cello! a few pointers: make sure your cello is at the right height for you - sophie can teach you about that! your open a is always going to sound ugly - use third position or fourth position on the d string to play a nicer version. tuners are more efficient the closer they are to the instrument. sitting in a hard chair is less comfortable on your back but more comfortable for positioning.
good luck!! you sound great already. love you dodes!
I played that skater guy who played the cello in my theatre's version of high school musical and I had to pretend to know what I was doing with that massive ass instrument
This is so good! I used to play the cello and I was sooooo bad. I did grade 2 but then I stopped because I had zero musical talent whatsoever hahaha I just think cellos are so cool though and I’m excited to see more of this!!
Some tips! (I'm primarily a bassist but I know stuff about cello as well) -Keep your bow perpendicular to the strings. I know it's hard to concentrate on, but it's important that you bow in a straight line -Don't use vibrato right away, try and focus more on notation and accuracy -Speaking of accurate notes, ask Sophie(? Sofie?) to put tapes on for the different positions, it usually helps people -I couldn't see your bow very well, but make sure not to overtighten it. The wood shouldn't be in a straight line, it should have a slight curve downwards in order to prevent too much tension
That's all I can think of right now. Enjoy!! I love the cello! Just practice a lot, you're already on a good track!
One more tip (from a violinist): the hair of the bow should not be towards you.That is, don't turn the bow towards the bridge, it should be either perpendicular to the strings (with all the hair touching the strings), or if you want to play softer maybe try to turn the bow (just a bit) towards you so not all the hair is touching the string. Otherwise it was an amazing attempt for being your first day playing the cello, i'm sure you'll progress a lot in no time :)
Another violinist here!: Ines ^ I think you mean if playing softer tilt it away* from you! Easy typo hehe. Definitely save vibrato to try later on... although it's looking good, intonation and bowing are top things at the moment! If you do get tapes put on, try not to rely on them too much! I learnt without tapes because my teacher doesn't like them! Don't forget to rosin your bow (you didn't in the video but who knows...) because otherwise it will make a scratchy sound on the strings which means it won't sound great! My teacher used to always remind us to "feed" our bows and clean our violins before we put them away in their cases (put them "back to bed"). It's a really nice reminder to look after your instrument and also feeding your bow means it doesn't get hangry and so will sound nicer when you play!
I'm very jealous of your current skills! It took me over a year to be allowed to put my index finger down on the string! Have fun and I'm dead proud that you've joined the best section in the orchestra!!! xoxox
actually i meant to tilt the wood towards you lol i wasn't very clear sorry (in the cello it's the other way as the violin because you are in the opposite side)
Inés Dennehy that is mostly used for advanced players in my experience. When you have learned the cello you can experiment with how you hold your bow and what sound suits you best but that depends on the cellist, their instrument, and your teacher. Some teachers swear by tilting your bow and others are really indifferent, but regardless most of the time that’s a skill that’s developed later - at least in my experience
Lmao i find this vid amazing cause I’ve always wanted to play the cello and didn’t start after 5 years of playing the violin and this was my exact reaction
Dodie omg you sound so good! I know it's not the exact same, but I've been playing the violin for almost six years now, and your bowing sounds great! Just a tip, try to keep your bow more flat across the strings instead of angling it down when you pull it towards you :) Loved the song and love you!!!
cellist of six years, i’m sure it comes from already being a musician, but i’m actually super impressed with how well you did for your very first time!!
I play the cello and it's amazing that your willing to learn how to play this instrument! You already sound so much better than when I first started! Best of luck to you!!!
you have no idea how happy this makes me lol. im a cellist and I've always gotten so excited when people get into it. i can already tell she's going to be great at it!! especially because you could see that she was playing in different positions other than first, and i didn't even learn that until my 4th year!!
I’ve been playing cello for 7 years so these are my pointers... I’m sure it’s just for show but you may benefit from a nice chair, also always remember the C peg should line up with your ear. Maybe some tapes could help with exact pitch. You’re doing so good!! Classical instruments are so hard to learn and your progress is amazing, keep up the good work on the best instrument!!!
Hi Dodie!!! As a cellist and huge fan, this makes me incredibly happy to know you're learning cello. It looks a little low, maybe pull the ending out longer or find a lower chair. Putting tape where the notes should go helps and learn basics before vibrato. Make sure to stay relaxed and have fun! This is awesome and you're absolutely lovely!!! -Mads
Honestly, I'm really surprised this was your first time. You held the cello mostly in the correct position, you held the bow mostly right (something my section mates still can't do) and holy shit the vibrato was better than most of the kids at school good job I'm proud
Dodie, what are you going to name the cello? (Do you name your instruments?)
Edit: in case if someone wants to know mine, my cello is named Sakura and my ukulele is named Ruby (RUBY I HOPE I SEE YOU, I'VE WAITED ALL THIS WEEEEK). Previous cellos I have owned were named Cerise, Rose and Scarlet. Yes, I have a red theme going on 😂
My name is swallow (like the bird) my piano is called Alberto and my ukelele is called Camilla and my tin my whistle is called Ralph ... You all needed to know that x
I name all my instruments too aha my violin is called Hedwig, my uke is called Tyler (tyler joseph I-/) and my guitar is called Brendon (brendon urie (!) ) okkk bye
Jill Stephenson mine is embarrassing. I jokingly named it when I was in sixth grade along with all my cello buddies so don’t make fun of me. It’s Cheerio. No reason behind it. Just Cheerio. I can’t even remember how that name came to be. It’s just always been that. I never tell this to anyone though, so that only people that know are my cello buddies.
I never named my other instruments though. I didn’t realize this was a thing people did outside of my cello group. I also have a piano and guitar but neither of them have names.
Totally different instrument but my flutes names is petunia my piccolos name is pickles (totally unexpected right?) My sisters french horns name is horny(obviously who could ignore a great pun). My ukuleles name lu. My future saxs name is whiskers because careless whispers- whiskers yea I love that damned song.
as someone who has been playing cello since I was 5, the beginning of this video made me very uncomfortable BUT ALSO INSPIRED BECAUSE I STOPPED PLAYING A WHILE AGO AND THIS LOWKEY MADE ME WANNA PLAY AGAIN :* ily Dodie
You are so incredible, especially considering you have never played before. I’ve been playing cello for a long time, and I’m pretty jealous of how you just so easily made it your own. I’m trying to learn uke, but I’ve never tried a self taught instrument before so it’s not so easy...
since you’re just starting out, you should get some finger board tapes to mark the positions of the notes - also, I’m so happy you want to learn how to play the cello!! it truly is a beautiful instrument
I didn't have any when I first started playing the cello 😅 I did when I started the violin though, and I started cello like 6 years after violin so who knows 😂
This is so cool! I play bass ( not the same as cello 😂) but I think it’s so cool how you play something other than viola and violin and something less common! Good job!
I can't... I just can't, bruh. I really really loved the songy thingy you made at the end, and also the begining of you starting to play a new instrument! For some reason, I really loved this video. Hope you do more cello stuff <3
Dodie, just to let you know, the cello should be higher up. Extend your endpin more! It should rest just a few centimeters below the middle of your collar bone.
doddlevloggle My music teacher taught me that a good measurement is that the top of your cello should be at the level of your nose while standing when you have the endpin extended.
Celloooooo! :) I'd recommend sitting in a chair with a solid edge (and no arms), so that positioning the cello is easier. Playing while sitting on a bed or poofy chair is super difficult. I usually sit right on the edge of the chair, to be extra braced, but some people sit farther back, probably using their legs more to keep from sliding backward.
ZebrasAreBoring really? I was taught that my nose should be at the same height as the lowest peg(is that what it’s called? Sorry, I’m Japanese so I’ve never learned these terms in English)
doddlevloggle i think that also has to do with the angle in which you’re holding it and the fact that you’re sitting in your bed. If you use a lower and harder chair, your knees would be further outwards, which would mean that your cello would also be at more of an angle, since your cello would be testing between your knees. And then that would bring the top of the body of the cello closer to your collarbone.
Listened to it again 6/8/18 - very sweet! Perfectly on key of course! I repeat - Please do John Lennon's "Starting Over" - very nice song for you to do!
currently binge watching dodie. first of all: We need an update on how your career as a cellist is going! secondly: every video I watch genuinely makes me smile for some reason. seriously dodie is just the sweetest and purest human being and god I wish I had a friend like her.
i never comment on youtube videos but DODIE i absolutely LOVE you! this cover made my heart so happy. i've been playing stringed instruments my entire life (primarily violin&piano) but i am 1000% picking up the cello now. it really is the most elegant sounding instrument in existence and it was so delightful to see you playing around with the bow and strings ahah. okay. you're amazing. please be my friend. that is all.
You forgot clarinet and being a better drawer than I am. She also is very educated, and she’s a writer. She’s also an actress, if you think about it. She’s very amazing, and I don’t even know if she’s human anymore.
I've started playing the cello at 22 and never regretted it. You'll be able to play songs sooner than you think. Of course you're not doing everything right when you're playing it for the very first time, but how could you possibly know all that without any input, and there is so much time to figure all that out. I just love seeing you be so enthusiastic about it, it really warms my heart. You will have so much fun with this instrument! The only advice I would give you is to always remember that everything that seems super hard to you in the beginning will come to you so easily soon enough. I really struggled to hold the bow right when I started playing the cello and don't have any issues with that now.
I am SO PUMPED you're going to learn! I'm a long time violinist, we could always have more string players in the world! Strong first effort, love it! Quick tip: don't touch that empty space between the bridge and the fingerboard, the oils from your hand will make it harder for the bow to stick and vibrate the string.
hi! do you mean dont touch the strings between the bridge and fingerboard? As in when plucking? If so, should you pluck over the fingerboard? Thanks for the tip aha xx
For a beginner, I think you did a splendid job. When I started, I just couldn’t adapt to it. But, with lots of hard work, I eventually ended up in the Kansas City Symphony.
Congrats!!! Can't wait to see how you experiment with this new instrument!! Also, playing on the bed can somewhat be awkward, you'll have an easier time sitting on a chair and then you can take out the endpin so the cello is more leveled. When the endpin is settled on the ground and the cello is cozy in between the legs, you then have your upper body free so the fingering and shifting gets easier! Have fun at your first lesson and best of luck!! :D :D :D
I love cello so much!!! I started learning it recently, too. But, I had a head start since I already play violin a bit. Cello is really similar to playing violin, but everything is backwards! ^_^
The C string is awesome. Gotta love a bass instrument!
i'm a cello student at uni and my senior recital is tonight and i'm watching this to try to remind myself that i play the cello bc i love it so thanks <3 hope you're still playing! Seeing how excited you were to play it for the first time is so heartwarming ahhh
OMG YES!!! I love the cello! There's a really easy way to remember where to put your fingers to play notes. Use fingerboard markers to find notes: on the d string in ascending order, from d to E to F sharp to G. On the A string, A to B to C sharp to D. On the C string, C to D to E to F natural. On the G string, it goes from G to A to B to C natural. I know it sounds confusing (It kinda is) but it'll make playing thd cello hopefully much easier! Please just use the tapes as temporary help, and groa into not using them. Playing the cello is an amazing experience that many of us are so happy that you're picking up! Good luck ❤❤
i love strings !!! the violin was my first love!! i started when i was 8 ((almost 12 years ago holy crap)) and i decided i wanted to learn as many string instruments as possible. n now viola, cello, guitar, ukulele, banjo, and mandolin later, im slowly reaching my goal lol
Can you do a video on your current playlist? I LOVE your music and I would love to find some similar songs to yours 🤗 I LOVE YOU GOOD JOB IN THIS VID 👏🏼👏🏼
If you want to listen to classical cello I highly recommend Dvorak cello concerto and Elgar cello concerto, both are A BOP and among the most famous ones! So hyped for you to learn and use cello in your music making!🎻
omg i encourage you to continue learning to play the cello! i'm a violinist but my sister's a cellist so i know a little about cello and i can see lots of potential
Dodieee, don't get me wrong I loveeee this <3 . But do you think you can do some ukulele tutorials at some point? You're the reason I decided to start learning it and the hype is real!
i just had an orchestra concert today!!!! i play the cello and i’m excited for you to learn the cello so you can make bass clef versions of your songs :)
It looks a little low, try having the endpin out longer. Also try to master the basics for a good while before trying vibrato. Also, if you put electric tape where your notes should be it helps a lot. Good luck!
Bella NOT ELECTRIC TAPE!!! ITLL RUIN IT! I HAD A TEACHER USE CAR STRIPING AND ELECTRICAL TAPE AND MY VIOLA WAS LEFT A STICKY MESS AFTER MY CLAMMY HANDS PRACTICED THEM OFF!
You can also use Scotch's "decorate and repair tape" and others. I'm sure she'll find the correct tape that works for her. But electrical tape has worked for me and stickiness can always come off with Goo Gone.
Car detailing tape, electrical tape, masking/painters tape all come off very clean. If you do end up with residue, whack it with some steel wool or gamsol/mineral oil. Speaking as somebody who literally removes tape from fingerboards for a living lol.
This arrangement makes me want to pick up my clarinet again. I took a five-year hiatus during college and am having a hard time rebuilding the habit. Too bad it's nighttime and my housemates probably wouldn't appreciate it. (It's hard to play clarinets quietly.)
Honestly as a cello player if this is your first time playing that's great! Also you might find it easier to play on a piano stool rather than your bed although I know it isn't as aesthetic it might be a little easier. Sophie might say this anyway but I'm just helping any way I can. :)
I just realised this is literally why I learned flute. We had an old flute for ages so I started learning to play it 😂 I had lessons for 2 and a bit years then I went to secondary school and instrumental lessons are too unorganised so I gave up lessons about 3 years ago. I can still play, though.
I used to play the cello when I was in school, but my lessons were conducted through an initiative with my local council, so when I left school I had to give my cello back, now I really want to get back into it, I've missed it :)
Yesssss dodie you tried the cello! (Btw make sure the spike is a bit higher and don’t make the bow too tight because I made that mistake and my cello teacher got angry with me😂💞)
I was at a 1D concert and this song started playing throughout the arena before they came on and everyone started screaming because they thought the same thing LOL
One Direction used the same sample as the intro for Summer Loving at the start of What Makes You Beautiful, that's why. It's the exact same tune pitched up. :)
wow great first attempt!!! i started when i was eight im now just thirteen and about to do my grade seven. if you are naturally good at music it is so much easier.
Dodie I've been playing 8 years and uhhhhh you're hell good for first time playing !! Your bow hold isn't TOO bad but make sure you get it perfect because otherwise you'll begin with it wrong & then as you play more it'll be hell hard to correct it coz your hand will juts go back to the original hold you did!! Leg placement is weird & usually slightly different for everyone, just move around and find what sits best for you :) if you have trouble knowing where your fingers go put some stickers (usually D string as that song usually most commonly played) on the places & then as you learn where they sit you can take them away ! Also make sure your stop is out far enough :) it seemed a little bit short to me but if it sits okay for you then that's chill. If you sit on different sized chairs to play you might need to adjust it differently each time
hi! i’m a cellist and just wanted to say that for your first time playing, with no lessons, you sound good! i’m assuming when you start taking lessons, you’ll go through all of this but, i recommend getting the basics down first. i recommend using finger tapes. most people who play an instrument in orchestra use finger tapes and gradually take them off as their muscle memory develops. also, make sure you learn the proper bow grip and bow parallel to the string. i wouldn’t worry too much about shifting yet because speaking from experience, it can get really complicated even when you have the basics down. i also wouldn’t worry about vibrato yet because if you’re just starting and aren’t too familiar with the notes and how to place your hands on the fingerboard, vibrato can confuse you and mess up your intonation. your vibrato already looks really good though so when you do start using it, i don’t think it’ll take you long to get used to. i’m so happy you’ve decided to learn cello, it’s a beautiful instrument and i think you’ll like it a lot.
As someone who just started sharing music on YouTube, it's comforting to see a creator I look up to trying new things and exploring different creative outlets! :)
I'm very excited to see what you can do with a cello 😄 I'm sure your friend will teach you what you need to do when you get to your lessons. I'm sure as a last resort you can message me and I'll be happy to help if all else fails.
Dude, Grease is my life. Summer Nights is my mam and I's jam. I love this so much.
Also, HOW LONG DID IT TAKE FOR YOU TO LEARN THIS?! It takes me weeks to learn to play one song smoothly on and instrument for the first time. You just went up and fuckin did it dodie... Damn.
i played cello in an orchestra for a year and i miss it so much! (I miss the cello but I wasnt great in an orchestra because i was not good at keeping up with everyone lol) HOWEVER I really want a cello again! i love plaing it so much <3 also you did so well your first time playing it wow! you probably know this but its a little more comfortable to have it a little higher up but besides that you sound sooo good!
Just a tip when you're playing! When you're playing the notes, put your thumb beneath your second finger(middle finger) and lift your arm a little for easier access. It's really great that you're trying to learn the cello, not many people recognize the cello for what it's worth and as a cellist it's just awesome that someone else thinks the cello is amazing! :D
you actually sound really good on the cover.The pizz sounds great, and that's hard shifting to start with. The big problem is your not sitting on the right kind of thing, your bed is way to high.
(Violist and cellist speaking here) oh honey you have a lot to learn but I'm excited to see you with a classical instrument! If I were you I would get some lessons from a pro (or a friend could be good too!!) because I have always felt that especially with string instruments that's the best way to learn how to hold and treat the instrument (as that's a little less straight-forward then piano and guitar). I wish you the best of luck!!!
Ooh.. like is this a sign? I've been wanting to learn to play an instrument since I love music (of many kinds) and have never really knew how to play anything myself and since I saw the movie If I Stay (yeah I know haha) I have since watched so many videos of cello players and just listened to it.. Cello is amazing and for me so unique since it's so low and deep and idk.. I have struggled with my own voice sometimes especially growing up since it's kinda deep and a bit husky (for a girl), but that's what I love about the cello so I don't really know why.. I would also like to (privately) practice singing and if I could play cello also maybe they could work well together..? Anyway long story short I LOVE the sound of cello and this video made me so happy
someoneprobably It's never to late to learn, especially strings instruments! I started playing the flute in 6th grade and decided to start playing the cello in at Christmas time my 10th grade year. Now I've just graduated high school and I went from barely being able to make a sound to being the second best cellist in my school! In only TWO(-ish) YEARS! I always recommend people try to learn instruments. It's a great hobby and it really helps overall determination and perseverance. And singing would do the same thing! The right teacher can get you really far in a short time. Take it from me, YOU CAN DO IT!!
Chloe Jones wow.. You must be amazing! And yeah it's honestly just that like for example thinking about dancing ballet or doing gymnastics people always say how you have to learn from a young age to actually get good so I'm kinda "scared" to start a new hobby like the cello haha but I do know it's possible.. It's harder but it is possible, I also have a habit of starting hobbies and getting bored quickly but that's not always the case and that shouldn't keep me from trying I know, When I have my mental health more normal and also have any money I think cello will be one of the first hobbies I will at least want to try.. Your story really motivated me tho haha thanks!
I’m the same way where I start a hobby and never finish, but cello was so different! I really liked that it could be anything you want it to be. You can play Mozart, or you can play the Game Of Thrones theme, or anything movie theme (shout out to the Pirates of the Caribbean theme for cello 😉). Every time a cello is played, it’s played a little differently, which makes the hobby itself forever changing and unique. I really hope that you at least try, it’s a really great thing to try something new and have fun with it!
I've probably listened to all those covers here on youtube haha and yeah I've noticed the same thing from watching and listening! The worst thing is if I go somewhere to practice it and then wanna get one of my own to play at home, they cost so much and also I would get kicked out of whatever the place is where I live pretty much.. But yeah if/when I get the chance I will try it
After I read If I Stay, I got so motivated to practise more cello and in a month I could play Bach (she plays Bach in the book+film) and I was so proud. Now I know you can just do it if you want to
i think your endpin may have been set a little too short for you. it is different for everyone though and it looked way better at the end of the video during the cover than the part when you were talking. as a 14-year-old who’s been playing cello since the age of four it’s pretty cool to see someone i look up to learning. since you’re so talented and musical i agree with sophie that you’ll learn quickly.
"If you don't have anything nice to day don't say it . If you don't have anything nice to day don't say it . If you don't have anything nice to day don't say it . " * i ' m c r i n g i n g s o m u c h*
you should do one of those like one or two year progress videos that people do on youtube I would love to see how your skills grow! I'm so excited for you to be cellist ah
Hi dodie I don’t know wether you’ll read this or not but I wanted to let you know that I love your music and you’re a great role model to many people including me. So thank you for being an amazing person!
Dodie you did great!! I’ve been playing violin myself for 12 years, and you were the one to inspire me to take a step up in my musical career. I can’t wait to hear you play more cello!! Thanks for inspiring us all ❤️
Ok two things! 1. This sounds like a gr8 song about a poly relationship and 2. Whenever I hear the song I mentally change "did she put up a fight" to "did you do everything right?" And pretend that I didn't hear the original bc I do love the song
“Picksacatto” (It’s pronounced pitzacatto like pit-sa-cattp) if you say picksacatto you will get laughed at Dodie.
Otherwise you have a knack for cello. You seem to know what you’re doing pretty well for a relative beginner. When you play try to get all of the bow hairs on the string when you play and get your bow to not move across the string diagonally (if you know what I mean) which should make your bowing easier.
You can probably just look up videos on how to hold a cello bow as well to find the correct way to hold it.
I’m a violinist/violist so cellists correct me if I’m giving advice that isn’t entirely applicable but I think doing little things like that will give you a better sound for now.
I was a music ed major and i can tell you that the most important thing to learn in the beginning is P O S T U R E. play in front of a mirror so you can check yourself. you’re already getting great sound so congrats!
the little gavin and Stacey reference was fantastic. didnt know i needed this but everything in this video is me wtf. the cello, grease, dodie AND GAVIN AND STACEY. im actually dying inside HELP!
I've been playing the cello for about 5 and a half years now and it's a super fun instrument! I'm excited to see you learn it! I'd suggest staying in first position for the most part until you have the spacing and intonation fairly solid down there before trying to do a whole lot of shifting so you dont confuse yourself because spacing starts to really vary when you get into higher positions. And if youre using the bow and want a fuller more resonant tone, try to keep the bow farther away from the fingerboard (the black bit). Good luck, I'm so happy youve decided to start learning the cello!
Omg Dodie you are doing so well!!!!!! I have one tip, though. I’ve noticed you’ve been already trying to do vibrato. Which isn’t bad, just I recommend going slow and doing vibrato later, and for now focusing on things like position and bow hand :) P.S. I mean no hate Ilysm <3
I'm a cellist and I've got to say... that was really good for even me, who has been playing for 5 years now. I'm probably a bit late to the party, but just some tips/tricks I thought of in the moment: -Make sure the cello touches just a bit below your collar bone. It seems like you're holding it a bit low. -Add tapes on to your cello so you know where to place your fingers. This helps a ton in the matter of staying in tune. -Start with easy songs. Instead of using muscle memory to play the song, get muscle memory to play the notes and styles, so you'll learn pieces faster. Hope some of these help! Amazing playing for not just a beginner, I'd be proud of me doing that.
I didn't want to do much today. But I got up and went on my way. I cleaned the bathroom and browsed the net I did my hair and then went and met a friend for lunch, had a lovely time went and saw A Quiet Place, and then felt much more inclined to go visit my grandmother, to share a bit of me to catch up on the good, and sidestep the melancholy. I came home and started cooking then finally sat down and began looking at my subscription box for the first time today happily seeing your name in the display. I love the cello, and I appreciate you for the shit you deal with, and your strength to push through. I'd say, "despite your weakness..." but that'd be a lie because it's because of them, that I'm still subscribed-- Your music, your art, your multifaceted expression It makes me want to create it ignites the love for art itself and dampens the voice that's always whispering, "Wait."
Your calm voice and chipper excitement brought me joy today. Thanks, dodie. I'm really looking forward to your LP. Cheers.
Tip for playing the cello: try sitting a harder surface and at the edge of the chair. This makes playing much easier and more comfortable leg placement.
aaaaa amazing!! 2 of my favorite things in one video, dodie and cello!!
your pizzicato sounded great! it was so expressive, and complimented your voice so well <3 the tightness of your bow looked perfect, which is super hard to get in the beginning! i loved the use of double stops! i didnt start playing with double stops until a few years after i had been playing (granted i started when i was around 10, and only played for school lol)
come cello tips (if you want them): -like others have said, adjust your endpin so it's a little longer, so your knees are just below the nooks in the sides of the cello fingering on cello is different from ukelele and other string instruments instead of having your thumb flat along the back of the neck, the tip of your thumb is on the back of the neck so your hand is in a C shape -bowing is super difficult at first, but once you start working on it try to have a more relaxed hand, with your fingers resting over the top of it, not curling over and pressing onto the other side of the frog (not sure if that makes sense) -sounds like your bow might need some rosin!
overall this is incredible!! i loved it so much, i hope it will be on patreon! <3
I know it's your first time and I can't judge you fairly... But as a member of an orchestra, it pains to see this(but your first attempt at vibrato was way better than mine!)
I've played viola most of my life, and my brother is a ridiculously good cellist, and having been around string instruments and musicians since a young age, that was definitely one of the best first-time play around bits I've ever heard. You honestly sound better than half of the cellists at my school. Brava!
I remember when i started cello half a million years ago. It’s always been my favourite instrument. It’s lovely to see someone else pick it up! It’s quite hard in the beginning, but it ends up being very easy. Your arm & hand positions are wrong but for the time being, this is really good!! Good luck xx
I play cello and hhhhhh I personally love this. One thing you should know is that it’ll get kinda hard. Because it squeaks when you hesitate and hhhhh. Anyway try and learn the chromatic scale, it’s my favorite.
You can play both! ...not in the same group usually, but I'm fortunate enough to have played French horn in a few community concert bands (a.k.a. "wind bands", though that neglects the poor percussionists) and cello in a few community orchestras. :)
I feel like the french horn is the cello of the brass section. It;s got the range and the expression and doesn't have the harsher high violin/trumpet sounds
Omg !!! I have bought a cello last summer and wanting to learn to play. Not having played any instruments my entire life, I gave up so i still have it sitting in my room ...
I JUST HAPPENED TO GET A CELLO TOO! (except it's a violoncello.) me and my sister have been fighting over who gets to play it more, because we all think it's just too freakin' lovely. YAAY US!
Talent, sure -- but the SHEER OVARIES to be like, "Oh, this instrument I've never played before? I'll figure out how to get a few notes out of it, turn that into the basis for a cool minimal cover, and publish it, all in one afternoon." I mean, goddamn! bows low
When you play the cello and want to vomit on how crooked her bow was and how scratchy the sound was even though she made it sound pretty amazing because it’s Dodie and she is the best of the best
I played the Cello for six years in school. I was in a orchestra and we played concerts every summer and every Christmas. The Cello was borrowed and so I have to give it back after leaving school in 2006. I miss is sooooo bad 😩
when I was in grade 3 we all had to do strings, I really wanted to play cello but I caught the bus to school a lot and i couldn't bring it with it, i was also tiny (tinier than i am now) and i had to settle for violin but i always wanted to play cello instead
You posted this literally as I got home from performing my final show of Grease!! What brill timing! (I only posted this comment a few hours late cos I was at the cast party 😂)
You've probably received this question many times before, but I can't find your answer anywhere, so... What software do you use to record/edit your music and videos? Thank you. (Luv your music and - just You! Thank you for all you do.)
Omg Dodie I love your songs pls make some with cello I'm a cellist for 8 years and I love playing Cello so it would be great play a music of yours with my Cello 😍😍😍😍😝😝
She's more excited about the cello than the like cello players at my school. Or my teacher who s first intstrement is cello and he loves it. It's adorable I have to say.
i actually lov this video because it shows that even if you are a complete beginner at something if you use yr other talents with it you can still make something wonderful : )
As someone who doesn’t play any classical stronger instruments - just guitar and ukulele - I feel like stringed instruments without frets must be so confusing. How do you know where to press the strings?!
My first instrument was the cello. Now I play the bass (about to go to music uni), the guitar, the piano and I also practice the violin. Still, I want a cello. It's just the best when the body resonates through your chest. Also, I have no space in my room left for a cello, but who cares XD
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I LOVE YOU AND AM SO GLAD YOURE EXPERIMENTING but please try not to touch the hairs. But heres some tips that helped me! - most cellist rest the cello on the left side of the inner thigh -the pegs should be up to your forehead -PEG STANDS SAVE LIVES -DO WHATEVER IS MOST COMFORTABLE THE ONLY WRONG WAY TO PLAY IS TO BEAT IT UP Also rip my cello Linda 2017-2017 And if i ever find who fitted your bridge we fighting cuz it snapped and broke you and now im a sad celloless cellist
Dodie a piece of advice from a fellow player: PRACTICE PRACTICE PRACTICE it's an obvious thing, but you just gotta practice, like everyday when your're first starting out cause these instruments are about muscle memory and repetition! I BELIEVE IN YOU DODIE! DO IT! I'll wanna hear some mashups with your uke with your new "identity" soon!
When playing high strings, you’ve might’ve figured it out already, but be a little more gentle on the strings to prevent that shrill sound of the a string. It can be applied to all of the strings.
PROTIP: Make sure the bow is straight, put the cello a little higher and make sure you don’t collapse your hand. Other than that you’re doing pretty good so far
You'll probably learn this at your first lesson, but you're sitting wrong, which is why the bow keeps hitting harmonics and everything. Having a chair at the right level and having your cello the right height/angle is really important to get the right tone out of your instrument. Cello is really fun, and I have always thought it has one of the most beautiful sounds. Keep practicing and having fun! :)
If you want the long explanation of what's wrong, you should sit in a chair that's low enough that your feet are flat on the ground, and keep your back straight but off the chair. The pegs should be behind your left ear. Also, I can see the influence of your experience with other instruments in your left hand. Unlike violin (and I think guitar/uke?), your hand should not be slanted. I have memories of teachers tapping our hands when we'd slant them. Your fingers should make a wide and round C shape (C is for cello, and cello is for me!) and they should be perpendicular to the finger board. Don't start on the bow until you've figured out how to pizz notes properly. Practice just the bow hold before jumping into playing. It's important to practice small bits first or else you'll get into bad habits that are hard to break. Your bow should be perpendicular to the strings to make a good, full sound. Closer to the bridge, the louder. Use your wrist to move the bow, not primarily your shoulder or elbow. This will give you a smoother sound and keep you perpendicular. It's also good to practice long, open notes to start. Also, wait to do vibrato. It's really cute how excited you are to do all the things ❤️
I gotta 13 year old or so guitar in the corner of my room that my dad used to play (he doesn’t know how to anymore) in the corner of my bedroom, but I’m not sure how a cello could just possibly be lying around lol, good cover tho.
My little sister plays cello (I play viola) and we're classically trained. A few tips. Probably don't try to learn things without instruction or you'll be stuck like me (I've been playing for over 6 years) trying to break habits from week three. To strengthen vibrato, stay in first or third position and try to keep you hand in perfect "posture" (think holding a water bottle or a hamburger flipped vertically) You can take a pac of tic tacs and attach it at the wrist with a hairband and try to make sure it shakes properly (this is hard to explain) sitting with a cello is difficult for sure... comfortable pants makes it easiest. Never sit on you bed to play. It will ruin your posture and anything you worked for while on your bed. Make sure to play with both a metronome and tuner when learning to Arco. Absolutely make sure your bow hold is perfect, this is the HARDEST habit to break (look it up on the internet, it's not particularly hard)....and although this sounds uptight (it was for me at one point) if at any point it's causing you more stress than making you happy, then stop. These instruments are beautiful and should not cause you distress. Love, Nat
Dodie, you are my greatest inspiration and I'd like to thank you for being a beautiful person. Everytime I feel down, I watch your videos. Thank you. 💛✨
some tips from a cellist: when playing pizz., instead of plucking, try brushing your fingers over the string keep the cello closer to the center of your body instead of so far to the left keep your left arm higher at more of a 60 degree angle instead of dropped by your side I'd advise putting thin strips of tape at the first, third and fourth notes from the open string, and on the harmonic 1 octave up use resin on your bow to help it grip to the strings better, but not too much or it's gritty and squeaky and gross learn as many scales as possible to get a feel for the notes and how they relate to one another as a beginner, I'd advise you to get help with turning the pegs if you have to. I've broken at least 2 A-strings this year because I'm bad at it with your left thumb in first position, you would usually keep it in the back and parallel to your second finger work with a metronome to get you into the habit of staying on tempo the upper part of the bow (pointy one) is good for playing pianos, while the area near the frog (the one you hold) is better suited for fortés experiment with different ways to hold the bow, as your hand might get tired in the middle of the song and quickly switching bow holds has been a godsend not sure if you plan on learning any sheet music, but I'd advise it bc it'd help in providing you with a direction to hone your skills
mind you, I'm no cello teacher. I've just been playing for awhile (only 4 years so far) and until this year, I've been lacking the skills i should have at my level. So naturally I turned a new leaf and I practice for hours every day, just because I find it fun. in that time, I've had my orchestra teacher helping me improve and break bad habits. I just thought I'd give you some tips that I always keep in mind.
Two words: end pin. That's the reason you're having a hard time with where to put your legs; the cello is too low on your body. Even so you're doing really well for the first time playing it!
As a cellist, I can attest that for not having had any lessons, you are doing great! But just a quick tip, try to keep your bow parallel to the finger board and bridge.
I am a cello player and you play cello like a violinist. You are an amazing musician and you play better than some kids I know who have been playing for years, but the way you hold your hand and the way the bow is rotated looks more like a violinist that a cellist. All this being said, you are incredibly talented and I’m super proud of oh for learning something new. Keep practicing and you’ll be amazing!!!
I'm a violinist-- ya know, like a tiny cello. And you're honestly really good as a beginner. You already know how to tune and what pizzicato is. Your posture isn't the best, but we all have to start somewhere! :) Have fun learning!!
I kept staring at Dodie in this video (well, more than I usually do because she's beautiful) and couldn't think of what has changed about her. Then I realized it's her TEETH and oh BOI do they look super nice. Like her smile was great before. I loved it. But now it's also awesome.
the cello is a bit low on you, I used to sit with my knees pretty much right beside the flare-y bits at the bottom. Also use the very tips at the tops of your fingers to hold down the strings it'll give you a cleaner note! I loved learning cello it's so beautiful, I really hope you enjoy it lots!
I wish I started out playing this song when I joined orchestra, we starting out playing fucking the simplest version of French folk song you could ever find😂😂
YAS MY INSTRUMENT! I have been blessed to have you play my instrument! Looking cute as well! Just... don’t do anything so complicated at the beginning...
lol remember when they made us start by pizzing all the notes in fifth grade... ahh the memories (im in hs now and its my fifth year playing viola just a tip: don't play viola)
As a cellist this makes me so happy! Btw, try using you wrist to bow, not your arm! And for vibrato try going faster I guess? But you’re surprisingly in tune!
I play violin and no cello but a few things i know about playing cello are: when you hold the neck my old rely shit teacher used to say pretend there is a mars bar between for forearm and the neck and you can't squish it. Also there are two different bow holds just find the one that works right for you, i put my thumb in the cavity. Also you will get a stronger and more sturdy sound the closer you play to the bridge. Hope this helps!
I personally would recommend against trying to do anything without being taught because it instilled bad habits into me for years but its been so long since I head the honeyed notes of a cello so I can't feel too bad about. If only I had time and money... and didn't live in a dorm.
1. your bow should be just tight enough to the point where you can just barely fir your finger in-between the wood and the hair. not too tight, and not too loose. 2. always make sure to loosen your bow after you're done playing! 3. your bow hairs should be white, if they start to turn a yellow-y color, that means you need to put some rosin on it! 4. i would recommend playing on a chair, because sitting on your bed and playing doesn't give you or your cello the best support. 5. the good way to check if your end pin is at the right height, is if the c tuning peg (the lowest peg on the right side of your cello) is next to, or slightly below your left ear. 6. i don't have many tips on tuning, other than purchase an electric tuner (like a korg tuner) until you have developed your ear to the cello enough to tune without one. 7. heres a good reference guide on how to hold the bow! https://www.celloonline.com/bowhold.htm 8. when you bow, try and keep the hair of the bow flat against the strings, and not slanted. you'll get the best tone this way. 9. another bowing tip is to keep your bow straight, and to do your best to not drift around on the strings. the best place to be when bowing is right in between the bridge and the fingerboard. 10. vibrato usually takes a lot of time to develop, so i'd focus on getting the basics down before attempting vibrato. 11. when you do want to try vibrato, you can hold your right arm in your left hand like a cello and practice on your arm before attempting it on the cello. 12. you can get cello tape online, or you could ask your cellist friend to put some electrical tape where the notes are! it'll be the easiest way for you to develop the muscle memory of where the notes and positions are, and then you can remove the tape once you feel comfortable without it! 13. once you're done playing, use a soft rag or kleenex to remove the excess rosin on your strings (not on your bow!). you'll get much better sound if the rosin isn't caked on the strings. 14. when at rest, lay your cello on the floor on its side. precariously balancing it can be really dangerous if it falls, and never rest your cello directly on its strings. also try and keep it in as consistent of a temperature as you can. really drastic temperature changes (like sudden cold, or being left in the sun for too long, etc) can really screw with the cello strings and with the wood. 15. have fun! i can tell you really love the cello and i can't wait to see what you do with it!! you're already sounding great!
dodie!!! sweats just a few tips! learn to bow first, it will make it so much easier and start on d string then a then g and finally c you get a better understanding of the instrument that way, go slow with the bow, and forget what you learned on any other instrument it will make learning easier!
As a cello player this is kinda scary to watch Not in a mean way though I thought she was going to drop it Also you might want the end pin a bit higher so it doesn’t hurt on the arms as much
oh, small pointers from a cellist here! (your vibrato was pretty good for a beginner! ur doin great sweety :’)
-the back of the neck (the long skinny part) and the scroll (the curvy thing at the end of the neck) should be by your ear and the middle part of the cello should rest between your legs (though one of the pointy parts will poke you occasionally)
-for a good bow grip, completely relax your right hand and let it naturally drift downwards, then just place it on the frog of the bow (the end part) and place your thumb behind it and your four fingers in the front of the bow @ the frog. typically the middle finger ends up resting right where the bow hair ends and where the small metal square thingy begins. the thumb on the back rests in that one gap that is directly above the metal square thing.
i would give more friendly tips but food is calling lol. <3
the thing that'll make the biggest difference rn is to sit on a chair so that your legs are almost at a 90deg angle (that'll make it easier to have the cello between your knees) and put the end pin out a bit longer so that the bottom tuning peg sits just behind your left ear. also cuddle the cello into your neck/upper body a bit more, you have a great ear so you won't need to look at your fingers for too much longer. so excited for you to have lessons with sophie and play more! cello is a gorgeous instrument (i might be biased...) - a cello teacher
To get a more vibrant sound, make sure your back is straight. Use your wrists to play. Not your whole arm lol, but that's exciting. I've played the cello for 5 years now, going on 6. Its absolutely beautiful
I rly wanna learn the cello or the violin but I have this problem where I start learning how to play an instrument and get like ok then I go try do another thing whoops
I play violin and I really enjoy it. You could just rent a violin if your not sure you want to start playing. BTw it's kind of difficult for some people
I play the violin and I kinda hate it? But it's fairly easy, I hate it because I spent WAY TO MUCH money on it instead of renting one. Moral of the story is to rent an instrument before spending $700 ish on something that you don't like.
If you have kinda chubby or meaty hands/fingers like I do, cello is definitely going to be easier for you to pick up since the spacing on the violin's fingerboard is so close together. You can also get away with having longer fingernails as a cellist vs violinist, at least in my experience. Both are really beautiful instruments, as a cellist myself I'm incredibly biased towards it (can we talk about how amazing the RANGE is on the cello for a second?!), but it's all personal preference :) As others have said, definitely rent out a cheaper instrument rather than buying straight off the bat, because 1.) beginner instruments suck and if you decide you want to stick with it, you'll be able to rent out or purchase a better quality instrument without having spent a ton on a beginner one, and 2.) if you end up not enjoying cello/violin, you're going to be left with an expensive hunk of wood that collects dust.
I’ve always been the same way too lol but I’ve stuck around with the ones that I love to play so just experiment and really learn to play the one/ones you like the most but start with one that you feel attracted to and that you have fun with
I’ve always loved the violin and when I finally got my hands on one it stuck with me so here I am. I still try to keep up with my guitar though and I plan to pick up a flute again soon so good luck to you on your journey just know that string instruments are worth the hectic learning cause once you get the hang of it every other instrument becomes easier to play
Literally i have a graveyard of cheap instruments for this very reason. I can play like two of the six or so that i own and i havent touched the ones i cant play at all in like a year
no.1 advice (I know, no shit) get some lessons from a pro (or a friend if you can't afford it), string instruments are delicate and not very straight-forward and you get it done the best and quickest way. Also, don't buy an instrument but rent it, especially when you are a beginner. I've been playing the viola for 7 years now and I only bought my own (3000 euro(!)) viola last year. Starting a string instrument (escpecially viola or violin) is not something I feel like is smart to do with youtube and learning it yourself (not saying it's impossible, just saying I don't think it's smart) because usually it will cause the way you hold the instrument to be off and this can cause serious injuries.
If you decide to skip on lessons, I greatly suggest getting some cello tape for the fingerboard and marking the spots between 1st and 4th position. As for holding the cello, the C peg should be roughly behind your left ear and your left hand should kind of be a c shape, if that makes sense. And ya, bow perpendicular. But good luck! It's easier than the violin, imo, but I'm probably biased as a 6 year lol
I'm still wondering if she tightened the bow enough or even put anything on the bow before playing... The bass is what people stand up and play... But like I'm happy your trying something new
This is gonna be a strange comment Dodie, but I work in a studio now :) (I know right be proud of me I'm only a sophomore in my audio program and I work in a bloody studio) but if you're ever anywhere near Tennessee please look into Sound Revival Records, we're a growing studio and I've always loved your music, so if you ever want to do a one stop shop at somewhere new hey here we are :). Okay I've rambled enough, I love you and all you do stay glamorous Dodleoddle.
I teach kids cello and bass, raise the end pin more so the scroll is at or just past your head. Your bow hold is great (still needs some help) and your tone is confident. When you pluck keep your left hand fingers pressed so you can achieve a ring, your fingers are your frets. Look up a few videos on bow technique and left hand technique. Personally I believe youtube can teach you anything if you actually apply what they tell you, I dont think anyone needs private lessons
As a cellist I applaud you for trying a new challenge but I would suggest maybe consulting your friend about positioning. If you play too much with a strained position then it can cause arthritis in the fingers and a multitudes other joint problems. Also maybe getting fret tape too or car decal tape to put on the notes in first position to start with. Good luck! Cello is truly a wonderful instrument that you won’t regret learning. :)
If you are trying to learn cello I recommend beginning on team string books and also learning how to hold it first. Song was good and all but you where holding it wrong and your hand positions were incorrect. You have to be very precise in where your fingers are so you put you put each finger on a certain note. For example on the D string your first finger is on E, your second is F sharp but when you begin it's best not to use that finger, your third finger is F major and your forth is G. Your thumb goes behind the second finger but has to be extremely loose. Also you need to know how to read sheet music because unlike guitar and such there is no tab. Use the before mentioned team string books for that because those books can help you right through grade one and everything you need to know. Xx (Edit) I just noticed that at the end you start playing it like a guitar or something and used the notes at the bottom of the D string which you can only do when you are at least grade 3. Just go onto the A string and it's the same notes.
also pls use a stool and a stop for the pin so that it doesn’t slide around, sitting on a stool makes it easier to grip w your thighs!!! :) keep practicing you’re doing really well!!!
I was learning Cello from 7yo - 14yo. FYI your hands were a little high and low. You left hand needs to be a (comftable) wide hand from the top of the "neck" of the cello, no lower. Fingers go straight across the strings. Strings are A, D, G & C.
I’m the beginning when she plucked when she was tuning and started with the lowest string and didn’t use the bow and her posture and the height of her chair but here vibrato was better then mine already so....
For ur legs u saddle d cello where d bottom kinda ridge is (like under it, srry I suck at explaining) and for vibrato it’s rlly comes from d arm (from what I was taught). As for d bowing, not sure if you’ve played violin before but it’s somewhat similar. And d way u hold d cello with ur left, ur hand should should b a “C” where ur thumb lays at d back of d finger board and d rest of d fingers.. well somewhat kinda self-explanatory Not trying to criticize, it’s just dat I also play cello WHICH I LOVE EVERYTHING ABOUT (except carrying it around 😂) so I get ur love for it but just saying dis as advice and all☺️
OH HUNNY DON'T U EVER PUT THE CELLO LIKE THAT, I DID IT ONCE. IT FELL AND CHIPPED. I WAS CRYING SO HARD WHEN IT HAPPEN , PLZ ^^ Edit: I was more of a begginer as well, but I learned
also pls use a stool and a stop for the pin so that it doesn’t slide around, a stool makes it easier to grip w your thighs!!! :) keep practicing you’re doing really well!!!
Okay honey.. I love you. You're beautiful and adorable.. BUT DON'T BALANCE YOUR CELLO LIKE THAT!!!! My friend once left her cello like that and it FELL and broke in half... I internally screamed when she said that then literally got ANXIETY looking at the cello balncing on your bed. But darling.. I love you
The first time I played cello when I was 4th grade then move to violin in 7th and 8th grade.
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Emma S daRosa2018-05-18 02:36:33 (edited 2018-05-18 02:37:00 )
So the gross string that you mentioned, or the open A, the skinniest one, is super frickin tinny. One thing you can do is go to your second smallest string, or your D, and put your finger roughly right on top of the base of your cello or where your fingerboard meets the shoulders. This is kinda advanced, it's called shifting, but you know how music works so I think you can just do your A like that. If you shift for your A it'll sound richer and much less ugly.
seriously playing a cello is not that hard. i know an eight year old who has been playing for one and a half years and is already grade seven. i mean it took me three and a half years to get to grade seven but honestly if you are willing to practice every day for at least 15 mins then you improve soooo fast.
Do you think that you could possibly show us all the ukuleles you have at some point. I just feel like that'd be really cool at some point because I'd really like to know what kinds you have.
Also a little tip (I could be wrong I only played a little bit of violin) don't touch the bow with your fingers, use clothes on your shoulders to test it's tense-ness
JUST A TIP FOR BOWING (I play violin but it’s just something I noticed) keep your bow straight. It helps from keeping the sound all...creaky? Yeah creaky.
Dodie!!!!!! The tone from your bowing isn't bad at all!! In fact, I think if you just went for it with mock-confidence, you'd really just... have it down! Just make sure your bowing hand is in the right position & you'll do great! I was really impressed!
i know you just started playing, but the main thing of advice i would give would be to work on your left hand a little. your thumb should be behind your second finger. honestly i play violin and i just started learning a little bit of cello, so i’m not the best reference but i mean you still cello play better than me lol :))
keep the wrist that you hodl your bow with more, floppy...(idk loose wouldve been a better word) almost as if you're bouncing a tennis ball. this is what i was taught when i used to play violin for about 7 ish years before i quit lol. best of luck with the cello though. tis a gorgeous instrument
In one of your videos (I think it was the collab with Connor Franta doing face masks) You mentioned about Shane Dawson I feel like you two should collab
Conor Bybee I don't get it.. she's a beginner, of course we'd encourage her to learn more. For not having any lessons, and hardly knowing anything about the fundamentals of a cello, she's doing pretty well and has potential.. I don't know if I'm misunderstanding, but ya know
yeshy well, of course. Have you hear of George Orwells concept of double think as shown in his classic novel 1984? Well, this kind of went along with that. I feel supportive of her improvement, but at the same time I'm embarrassed as someone who's more knowledgeable on the subject
pretty good but small tip you shouldn't have the cello resting on your bed like that it could end pretty badly but i mead with lessons, practice, and time you should be great
I play in a symphonic and a chamber orchestra for my state (Arkansas) and I’m currently playing tarentella in preparation for my next year of high school tryouts
I recommend better chair and posture and you'll learn quick. Taught myself at the beginning of my 7th grade year, and by the end I was playing the melody to Cannon in D.
I used to play the cello and I cringed at a few things but they weren't your playing it was technical things. Recommendations:1.Posture is very very very important in cello playing, always sit in the very front of the seat 2. Completely straighten your back 3. Adjust the cell's endpin so that way your back is straight and your comfy (I personally suggest having the scroll right above your ear)4. Yeah, it is kinda weird (especially for girls who are always taught to not manspread) to get used to having your legs open but you're going to get used to it5. Sit on something hard like a chair instead of a bed so that way when you sit at the front you don't lean 6. NEVER EVER EVER touch the horse hairs on the bow, hands are greasy which is bad7. I was taught if you want to tighten the bow do it until when you press on the side (not the width where you bow, but the thin side) and it's basically solid don't tighten it too much or little tiny hairs will snap without you realizing and soon enough a lot of the bow is gone.8. Don't have the cello leaning on the bed, falls do break it (I learned that the hard way) which is bad because some breaks can't be fixed. But other than that you're amazing, especially for a beginner, keep u the good work.
You’re supposed to tune using the bow not pizzicato. Also the bed is to high to use as a chair. Your legs have to be 90 degrees to the floor. But that’s techniques 😂 you’re doing really good for no lessons
doddlevloggle it's okay! The oils from your skin can ruin the bows (: other than that you were perfect for a first day! I've been playing for five years and it took me almost one to perfect what you managed to do in one day!
Okay I’m going to reference a vine, the girl who’s violin broke, was it bad marketing and making of it or user error? Also dodies now might be a bit fragile due to it being old and sitting around for a bit, correct? Also we don’t want dodies now to break!!
also don’t touch the area where you’re supposed to put your bow (between the finger board and the bridge)... i play violin but i’m pretty sure it’s the same for cello: only pluck on the fingerboard because the oil from your skin can (again) damage the horsehair
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M Collins2018-07-12 18:02:27 (edited 2018-07-12 18:03:17 )
Firstly, it's ma Birthday yay! Secondly this is kinda funny because you are starting something new, as I will be starting a new age label (if that made any sense...) I don't know, I love that we are both beginning new things in our lives! Love you! Okay bye! 💙
Any recommendations of challenging pieces I might not know? I tried the 3rd mov't of the Kodaly solo sonata (so cool, but so hard), I arranged Wieniawski's 2nd violin concerto for cello (I've posted PDFs, if anyone's interested), and I'm currently editing the Klengel concerto for 2 cellos to clean up some odd bits in the otherwise awesome piece.
i'm a violinist but major respect for you cellists. you rarely ever get the melody in orchestral pieces, and traveling with an instrument that big must be a major pain.
ginger IT IS. And sometimes it gets frustrating barely ever having any melody roles, but then I remember just how beautiful the cello’s sound is and that’s the reason why I started playing. Plus, not having melodies very often leads to a LOT of excitement and responsibility whenever I do get even a really short melody or solo part.
Alice Daydream I believe she made a video about that a LONG time ago, if you look it up you will probably find it. But, she has probably learned MANY others by now.
hi dodie!! I was wOndEring if you could listen to Rex Orange County? His music is really nice, and I just want to hear your take on it, and even better, a cover? thank you!!
So listen, I love your music. However, I wish you would have more confidence in your voice. I KNOW you have such a wonderful voice but you should try doing a video where you open up more. Get out of your comfort zone. I’d love to see that and I’m sure that I am not alone.
Hmm, as a musician myself I'd be inclined to agree, but Dodie reveals so much in her voice. I don't think it's entirely due to lack of confidence, but more an embracing of the fragility that she feels and expresses, and that which we love her for.
Which, I suppose is a similar thing as not having the confidence to go 'balls out'. I'd be interested to see and hear what a change of direction would do for her, but I'd ultimately miss that feeling of soul shattering emotion that envelopes most of her songs.
Has she got any recordings on youtube of her being more exuberant musically? I'll admit I've only known her for a few months but I'm enraptured.
aH yes!!! i’m so happy you’re learning the cello! it’s such a beautiful and rewarding instrument! just be cautious and care for your hands and wrists! most cellists i know suffer from tendinitis a lot and have had carpal tunnel issues. make sure to stretch and take care of yourself and enjoy this fun journey!! <3
this is so exciting I hope she falls in love with this instrument as much as I did. I also agree it is one of the most expressive instruments good luck dodie :)
As a fellow string player, I’m so proud of you for teaching yourself to play cello! It’s definitely my second favorite orchestral instrument (second to violin of course), and I can’t wait to see how good you get!
Hey! I've played cello for 10 and its such a great instrument! I literally live for music. You sound really good for your first time! Would reccommend putting out the spike slightly further if its comfortable for you (like 60 degrees idk) but enjoy playing!
that was great for your first tie with a cello! i've been playing for 5 years, and I love it. haha though it got a bit cringy watching you do a few things wrong, though i love how excited you are about it!
i loved this!! it's always lovely to have new people learn the cello, like me! i hope u keep at it and i'm sure you'll do well xx tip: when putting a cello down, you should rest it on its side, or on a cello stand, and put the spike in to reduce tripping or anything! <3
this makes me so happy!! i have been playing the cello since i was 7 and it's such a beautiful instrument! just one little tip: don't touch the hair on the bow and try not to touch the strings where the bow touches them (so if you touch the strings, try to do so where there's the black wood underneath, not below that). the natural grease on your fingers will stick to the strings and make it not sound as good when u use a bow there. okay sorry enough stupid advice, I SO LOOK FORWARD TO SEEING YOUR CELLO JOURNEY, IT'S A GREAT INSTRUMENT AND YOU WILL HAVE SO MUCH FUN WITH IT!!!
You did soooo good! And I was surprised at how many technical terms you know although I forgot you already play string instruments 😂 have loads of fun learning!! x
yayayay, i love playing the cello, im so happy you started. just a little tip that will make your bowing sound better, hold the bow parallel to the ground and not at an angle, and don’t be afraid to push down harder. if you push too softly that’s when you sometimes get a harmonic (especially with a new bow)
you did so well!!! especially for a first try. i'm a longtime cellist and i'd never thought of using it as that kind of cute background. ALSO, the A string sounds gross most of the time, regardless of how long you've been playing, so don't worry! once you get past grade four or five you usually start to play that note on the D instead so you don't get the super harsh sound. : )
I love this and you! I’m a cellist myself so some tips for beginners: 1) Find a lower chair or put your end pin out farther. You need to have good posture and you’ll find it much easier to now properly! 2) Always keep your bow parallel to the bridge. If it is sliding along the string crooked it will not sound good. It’s also really hard on your wrist. 3) Tendonitis is a really common cello ailment caused by improper wrist posture so be careful because that’s not fun. 4) When learning a stringed instrument with no frets it can be really hard to know where you should place your fingers. I’d recommend putting thin strips of tape down on the board in first position to act as a guide for your fingers. What’s fun about this is that over time as you become more comfortable the tape will wear down and fall off telling you when you don’t need it anymore. 5) Really take time to learn the basics. The cello is a beautiful instrument and it can be really exciting to learn all the new and cool things right off the bat but in the long run putting time in to get a really solid base is the best way to learn the cello. 6) Have fun! It’s a truly amazing instrument.
Dear Dodie, I've been playing the cello since I was 8 years old (I'm 15 now) and you aren't doing bad at all for your first day! You have a great ear! However, hear are some tips for getting a better sound: 1. Hold the bow horizontal to the bridge at all times. When you bow up and down it shouldn't change it's angle 2. Hold your fingers pretty wide apart. It seems odd at the beginning but it will become second nature. 3. DO NOT FORGET TO ROSIN YOUR BOW!!!!! It's a simple thing but it is the key to getting a good sound 4. If you want a beautiful =, full sound, press only medium hard but use a lot of bow 5. Don't worry too much about the upper positions, you'll get there soon enough, for now just stay in first position. 6. Learn to read tenor clef. You'll need to use it eventually it comes up A LOT in solo pieces 7. Bach is your best friend. he wrote so so much for cello and if anyone bashes him you defend him with your life. He's also wrote some great etudes for bow and fingering practice, ask your friend Sophie about them, they can really help you get started.
I hope this helps you out! The cello is a beautiful instrument and opens up a world of musical opportunities, so enjoy it!
I play the viola and our section is right next to cellos, I always try to find a seat closest to a cellist. I just love the sound, it’s so nice and grounded. I can’t wait to hear more from you!
This makes me feel super duper exited I play cello and a bit of violin and we need more music in the world. dodie, if you happen to read this I hope you know not to touch the horse hair on the bow because then it won't play as well after being touched.
Ok so I don’t play the cello but I play viola, and I have to say, I am so so impressed that you did this with no lessons. Incredible. The first time I picked up my instrument, I literally made NO sound. Wow.
I learnt how to play cello in year 4 and continued until the end of year 6. I would have continued but I did it at school and the secondary school I moved to would have meant I had to take a cello on the bus so yeah... sadly I had to give it up but I've been dreaming of picking it up again always! I'm now 18 hopefully I'll be able to buy one at some point tho!!!!
This is soooo cool! I really wanna learn the violin tho! I currently play the ukulele n piano n stuff but I wouldn't even know where to start with a violin ahh
That was amazing for the first time! If you care for a tip not from a cello player but a violin player if you want to play louder place your bow closer to the bridge and to play softer go closer to the finger board but not on the finger board!
i’m a cellist and i have to say this is great for a beginner! but of course when i started i was a fourth grader who had no experience with music, so... amazing job!
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I've been playing the cello for 4 years and honestly you didn't sound too bad, I think you'll be pretty good.
Here's some tips!! - the bow should be pretty much equal to the floor (doesn't have to be exact); put the bow in the middle of the open part between the finger board and the bridge while playing normally. When you want to be louder put the bow closer to the bridge, and when playing quieter get closer to the finger board -with the end pin out the scroll should reach about to your nose -when doing pizzicato pluck a couple of inches above the beginning of the finger board -vibrato is like rolling your finger back and forward in a quick succession (when using vibrato DON'T move your thumb from where is originally rests or you may end up playing out of tune notes for the rest of the song if you don't remember to shift it back); the pointer and middle finger will be the easiest to do vibrato, ring finger will be hard and you pinky finger will be nearly impossible for a beginner (I'd encourage waiting to learn vibrato until you know the notes and finger patterns/placements a little better, but I am in no way trying to discourage you to do so)
Well, I hope I helps any aspiring cellist out there just a little bit. If you have any questions please, please don't be afraid to comment them on here, I will try to answer as quick as possible
EDIT: get a mute so neighbors can't here as well (practice mute for little to no noise, tourte mute just to dampen the sound), you basically put it onto the bridge, I'd search a tutorial, as I do not know how to explain it; also try and get a humidifier, it basically looks like a long noodle, it helps your instrument not crack due to sudden weather changes (you know how wood expands and shrinks and stuff) and stay in tune, you put it in the f-hole with it slightly damp (shouldn't be dripping, that will cause the glue to come off the cello), repeat daily
This is so cool Dodes!! Only thing I would say is to make sure you're seated in a chair where you get a full 90 degree angle at the bend of your knee (basically you want your hip and your knee to be at the same height) in order to encourage proper posture and so that you can brace the cello between your knees a little more easily. I used to play cello when I was a wee thing and it was a lot of fun, but I always got yelled at for my poor posture lol. Have fun on your cello journey, dearie!
hey dodie! i've played cello for 5 years now, and im not the best, but i can play decently if i know the song well. (still cant read sheet music tho) a few tips: if you lay the cello down while you're practicing for a break, ALWAYS LAY IT ON ITS SIDE. thats v important.
you hold the cello REALLY high up. like the scroll should be above your ear. you have it at the right height, just remember that hold
playing it on your bed is not advised, but i mean you're a free spirit. usually you would hold it tightly between your legs, directly behind the cello. try not to lean off to the side.
loose wrist! loose wrist! loose wrist!
relax your right arm, but keep ya left up high. see how your left elbow is tucked behind the cello? try not to do that. elevate it to wrist level, it helps.
hope i helped you get started! they'll go over all this in lessons, of course, but i thought i might comment a lil bit of a crash course.
heres some cello tips! 1. start small and work you way up. I've been playing for 5 years and am just now eploring vibrato and just mastered shifting( playing out of first and second position). 2. looks a bit low, try taking the endpin out more. 3. when you bow, 1, try to keep it straight, i know its hard at first but you will get used to it., and 2, try not to bow over the fingerboard. 4. tape is great for beginers to learn where notes are!
those are just basic tips to keep ya going! your doing great and remember don't give up! have fun!
If there wasn't a bridge when you got it, make sure the sound post hasn't fallen/is actually there! It's the part inside the instrument that balances the pressure of the strings on the bridge from the other side, and if you don't have it in the right place then the pressure from the strings can cause the body of the instrument to cave in or even snap where the bridge is!!
+doddlevloggle orchestra teacher here...this was better than most of my beginning fifth graders on their first day! Keep at it and you’ll be the next Yo Yo Ma in no time. If you want violin on a track let me know!
this is so cute, you're probably hitting harmonics if you aren't putting enough pressure on the bow or aren't pressing hard enough with your fingers <3 best of luck
dodie make the spike (at the bottom) linger so the bits that dip in are above your knees when your knees are at a 90 degree angle. ad have the finger board by your head
You’ll find it a lot more comfortable if you sit on the edge of a chair - your bed is too high up! Your legs should then be more comfortably situated. The scroll (top of the cello) needs to be at your ear and you need to have your left elbow higher up! In terms of bowing, make sure your hand is more relaxed - don’t point your thumb!! Bowing will also be easier if you aim for the middle, between the bridge and the fingerboard, and make the bow almost parallel to the bridge. Other than that, a great start! Keep it up, and you’ll be at grade 2 in no time 😊
Oh yes, and looking at other comments, in terms of tightening your bow, I used to use my little finger - tighten the bow, and if your little finger can fit comfortably between the hair and the wood (touching the hair) then you’re good to go! Also make sure to loosen it again when you put it away. I hope this was helpful! You are making a really good sound for a beginner - but I wouldn’t get stressed about that necessarily. Don’t feel pressured to learn vibrato! Typically, that’s only taught at grade 4, because you just don’t need it any earlier. Try an focus on making a good sound without any decoration first, and that will provide the basis for your technique.
This was meant to be constructive! You’re doing a great job!
Literally the first time she's playing and you're giving her tips. Like, I get it but let her learn. I'd find all these tips really overwhelming. I'm excited to see her progress. I'm sure she'll find her own way to play over time.
SpottyLink the only way to learn is to learn from others. I’m 100% positive dodie doesn’t mind all the tips she’s receiving. Doesn’t mean you find the tips overwhelming that dodie feels the same Cheers!
Getting tips from other musicians is just a part of learning, and I'm sure Sophie will mention a lot of this stuff to her when they have their lesson too. She has a platform with all these people who can offer her advice or words of encouragement, so why not give her exactly that?
SpottyLink tbh, as a classical musician it is really important to have some sort of teacher if you ever want to really be good and develop proper habits. It’s not great to “learn your own way” to play a classical instrument when there are tried and true ways to play such difficult instruments
Like I said, I get it. But you don't always have to do stuff 'the right way'. I play piano by ear. Never had lessons, can't read music but I'll be honest, I'm pretty good at it. Yeah it probably isn't the correct way and I could do with tips. But it feels good, it sound good and helps with my anger haha.
I am loving this. This feels very awkward to say and please don’t take offence but I used to really like your music. Then I grew sick of it, didn’t think your voice was powerful. But this I really like. You seem like a mature artist. But still very likeable. Sorry this isn’t more complimentary but it’s an honest review :) xx
doddleoddle Thank you so much for replying. I just mean you really seem to be in touch with a great image. And a more adult look. Not too much though. :) in an interview you said your least favourite song was “would you be so kind” and it really wasn’t my cup of tea either. I myself have learned to be less apologetic about my interest and less like a sheep.
don’t pluck the strings below the finger board!!!! you get the oils from your fingers on the strings where the bow goes and that’ll fuck up the horse hair of the bow!
How quickly can you edit and learn and stuff... cause like... (how long ago was it, like a day?) that you were obviously filming this (cause same clothes and space and stuff...)
There are two types of personalities constructive and defensive. You come across as very defensive, when people correct you and try and help you're extremely defensive of your actions and you don't need to! You're doing great and you're learning, we all start somewhere.
Jill Stephenson I'm not saying it in a mean way and I don't intend any harm. She was being defensive on her discuss media I didn't say in the comments.
uh, hey dodie. Recently in America there was a school shooting in Texas. Fortunately, i live no where near texas and was not present during the shooting. America makes me so scared and hearing news like this when i’m supposed to be on summer vacation makes me feel like i can’t be safe anywhere. I have really bad anxiety and the only place i feel safe is around other people. I know that sounds strange but, i’ve always have an immense fear of being murdered. I cant stay in a room by myself because i’m afraid someone will break in my house and snatch me up or stab me or something. It’s weird how i feel safe with other people, even if they’re people i’ve never met, because being around people increasing my chance of being killed. anyways, it’s currently two in the morning, and i can’t go to sleep due to the recent news. i’ve been watching interviews with survivors and came across a video taken by a child during the shooting. After hearing the very first gun shot my heart exploded in my chest and i immediately clicked off the video and came here. you make me feel so safe warm and cozy and i just want to ditch america and come live in london. i want to be anywhere else but here right now it’s so scary and i don’t know what’s next for america
It was all out of tune and I'm so uncomfortable. (In the beginning of course) I also kept screaming at her because of the end pin and when she tried playing it like a double bass.
this is making me cringe so hard but its so cute, few tips bring your cello higher of your chest, put more pressure on your bow and keep your bow straight, maybe get some tapes too
this is really good!!! the bowing isn't horrible, once you learn to vibrato and get a better bow grip (the way you hold your fingers isn't the best, your hand will start to cramp if you hold it like that too much, try curving your fingers more and placing them as if they limply draped over the bow) it'll be better
cello was such a big part of my life and then the depression train came around and that stopped - its so lovely seeing u discover and feel it out and be so excited 💛💛
This was only the most inspiring video ever! Thank you for your bravery; for showing us your first steps. I can't believe how little fear you've shown in this video. It's very, very inspiring. Please, please, PLEASE, show us your growth- warts and all [not that this was anything less than beautiful]. I needed this.
I am already incredibly jealous. I've been playing cello for years and years but cello is a mystery to me because I just do not have the finger range to make it work well. Good luck with your studies!
Ayy I used the play and I've been thinking about taking it up again for ages but this video really inspired to and made me realise how much miss it Thanks Dodie xxxxx
don’t tell her what to do, she’s going to learn and she’ll appreciate the advice but let’s see her bloom and grow. this was really beautiful ^*^ i liked it a lot 💛
Honestly when just one person sings summer lovin (in this case Dodie) then it sounds like a bisexual anthem and I’m really really diggin it 🙈 also this sound so lovely and i’m happy that you have a new exciting project in front of you Dodie :D
As a cellist I'm so freakin proud! There's work to do but I'm sure you'll manage and join our powerful group in fighting for the WORLD'S DOMINATION Just joking, happy to see you enjoing one of our babies 💓 My cello's name is Flavia btw, how are you going to name yours?
stringed instruments will always be my favourite because they sound so beautiful. but damn they’re hard to play no thanksssss ill stick to my woodwinds
(That was amazing to say you’ve had no lessons). Just a few tips till you do regarding using the bow just practice on open strings going from the C string to G to D to A but keeping the bow as straight as possible. If it slides up and down that’s when it doesn’t sound as clear if you understand. Aim to keep the bow in the middle of the bridge and fingerboard and try use the whole bow if that makes sense. It will feel really strange at first but go right to the end of it and back while keeping it straight as it produces a clearer sound. Regarding vibrato it’s just something that comes with time so the more you practice and try new positions the easier it will become I think it doesn’t need as much pressure on the string but it’s v difficult to describe just maybe watch a few videos of cellists in the meantime. By no means is this me criticising you because what you did was absolutely amazing it’s just a few suggestions that may help. I hope this didn’t come out too critical and I hope I’ve helped in some way and I hope your lessons go well xxx
When I hear this song being sung solo, it makes me think of a poly bisexual who falls in love with a guy and a girl in the summer. The "tell me more"'s is them mocking the questions from other people and I honestly love it
PS That's actually really good cello playing for your first time. I'm a violinist who dabbles with the cello every once and a while and I struggled to hold it my first time even with a professional cellist helping me :)
Get some rosin, and when you use the bow, keep it directly between the bridge and the board and keep your bow flat, not tilted. That should help with tone :) I love the cello too!!
hi dodie, can you please do a lookbook? 🌻 your outfits are always so aesthetically pleasing and I just love your style 🌸 and I think it would also be interesting for other people to see where you get your stuff from ☔️
Here are some tips from a cellist: 1. Sit on a chair, that bed is too high 😉 also, sit on the very edge of the chair. 2. The top of the cello is supposed to rest on your chest. 3. That vibrato technique was good! Just make it quicker and quicker and you will learn it in no time! 4. Hold your elbows high. 5. Start learning pizzicato only at first 😉 then add the fiddlestick. 6. You can put tape on where you should place your first finger to make it easier 🙂 7. Your legs should "hug" the cello, holding it kind of tight with your knees below the C-shaped rim (hope you know what I mean, English isn't my native language so I don't know how to say it differently) That should be enough for you for now I think. Hope this was helpful and I wish you a fun experience learning! Looking forward to seeing your progress 😊
I don’t mean to be pretentious! But you can first start out by sitting with your legs bent so they can form a 90 degree angle. Hold the cello so that it rests at the middle part of your chest. I hope this helps!!! And good luck!!!
The cellist of me is hurting bc she’s on her bed causing her cello to act like a bass (in a standing sense) and then my dodie fan is crying bc she is so freaking amazing and cute
why are you almost better at the cello your first time than i was after 3 years of lessons lol (also you're making me wanna relearn everything i haven't even touched a cello in 6 years aaaaaaa)
I Played the Cello for about 6 years. But the I stopped because My cello teacher was an absolute Ass. Now I Play the Piano though, and My teacher is amazing 😇
I used to play the cello but I got really sad cause I sucked after playing it for 4 months. Then once I got into middle school I couldn't do Orchestra cause we can't take cellos or bass on the bus. :/
It would be more comfortable if you had your spike slightly longer so the cello sits higher or sit in a lower chair as it makes your finger placement a lot easier
Honestly I think your bed might be too high to sit on but the length of the spike is personal preference. It's supposed to be short but I always have mine longer because it's more comfortable for me 😊
... Hey... Your left elbow... It was... It was... Very... Low... And vibrato is made from the elbow. But yeah... Just try not to keep your left elbow so low and you're pretty much good to go.
Hi, this isn't really a playing tip, but when you were singing and the cello is just leaning on the bed in the background, bad idea, it can fall over any minute.
You need to sit on a chair so that your thighs are like level and not on a slope. Then the spike needs to be long enough so the cello is comfortably between your legs. Also if you try bowing then try to get it parallel with the bridge.
Awe I'm so happy you love the cello too! I'm a cellist who's only been playing for 2 1/2 years, but if you work really hard at it and get like Suzuki learning books and stuff, you can progress pretty quickly. I'm already in 3 orchestras and play in concerts a lot at my local theatre. 😅
Ahh so exciting!! When I was learning how to play violin, I don’t think my teachers let me touch the bow for a couple months. It’s important when you’re first starting out to just learn where your fingers are supposed to go (tapes are super helpful!), and then start figuring out a proper bow hold and such. Too much too fast confuses your brain and you end up learning certain aspects sloppily. Also, try to have lessons regularly, especially now at the beginning and practice every day when you can even if it’s just for like 5 minutes! This is really awesome and that was a fantastic first go! Your intonation was great and you had a really nice pizz sound. Have fun cello-ing!!!
ive played the cello for four years n this genuinely warms my heart lol. i feel like the cello is hella underappreciated but yea i just love this n ur bow hold is adorable sjjsaks
Oh my goodness Dodie I'm so excited! I love that you casually found a cello in your closet, was like "oh! a ukulele, but 4x bigger" and just had a little jam session that ended up bein' a whole song long. Can't wait until you are a "known cello player" :)
Yas love this! Dodie, it so inspiring to see you trying something new. You see, I was always afraid of starting music or new creative things... Im older and growing up I never got a training in music etc... But it is fun to see to see you experience new things, I feel somewhat braver now.
I LOVE this SO MUCH. You just like picked up a cello and was like YEAH. I’m a CELLIST now! That’s so fantastic, you just do that. It’s inspiring in a weird way and I love it so much!
this amazing i'd absolutely love to play the cello😍 i'm a violinist and i assume it's the same for cello so i'd say try and keep your bow straight across the strings, not at an angle, and not over the fingerboard! i'm so so excited for more cello from you ahhhhhhhhhh😍
The song was sooooo beautiful your voice just calms me. I’m over here just dancing to this. No joke. Also I love your asmr videos. Please make more. Also a progress video once you get GOOD at the cello. By GOOD I mean better. I’m writing too much ok bye. Love you! Hope you read this!! Ok bye ♥️
Cello is by far one of my favorite instruments, but it's one of the ones I can't play cause I didn't play in school and I would never be able to afford one
You did amazing for a first time player! I just have some tips: You might want to put finger tapes on your b c d and extended e (ask someone you know who plays cello) on the a string to help find your place, work on your bow hold, keep a straight bow, buy an essential elements book, and don’t give up!
I took cello lessons for a month but I didn't have enough time to practice 😭😭 it is without a doubt the most beautiful sounding instrument in the world
Honestly, your intonation was pretty good and that’s something that people with much more experience still struggle with. Trust your musicianship and let Sophie help you with technical things, you will be fantastic!
Absolutely beautiful and completely adorable. I've learnt ukulele (you inspired meeeeee! also I learnt pretty much on my own apart from some of the basic chords) but I'm now trying to learn guitar. (A little trickier) I don't usually write comments but today I thought why not? (Thanks if you read this far😊 x)
Omg!!!!!! You are soo beautiful. I’m super jealous. I play the violin and it’s been 4 years. The first night I got it I couldn’t even attempt to hold it and you’re over here making a cover for a song. So proud of you. You are truly a musician. Love you! Hope you read this! (To doddie)
As a cellist of 9 years it warms my heart to see you so excited over my absolute favorite instrument!!! You're doing a lovely job so far, it's not an easy instrument to pick up by any means. Keep playing!!!!! (Also a huge fan of Grease so this cover made me happy!)
honestly i’ve been playing the viola for 5 years and this is the absolute best i’ve ever heard anyone play for their first time not to mention dodie knew how to do all the techniques and what they were called aND WHERE TO PUT YOUR FINGERS FOR THE CORRECT NOTES. SO AMAZING.
When you play twist your bow to you while you play. The bowing sound will be ten times better! I'm so glad you picked it up! I play the cello and I'm in 9th grade. I'm in love with your videos so I'm super excited to see upcoming cello covers! 💜😘
Only you could:A) Go from a tremor adorable ukulele to a CELLO B) Make an entire cover with an instrument that you’ve never had one lesson forAnd btw, go those vibratos!!! They sounded beautifulThis was funny too 😁😂 and inspirational, picking up an instrument as big as the chello
I played the cello for 8 years and it was so, so incredibly fun. I haven’t played in a few years (thanks college and grad school) but I’m so excited that you’re starting, and it’s making me want to go back to it. Enjoy the process, and seeing how far you’ll go! You’re a natural so far! 💛
gods cello is my favorite instrument i love the sound. one day im gonna get me one.. when i have a place with less neighbors and more sound proofing :P
dodie i love you and you're so talented but i get so salty when people have cellos "just lying around," i've been playing the cello for almost 10 years and i just got my own cello last summer (i couldn't afford it before)
I've played cello for 2yrs in orchestra and gotten first division on competition .all I'm going to tell you it's that you are going to enjoy this isntrument it's truly the best 😁💗
I absolutely love cellos but my true love is definitely the harp cries forever because there are no teachers in my country and harps are way too expensive
ok but literally dodie is everything I aspire to be like hhh so comfortable with who she’s become even though it’s been hard, cute makeup, personality, and quirks, amAzing voice, YouTuber, cool friends and just uuuHhhhhHghg
Dodie, this is not bad at all (especially for a first go)! I recommend playing with your bow adjacent to the strings and not pointing the tip of the bow up to the ceiling (hope that makes any sense). Don't be afraid to apply more pressure to the strings at the frog (bottomish) of the bow and less at the end and tip. Also, rosin will help a ton with the sqeaking noise. I've played cello for 7 years and I've falled deeper in love with it the further I go. So glad to see that passion in youuu
i cant believe you can even get any decent notes out of the cello without any lessons yet, let alone create such ! a ! beautiful ! cover!!! ur so talented wtf
“i don’t know how tight the bow is supposed to be” EVERY STRING PLAYER EVER. i play the double bass and i have for about 5 years and i’m still finding that sweet spot with my bows.
I have kind of wanted to play the cello, but it seems like HEAPS of hard work and you need tons of music knowledgeMaybe I’m just comparing myself to my friend who is AMAZING at the cello and the piano
ok ive been playing cello for like 6 years and heres some super basic advice (even though im sure sophie will be a much better teacher) -
- lift it up higher a bit (in the summer nights bit it was a lot better) and tuck your knees in the curve under the bottom pokey bits (technical lingo) - make a notecard that has two lines going longways and tuck it in the strings between the fingerboard and the bridge and practice bowing between those two lines (i still drift up towards the fingerboard) - a part of that (^) is also bc youre bowing with your shoulder primarily, try moving more from the elbow (the order for down bow (moving your hand away from your body) is shoulder a Tiny bit, elbow a Lot, then wrist to initiate the change to an up bow, then its just the reverse for the up bow) use your wrist to keep the bow parallel to the ground - your grip is actually pretty good! - be sure to rosin your bow more so you dont get the squeaky sound (especially on the a string) - try to sit on a chair where your thighs can be parallel to the ground, it makes the placement of the cello easier (see the first one)
i know this probably isnt that great of advice but here are some tips from someone who isnt a pro!!!! love you lots dodes <3
PLEASE don't leave your cello standing up like that :'( but this was good for a first try :) I'm thousands of miles away from my cello this year, missing it so much :'(
A few tips from a cellist: Its more comfortable for your feet to be flat on the floor and the top part of the body of the cello should be just above your bust your legs will feel natural after that, you can practice fingerings on a soda can or glass and that is how you would hold your hand at the neck i dont know how to explain how to hold the bow i can only show, the rest is just music :) your already really good!!!
also i don’t play the cello but i do play a board instrument, a good tip is that the further down on the strings the richter and louder you play. youtube some bow technique too
okay some tips: get fingering tapes when you’re starting out, BUY ROSIN SO YOUR BOW STICKS TO YOUR STRINGS, keep your bow straight on and not diagonal, try to play closer to the bridge, don’t let your elbow sag, and never show your left hands thumb!! these are just some tips so you don’t develop bad habits!! i’ve been playing cello for almost 6 years so i know what i’m talking about lol
I don’t play cello, but I play violin. What ever you do, don’t touch the bow hair. Nor pluck where you bow will go. This is because the oils on your finger will prevent the sound of the cello.
I'm not a cellist but I'm a violinist who plays in an orchestra and I have a few tips that might help you play more comfortably and with fuller sound. I think you were holding it a little bit funny during the cover, try not to tilt it as much to the side and just have it kind of sit in between your legs facing forward. Also, if you raise your left elbow while you play it will be a lot easier to reach notes. It will help you play with the tops of your fingers rather than the flat part, which also makes it a LOT easier to vibrate. Also, it will help you to get better sound if you bow nearer to the bridge than the fingerboard. This will probably come with just practicing and getting your bow grip to be stronger, but you get a louder and more full tone by playing closer to the bridge. Really looking forward to see where you can go from here and more of your cello adventures! Good luck!
I have a tip for you, and I'm not even a cellist (I'm a violinist, but hey, I pay attention in class!) When you're bowing try to keep it at Level 1 (edge of your seat, also it's better not to play on a couch, bed, or whatever soft and comfortable, try playing on a kitchen chair or something), and when you're bowing, try to keep it at lane 3 (which is like the middle of the space between the bridge and the fingerboard) to play forte (loudly), and to play paino (softly) you go to lane 2 or 1 in the space between the bridge and the fingerboard, also one more thing, playing vibrato is a bit difficult for me, and I don't really know how to play it on Cello (correctly, but I know how), and it's basically and up and down motion, so when you're playing or practicing, try going like up and down on the fingerboard and not, you're going to not put as much pressure down on the string, but as you go, try going faster and faster, increasing the pressure on the strings until you're at one spot, and you're just going in the motion, and then, well, add the bow! :) Once again, I am not a cellist, so I don't even know if I'm talking crazy or not. Also, enjoy your new Cello!!!
ok you're a beginner I'm going to be gentle and don't write what I'm thinking actually but please since when do you play cello on your bed ? just, why ?
Oh man, I'm so excited for you! You're my favorite musician, Dodie, so for you to be learning cello, my favorite instrument... oh man, I'm jazzed. Your cello sounds so beautiful, and I can't wait to see how you develop with it!!
Love this!!! My brother is a cellist, and it makes me so happy when other people want to learn this beautiful instrument! Also I kind of love that you play the cello like it's a uke hahaha
as a cellist who's been playing for almost five years, you're doing amazing! you know the basics without any lessons and you might not know any notes yet, but you are already comfortable with holding it, which is harder for beginners. you're already great! i hope you continue playing. (oh and don't worry about getting your vibrato perfect right now, everyone struggles with learning how to do it.)
I love the cello. It’s something I’d love to learn how to play someday. I love string instruments in general. I used to play the violin and now I’m learning guitar.
This is so sweet and reminds me how for ages I wanted to learn the cello.... and how I really shouldn't because I have no room to put one and need to focus on the many instruments I already own and don't have time for. But oh it'd be nice to know...
So beautiful!!!I’ve wanted to learn violin but so far I know Ukulele, Piano, and a bit of guitar but in getting there!!You’re my inspiration Dodie thank you!! ❤️❤️❤️👌👌
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Jules T. Shadow2018-05-13 00:29:19 (edited 2018-05-13 00:30:22 )
hey dodie! i’m so glad you’ve picked up cello, i think it’s amazing too and kinda tried to do the same a couple years ago. i think my recommendation would be to hold your left elbow up more (it sucks and is painful, but it’s all technical work and helps with vibrato) but i’m honestly so impressed by your skill already! kudos to you ❤️
THIS IS AMAZING DODIE IM SO PROUD!! This instrument is very hard to learn and you’ve done such an amazing job with it. I can’t wait for the beautiful music you’ll make with this new hobby:) love you always
Likewise to most cellists on here: this is incredibly promising for a first attempt at the instrument. I predict, granted lessons actually happen, we will be seeing a lot more cello from Dodie. 😉💜
YES!! you picked the best possible song for this video and you played it so well for a first timer! well I actually know nothing about cello but it was still amazing!!!
LITERALLY watched Grease again last night and was thinking you'd be PERFECT to sing a cover! Your cello playing skills were great and your voice phenomenal as per.
I PLAY THE CELLO!!!! The cello is such an amazing instrument, in my opinion; it has such a beautiful sound, and a wide range of notes you can play and things you can do with it. I love the cello.
i used to play cello for a few years (i had to stop rip) but its so beautiful and fun to play! you did really well for your first attempt and i'm really impressed !!
I Honestly believe that that was pretty phenomenal for your first time playing cello. I know when I start first playing the ukulele I was awful! But that was pretty pleasant Also I just love the cello the cello can do no wrong to me. It’s my favorite string instrument even though I’ve never played it I love it.
Can we please of more videos like this? Where you just mess around and explore instruments, even ones that you already know. I love these videos because they always inspire me to play my own instruments!
Wow Dodie, as a professional violist I gotta say that's a pretty darn good first day!! I mean, holding the bow a bit wink wonk and still manage to get a decent tone and timbre is not easy, well done!!!💛
hey, dodie! although I don't play the cello (I play the violin) I do know your left elbow should be held so that your forearm is almost parallel to the floor. it will make cello vibrato much easier and make your intonation better as well! I wish you the best of luck and I am sure you will be very successful in your cello journey!
This is a beautiful instrument... the cello is great to
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Isa Rodriguez2018-05-13 01:49:26 (edited 2018-05-13 01:51:00 )
Just some tips~ when you play with the bow the bow should stay parallel to the bridge and fingerboard and the cello should rest against your bod. And when you play your elbow should be in chicken wing position and not angled down. :)
As a violinist of 6 ish years, and the concert master of an orchestra, I can honestly say that you’re already a better instrumentalist than like half of my orchestra. And they’ve played for years. 😂 keep up the good work. You’re a natural.
technically it’s double stop but it’s mostly called that when you do different notes not open strings also you’re doing surprisingly well intonation wise for a beginner! Try to raise your elbow on your left hand and try to bow straighter.
This is so exciting! I'm studying music education at an American university and I actually just finished my string methods class (we get a crash course in every instrument family!) and yeah this wasn't awful!!! I'm so happy you're learning new instruments! There are a lot of professional cellists in the comments who can give better and more descriptive comments I'm sure, but I'll leave one tiny tip! Try to keep the bow parallel-ish to the ground and perpendicular to the strings! It'll help with the sound! But yes yes yes! You're doing amazing! Major kudos to you for learning a new instrument! Cello was very difficult for me to play in my method class!
love it love it love it love it Not gonna lie, this video gave me bi vibes. Having the song only brings from one perspective and all these girls and boys during these summer nights. I see you Dodie
DODIE... IF YOU LOVE THE CELLO LISTEN TO INGRID MICHAELSON'S SONG THE CHAIN IT'S GORGEOUS AND IF YOU'RE UP TO IT COULD YOU DO A COVER? DID I MENTION THE FACT THAT I LOVE YOU SO FREAKING MUCH!?
Hello I'm a cellist, welcome. I can't wait to see your progress. Quick tip: when you're sitting high up (like on your bed) you should pull the endpin out more, that way when you're bowing you don't hit your legs. Also not bad for your first go :)
You sounded really good but I can’t believe you’re playing on a bed aaah, I’d recommend a chair so your legs can be parallel to the ground (at least that’s what I’ve been taught) It’s so amazing that you’re playing the cello it makes me so happy! I clicked on this video so fast. It just feels so lovely to see someone enjoying for the first time something I love so much, and want everyone to know about.
Might help to sit on a lower chair, like a piano chair/stool. Also there’s lots of good stuff online for learning how to hold the bow but once you learn it wrong, it’s hard to change and correct.
You seem really good for first time playing cello. When I started, I was like “wait so you’re saying this isn’t just a big violin?” I’m exaggerating
Sorry if I seem like I have inflated ego or something just trying to help sorry bye
Hi! There's a very low chance you'll see this, but small tip try to keep your bow straight and right in between your finger board and bridge! (I only play double bass but I learned a lot from my orchestra class^-^)
make sure to make the end pin longer and don’t tighten the bow too much. your legs go right around the f holes of the instrument. when playing play between the finger board and bridge. also tilt your bow towards you when playing. and pizzicato higher on the finger board. I HOPE THIS HELPS<3
Pro tip: play some chello music on yourmphone, stick it inside your chello and mess about with the strings and the stick thing and you basically look professional
dodie on your instagram you were talking about how you don’t want people to give you tips but if you’re not learning from an instructor there are a bunch of things you could do wrong and just not know!! with instruments, especially strings, bad playing habits are really easy to make so you want to play the right way as soon as possible
I mean, the way you held the cello during the cover technically isn’t correct, but in my opinion, I think that you should do whatever you like! If it’s not uncomfortable or difficult for you to play that way, then go for it!
Ps. You might wanna use a lower chair so that your legs are big more right angle-y. If you want some technical advise: your endpin should be further outwards and your cello should be at more of an angle, so that the first peg(is that what it’s called? Sorry, I’m Japanese so I’ve never learned these terms in English) is at the same height as your nose when you turn your head. And try to keep your elbow out so that when you want to start moving your left hand closer to the bridge, your arm doesn’t hit the body of the cello. I think that’s enough for now. GOOD LUCK! Trust me, you’ll be glad you took up the cello.
ngl as a string player i cringed just a bit at her bowing, but nonetheless it's not terrible :) sorry if i sound too bitter, but i don't want to sugarcoat things and lie by saying she's amazing at it. it takes practice
I would say try the piano bench to sit on when playing! The bed won’t allow for very good posture. Also keep your fingers and thumb curved. Your thumb shouldn’t be visible from the front! Amazing job and good luck!
Dodie it makes me so happy to see you playing my instrument omg I can’t believe you did that without lessons! I can’t wait to see what you do next with this
The fact that it's your first time playing is very impressive! The first time I tried to play my violin I could not get a nice sound out of it X). Keep practicing and continue being the amazing musician you already are, and I'm sure you'll be a great cellist in no time ! :)
I play violin, and this was really good!! I'm so proud! Dodie is so talented at everything!
Edit: For some advice, you should practice moving your wrist more freely when bowing. Make sure your thumb isn't bent upwards. Other than that, good job!
This was really cute! :D The cello is an awesome instrument. I have one important tip in case Sophie didn't mention it yet, try not to touch the bow hair often because the oils from your hands ruins the sound over time. I'm glad you are having fun learning this beautiful instrument cx
OMG now I can't wait to start taking cello lessons too! I've been so drawn to cello for ages, but never began (convinced myself I would fail anyway, so... yeah.). Now I want to play it sooooo much ** watch Tina Guo's channel if you don't know her, she rocks cello so much and she just began a new video series all about cello for beginners, she explains the postures and everything, could be useful :)
As a cellist, seeing you learning to play is so so exciting! You’re someone I admire immensely, and hearing you gush about my instrument of choice is so validating lol Also, for not bowing properly, that still sounded nice! I’m sure you’ve seen it a billion times already but it’s more about your wrists than the whole arm ❤️ I can’t wait to see you improve and continue using the instrument, ahhhhhh!!!!! Keep up the good work Dodie!
dodie!! you're so great for a beginner! my first time playing my violin was definitely not that good, lmao, but my violin was also out of tune and i had never learned how to play any instruments yet
Im impressed! I play violin but I did play cello for a year, and already on your first day it sounds so nice! I'm so excited to see this progress :))))
AHH as a cellist of almost 10 years, I’m so excited you made this video!!! It looks like you’re off to a great start to learning cello! A few tips: Try extending your end pin a few inches so it rests comfortably on your neck bone and in between your knees. Hold your bow kind of like you’re playing piano but with your thumb pushing/pulling on the little part that sticks out on the frog. It helps if your 3rd or 4th finger is on the silver part (depends on your hand size). Put your 2nd finger a little to the left of your other fingers on the bow and you can press down to make swells and emphasises in your notes. As for your left hand, put it around the neck kind of like you’re grasping a pole. Relax your thumb against the back of the neck and press down with your fingers. It might hurt at first but you’ll definitely get used to it because you already play other string instruments. Anyways these are just some tips from a teenager aspiring to be a professional musician so they’re probably not great but it’s what I do! Good luck in your cello adventures and hope you have lots of fun exploring different things!
I played this on the violin for an audition to my city’s orchestra (I got in) but this 100% puts me to shame, it sounds so beautiful with the cello backing
I'm excited for you! The cello seems cool. I have a friend who plays it and she said it's the instrument that sounds most like the human voice which is kinda a cool fact if it's true
DODIE YOU DID AMAZING!! I LOOK FORWARD TO WATCHING YOU PROGRESSING AND BECOMING EVEN MORE FANTASTIC!!! (It is honestly one of the easiest instruments to learn, so no worries) :-D LOVE YOUUU <3 <3 <3 <3 <3
im really impressed for this being your first time, although you are familiar with the ukulele and guitar which definitely helps !! as for holding the bow, you want to make sure your thumb is bent and you can actually place it on the little divot the bow has (it’s called a frog !!) and your fingers just rest on the bow. youre mostly holding on with the side of your first finger and thumb, and keeping balance with the rest. also ! have a loose wrist and shoulders, you don’t want to feel tense and have an aching back. that being said, all of the bow work happens with your lower arm (your elbow), your shoulder shouldn’t really move. that should help with you accidentally hitting the other strings while playing, because what you’re doing is playing at an angle, but the bow should be parallel with the fingerboard and the bridge. hope some of that makes since and keep up the good work !! love you !! 💛💛
Omlll yayyyy!!! I’m sooo happy ur a cellist now too!!! Just needs a little more work but you’ll get there!! AHHHH can’t wait to hear the cello in your music cause I know you’ll add it somehow! I love you !!
GREAT JOB DODIE!! I'm a cellist and music educator and I can honestly say that you're doing well, especially without having taken a lesson! If you ever find yourself in Texas and need a cellist, I'M HERE FOR YOU!
I'm a violinist but I really wanna learn cello, it's like my favourite sound (it or viola tbh) like it's such a lush rich sound and I cannot wait to hear you playing in a year or two when you've improved even further bc this was really fun to listen to and it's so good for your first time
when she was making the vibrato on the cello ♥️ just to point out tho, when making vibratos (tho i don't play cello or violin) you need to move your finger fast to hear the vibrato, by moving your finger up and down faster you'll hear the vibrato on the cello. Hope this helps 😊♥️ love you Dodie!
I’m surprised you managed to play it at all with no training! Admittedly I’ve never touched one, but I remember playing with a friends violin and just making horrible noises.
I don’t play cello but I do play violin, and I just wanna say take it slow haha. It took me years to do upper positions and vibrato and you just jumped right in 😂 but I’m sure in a couple months you’ll be great!! I’m very excited to watch your progression!!
Ah!!! I’m a cellist n I wanna say,,,, tHIS was incredible! No formal lessons and you can actually make a GOOD noise!! You’re only going to get better from here, but don’t forget to stretch out your wrist and bowing hand before playing or you’ll cramp :)
I literally asked my dad to buy a cello for me today because I gave it when I was younger and I miss playing a instruments from years of playing in highschool
i’ve been having a really bad day (very depressed and gender dysphoric [i’m ftm]) and this is making me smile, so thank you, dodie (edited 6 months later: I'm about to go to the music store to look at violins! weeee)
K did anyone else find it really stressful when dodie left the cello free standing against her bed..
But really this was so good for a first attempt! I won’t give you any more cello advice as I’m sure you’ve heard it all already, just keep going! I’m glad your bigging up the cellos for us 😊
Try to keep the bow parallel to the bridge because that’s how you get the best sounds. Play closer to the fingerboard (black part) if you want to play quiet and more towards the bridge if you want louder. Also pull the cello up higher and kind of hug it with the sides of your legs.
Good job for your first time! Some advice from a cellist, try not to leave your cello standing up there by itself. It could end up falling and becoming damaged. To properly do it, you lay it on its side, never the front or back.
Damn it Dodie. It’s not fair. Where do you get your fearlessness? Where do you get your confidence? You’ve never played a cello and yet you do THIS? I am too scared to do even the things I can sort of already to. I think you’re amazing. Keep learning, keep being amazing, keep being fearless and trying new things. Much love
I swear every time I listen to a song I don't usually listen to later that day dodie posts a cover. Happened with this song, with dancing queen, and with sweet Caroline.
Omg! What a beautiful cello. I’m jealous! Mine is all dinged up but I’m looking into trading mine in for a different one with a skinnier finger board. As a Cellist the one thing that kinda stuck out to me like a sore thumb (just a warning: when you learn how to hold a bow better, you might end up with manya sore thumbs. Anyway...) make sure you mostly pizz over the finger board. And try to keep the bow between the fingerboard and bridge. If you want a softer or even more tinny sound, move the bow closer to the bridge or finger board. Although I’m sure Sophie will teach you about that.
Well, that was another dose of effortless class. I'm guessing that the other couple of dozen folks that got born at the same instant as you are feeling somewhat aggrieved that you took all the talent.
Hey Dodes! As a cellist of about 10 years now, i would just like to say that your natural form and understanding of the cello is incredible! One of the things i would comment on is maybe put your spike up a bit higher- as a rule the scroll of the cello should be above your head :) but considering youre a beginner with no lessons yet I applaude the! Crack out the good ol' Suzuki book 1 and play some French Folk song- it's a bop and a half... kinda! Haha- anyway; love you and this! Can't wait to see how you progress!!! xox
Omg yes yes yes I’m a violinist but have some tips: 1) Don’t touch the bow hair if you can help it, it should be tight so that it’s taught and the bow looks like a long toad’s smile. 2) Bow parallel to the bridge and don’t let the bow drag over the finger board (the long black bit) if you can help it.
The little song is amazing, I love it all, I love you ♥️ Enjoy the cello hun ;)
Hello, cellist here! This is super good for a beginner, just make sure you sit on a proper chair next time- I can’t ever practice on a bed bc the bouncing makes your legs flop around a lil. also bring the end pin out a bit more until your knees are below the ribs ( like the waist part) of the cello. Yay I’m so excited for you to learn my instrument 😂
doddleoddle I had to literally look up what "is this a dig" mean. Because I didn't get your question, sorry. But I was complementing you on wanting to learn a new instrument. I wasn't insult you or anything; one of the definitions to what you said is that some people can take what you say as an insult. So..I do apologise Dodie, if I offended you...but I don't think I did. Sorry for me rambling Dodie. :(
Dodie, when extending that steel bar for the cello so that it gets taller, only extend so high as to have the headstock be behind your left ear. Don't grip too hard too, even if it seems like the cello is falling, it won't. The bow shouldn't be too tight, or else it will break. Remember to apply rosin a lot on the bow.
Your cover was actually really well played. Apparently theres supposed to be a specific hand position for piscicato or however you spell it. I never follow it anyway
Overall for first time its pretty good all I have to say is your bowing is to tence and you should use all your fingers to press down (for 2nd you should use one and two not just two)
also don't stress about the vibrato, it takes a while to develop and figure out. I am a violinist, not a cellist but im p sure vibrato is tricky no matter the instrument
You should hold the cello at a bit more of an angle I play cello and it’s glorious currently am playing the James Bond theme Eleanor rigby and Jurassic park
just a tip from a fellow stringed instrument player, don’t try vibrato right away. i’ve been playing for 3 years, and i’m just learning vibrato. it can interfere with your development of moving your fingers in the way that string instruments require.
yall..i played the violin or 1,5 years and it was so easy that it became boring so stop saying "wOw sHE HAs sO mUcH taLeNt" just stop. and btw i know she isnt playing the violin but the cello.
yuto's tiny nipples I mean, she hasn't had any lessons, she doesn't really know much about instruments like the cello, like.. honestly? That's kinda rude. It was her first time playing cello, and she hardly knew how to hold the bow. When I tried playing cello (I'm a violinist) I struggled. Also, the violin might've gotten easier for you, but you should've pushed yourself to harder things to learn. Just out of curiosity, what sort of pieces were you playing?
This is inspiring me to learn a new skill! ☺️
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546 likesTHAT is how you sound with no practice???? Me with no practice on a violin sounds like a cat screeching to the tune of cotton eyed joe while I'm trying to play Mozart. DODIE H O W
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to be fair she does have experience with ukulele, guitar and piano, so even tho shes a newbie to cello she is not to instruments so don't be to hard on yourself :)
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when u do pizz don’t do it so close to the bridge :)) stay higher on the finger board, and also beware of blisters ! don’t practice it too much at first. u wanna build calluses. AND DONT TOUCH THE BOW HAIRS. and make sure you loosen it every time after practicing so it doesn’t turn into a boring straight stick :)
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her fingers r already calloused i’m p sure bc she plays uke
28 likesIkr I seriously cringed
5 likesAlso, don’t worry too much about vibrato yet. I’ve just started my third year playing viola and I still haven’t even started learning vibrato.
31 likesi play violin and im agreeing much
6 likeswhere's the "don't play on your bed" part
6 likesPssh, that’s my favourite place to practice. And I should be standing, cause violin.
5 likesWow I learned something, I wouldn’t know shit since I play piano
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0 likesIt’s not really relative, it’s the positioning of the hand. None of the violinist and violists can’t do vibrato in my orchestra, but some of the cellists can. And it’s not just whether they can play theirs instruments well, because half of them can’t. It takes years to develop on the violin, whilst on the cello, it doesn’t take as long. It has to do with the hand position.
@Natalka Pearce playing cello for 14 years, still working on making my vibrato better. It's all a lifelong process, it's not harder or easier because there's no end point
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0 likesHow long did it take you to start developing it?
Maybe my 3rd year of playing, after a year or so of private lessons, if I had to ballpark. The issue at hand isn't technical, however. Having a musical vibrato and knowing how to use it is the real challenge, which goes far beyond the motion itself.
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1 likeI’ve had private lessons for about 4 - 6 years and I haven’t developed vibrato yet. Neither have any of the people I know. I don’t want to get into a debate, so let’s just agree to disagree on this.
@Natalka Pearce Should probably practice more
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0 likesI practice plenty, unless I’m overloaded with assignments. I got taught how to do vibrato, and it is really awkward how I have to move my hand. I have developed a vibrato, but it’s the wrong way. I’m one of a few competent string players at my school. I practice enough.
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i know it's her first time but even just being a violinist i'm dying. its a hilarious video and i love the song. she did such a good job, and tbh her pizzicato is better then most chamber one cellists i know... at least it's not a viola ahahah
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Summer lovin' happened so fast
I met a girl crazy for me
Met a boy cute as can be
Summer days driftin' away
To ah, oh, those summer nights
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When people don’t know the song and you have to help them because IT SHOULD BE OFF BY HEAT FOR EveRyONe
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1 likeWhy have I not seen this. You’re literally the funniest person alive 😂 how can a cover be hilarious and super impressive all at once. Honestly that’s why you’re so successful!
29 likesTHE WAY DODIE SAID "Look! Look! Look!" MADE MY HEART MELT
12 likesWow I’ve been playing for 8 years, I can’t believe you figured the basics out so fast! You have a natural talent!
59 likesI'M SO EXCITED FOR YOU. CELLO IS SO FUN. YOURE DOING GREAT. Also like dang already making cool music with the cello and you've only had it for a day. I teach cello and it takes some people forever to just play in tune xD
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ive been playing for almost 6 years and i cant even play completely in tune lol
1 likeSome Cello playing tips:
1483 likes-Put your knees below the little nook (so it isn't digging into the sides of your knees) and adjust the endpin accordingly
-To have a straight bow, put your other hand on the end of the bow and just play an open string (so your arm can get used to the feeling of having a straight bow)
-In order to not hear harmonics on the C-string, make sure you press down on the bow harder so the string will ring (haha that rhymes)
-To hold the bow, put your thumb in the nook and put your ring finger on the silver bit
-When bowing, try not to use your entire arm, but instead just your forearm and wrist.
I hope this helps you, Dodie!
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thank u!
133 likesdoddlevloggle hi dodie !!
3 likesSomething that really helped me when I started was that I would try to find the "sweet spot" on the string where it would sound best by trying to angle the bow, go down and up on the string, etc. The other thing to mention is that when you first start it will be frustrating because you know what you want, but you can't so patience is key because I so many times wanted to quit because I just couldn't make it sound right. Last but not least I want to say hi other person who plays cello you're cool
9 likeswanted to say pretty much the same thing. also, to try and get your bow straight, practise in front of a mirror if you get the chance! helps posture as well.
3 likesithinkimcool i thought the last tip said bowling and i was so confused for a second...
2 likesDodie another thing that helps when playing the cello is when you adjust the endpin make sure tuning pins (The black pins that are on the scroll) is just above your ear, not too far above and not too far below.
1 like-Keep your feet firmly planted on the ground so your cello doesn't like weird things while you're playing.
-never hold your cello against you always let it lean but with like control, because if you hold it against your chest it can bend the endpin and cause you to not be able to move it in or out of the cello.
-When playing keep your elbows out so you get the best of the sound.
:)
All of this is true it gets easier the more you practice and try more songs I see this from experience I still have my book songs or the cello and some sheet music
0 likesFew extra tips:
3 likesTo get an even richer sound when you’re plucking, use the fleshy part of your fingers/ thumb and pluck over the fingerboard
For when you’re using the bow a straight bow helps and depending on the sound you’re after playing somewhere between the bridge and the start of the fingerboard
Sounds amazing for your first time tho
ithinkimcool 😌😌😚
1 likeithinkimcool and get a rock stop
1 likehoLY HECk thanks for the notice Dodie!! this made my day <3
0 likesYes an experienced cello player! I found friends
0 likesas a cellist who’s been playing for almost six years this makes me so happy, love u dodie ❤️
1 likeWhen I first started to play cello I also started with just pizzicato, so I’m glad that you kind of started with that. I hope you enjoy it as much as I do, my instrument can be an outlet for stress and sadness. If it can provide you with comfort or just artistic expression, then you will end up loving it. I can’t express how amazing I feel when I play something new and exciting.
14 likesAs a cellist, this was so hilarious to watch 😂 But also- I’ve been really stressing about a big audition and getting in my head about cello in general. Thank you for reminding me why I started and why I love it! I needed this ☺️💗
1 likeI’ve been playing cello for 3 years lol it sounds pretty good
21 likesdodie turned this into an iconic bisexual anthem
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IKR!
21 likesRIGHTT
14 likes2:36 when she says “i thought it would be more uncomfortable on the ARMS” was used in the scrapbook of “arms unfolding”
101 likeswow this was really fun and exciting and I'm so happy you'll be learning cello!! i play violin myself, but cello sounds absolutely beautiful if i had one I'd learn too
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yanlok0706 is violin hard to learn?
0 likesKristen Sutton I'd say it's trickier than instruments like piano and guitar! but once you've got it then other stringed instruments are easier to learn by a lot
0 likesyanlok0706 Sames!
0 likesI love how much fun you're having with the cello! Learning new instruments woo!
0 likesOh man please do an update I love seeing you play cello
14 likeswatch everyone throw out their ukuleles and buy a cello asap lmao
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they're INFINITELY more expensive i would be terrified if that happened
44 likestheodora lim so true, I would love to learn cello but they’re so expensive and I already know I could play it, it’s just painful because I play viola and we bow differently and stuff but wow, you can get a uke for like $40 but classical instruments are like thousands
12 likesrat oof can't expect that. Cellos are very expensive and are much, much harder to learn without a teacher.
5 likesrat LOL
60 likesdoddleoddle hi❤
0 likesy'all mine costed me over 3000$ and then my bow was 360$
8 likesIf you want a cello make sure you're actually going to be committed to it
jekskdksks too real
0 likessuch a mood
0 likesUhhhh no why would you say- runs out and buys cello
0 likesEXACTLY WHAT I WANNA DO. BUT I DONT HAZ THE MONIEZ
1 likerat I can’t do that to my babyyyy! I’ve had my ukulele longer than I’ve been watching dodie... I could never do that. Besides, it’s a simple, yet small instrument that fits me, although I love watching dodie, I can’t part with it
0 likesThey’re like 1000 dollars for a decent one
0 likesdodie is so cute 😂😂
0 likesthis was honestly me when i first started playing cello 2 years ago and i’m very happy with how quickly i have improved ♡ i think with some lessons, you could be an amazing cellist
this made me really happy, thank you, i really needed this :) you’re my inspiration..i love you dodie!!
0 likesThis was soooo good and cute! I love Grease so much and this was a great rendition of the song!! Love you Dodie!!! 💕
0 likesOh!! Well done on the cover Dodie!! I love how infectious your enthusiasm is!! With such determination you're bound to become a great cellist!! <3
2 likesI like how Summer Nights sung by one person is like a bisexual anthem
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Alice-Maree Raitt I’m jealous. This character can get a boyfriend AND a girlfriend in the same summer and I’ve never had either 😂
26 likesAlice-Maree Raitt YES
0 likesIve played since i was five and this made me so nostalgic for those begging days and definitely made me wanna play. Amazing!!!!!!
0 likesI literally felt giddy when she started singing like I couldn’t stop smiling 😁
0 likesI’m in a production of grease right now, so I was so excited to see this upload! you sounded great and it’s amazing that you just started learning cello and you’re already so good 😊
0 likesThis is so lovely. I applaud you for having the initiative to pick up cello ❤️
0 likesQUAKING in my boots and VERY SICK of u being lovely at everything u do >:p
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DO A COLLAB WITH DODIE
39 likesmy favsss
5 likesIKRRRR
4 likesOmg I love you
2 likesI could say the same to yOU
3 likeschloe moriondo omg I love you so much! :DD
4 likesH e l l o :p
2 likesAaI LOVE U
2 likesCHLOE!! <3
2 likeschloe moriondo lol same ps I love your channel
0 likeschloe moriondo MOOD
0 likesHi Chloe!! Love ur vids ^_^
0 likesoh my goodness gracious i love u chloe AND dodie xoxo <3
0 likeschloe moriondo I LOVE YOU CHLOE!!!!!! MY FAVSSSSS💕💕💕
0 likeschloe moriondo AW HELLOOO
0 likesOmg I liked your comment and it went from 1.2k to 1.3k idk why I got so excited but I did
1 likecHLOE
0 likeschloe moriondo Chloe!!!! Hi I love youuuu ❤️
0 likesAnd also dude you are an AMAZING singer and musician!!!
CHLOEEEE
0 likeschloe moriondo Omg i love you XD 💜
0 likesSalem The ukulele I’ve seen you in so many YouTube comments!
0 likesOmg wait YISSS
0 likesAhhhhhh love you chloe
0 likesSENPAI
0 likesTHIS IS AMAZING! Finally someone with real talents 🎶
0 likesI loved this! For someone who never made cello classea, this is amazing!
0 likesThat was so cute dodie! I loved it and i'm so proud of you! I've always loved how cellos sound and have kind of wanted to learn to play, but I've wanted to learn so many instruments and the cello is a little intimidating
0 likesI can’t wait for you to learn more! The cello is so fun and is definitely my favorite instrument❤️
0 likesthe cello is such a beautiful instrument. it’s so warm and wonderful and your voice ahh <33
464 likesBruh, that’s exactly how I was when I first started learning how to play cello. I love the cover, So ammmaazziingggg💖
0 likesA lovely rendition of one of my favourite songs from Grease the musical!
1 likeThis’ll be so cool to look back at when you’re really good at the cello!
0 likesI love how she just plays with it as if it were a toy, that's so hard to do when you've been classically trained
0 likesyou know, when you just always have a cello.
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yo you're in that ad
23 likesI like to look at these comments with thousands of likes, but hardly any replies.
8 likesYeah, I have a guitar that no one in my family can play! Do most people not have a random instruments in their house??
13 likesare you zarya
0 likesGBerryCat exactly! (Does that make sense) I have 4 FUCKING KEYBOARDS AND AN ACTUAL PIANO but me and my mom the only ones who can play piano!
4 likesyeah my family has so many instruments it's hilarious I remember when I found the cello in the corner of the lounge and I was like HOW DO YOU HIDE A CELLO FROM YOUR DAUGHTER FOR 13 YEARS now I'm playing it lol yayyy
7 likesYeah, I have a ukelele, I just picked up yesterday
0 likesGBerryCat - i have a guitar and a violin
0 likesKind of true. I have like five violins and two double-bass (I think it's could double-bass in English). And of course a cello, because I can't live without one
0 likesOh gosh this so late but so relevant. Weird flex but ok
1 like@GBerryCat we used to have a random guitar with like 3 strings broken 😂
1 likeI’ve been playing for 6 years and I can tell you that I wasn’t even allowed to touch the bow for the first 3 months I was playing. You sound great btw!
0 likesAww dodie, that was wonderful! Amazing that you can play a song without even learning the instrument first o.O raw talent right there :) !
0 likesStarted playing the cello back in October in 2018 hoping that I would be making progress along Dodie smh :'(
2 likesYou actually played so well for your first time ever!!!! As someone who's been playing cello for 5 years now, I can confirm that you're doing super well and im v v proud of you
0 likesdodie singing both parts is bi culture
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Hahah😂
1 likeEveryone sing it with me! Ah 1 ah 2 ah 1234 ♪Everything's about, sexuality♪
10 likesily
0 likeshey that was the auto correct not me
2 likesACCURATE AF
4 likesUmm... what... so since I also did that does that make me bi? The fak?😂
0 likes+Suga’s Sugar I’m talking about the song.
1 likeSexualities have culture?😫
0 likes@Marvin Radermacher yes something wrong with that? Everyone does
2 likes@SoftijsjeXD who said that there's something wrong w that?
0 likes@south Camden ADMIN Ludwig Van Beethoven (YouTube name) said : sexualitites have culture? 😫
0 likes@SoftijsjeXD that isnt specifically a critique is it
0 likes@south Camden ADMIN That's why I asked if he things there was something wrong with it?
0 likes@SoftijsjeXD if you read back on your comment it obviously implies that you thought he meant it in a negative fashion in the first place, you blatantly weren't asking, just assuming that he had negative ideals about being bi, such a paranoid attitude is unhealthy. smh my head
0 likesThis was so cute; thank you for being expressive, Dodie! Love ya 😙💗
0 likesWow when you're bi and you sing both parts
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JoJo Lee she makes this song a bi anthem
7 likesWhy is dodie the most delicate yet strong and just downright adorable person ever?
2 likesDodie:SOFIE SOFIE.....!
i started learning the cello in november of 2017, i'm happy to see you learning! it just gives us another thing in common. love your vids!
0 likesas a cellist this is actually really good wow wow wow!!!!!
794 likesfor one thing try to use your wrist more than anything while you’re bowing. and as for holding the bow my old teacher called it a “banana” thumb so you basically just stick your thumb into the little curvy bit and curve your thumb like a banana? that doesn’t sound v clear but it actually feels super natural when you get the hang of it.
you’re actually v good though for such a beginner. and you already know several positions too so you basically have it down pat. keep practicing and eventually it’ll be so easy to you ❤️❤️
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kaitlyn ferguson i've been playing cello for 7 years and i've gotten into the habit of banana thumbs and i can't get out of it!
5 likeskaitlyn ferguson o haha my teacher calls it banana thumb too but she says not to do it because you need a little bit of curve in the thumb. Maybe because I play viola 🤷🏻♀️
1 likecoco pops banana thumb is the HARDEST THING for me bc my thumbs have barely any top knuckle so they're a lot shorter and it's hard to keep hold of the bow when i bend it
0 likes- dodolandie - OHHH HELLO FELLOW VIOLA!!
0 likescoco pops army!
0 likesI’m a cello player myself and I’m excited to see where you go with the cello!!
0 likesWhen you actually play cello and are kinda jealous she plays so good already. Lmao
4 likesAmazing! So cute and natural!
0 likesThis was really..... Wow, I think I have a new favourite instrument!
aw i've been playing the cello for five years and this made me remember why i started playing.. and you're already doing so good for the first time playing! this video is overall just so cute and nice i loved it so so much
0 likesThis song sung by one person should be considered the bisexual anthem
466 likesI'm a cellist, and for being the first time that you play the cello it wasn't that bad!! Keep going💪
1 likeI feel so excited for you!!! Would love to hear more :)
0 likesAawh this is so cool, I've played viola the first time 7 months ago and I did the exact same things when I first got my hands on it 💖 keep up your good work I love you dodie! ☀
0 likesI've always loved your music and I've always loved the cello(seeing as I've played it my entire life) and I've always loved this musical. So this is everything I ever need in life.
0 likesbeen playing cello since i was nine! just some tips that helped me a lot:
353 likes- put some tape or stickers on the fingerboard to help you remember where to place your fingers. after a while it just becomes muscle memory and you can take the stickers off
- don’t get too tense! i’m dealing with the beginnings of tendinitis because i used to press down so hard on the strings. it’s getting better, but you definitely want to avoid it!
- use gravity to your advantage. in pushing down the strings, shifting, and using the bow
- practice a LOT in first position (first finger on the note of B on the A string). it’s actually a more difficult position, but for most cellists it comes naturally because that’s what we learned to play in and spend the most time on.
- don’t try to use vibrato right away! for now, focus more on keeping in tune and finding a rich sound
- speaking of rich sound, try to keep the bow perpendicular to the strings. it’s easy to get lazy (or too tense) and let the bow get all out of line, and that’s what causes a lot of squeaking and groaning
- be confident! the cello is one of my favorite instruments because it’s so responsive to the person playing it. it basically becomes a reflection of you, and every emotion and thought you put into it will show through your playing. don’t be afraid of your cello, and it won’t be afraid of you
good luck dodie! i can’t wait to see where you take this! every musical endeavor you take always seems to work out amazingly, so i’m sure this one will too <3
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Kylee Layne even as a violist, i would definitely agree with sticking in first position for now. also, stickers are great for muscle memory oh my i can't express how much it helped me
15 likesi think these tips apply for most string instruments
also keeping the bow rosined
6 likesAs a upright double bass player I can confirm all these tips help
8 likesKylee Layne also Dodie learn proper bow hold first it is VERY important I cannot stress that enough
6 likesdo you girls have tips on how to deal with the sticky aftermath of the tape? i just had mine removed after 6 years. :)) I'm planning on playing my violin again. Thank you for sharing your thoughts! cheers!
3 likesMORE TIPS:
8 likes-while you should keep your bow rosined, don't overrosin it.
-after you are done playing something for a while find some kind of cloth and wipe off the strings. If you don't it tends to get white and gunky and it just becomes a big mess.
-try not to touch your bow hair whenever possible. the oils on our skin leads the bow hair to deteriorate faster and sound less gorgeous.
-BUY A ROCKSTOP
Didn't really seem like she needed much help with knowing where to put her fingers
0 likesGabrielle every year at the end of the school year the older orchestra kids help clean the stickers off the younger kids instruments. we just use clorox wipes (that’s what the instructor provides us with) but if your concerned with those being too harsh, im sure baby wipes or even just a damp washcloth could do the trick!
0 likesArthur White i mean she’s been playing music for long enough that it shouldn’t be too hard to pick out notes as she plays and manage to make something that sounds good. almost anyone could pick up a recorder and figure out a nursery rhyme, with a few minutes of practice
0 likesI'm super impressed with this being your first time playing cello! Also your bravery in posting it for the public to hear! <3 Thank you for sharing this, Dodie!
0 likesI’m so proud of you it’s amazing that you can play two interments! I can only play one and I’m bad at itXD you are an amazing person don’t stop loving yourself😄
0 likesoh my goodness im so happy you're discovering the cello!! it's going to be so beautiful after some practice!!
0 likessome tips: always keep your posture really straight and upright (shoulders back and all that jazz)! it helps with vibrato and just generally hitting the notes correctly because as with most orchestral string instruments, even just having your finger the slightest bit off can make the note go flat or sharp.
get a stopper for your endpin! these are my saving grace and are especially helpful if you have smooth floors because it stops the cello from slippin and slidin everywhere. i'm pretty sure you can find them in basic music stores or on amazon or something
if you're sitting down and playing, you should rest the neck near your shoulder and the upper bout on your breast area. it's easier to reach the notes then
don't tighten your bow too much and remember to loosen the hair when you are putting it away so that the hair doesn't end up falling off all at once from too much stress.
hope this helped some!!
Could you make more Grease covers? This was amazing! Here's to the future of knowing you as a Cello player.
0 likesI'm happy Dodie's trying new things and making herself vulnerable. That's the key to growth, as an artist and as a person. Plus, with her talent she'll be cello'ing with the best of them in no time.
95 likesThese sort of videos remind me how much I love your voice! Fun fact: My grandpa went to Venice Beach High School (where Grease was filmed) and according to him Sandy and Danny totally could have seen each other during this song if they just turned around. "Wonder what she's doing now" well gosh darn it Danny if you'd just look down behind you she's right there
0 likesyour happiness in this video is contagious. I was smiling ear to ear the whole time 💛
0 likesThis is so cute!!😊 as a cellist of 10 years, we all felt like that at the beginning, and I still get that excited to play (most of the time😜)
0 likesThat was amazing for someone who has never played cello before!
0 likesI’ve played the cello for six years and I’m so glad you’re getting into it! I would reccomend to have the bottom little nooks above your knees and make sure to use rosin on the bow if you don’t want that weird squeaky sound! You sound really good for never having played it before!
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agreed!
0 likesStraightening the bow out to be more parallel with the floor will help get a more solid sound too. This is so good for the first time she’s played!
3 likesi’ve played cello for six years too!
1 likeOMG yes, I love Cello, I've been playing for 13 years. It's such an amazing instrument! If you haven't heard of Elegie by Faure, Hungarian Rhapsody by Popper (the Stjepan Hauser version is the best), and Klatbutne by Vasks (played by Sol Gabetta) you should check them out. Also Planescapes by Vasks is a really cool choir piece accompanied by Violin and Cello.
0 likesI neeeed to seee more of you playing the celo, it inspires me SO much! I want to learn it with you <3
0 likesAw, Dodie! I think you're doing great for your first time! I was the WORST the first time I tried playing a cello. For some reason, I just couldn't make fingers press down on the strings hard enough! I wish you the best of luck, be aware that your fingers are gonna hurt like crazy! Have fun with it!
2 likesOh dodie, this made me so happy. Reminds me of the first time I picked up a cello. I’d give anything to have one again. Enjoy every second of learning, it’ll pay off <3 much love
0 likesLol I love how Dodie just totally gets excited over playing the cello! And idk much about instruments but I liked the way she played it!
609 likesThis is awesome and so adorable. Im an electric bassist currently attempting to learn upright bass so I feel. You're doing amazing AHH! <3
0 likesOMG YESS DODIE ILYSM!! I've been playing the cello for about 4 years now, and for a beginner you sound amazing!! love you :))
0 likesOne year ago, May 10th 2017, she uploaded 'ow' in which she said that in one year she probably won't relate to that day.
1 likeOne year later, May 12th 2018, she has a cello and she's probably so excited that she forgot of the pain she felt around that time one year ago.
I just want to point out how right she was and that she didn't even realized how much stronger she has become throughout this short amount of time and I'm so so proud of her. She definitely won't notice this but I'm just happy she is okay now and coping.
As a cellist of almost ten years, that was pretty good for your first time! When I first learned, I wasn’t even able to use a bow until a couple weeks in. I can’t wait to see how your progress!
0 likesOkay but you singing both parts took this from being a standard duet to being a bi/pan anthem and I love you for it!!
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jrocknpoppingirl One of the great thins about being bi/pan, any love song can work for you!
11 likesI'd never listened to the lyrics of the song before so I legit at first thought it WAS a bi/pan song- more of those should definitely exist tbh
3 likesSo proud 💖 I miss playing the cello so much, such a beautiful and moving instrument. You might want to get yourself an actual chair, something sturdy (not your bed lol). That way your posture is more secure as well as your grip on the cello. Make sure your feet are planted on the ground, you’ll feel more confident. The cello had a huge voice and you’ve got a lot to say. GOOD LUCK! I can’t wait to see what you do with it 💕
0 likesI play cello, and it is a really great instrument, and I’m so excited about you playing it!! ❤️ and it’s really impressive you picked it up so fast!
0 likesLiterally Dodie never ceases to amaze me and brighten my day :)
0 likesThis is beautiful, Dodie! 💗
0 likesIs there literally anything in this world that you CANNOT do?
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That Little Badger she can't play cello
9 likesI don't think she can fly
5 likesCristina K Pretty sure she went skydiving at one point...close enough XD
2 likesThat Little Badger I stand corrected
1 likeShe can't be not adorable
5 likesThat Little Badger she can literally do anything she sets her heart on
0 likesCan't play cello XD
0 likesWhite Wolf Absolutely true
0 likesThis kinda lets me appreciate more that I can play this instrument! It's so beautiful and many people wish they could play it. And I do! I'm very grateful and proud right now. :)
0 likesyou look so happy playing this!! good for you!
0 likesi'm currently going through this fase with the guitar. still very much a beginner but i enjoy it so much :)
Dodie, I always appreciate watching your videos. You make covers of my favorite songs and show me songs I haven't heard before and I love the little subtle things that you do from time to time in your videos that you probably do all the time but idk, they just stand out to me and probably many others. It's adorable and I certainly always look forward to future videos.
0 likesLove the new cover, Dodie! Keep it up <3
0 likesHelLo dodie,
28 likesi am a first year music student and have been playing the cello since i was 8 and have played in several orchestras, quartets, pit bands, et cEtera. here are some helpful cello tips and tricks which you Do need because i know you recognise you’re not amazing at everything first try and practicing wrong initially will only lead to bigger problems down the line:
-have a lesson with someone because it’s easier to fix things 1-1
-sit on a proper chair with your thighs parallel to the ground
-the cello should be a lot less upright than it is here
-a good measure for how much spike to have out is to stand up with your cello and have the scroll (top of the cello) at nose height
-sit on that normal chair u prepared earlier
-bowing!! your bow should be straight, perpendicular to the strings
-rosin that bow but not too much
-bow hold is tricky, but you’re holding the bow more like a violinist would and therefore you won’t have the correct hold to play with the force/angle the cello needs
-practice on open strings making your bow go straight
-practice making a nice, whole, round sound on open strings
-you will have to play with more bow pressure than you think otherwise you get those airy ‘harmonic’ sounds
-Fingers!! when done right, this will hurt initially as you build up the calluses on your fingers, as you have to press quite hard with your left hand fingers to produce notes
-you were quite in tune but get a teacher to put stickers where your fingers need to go - after a while it just becomes muscle memory and you no longer need them
-D/G/C major are all good scales to initially practice as they all have open strings
-there are plenty of beginners books out there for this
-practice first position, practice scales
-save vibrato for later
-save double stops!! learn how to play on one string first not two
-practice practice practice!!
playing an instrument isn’t easy, it’s ugly and frustrating and difficult and practice is the most important thing! this isn’t supposed to be a dig it’s literally just some helpful advice from one cellist to another
Omg I'm so jealous :D I wanted to get a cello earlier this year too but somehow got myself a ukulele 🙈
0 likesBout the shit going on: keep going and people who appreciate you will understand those breaks 😊 you live for yourself not for others ❤️
I would love to see this song redone once you master the cello! It is still so amazing though!
0 likesim so happy for you! im 14 and i just started playing the cello 5 months ago(i sing too). i started in my schools orchestra class and came and was put under fire! this inspires me to make a video of a piece that i absolutely love. you will do amazing and you will be fine. i hope you learn as much as you can!(i recommend getting a kitchen chair or something and to raise the endpin a bit, also make sure it feels natural, but that you're still following what you're supposed to be doing.)
0 likesi myself have been a cellist since i was 7, and i think you're doing very well for being self-taught!! so cool being able to see your musical journey :)) best of luck!!!
0 likesdodie: I’ve never played this before, be gentle
46 likesAlso dodie: creates a beautiful cover
I also have only been playing the cello for about two years but I love it so much. And you're pretty great for just starting out! 🙂
0 likesAwesome! I always wanted to play a cello, and you sound so nice on it too!
0 likesI want to have a cello just laying around too!! 🙏🌟
0 likesLet us know how you are doing Dodie!!! 😁
This was awesome!!! I play piano but I’ve always wanted to learn how to play cello since is such a beautiful instrument :) I’m jealous 🤪😂
0 likesThere's nothing wrong in this video, I love everything about it!! That cover is so freaking goooood!!!!!
0 likesThat was really good. I can tell you have talent in music -by the way I'm a violinist.
0 likesYea Dodie I play the cello and I’ve always wanted to see one of my favourite youtubers play my instrument so thank you for that xxxxxx love you so much x
0 likesI've been playing for five years. How are you already so good!
0 likesI see a lot of fellow cellos giving critique on things that are quite irrelevant for someone who's just learning. But I'm here to say, "good lord Dodie of YouTube! You are the queen"
She gives me life. Anyone else?
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Sol Studios same same if I had no dodie I wouldn’t be anything like who or what would I be
0 likesShe helps me through the toughest nights
0 likesdeffo me 🙌🏽🙌🏽
0 likesHello Dodie! I’m extremely amazed at how much you can already play, this just goes to show that you can do anything ahhhhh
0 likesI am 16 and have been playing cello for four years, not sure how much I can help but I will try my best!
This is what I remember from first starting to play...
The hips of the cello, the things that stick into your thighs will give you bruises. Try wearing jeans while playing until you are used to it and know how much pressure is necessary to keep your cello stable helps a lot!
You may want to lower your instrument a bit, the scroll, aka the part that’s all spirally at the top, is most often at about a cellists ear, yours looks pretty good! Another thing that might help is sitting in a chair where your knees can bend more I think I like mine at about a 90 degree angle??
When practicing, try to get your bow and right in between the end of your finger board and the bridge, this will give the richest sound. Also try to get your bow straight across the strings, it should be parallel with the end of the finger board. This should also help you get a richer sound~ I love that you are so excited to play and I hope that some of the advice you are getting in the comments helps! You are AMAZING 💞
I have been playing the cello for about 8 years and I love this video. The cello rarely gets recognized in an orchestra and I love how you could see the beauty in it even before you started learning. I hope you stick with it. It is so much fun. And I think your starting point is very good.
0 likesOh and I love how you just casually have a cello in your closet. I wish that had happened to me 😂
This is so wonderful for having never played before oh my goodness!
0 likesYou can’t even tell you are a first time cello player!! This is amazing as a first timer
0 likeswhy do i feel so special? there are thousands of people who play the cello in the world, and i’m excited cause she plays the same instrument as me
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•lily• •magallon• i play the violin and i still felt that
3 likesexactly me bahah
0 likesLul same here😂
0 likessame here ^^
0 likesI play the Viola and I still felt special. I was like "YEAH! STRING INSTRUMENTS!!"
5 likes•lily• •magallon• haha same!
0 likesI felt the exact same way whenever I saw her playing her clarinet x
1 likeSAME
0 likesMy dad plays the cello and I felt the same...I don't even play it lol :D
0 likes•lily• •magallon• cello fam!
0 likesI >always< end up loving your covers more than the originals!! Not a usual occurrence for me!! <3
0 likesThat was one of the coolest things I've ever seen. I want to learn how to play the cello, but they're so expensive.
0 likesGosh I love the cello, good luck with your learning! I've been really wanting to learn the harp for a while now, so I might just have to follow in your footsteps and try learning a new thing too :D
0 likesWhat a great video. You're excitement, and the cover at the end was awesome!!! I really liked you. I'm gonna check out your channel, hope you have more cello vids ;)
0 likeswow I now really want to play a cello I wonder why
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they're kinda terrible but dodie makes it look magical
2 likesHmm, I have no clue but I do too. I’m not sure what caused it though.
0 likesLika I love my cello with all my soul, it’s a super nice sounding fun to play instrument so I’d say go for it!
1 likeThey get some getting used to but once you get the hang of it it’s great
0 likesClaire_Dyment Why are cellos terrible? :O
1 likeMarimba Maurice they’re not, they’re beautiful instruments with a lovely sound they’re just hard to get used to
0 likesOr you're all just incredibly easily influenced..
2 likesdo it!! i play several instruments (most of them poorly) and cello is my absolute favorite. they’re so pretty!!!!
0 likesLeanySneeze Ik. Not sure if Claire meant that though 🤔
0 likesim so happy for you dodie! ive been playing cello since 4th grade and im proud of you for actually doing lessons instead of self teaching =) youre gonna learn a lot faster with someone watching you and teaching you
0 likesThe cover starts around 3:00 for anyone who just wanted to listen to the singing on repeat :)
0 likesI wish you the best in your cello journey! I love this cover as well! I have a cello and I was going to learn but I messed up my wrist the width is too much for me. But there's electric cellos so not all hope is lost. Its a beautiful instrument and I hope you're able to learn so much with it! You did awesome for having not played before!
0 likesHey - for your first time playing the cello you are pretty good! I had lessons for 10 years and you inspired me to play it more again :D thanks and good luck with your cello lessons ;)
0 likesif you'll ever play a violin my life will be over I'd be so happy
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Lika okay you are literally everywhere do you love YouTube and have very diverse interests or something 😂
6 likesmaybez honestly I'm just really bored
14 likesLika oml that is a better response than I ever could have hoped for
5 likesLika same same same
2 likesSame like most of the video tho even though I play the violin I was like DODIE YOU GOTTA PLUCK ON THE FINGERBOARD
4 likesS a m e, violins are one of my favourite instruments
0 likeslol if she played bass id die
3 likesa huge swarm of bees omg that would be so funny
1 likesame omg
0 likesI am a violinist:)
0 likesit's really so annoying how talented you are. when will i ever. /: i loved this!!!!!!!
0 likesI'm actually a cellist, and I think she did pretty good for the first time ^^
0 likesaaaAAHHHHH YOURE GOING TO PLAY MY INSTRUMENT!!!! IM SO HAPPY!!!
0 likesI started in the sixth grade and it's been four years. I had already been playing many instruments and singing in choir so you, being in a musically inclined person, should pick this up pretty fast too! I'm really impressed you've only started recently and were able to actually play a song!!! When I started, it was literally just nursery songs and screeching strings haha.
My advice:
1) Find a good chair with no arms. Your feet should be flat on the floor and you should sit on the front edge of the chair. Good posture is key! Trust me, a good chair makes a difference. Sitting on a bed makes things harder.
2) Endpin should be long enough for the shoulders of the cello to be at your chest. Finding a comfortable length makes fingering and bowing easier.
3) Find a hand position chart!!! This might be the most important thing! Tune your cello perfectly and get some bright electrical tape. Cut four thin strips and with you handy dandy finger positioning chart, place the tape straight across the fingerboard of where you fingers should go. When you're beginning, this'll make learning hand positions soooooo much easier. (Ex: On the D string, the first tape should be where you place your pointer finger to make the E note. And so on would be F for the second tape and middle finger, F# for third and ring, and G for pinky. The positions for all the other strings are the same so you should just put one strip of tape across the whole entire fingerboard for each finger. Your thumb should be behind the neck of the cello where you pointer is placed. Make it connect in a perfect circle! No thumb sticking out!!!
I don't know if you'll ever see this, but I just wanted to say good luck and I'm really happy you chose the cello! Everyone always holds the violin in a brighter light since they always have the melody... Anywho, good luck and happy playing!!!
(P.S. You should look online or go to your nearest music store to find a level 1 cello music book. It'll probably have some starter songs and advice and such!)
Go girl!!!! You got this 🌱 love ya 🍃❣️
0 likeshow am i only now noticing summer nights is a bi anthem when sang solo.
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Ois Kenny yaass
3 likesOis Kenny I thought the same thing!!!
4 likesOis Kenny that’s what i thought !
3 likesRight?! Same place my brain went lol!
4 likesI just noticed it right now! I am living for this. :D
1 likeOis Kenny omg i noticed too im dying
0 likesI wish I was this excited and inspired by sumthing like Dodie is...I've goosebumps from the cover at the end 😍😍😍
0 likesYou're bloody brilliant! I have never ever seen someone as creative as you. I keep finding hidden gems in your videos. Okay, this is my days highlight. Time to sleep. :)
0 likeswhen dodie’s voice is so beautiful it leaves chills
0 likesIm SO glad you wanna learn an instrument, especially a cello! <3 do what u love and wanna do. I myself have some experience since im a violist (not a violin fyi!)
0 likesyour adorable British accent is super noticable and I love how you're trying out the cello!! I played the cello for 3 years in my school orchestra and it's a really fun experience
0 likesIt’s funny that I have been playing cello ever since I could and now I’ve just picked up the ukulele because of you! Keep challenging yourself. The more you doubt the more you can fight your doubt! I love and support you!
0 likesAHH IT SOUNDS SO GOOD IM SO EXCITED TO SEE MORE CELLO STUFF AHHH
0 likesI’ve been playing the cello for like 7 years now. You are so hecking adorable and I think you should do an update soon on ur progress.
0 likes*is suddenly overcome with the need to learn the cello*
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Cassie Johnson do it I reccomend
0 likesYou did great for your first time, Dodie! Love you!
0 likesomg so jealous of you and your cello dreams coming true. keep it up girly!
0 likesthis video encouraged me to play the cello! i now own one and take lessons <33
0 likesthis is exactly what i sounded like when i first started cello! a few pointers:
0 likesmake sure your cello is at the right height for you - sophie can teach you about that!
your open a is always going to sound ugly - use third position or fourth position on the d string to play a nicer version.
tuners are more efficient the closer they are to the instrument.
sitting in a hard chair is less comfortable on your back but more comfortable for positioning.
good luck!! you sound great already. love you dodes!
I played that skater guy who played the cello in my theatre's version of high school musical and I had to pretend to know what I was doing with that massive ass instrument
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29 likesK BUt my m8 is playing that part in 2 weeks and we all call him chello boi
4 likesChellO OR CELLo.😂😂
0 likesYess Dodie!! I’ve always loved you and your ukulele covers because I play ukulele but cello is my primary and I’m so happy you’re picking it up!!!
0 likesThis is so good! I used to play the cello and I was sooooo bad. I did grade 2 but then I stopped because I had zero musical talent whatsoever hahaha I just think cellos are so cool though and I’m excited to see more of this!!
0 likesI used to play the viola, but I've always wanted to learn the cello. i love the sound and the feeling of when it vibrates in my ears
0 likesOMG it sound so wonderful I'm in love with the cello and violin
0 likesSome tips! (I'm primarily a bassist but I know stuff about cello as well)
107 likes-Keep your bow perpendicular to the strings. I know it's hard to concentrate on, but it's important that you bow in a straight line
-Don't use vibrato right away, try and focus more on notation and accuracy
-Speaking of accurate notes, ask Sophie(? Sofie?) to put tapes on for the different positions, it usually helps people
-I couldn't see your bow very well, but make sure not to overtighten it. The wood shouldn't be in a straight line, it should have a slight curve downwards in order to prevent too much tension
That's all I can think of right now. Enjoy!! I love the cello! Just practice a lot, you're already on a good track!
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One more tip (from a violinist): the hair of the bow should not be towards you.That is, don't turn the bow towards the bridge, it should be either perpendicular to the strings (with all the hair touching the strings), or if you want to play softer maybe try to turn the bow (just a bit) towards you so not all the hair is touching the string.
0 likesOtherwise it was an amazing attempt for being your first day playing the cello, i'm sure you'll progress a lot in no time :)
Another violinist here!:
0 likesInes ^ I think you mean if playing softer tilt it away* from you! Easy typo hehe.
Definitely save vibrato to try later on... although it's looking good, intonation and bowing are top things at the moment!
If you do get tapes put on, try not to rely on them too much! I learnt without tapes because my teacher doesn't like them!
Don't forget to rosin your bow (you didn't in the video but who knows...) because otherwise it will make a scratchy sound on the strings which means it won't sound great! My teacher used to always remind us to "feed" our bows and clean our violins before we put them away in their cases (put them "back to bed"). It's a really nice reminder to look after your instrument and also feeding your bow means it doesn't get hangry and so will sound nicer when you play!
I'm very jealous of your current skills! It took me over a year to be allowed to put my index finger down on the string!
Have fun and I'm dead proud that you've joined the best section in the orchestra!!! xoxox
actually i meant to tilt the wood towards you lol i wasn't very clear sorry (in the cello it's the other way as the violin because you are in the opposite side)
0 likesOh oops! I didn't know that so that's good to know hehe
0 likesInés Dennehy that is mostly used for advanced players in my experience. When you have learned the cello you can experiment with how you hold your bow and what sound suits you best but that depends on the cellist, their instrument, and your teacher. Some teachers swear by tilting your bow and others are really indifferent, but regardless most of the time that’s a skill that’s developed later - at least in my experience
0 likesFaith Stredwick yeah of course that's one of the things that you have to experiment with and see what feels better :)
0 likesI've wanted to play the cello since I was 12 and this made me so happy and I get so excited to see people play it...because I can't lmao
0 likesi cannot put into words how much i love everything you do. you never cease to amaze me. like. truly.
0 likesi’ve been playing the cello for 6 years, you should definitely stick with it! It is so much fun!
0 likesI’ve played cello for two years and just picked up the ukulele!!!❤️❤️❤️
0 likes(also) dodie is the only person who will look freakin beautiful from this angle 4:03
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Truthhh
0 likesverryyy truee!😍😍
0 likesLmao i find this vid amazing cause I’ve always wanted to play the cello and didn’t start after 5 years of playing the violin and this was my exact reaction
0 likesI absolutely loved this! One of your best videos in my opinion:)
0 likesDodie omg you sound so good! I know it's not the exact same, but I've been playing the violin for almost six years now, and your bowing sounds great! Just a tip, try to keep your bow more flat across the strings instead of angling it down when you pull it towards you :) Loved the song and love you!!!
0 likesthis is really inspiring! keep learning instruments, yaaay xx
0 likescellist of six years, i’m sure it comes from already being a musician, but i’m actually super impressed with how well you did for your very first time!!
26 likesI play the cello and it's amazing that your willing to learn how to play this instrument! You already sound so much better than when I first started! Best of luck to you!!!
0 likesyou have no idea how happy this makes me lol. im a cellist and I've always gotten so excited when people get into it. i can already tell she's going to be great at it!! especially because you could see that she was playing in different positions other than first, and i didn't even learn that until my 4th year!!
0 likesI’ve been playing cello for 7 years so these are my pointers... I’m sure it’s just for show but you may benefit from a nice chair, also always remember the C peg should line up with your ear. Maybe some tapes could help with exact pitch. You’re doing so good!! Classical instruments are so hard to learn and your progress is amazing, keep up the good work on the best instrument!!!
0 likesYes we love a ShishTar who can slay a cello! I’ve been playing for 4 years I love it❤️😂
0 likesdrifting away to uh-oh those summer nights, oh cello cello cello
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maya this deserves endless thumbs up omg
8 likesmaya q
1 likebless all of you, thank you for liking my Bad Wordplay
2 likesY E S
2 likesmaya CAN I LIKE THIS 1000 TIMES
1 likeHaha this is awesome! Love it! I'm learning how to play the cello as well, and pizzicato really saves my self-esteem! I'm still kinda bad at bowing...
0 likeswhen you can cello really well, you should revisit this cover for a comparison!
0 likesHi Dodie!!! As a cellist and huge fan, this makes me incredibly happy to know you're learning cello. It looks a little low, maybe pull the ending out longer or find a lower chair. Putting tape where the notes should go helps and learn basics before vibrato. Make sure to stay relaxed and have fun! This is awesome and you're absolutely lovely!!! -Mads
0 likesgod ... everything sounds good with that voice .... you are just so awesome , i love how your show your love for the music in every video
0 likesI honestly love the sound of the cello
0 likesYou're such a fast learner! I mean I know you haven't had your lesson yet you still can come up with some beautiful melodies with the cello
0 likesI love you so much💕 I just got a uke a few months ago and am trying to learn!! So inspiring :)
0 likesHonestly, I'm really surprised this was your first time. You held the cello mostly in the correct position, you held the bow mostly right (something my section mates still can't do) and holy shit the vibrato was better than most of the kids at school good job I'm proud
0 likesDodie, what are you going to name the cello? (Do you name your instruments?)
248 likesEdit: in case if someone wants to know mine, my cello is named Sakura and my ukulele is named Ruby (RUBY I HOPE I SEE YOU, I'VE WAITED ALL THIS WEEEEK). Previous cellos I have owned were named Cerise, Rose and Scarlet. Yes, I have a red theme going on 😂
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Jill Stephenson My cello’s name is Philip and my ukulele’s names are Frank and Soul
5 likesWrigley Sings my viola is named Andy
2 likesMy name is swallow (like the bird) my piano is called Alberto and my ukelele is called Camilla and my tin my whistle is called Ralph ... You all needed to know that x
3 likesWrigley Sings nice!!
0 likesA heddle SICK!!! 😂❤
1 likeDasia Zientek, ha, my viola is named Sparrow!
2 likesMy uke’s name is Patrick :D
1 likeMy ukulele is named Daria, my guitar is named luna, and my clarinet is named laura
3 likesWrigley Sings my cello is also called Phillip! And my guitar is called Wendy :-)
2 likesJill Stephenson My cello's called Rowena Julieme (long story)!
1 likeTØP ayyyye and my uke is Dumbledore
2 likesLol my name is Ruby and if I could transform into any instrument it would be a ukulele 😂👍🏻❤️
3 likeskhloe k ayye 😂
0 likesI name a lot of things. My ukulele is Diana, my laptop 'kristina' and I have a bunch of other things too... but I never did name my flute... huh!
1 likeI named my violin Karen. I don't know why. It just kinda stuck
1 likeMy brothers cellos called Charles
1 likeOmg I had a cello named Rose too!
1 likeI love naming my instruments!!
1 likeTenor ukulele: Thalia
Baritone: Beatrice
Concert: Casey
Soprano: Suzie
Bass guitar: Charolette
Melodica: Melody
Piano: Patrick
Flute: Glenn
My guitar is dolly, my uke is Eliza and my violin is belle
1 likeim the only one in this comment section that mentions a band instrument but i named my flute janice
1 likeJill Stephenson heeey my uke is named Ruby too, because of the TØP song, i love it!
2 likesJill Stephenson mine is named Bartholomew
1 likeI name all my instruments too aha my violin is called Hedwig, my uke is called Tyler (tyler joseph I-/) and my guitar is called Brendon (brendon urie (!) ) okkk bye
1 likei named my ukulele banjo lmao
1 likeMy cello is called George, previous cellos have been Chelsea, Charlie, and Charlotte (I broke the theme with George heh)
1 likeMy violins name was Pits (I know its weird it stands for pizzicato) and my ukes names is henna
1 likeMy basses name is Berry, my ukulele’s names are Melody and Harmony, and my friend violin and bows name is Josh Violun and Tyler bowseph
1 likeYou HAVE to name instruments!!!! My flute is called Leopold and my oboe is called Penny!
1 likeEvery cello I've had since I was seven have been named Chelsea lol
1 likeMy ukulele is named Arlo <3
1 likeJill Stephenson mine is embarrassing. I jokingly named it when I was in sixth grade along with all my cello buddies so don’t make fun of me. It’s Cheerio. No reason behind it. Just Cheerio. I can’t even remember how that name came to be. It’s just always been that. I never tell this to anyone though, so that only people that know are my cello buddies.
2 likesI never named my other instruments though. I didn’t realize this was a thing people did outside of my cello group. I also have a piano and guitar but neither of them have names.
2 likesI'm so into reading your instruments' names Hell, I wanna own one for myself too. :((
1 likeCarry on.
Jill Stephenson my uke is Honey🍯
1 likemy uke is named trohman and ive not named my guitar. :D
1 likeTotally different instrument but my flutes names is petunia my piccolos name is pickles (totally unexpected right?) My sisters french horns name is horny(obviously who could ignore a great pun). My ukuleles name lu. My future saxs name is whiskers because careless whispers- whiskers yea I love that damned song.
3 likesTess Verhorst thats me :)
1 likeI hope you’ve continued practicing and are finding the joyous fulfillment that I have from learning cello. :)
0 likes'was occurin' got me 😂😂
1 likeAlso: cellist here - that was much better than my first attempt at cello!! Mine was aaaalll squeaks lol
This is so amazing! Learning new instruments is always fun. Good luck on your cello journey Dodie!!!
1 likeShe’s doing great so far :)
0 likesas someone who has been playing cello since I was 5, the beginning of this video made me very uncomfortable BUT ALSO INSPIRED BECAUSE I STOPPED PLAYING A WHILE AGO AND THIS LOWKEY MADE ME WANNA PLAY AGAIN :* ily Dodie
0 likesFor just starting cello, you're doing quite well. Mazel tov. I'm looking forward to hearing your progress.
0 likesYou’re doing amazing sweetie
0 likesCan you put this on Spotify 😂 it’s so good
0 likesthis makes me want to learn a new instrument :)
0 likesThat’s the best cover I’ve ever heard on YouTube . Wow
0 likesYou are so incredible, especially considering you have never played before. I’ve been playing cello for a long time, and I’m pretty jealous of how you just so easily made it your own. I’m trying to learn uke, but I’ve never tried a self taught instrument before so it’s not so easy...
0 likesAHHHHHHH I'm so happy for you! this is so exciting
0 likesGREASE IS MY FAVORITE MUSICAL THIS IS SOMETHING I DIDN'T KNOW I NEEDED BUT I SURELY DID
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omfg i know. im obsessed with grease and im so glad this is now in my life
1 likeI have loved it since i was a little tot and I’m crying i can’t believe i needed this SO much but i cried and i have watched this so much already
0 likesso creative!! this cover made me smile
0 likesThis is so adorable!! I play viola, very beautiful instrument very underrated :)) ❤️I’m so excited to see u in Maryland
0 likesConsidering you've never played before that was incredible!!
0 likesI love how she says for cellists to go easy on her but I'm over here screaming internally but holding it in bc shes great?????💖💗💘💜💓💘💛
0 likessince you’re just starting out, you should get some finger board tapes to mark the positions of the notes - also, I’m so happy you want to learn how to play the cello!! it truly is a beautiful instrument
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Abbie Heathcote lol same here except mine were a glossy back so I could see them but ppl watching in an audience couldn’t
7 likesyeah i see them all the time in my schools orchestra
1 likeI didn't have any when I first started playing the cello 😅 I did when I started the violin though, and I started cello like 6 years after violin so who knows 😂
2 likesI so badly want to play the cello now!!!!! How are you sow amazing! 💖
0 likesThis is so cool! I play bass ( not the same as cello 😂) but I think it’s so cool how you play something other than viola and violin and something less common! Good job!
0 likesDodies singing mixed with the cello is so good!!
0 likesYou could be sandys vocals in greece :D
I can't... I just can't, bruh. I really really loved the songy thingy you made at the end, and also the begining of you starting to play a new instrument! For some reason, I really loved this video. Hope you do more cello stuff <3
0 likesDodie, just to let you know, the cello should be higher up. Extend your endpin more! It should rest just a few centimeters below the middle of your collar bone.
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thank!
44 likesdoddlevloggle My music teacher taught me that a good measurement is that the top of your cello should be at the level of your nose while standing when you have the endpin extended.
2 likesdoddlevloggle You're welcome!! I'm not an expert by any means, but anytime I see something that I think you could fix or improve I'll let you know ❤
0 likesCelloooooo! :) I'd recommend sitting in a chair with a solid edge (and no arms), so that positioning the cello is easier. Playing while sitting on a bed or poofy chair is super difficult. I usually sit right on the edge of the chair, to be extra braced, but some people sit farther back, probably using their legs more to keep from sliding backward.
4 likesZebrasAreBoring really? I was taught that my nose should be at the same height as the lowest peg(is that what it’s called? Sorry, I’m Japanese so I’ve never learned these terms in English)
1 likedoddlevloggle i think that also has to do with the angle in which you’re holding it and the fact that you’re sitting in your bed. If you use a lower and harder chair, your knees would be further outwards, which would mean that your cello would also be at more of an angle, since your cello would be testing between your knees. And then that would bring the top of the body of the cello closer to your collarbone.
2 likesMesmerizing. Keep up the good work Dodie!
0 likesListened to it again 6/8/18 - very sweet! Perfectly on key of course! I repeat - Please do John Lennon's "Starting Over" - very nice song for you to do!
0 likesahhhh i'm so excited for you. cello is pretty hard, but i know you can do it and excel at it ❤️❤️
0 likescurrently binge watching dodie. first of all: We need an update on how your career as a cellist is going! secondly: every video I watch genuinely makes me smile for some reason. seriously dodie is just the sweetest and purest human being and god I wish I had a friend like her.
0 likeseveryone’s gonna have cellos instead of ukuleles next sitc, i’m calling it
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matoustar but who can afford a cello? 😂 I was shook when she said someone she knew just casually had one
2 likesi never comment on youtube videos but DODIE i absolutely LOVE you! this cover made my heart so happy. i've been playing stringed instruments my entire life (primarily violin&piano) but i am 1000% picking up the cello now. it really is the most elegant sounding instrument in existence and it was so delightful to see you playing around with the bow and strings ahah. okay. you're amazing. please be my friend. that is all.
0 likesOh cello. Love you Dodie!
3 likesThat was so amazing how have you just learned this??
0 likesThis timing is amazing. My school is putting on a production of Grease and our opening night is tomorrow so I hope this means we'll do okay!
0 likesHOW CAN YOU SING BEAUTIFULLY, PLAY THE PIANO, UKULELE, CELLO AND STILL BE THE MOST ADORABLE PERSON EVER?!!
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You forgot clarinet and being a better drawer than I am. She also is very educated, and she’s a writer. She’s also an actress, if you think about it. She’s very amazing, and I don’t even know if she’s human anymore.
5 likesAlso makes great Mac n cheese supports the lgbtq community and does amazing makeup
3 likesVendingMachine Oreos she also can play the tin whistle
0 likesShe plays waaaaaayyyy more than that, I don't remember the list but in one of her earlier videos she lists just a pile of things she plays.
2 likesShe's just the MOST talented bean
1 likeIM SO EXCITED!! I PLAY CELLO AND IVE BEEN INSPIRED BY YOU TO GO INTO UKULELE AND BOTH INSTRUMENTS ARE BEAUTIFUL AND AHHH IM SO HAPPY!!
0 likesI used to play cello in fourth grade, now I want to pick it up and play again! Thanks dodie
0 likesyou’re amazing! surprised!! 🤩🤩❣️
0 likesYou make me want to play the cello 😍
0 likesCan you believe dodie Clark invented the cello
15 likesSo cute. I’m a cellist, so I’m happy that you’re getting into it.
0 likesoh god i’m a wounded cellist but i love dodie more than my internal screaming so i approve this
0 likesi love love love this! i am so excited to see more!!!
0 likesI play the cello and I love it! Glad you do too!
0 likesI've started playing the cello at 22 and never regretted it. You'll be able to play songs sooner than you think. Of course you're not doing everything right when you're playing it for the very first time, but how could you possibly know all that without any input, and there is so much time to figure all that out. I just love seeing you be so enthusiastic about it, it really warms my heart. You will have so much fun with this instrument! The only advice I would give you is to always remember that everything that seems super hard to you in the beginning will come to you so easily soon enough. I really struggled to hold the bow right when I started playing the cello and don't have any issues with that now.
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this gives me hope!!!!
13 likesThe beginning is always the most tedious part, but then it becomes easier with time and practice!
3 likesWhen she compliments the cello and the players I be like OMG I LOVE YOU
0 likesI wish I could be this good at an instrument the first time I play it omg
0 likesim a cellist and you're learning wayyyy faster than i did! keep at it!
0 likesI love this!! I’ve been learning violin for about half a year or so (*am not very good*) and I just love love love the strings!
0 likesI am SO PUMPED you're going to learn! I'm a long time violinist, we could always have more string players in the world! Strong first effort, love it! Quick tip: don't touch that empty space between the bridge and the fingerboard, the oils from your hand will make it harder for the bow to stick and vibrate the string.
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Aria L. Ssaaammme, I play viola and violin and this makes me soo happy
2 likeshi! do you mean dont touch the strings between the bridge and fingerboard? As in when plucking? If so, should you pluck over the fingerboard? Thanks for the tip aha xx
1 likeR. Darling exactly, plucking above that is the sweet spot :)
1 likeThank you muchly, I will use this tip :) xx
1 likeI’ve been taking violin lessons for two weeks and you’re already better than me lol. but I love string instruments, this is so exciting !
0 likesFor a beginner, I think you did a splendid job. When I started, I just couldn’t adapt to it. But, with lots of hard work, I eventually ended up in the Kansas City Symphony.
0 likesHOW ARE YOU ALREADY THIS GOOD IM AMAZED IM EVEN A STRING PLAYER SO THIS IS MAGICAL
0 likesWords can’t describe how much I love this
0 likesHow did i not see summer nights sung as a solo as being a BISExual anthem honestly i love
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elestras I knew I couldn't be the only one thinking this 😂
1 likemy first thought omg
0 likesCongrats!!! Can't wait to see how you experiment with this new instrument!! Also, playing on the bed can somewhat be awkward, you'll have an easier time sitting on a chair and then you can take out the endpin so the cello is more leveled. When the endpin is settled on the ground and the cello is cozy in between the legs, you then have your upper body free so the fingering and shifting gets easier! Have fun at your first lesson and best of luck!! :D :D :D
0 likesYour voice is beautiful!
0 likesWell done Dodie!🎼
0 likesfor the first time playing you did AMAZING
0 likesALL THE STRING PLAYERS ARE SHAKING
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Yes!!!! (I'm a cellist by the way)
1 liketruuu haha
0 likesim a violinist lol true
1 likeThis is so cool this made me so happy 😊
0 likesOoooooOooooOOO I love cellos. I think theyre the most beautiful instruments. I want to learn so bad❤❤❤❤
0 likesI play the violin (and have been for 7 years) and now I wanna learn the cello too!
0 likesI love cello so much!!! I started learning it recently, too. But, I had a head start since I already play violin a bit. Cello is really similar to playing violin, but everything is backwards! ^_^
0 likesThe C string is awesome. Gotta love a bass instrument!
Dodie + a cello = something I didn’t know I needed until now
9 likesI’m a cellist and have been playing for 6 years and I think you did pretty good for it only being your first time.
0 likesi'm a cello student at uni and my senior recital is tonight and i'm watching this to try to remind myself that i play the cello bc i love it so thanks <3 hope you're still playing! Seeing how excited you were to play it for the first time is so heartwarming ahhh
0 likesTHE ACTUAL LEVEL OF TALENT HERE IS UNREAL I STAN A QUEEN
0 likesAmazing what the heckkkk 💜
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. . . umm. Ok. I guess
0 likesOMG YES!!! I love the cello! There's a really easy way to remember where to put your fingers to play notes. Use fingerboard markers to find notes: on the d string in ascending order, from d to E to F sharp to G. On the A string, A to B to C sharp to D. On the C string, C to D to E to F natural. On the G string, it goes from G to A to B to C natural. I know it sounds confusing (It kinda is) but it'll make playing thd cello hopefully much easier! Please just use the tapes as temporary help, and groa into not using them. Playing the cello is an amazing experience that many of us are so happy that you're picking up! Good luck ❤❤
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Oops forgot to mention to place the tapes on the notes listed. You may not even see this but if you do I hope it helps!
0 likes*Dodie picks up a cello for the first time and makes a gorgeous cover
0 likes* I play a cello for seven years and still sound like a dying cat
i love strings !!! the violin was my first love!! i started when i was 8 ((almost 12 years ago holy crap)) and i decided i wanted to learn as many string instruments as possible. n now viola, cello, guitar, ukulele, banjo, and mandolin later, im slowly reaching my goal lol
0 likesomg i'm re-watching on the 22nd! good luck with your first cello lesson dodie! <3
0 likesDodie being excited about getting a cello is the most cutest thing I’ve ever seen
14 likesSO PROUD OF YOU SWEETHEART!!! Something else you can add to ur CV, ya talented wee swine!!
0 likesYour cover tickles my ears its so lovely
0 likesIt makes me feel much better about me learning things late knowing that you’re able to pick up new skills
0 likesI’ve been playing the cello for five years LOL this is pretty good
0 likeswe stan a queen who has watched grease.
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taehyungs tea her and Sav did a cover of You're The One That I Want a long time ago and it's CUTEEE if u haven't seen it lol
2 likestaehyungs tea i don’t think I’ve ever met anyone who hasn’t watched Grease tho lol
4 likesBookMilla my boyfriend has never seen grease and I’m making him watch it with me next weekend 😂
0 likesI haven’t played Cello in 3 years due to my scoliosis and this makes me feel so happy and sad at the same time😌
0 likesFor a beginner, this sounds pretty good 👍
0 likesOmg that’s actually so good 😊
0 likesCan you do a video on your current playlist? I LOVE your music and I would love to find some similar songs to yours 🤗 I LOVE YOU GOOD JOB IN THIS VID 👏🏼👏🏼
0 likesThat was the most Beautiful thing I've ever heard
366 likesi’m a cellist and it is the beautiful instrument. i’m working on a project right now to learn a very hard song. it’s amazing
0 likesIf you want to listen to classical cello I highly recommend Dvorak cello concerto and Elgar cello concerto, both are A BOP and among the most famous ones! So hyped for you to learn and use cello in your music making!🎻
0 likesI love your voice😍 or...your style I guess hahah keep up the good job 👍👍
0 likesAlso this is such a cute cover :)
0 likesomg i encourage you to continue learning to play the cello! i'm a violinist but my sister's a cellist so i know a little about cello and i can see lots of potential
0 likesdamn girl, it took me like, three years what you did in 10 minutes on the cello
0 likesOmg dodie i love this!! 💞💞
0 likesDodieee, don't get me wrong I loveeee this <3 . But do you think you can do some ukulele tutorials at some point? You're the reason I decided to start learning it and the hype is real!
0 likesOnly Dodie to be able to make Summer Lovin’ a Biconic song
64 likesLove your voice
1 likeI played cello for YEArs and this has made me hella nostalgic
0 likesi just had an orchestra concert today!!!! i play the cello and i’m excited for you to learn the cello so you can make bass clef versions of your songs :)
0 likesas a cellist, I LOVE THIS!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! definitely needs some work, but i believe in you!
0 likesIt looks a little low, try having the endpin out longer. Also try to master the basics for a good while before trying vibrato. Also, if you put electric tape where your notes should be it helps a lot. Good luck!
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Bella NOT ELECTRIC TAPE!!! ITLL RUIN IT! I HAD A TEACHER USE CAR STRIPING AND ELECTRICAL TAPE AND MY VIOLA WAS LEFT A STICKY MESS AFTER MY CLAMMY HANDS PRACTICED THEM OFF!
2 likesYou can also use Scotch's "decorate and repair tape" and others. I'm sure she'll find the correct tape that works for her. But electrical tape has worked for me and stickiness can always come off with Goo Gone.
3 likessame, my violin was a sticky mess. A lot of people use stickers though, and they work fine.
1 likeI used painters tape! it comes off very easy!
0 likesCar detailing tape, electrical tape, masking/painters tape all come off very clean. If you do end up with residue, whack it with some steel wool or gamsol/mineral oil. Speaking as somebody who literally removes tape from fingerboards for a living lol.
0 likeswashi tape maybe?
0 likeslmao i used washi tape on my brother's cello when i was teaching him how to play
0 likesHonesty where does Dodie get her clothes her style is just too cute!!
6 likesi play the cello and you sound really good!
0 likeswhen you need to give a lecture about how she's doing everything wrong (I've been playing cello for five years)
0 likesI've been playing the cello for two years and (no surprise to anyone) she'll be better than me in a week.
0 likesThis arrangement makes me want to pick up my clarinet again. I took a five-year hiatus during college and am having a hard time rebuilding the habit. Too bad it's nighttime and my housemates probably wouldn't appreciate it. (It's hard to play clarinets quietly.)
0 likesHonestly as a cello player if this is your first time playing that's great! Also you might find it easier to play on a piano stool rather than your bed although I know it isn't as aesthetic it might be a little easier. Sophie might say this anyway but I'm just helping any way I can. :)
0 likesI just realised this is literally why I learned flute. We had an old flute for ages so I started learning to play it 😂 I had lessons for 2 and a bit years then I went to secondary school and instrumental lessons are too unorganised so I gave up lessons about 3 years ago. I can still play, though.
0 likesI loved when she tried to play it like a string bass
0 likesYOU LOOK SO CUTE THE SWEATER AND THE SKIRT AWWW
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timid elle i want the outfit soo bad
4 likesJudy Smith same
0 likesI used to play the cello when I was in school, but my lessons were conducted through an initiative with my local council, so when I left school I had to give my cello back, now I really want to get back into it, I've missed it :)
0 likesYesssss dodie you tried the cello! (Btw make sure the spike is a bit higher and don’t make the bow too tight because I made that mistake and my cello teacher got angry with me😂💞)
1 likeI'm really incredibly sad right now and kind of crying ma eyes out, and this made me feel 100 times better. Thank you dodie, beautiful human
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Oh my goodness I thought the lyrics were "Tell me more tell me more like to see Africa" NOT LIKE DOES HE HAVE A CAR
0 likesYOU'RE KILLING IT GIRL
0 likesin a good way!
Oml I don’t know why but when she started playing the cover all I heard was What makes you Beautiful by 1 Direction 😂
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wow true
7 likesSAME
5 likesIAmWoat it’s so funny, i’m not a one direction stan, but that’s all i could hear at the start haha
22 likesI thought it was the "I know what boys like/I know what girls like" song from 'Teen Beach Movie' at the beginning XD
17 likescate alexander Ikr 😂
1 likeI was at a 1D concert and this song started playing throughout the arena before they came on and everyone started screaming because they thought the same thing LOL
6 likesThat song actually samples Summer nights :)
6 likesEpicTP101 LITERALLY SAME OMG
0 likesI‘m such a 1D stan, but literally didn‘t hear it, guess I‘m a bigger musical stan lol
1 likeOne Direction used the same sample as the intro for Summer Loving at the start of What Makes You Beautiful, that's why. It's the exact same tune pitched up. :)
0 likesthey both sampled the song "hang on sloopy" by the mccoys
0 likeswow great first attempt!!! i started when i was eight im now just thirteen and about to do my grade seven. if you are naturally good at music it is so much easier.
0 likeshonestly this is really sweet for a beginner!!
0 likesI got my very own flute last night and I'm doing all these same things!!! Good luck!
0 likesAs a cellist myself, this was VERY entertaining to watch
0 likesDodie I've been playing 8 years and uhhhhh you're hell good for first time playing !! Your bow hold isn't TOO bad but make sure you get it perfect because otherwise you'll begin with it wrong & then as you play more it'll be hell hard to correct it coz your hand will juts go back to the original hold you did!! Leg placement is weird & usually slightly different for everyone, just move around and find what sits best for you :) if you have trouble knowing where your fingers go put some stickers (usually D string as that song usually most commonly played) on the places & then as you learn where they sit you can take them away ! Also make sure your stop is out far enough :) it seemed a little bit short to me but if it sits okay for you then that's chill. If you sit on different sized chairs to play you might need to adjust it differently each time
36 likesI'M IN GREASE AT THE MOMENT AND I'M PLAYING MARTY AND OMG I LOVE THIS SO SO SO SO SO SO SO SO SO MUCH OH MY GODDD
0 likesGreat voice, wow!
0 likesDang it the cello army is overpowering the violas ;-;
3 likesWhen i saw cello i immediately clicked on this video ^^ cello is perfect ♥♥♥
0 likeswe 👏 love 👏 a 👏 talented 👏 queen 👏
7 likesyou are such a lovely and wholesome person, i love you so much
0 likesas a cellist: I LOVE THIS.
0 likeswatching this back after i’d forgotten she’s hidden a song in her videos but noticing now after she sung “look”
1 likeI PLAY CELLO AND THIS MAKES ME SO HAPPY! I have played for 7 years🖤🖤🖤🖤🖤 I can't wait till you actually learn how to play, I'm excited!
0 likeshi! i’m a cellist and just wanted to say that for your first time playing, with no lessons, you sound good! i’m assuming when you start taking lessons, you’ll go through all of this but, i recommend getting the basics down first. i recommend using finger tapes. most people who play an instrument in orchestra use finger tapes and gradually take them off as their muscle memory develops. also, make sure you learn the proper bow grip and bow parallel to the string. i wouldn’t worry too much about shifting yet because speaking from experience, it can get really complicated even when you have the basics down. i also wouldn’t worry about vibrato yet because if you’re just starting and aren’t too familiar with the notes and how to place your hands on the fingerboard, vibrato can confuse you and mess up your intonation. your vibrato already looks really good though so when you do start using it, i don’t think it’ll take you long to get used to. i’m so happy you’ve decided to learn cello, it’s a beautiful instrument and i think you’ll like it a lot.
0 likesYayyyyy I've been playing cello for 4 years it's great
0 likesAs someone who just started sharing music on YouTube, it's comforting to see a creator I look up to trying new things and exploring different creative outlets! :)
0 likesI Love playing the Cello !
0 likesyou're so creative and its so inspiring !! :D
118 likesI GOT CHILLS FROM THOSE HARMONIES AT THE END!!!! I LOVE HARMONY SM
0 likesI really wanna play cello when I'm older. Currently I'm learning the clarinet but I hope in the future I can learn it.
0 likesI'm very excited to see what you can do with a cello 😄 I'm sure your friend will teach you what you need to do when you get to your lessons. I'm sure as a last resort you can message me and I'll be happy to help if all else fails.
0 likesI’m a cellist I’ve been playing for 4 years and it’s actually quite hard😂
0 likesI've always wanted to learn how to play cello! Now that you played it, I just want to even more😂
44 likesI love it but at at beginning as a cellist myself I was cringing but overall amazing 💗
0 likesHey dodie, GCSE exam season has started and I was was wondering if you could give us some tips and tricks to not get completely overwhelmed by them❤️
14 likesOh my god amazing can't wait to see you progress Dodie. Like if this is without training you are gonna be rocking it with lessons
0 likesAAAAAHHHHH DODIEEEE! I LOVE YOU AND THIS SONG <3
0 likesDude, Grease is my life. Summer Nights is my mam and I's jam. I love this so much.
16 likesAlso, HOW LONG DID IT TAKE FOR YOU TO LEARN THIS?! It takes me weeks to learn to play one song smoothly on and instrument for the first time. You just went up and fuckin did it dodie...
Damn.
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WhoCares IDo only explanation is that she’s a wizard tbh
0 likesbethany hoffman "You're a wizard dodiiee"
1 likeAs a cellist, this hurts. Sorry Dodie, love you ❤️
0 likesi absolutely adore this and you and you're already killing the cello game for you first time playing
0 likesi played cello in an orchestra for a year and i miss it so much! (I miss the cello but I wasnt great in an orchestra because i was not good at keeping up with everyone lol) HOWEVER I really want a cello again! i love plaing it so much <3
0 likesalso you did so well your first time playing it wow! you probably know this but its a little more comfortable to have it a little higher up but besides that you sound sooo good!
That was amazing! Quick tip, try to keep the bow sorta parallel to the bridge.
0 likesI just love how your "pizza" sounds better than mine and I've been playing since September 2017, about a year🤣
0 likesJust a tip when you're playing! When you're playing the notes, put your thumb beneath your second finger(middle finger) and lift your arm a little for easier access. It's really great that you're trying to learn the cello, not many people recognize the cello for what it's worth and as a cellist it's just awesome that someone else thinks the cello is amazing! :D
0 likesI myself am a cellist. You're very good for having just picking it up.
0 likesyou actually sound really good on the cover.The pizz sounds great, and that's hard shifting to start with. The big problem is your not sitting on the right kind of thing, your bed is way to high.
0 likesyou look so much happier than last year
80 likesI know how to play the cello...
116 likesRealizes No one cares
okay bye
oh right also awesome video❤☹
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Trashy Bella hey me too! I care, keep it up! :)
4 likes@Leo i care!! That's great!
2 likesI'm in beginning orchestra at .y school I'm getting PrEtTy GoOd
3 likesme too lol
1 likei was 12 when i started learning, it’s really not that hard of an instrument to play!! good luck❤️❤️
0 likeslast week i was literally thinking how cool it would be if dodie covered this, is there a glitch in the matrix or something
0 likesDODIE I LOVE THIS IT WAS SO CUTE I HYPERVENTALATED
0 likesi don't play the cello so i wouldn't really know but this sounds SO AMAZING, especially for a first time like wow
26 likesYess I’m playing the grease songs for my concert woohoo 😂
0 likesI’m a cello player and it’s so fun I love it
0 likesYou should play one of your songs on the cello. 😊
0 likesYOU DID AMAZING
0 likesthe fact that you have a cello makes me so happy, and of course you’re amazing at it😍😍😍😍
15 likesI play the cello at school and this motivates me to play cello for....forever!
0 likesUR DOING GREAT LOVE 👏👏👏👏👏
0 likesSo wonderful!
0 likesWhen you feel comfortable enough on cello could you cover "As You Fade Away" by the Happy Fits
0 likesYes! I love seeing other cellists. I am a cellist.
0 likesI'm shookt. THIS IS SO GOOD.
0 likes'i've never had a session' immediately plays a great cover
0 likesI LOVE THIS SO MUCH I PLAY THE CELLO OMGGGGGG YESSSSSS
0 likesI've played cello for 2 years. And for someone who's just starting to learn, you're on the right path. You've got this!
11 likesyes very excited! Proud of you lovely + this is a very nice video bud
0 likes(Violist and cellist speaking here) oh honey you have a lot to learn but I'm excited to see you with a classical instrument! If I were you I would get some lessons from a pro (or a friend could be good too!!) because I have always felt that especially with string instruments that's the best way to learn how to hold and treat the instrument (as that's a little less straight-forward then piano and guitar). I wish you the best of luck!!!
1 likeHey Dodie. You're my idol and we have the same piano hahahhaa. I'm so honored!
0 likesLove it!
0 likessoftly singing dodie: ~buut oh~
48 likesdodie: aOW !
I'll be learning the cello in school next year and I'm excited!!!
0 likesYou did so good for your first time! You might want to lower your end pin though because it is too far out but great job!!!!!
0 likesOMG AMAZING...YES!!! CANT WAIT TO SEE MARVELOUS CELLOIST DODIE VERY SOON!!!!!
0 likesI play the cello! I've been playing for 8 years, since I was 6!!
0 likesOoh.. like is this a sign? I've been wanting to learn to play an instrument since I love music (of many kinds) and have never really knew how to play anything myself and since I saw the movie If I Stay (yeah I know haha) I have since watched so many videos of cello players and just listened to it.. Cello is amazing and for me so unique since it's so low and deep and idk.. I have struggled with my own voice sometimes especially growing up since it's kinda deep and a bit husky (for a girl), but that's what I love about the cello so I don't really know why.. I would also like to (privately) practice singing and if I could play cello also maybe they could work well together..? Anyway long story short I LOVE the sound of cello and this video made me so happy
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someoneprobably It's never to late to learn, especially strings instruments! I started playing the flute in 6th grade and decided to start playing the cello in at Christmas time my 10th grade year. Now I've just graduated high school and I went from barely being able to make a sound to being the second best cellist in my school! In only TWO(-ish) YEARS! I always recommend people try to learn instruments. It's a great hobby and it really helps overall determination and perseverance. And singing would do the same thing! The right teacher can get you really far in a short time. Take it from me, YOU CAN DO IT!!
1 likeChloe Jones wow.. You must be amazing! And yeah it's honestly just that like for example thinking about dancing ballet or doing gymnastics people always say how you have to learn from a young age to actually get good so I'm kinda "scared" to start a new hobby like the cello haha but I do know it's possible.. It's harder but it is possible, I also have a habit of starting hobbies and getting bored quickly but that's not always the case and that shouldn't keep me from trying I know, When I have my mental health more normal and also have any money I think cello will be one of the first hobbies I will at least want to try.. Your story really motivated me tho haha thanks!
0 likesI’m the same way where I start a hobby and never finish, but cello was so different! I really liked that it could be anything you want it to be. You can play Mozart, or you can play the Game Of Thrones theme, or anything movie theme (shout out to the Pirates of the Caribbean theme for cello 😉). Every time a cello is played, it’s played a little differently, which makes the hobby itself forever changing and unique. I really hope that you at least try, it’s a really great thing to try something new and have fun with it!
1 likeI've probably listened to all those covers here on youtube haha and yeah I've noticed the same thing from watching and listening! The worst thing is if I go somewhere to practice it and then wanna get one of my own to play at home, they cost so much and also I would get kicked out of whatever the place is where I live pretty much.. But yeah if/when I get the chance I will try it
0 likesAfter I read If I Stay, I got so motivated to practise more cello and in a month I could play Bach (she plays Bach in the book+film) and I was so proud. Now I know you can just do it if you want to
1 likeYESS CELLO IS GREAT and very easy
1 likeDamn!
0 likesi just finished reading the book of If I Stay :)
1 likePlay the cello it is beautiful I love it
1 likeAs a cellist, her first time playing needs years for me to achieve. Dang
0 likesILY
44 likesDid anyone ever tell you, that you sing beautifully? _
0 likesi'm in love with this video almost as much as i am in love with dodie
0 likesi think your endpin may have been set a little too short for you. it is different for everyone though and it looked way better at the end of the video during the cover than the part when you were talking. as a 14-year-old who’s been playing cello since the age of four it’s pretty cool to see someone i look up to learning. since you’re so talented and musical i agree with sophie that you’ll learn quickly.
47 likesTHOSE HARMONIES IN THE END MADE ME SO DAMN HAPPY
0 likesDamn Dodie for never playing the cello you sound bloody good and i dont even sound like that I've been taking lesson for 4 years
0 likes"If you don't have anything nice to day don't say it . If you don't have anything nice to day don't say it . If you don't have anything nice to day don't say it . "
1 like* i ' m c r i n g i n g s o m u c h*
LOVE the cover ! 😅
you should do one of those like one or two year progress videos that people do on youtube I would love to see how your skills grow! I'm so excited for you to be cellist ah
0 likesAhhhh I’m a cellist and literally going to audition dodie you’ve made me so happyyy
8 likesdodie growing on me like i every time i see one of her videos come by i just have to watch this
0 likesTHIS VIDEO IS SO PRETTY AND CUTE AND IT MAKES ME REALLY HAPPY AAAA
0 likesHer reaction was the same as mine wen I first played the violin
0 likesTHIS WAS BEAUTIFUL
0 likesHi dodie I don’t know wether you’ll read this or not but I wanted to let you know that I love your music and you’re a great role model to many people including me. So thank you for being an amazing person!
7 likesi play the cello! youre amazing by the way :) xox
0 likesVery cool.Hope the the life shit sorts itself out. I look forward to hearing more cello-ing in the near future.
0 likesOH MY GOD DODIE HOW CAN YOU PLAY CELLO BETTER THAN ME EVEN THOUGH IVE BEEN LEARNING FOR 6 FRIGGING YEARS
0 likesI LOVE IT 😍
0 likesDodie you did great!! I’ve been playing violin myself for 12 years, and you were the one to inspire me to take a step up in my musical career. I can’t wait to hear you play more cello!! Thanks for inspiring us all ❤️
7 likesI really want to be Dodie's friend. Not for the status, she's just a good person.
2 likesLmao you're just like I am! I play cello and once I picked up somebody's violin and one of my first questions was "how do you vibrato on this thing?"
0 likesshe’s so happy and I love it
0 likesLove the end screen,, reminds me of old school dodie lol <3
0 likesI LOVE THIS IVE BEEN IN ORCHESTRA FOR YEARS AND I STILL CANT PLAY BARELY ANY NOTES ON THE CELLO
0 likesGREASE IS AMAZING LOVE THIS LOVE YOU OKAY BYE
0 likesOk two things! 1. This sounds like a gr8 song about a poly relationship and 2. Whenever I hear the song I mentally change "did she put up a fight" to "did you do everything right?" And pretend that I didn't hear the original bc I do love the song
0 likesme: I wonder how she's gonna do the dramatic "but.... oh.." part
0 likesme: oh lol that's how she's gonna do it
is it dodie cello tho?
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HA
4 likesWhy isn't this the top comment on this video
3 likeswheeze MAI SIDES!
1 likeSOMEONE ASK DODIE TO PIN THIS PLEASE
1 likeJJDraws THIS NEEDS MORE LIKES
2 likesi would looovee if you put up a video showing how you create your covers like this, like showing your whole process, ily
0 likesI’ve started learning the cello now!
0 likes“Picksacatto”
1 like(It’s pronounced pitzacatto like pit-sa-cattp) if you say picksacatto you will get laughed at Dodie.
Otherwise you have a knack for cello. You seem to know what you’re doing pretty well for a relative beginner.
When you play try to get all of the bow hairs on the string when you play and get your bow to not move across the string diagonally (if you know what I mean) which should make your bowing easier.
You can probably just look up videos on how to hold a cello bow as well to find the correct way to hold it.
I’m a violinist/violist so cellists correct me if I’m giving advice that isn’t entirely applicable but I think doing little things like that will give you a better sound for now.
I play cello and I’ll say that your pizz is good and I can’t wait to hear your progress!!
0 likesalso it’s pronounced pizz not picc
dodie u r a queen
49 likesjust a lil tip. staccato is played like 3/4 a way through. you’re doing so so so well for the first time though oh my gosh!!
0 likesI was a music ed major and i can tell you that the most important thing to learn in the beginning is P O S T U R E. play in front of a mirror so you can check yourself. you’re already getting great sound so congrats!
0 likesthe little gavin and Stacey reference was fantastic. didnt know i needed this but everything in this video is me wtf. the cello, grease, dodie AND GAVIN AND STACEY. im actually dying inside HELP!
1 likeI play the cello an listen to a lot of cellists and this showed up in my suggested and I’m so happy that it did, this is awesome!
0 likesI've been playing the cello for about 5 and a half years now and it's a super fun instrument! I'm excited to see you learn it! I'd suggest staying in first position for the most part until you have the spacing and intonation fairly solid down there before trying to do a whole lot of shifting so you dont confuse yourself because spacing starts to really vary when you get into higher positions. And if youre using the bow and want a fuller more resonant tone, try to keep the bow farther away from the fingerboard (the black bit). Good luck, I'm so happy youve decided to start learning the cello!
5 likesNever played before? Wth how is she so good!
0 likesOmg Dodie you are doing so well!!!!!! I have one tip, though. I’ve noticed you’ve been already trying to do vibrato. Which isn’t bad, just I recommend going slow and doing vibrato later, and for now focusing on things like position and bow hand :)
0 likesP.S. I mean no hate Ilysm <3
I haven't even seen it, and I'm guessin she's amazing at it
0 likesAwwww she’s so adorable! Especially when she’s excited. She reminds me of Rory from Gilmore Girls
0 likesI'm late to this video
564 likesBecause I just got back from orchestra
Guess what I play
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Jill Stephenson viola?
20 likesSame tho
3 likesI just left symphony rehearsal haha
1 likeCELLO
6 likesviola?
1 likeTuba
5 likesLol
1 likeJill Stephenson trumpet
0 likesThird violin aka viola?
0 likesi just got back from orchestra too lol
1 likeSam Cook YEP
0 likesYeet Yeetson 😂
0 likesI did learn trumpet for a week at music camp sooooo you're not wrong
Wrigley Sings oof no
3 likesVIOLAS ARE DIFFERENT AND DESERVE LOVE
Jill Stephenson I HAD ORCHESTRA TODAY ASWELL AND WE HAVE A CONCERT TOMORROW OMG
1 likeMaria Copley HAVE FUN!
1 likeJill Stephenson THANK YOU I HOPE I WILL
1 likeI play violin 🎻 mostly play 1st but sometimes 2nd.
1 likeCELLO CULT CELLO CULT
1 likeI JUST GOT BACK FROM CELLO LESSONS lol
1 likeDino ActionFigures HELL YEAHHH
0 likesNah, cello would be too obvious xD
1 likeHaha, I tried to keep pace and sing with you, but near the end, I can't sing that sweet in that octave.
0 likesI'm a cellist and I've got to say... that was really good for even me, who has been playing for 5 years now. I'm probably a bit late to the party, but just some tips/tricks I thought of in the moment:
0 likes-Make sure the cello touches just a bit below your collar bone. It seems like you're holding it a bit low.
-Add tapes on to your cello so you know where to place your fingers. This helps a ton in the matter of staying in tune.
-Start with easy songs. Instead of using muscle memory to play the song, get muscle memory to play the notes and styles, so you'll learn pieces faster.
Hope some of these help! Amazing playing for not just a beginner, I'd be proud of me doing that.
The purest most amazing thing I have ever laid eyes on
0 likesI did not see that coming. That was awesome!!!
0 likesI didn't want to do much today.
22 likesBut I got up and went on my way.
I cleaned the bathroom and browsed the net
I did my hair and then went and met
a friend for lunch, had a lovely time
went and saw A Quiet Place, and then felt much more inclined
to go visit my grandmother, to share a bit of me
to catch up on the good, and sidestep the melancholy.
I came home and started cooking
then finally sat down and began looking
at my subscription box for the first time today
happily seeing your name in the display.
I love the cello, and I appreciate you
for the shit you deal with, and your strength to push through.
I'd say, "despite your weakness..." but that'd be a lie
because it's because of them, that I'm still subscribed--
Your music, your art, your multifaceted expression
It makes me want to create
it ignites the love for art itself
and dampens the voice that's always whispering, "Wait."
Your calm voice and chipper excitement brought me joy today. Thanks, dodie. I'm really looking forward to your LP. Cheers.
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Juce This is amazing! 🌻
0 likesi play cello and I love this so much
0 likesI play a cello myself at school, and the fingers position has tapes on it, it can help you! ❤ also, i suck at holding the bow too ;n;
0 likesTip for playing the cello: try sitting a harder surface and at the edge of the chair. This makes playing much easier and more comfortable leg placement.
0 likesThis was beautiful
0 likesaaaaa amazing!! 2 of my favorite things in one video, dodie and cello!!
10 likesyour pizzicato sounded great! it was so expressive, and complimented your voice so well <3
the tightness of your bow looked perfect, which is super hard to get in the beginning!
i loved the use of double stops! i didnt start playing with double stops until a few years after i had been playing (granted i started when i was around 10, and only played for school lol)
come cello tips (if you want them):
-like others have said, adjust your endpin so it's a little longer, so your knees are just below the nooks in the sides of the cello
fingering on cello is different from ukelele and other string instrumentsinstead of having your thumb flat along the back of the neck, the tip of your thumb is on the back of the neck so your hand is in a C shape-bowing is super difficult at first, but once you start working on it try to have a more relaxed hand, with your fingers resting over the top of it, not curling over and pressing onto the other side of the frog (not sure if that makes sense)
-sounds like your bow might need some rosin!
overall this is incredible!! i loved it so much, i hope it will be on patreon! <3
ahhhhhh please please please could you do a cover of Gone in the morning by Newton Faulkner? think your voice would fit it beautifullyyyyyyy
0 likesWOW just found your channel and am like beyond words. you deserve more than 800k. keep it up
0 likesI know it's your first time and I can't judge you fairly... But as a member of an orchestra, it pains to see this(but your first attempt at vibrato was way better than mine!)
0 likesI've played viola most of my life, and my brother is a ridiculously good cellist, and having been around string instruments and musicians since a young age, that was definitely one of the best first-time play around bits I've ever heard. You honestly sound better than half of the cellists at my school. Brava!
0 likesI can’t help it I’m jumping to hopeful conclusions!
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Awkwar d I see you everywhere. It seems we have the same taste in videos, so next time i see a comment of yours I'll say hi!
6 likesI see you everywhere too we have a lot in common lmao 😂😂
0 likesI’m a cellist and I approve!!!
0 likesWhose going back and tryna hear all the hidden lyrics from arms unfolding
86 likesthe way she said "sophie sophie!!" was adorable hdjdbdjs i love her
0 likes“My first attempt at cello vibrato” sounds way better than the my viola vibrato and I’ve been at it for a couple years now
0 likesI remember when i started cello half a million years ago. It’s always been my favourite instrument. It’s lovely to see someone else pick it up! It’s quite hard in the beginning, but it ends up being very easy. Your arm & hand positions are wrong but for the time being, this is really good!! Good luck xx
5 likesLove the glitter makeup and outfit during the cover!
0 likesI was Sandy in grease at my school and you did 100000% better than me 😂
0 likesWe need more dodie cello!!!
0 likesHonestly I’ve been playing for 2 years and Dodie’s already better than me.
0 likesshe's so bloody talented
6 likesI love this it’s so cute and your not bad for just starting
0 likesi’m currently suffering from withdrawal symptoms being off antidepressants for 4 days and this genuinely made the nausea and vertigo go away xoxoxo
0 likesim so jealous rn I really want a cello too hahaha they are the best instrument in the world
0 likesthis is the best video, i now want to get lots of money so i can buy a cello n learn how to play it
0 likesThat was lovely.
90 likesYEESSSS!!! You have now join the cellist♥️
0 likesIt’s not ‘vai-brato’, it’s ‘vee-brato’
0 likesLove your song though😘
Not bad for a beginner!
I play cello and hhhhhh I personally love this. One thing you should know is that it’ll get kinda hard. Because it squeaks when you hesitate and hhhhh. Anyway try and learn the chromatic scale, it’s my favorite.
0 likesFor someone who plays the cello for 8 years, this is really funny. :)
0 likesif I hadn't played french horn I probably would have played cello, because it is so nice <3
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Nyntje 347 same but my school district didn’t offer strings and were in dire need of horn players 😂
1 likelol i play both bc we desperately need both horns n cellos so i switch depending on the needs of the song
1 likeFrench horn is majestic af though! (coming from a cellist who gave up French horn because it was too heavy lol)
2 likessame! i play the horn rn and i would love to be able to play cello someday
1 likeYou can play both! ...not in the same group usually, but I'm fortunate enough to have played French horn in a few community concert bands (a.k.a. "wind bands", though that neglects the poor percussionists) and cello in a few community orchestras. :)
1 likeI study french horn now, but I guess if and when I have time I might be able to pick it up (until now I haven't had time yet)
0 likesYeah... finding enough time is always the hard part.
1 likeI feel like the french horn is the cello of the brass section. It;s got the range and the expression and doesn't have the harsher high violin/trumpet sounds
0 likesOTHER PEOPLE PLAY THE FRENCH HORN TOO?!? I’ve always been so lonelyyyyyy
0 likesYou inspire me so much
0 likesomg I used to play cello and it was mY eVERYTHING it's precious
0 likesYou and the instrument sound and look beautiful
0 likesOmg !!! I have bought a cello last summer and wanting to learn to play. Not having played any instruments my entire life, I gave up so i still have it sitting in my room ...
0 likesAt the end I just wanted to give a big ol round of applause!! This was lovey dodie <3
49 likesU r soo talented!
0 likesi don't play cello but i think dodie is amazing!!!
0 likesI JUST HAPPENED TO GET A CELLO TOO! (except it's a violoncello.) me and my sister have been fighting over who gets to play it more, because we all think it's just too freakin' lovely. YAAY US!
0 likeshey hi, this is the first video i’m seeing of you and i love it. 💕💕
0 likesWow, your hair looked fantastic in this video! 💕 And if of course your voice is gorgeous (I especially loved the end)
34 likesDodie, I love you, but my cellist heart hurt this entire video.
0 likesTalent, sure -- but the SHEER OVARIES to be like, "Oh, this instrument I've never played before? I'll figure out how to get a few notes out of it, turn that into the basis for a cool minimal cover, and publish it, all in one afternoon." I mean, goddamn! bows low
0 likescover starts at 3:02 :)
0 likesi play the cello and this video made me so happy
0 likesDodie hi! Girl in the minute 1:41 sound like like the opening of the game of thrones!! You're so awesome💙
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Connie Kirkland yes!!!
1 likeOooh cool! I will love it watch that💝
0 likesWhen you play the cello and want to vomit on how crooked her bow was and how scratchy the sound was even though she made it sound pretty amazing because it’s Dodie and she is the best of the best
0 likesI played the Cello for six years in school. I was in a orchestra and we played concerts every summer and every Christmas. The Cello was borrowed and so I have to give it back after leaving school in 2006. I miss is sooooo bad 😩
0 likeswhen I was in grade 3 we all had to do strings, I really wanted to play cello but I caught the bus to school a lot and i couldn't bring it with it, i was also tiny (tinier than i am now) and i had to settle for violin but i always wanted to play cello instead
0 likes"this is my first time playing so dont judge me to hard" masters it immediately
0 likesI need to get a cello again. I use to play cello back in high school.
0 likesur so talented!!! also i adore this outfit so much where is it all from
0 likesBeautiful from the cello! How much did you pay for it???
0 likesDodie. You look amazing with that length hair!
0 likesYou posted this literally as I got home from performing my final show of Grease!! What brill timing! (I only posted this comment a few hours late cos I was at the cast party 😂)
17 likesoooof. I'm 15 and at grade 4 in cello.I love it sooo muc. When you said "doublestopping" I laughed so hard.
0 likesYou've probably received this question many times before, but I can't find your answer anywhere, so... What software do you use to record/edit your music and videos? Thank you. (Luv your music and - just You! Thank you for all you do.)
0 likesI play cello! In my opinion it's the most beautiful instrument.
0 likesDodie, you should really make a cover on Rex Orange County's song, Sunflowers. I think it really fits you and I think it would sound fantastically.
0 likesare yOU TRYING TO SEDUCE US CAUSE IT'S WORKING
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Such a mood
6 likesI WAS GONNA SAY
0 likesY E S
0 likesThis comment is fucking everything
2 likesShe doesn’t even have to try
1 likeBatty boy...
0 likesLollllz
0 likeslol yeah it is
0 likesWhen you’ve been playing cello for months and she plays cello better
1 likePs love the outfit reminds me of a modern day cartoon charecter
I play the violin but I love the cello!!
0 likesOmg Dodie I love your songs pls make some with cello I'm a cellist for 8 years and I love playing Cello so it would be great play a music of yours with my Cello 😍😍😍😍😝😝
0 likesall summer nights versions in the future should start with cello plucking, this is what i'm here for
0 likesWow dodie I'm so incredibly proud of your open-mindedness and willing to try new things and just start where you are/use what you have/do what you can
3 likesShe's more excited about the cello than the like cello players at my school. Or my teacher who s first intstrement is cello and he loves it. It's adorable I have to say.
0 likesAHHHH I LUV IS THIS MADE ME SO PROUD TO BE A CELLIST
0 likesHands up to all the cellists 🤭😂
0 likesTHIS IS SO AMAZING AND BEAUTIFUL WOWIWOWOWOW I LUV U
0 likesOooh now I‘m very excited to see your progress, looking and sounding great so far!
25 likesCutest voice ! Cello my favorite instrument ! Wish I knew how to play ! It sadly I suffer from depersonalization. And I have the worse memory ever!
0 likesShe looks next to the cello like I look next to my double bass 😂😂
0 likesi actually lov this video because it shows that even if you are a complete beginner at something if you use yr other talents with it you can still make something wonderful : )
0 likesAs someone who doesn’t play any classical stronger instruments - just guitar and ukulele - I feel like stringed instruments without frets must be so confusing. How do you know where to press the strings?!
0 likesHi dodie! You’re a big inspiration to me! Love you! <3
3 likesMy first instrument was the cello. Now I play the bass (about to go to music uni), the guitar, the piano and I also practice the violin. Still, I want a cello. It's just the best when the body resonates through your chest. Also, I have no space in my room left for a cello, but who cares XD
0 likesI LOVE YOU AND AM SO GLAD YOURE EXPERIMENTING but please try not to touch the hairs. But heres some tips that helped me!
1 like- most cellist rest the cello on the left side of the inner thigh
-the pegs should be up to your forehead
-PEG STANDS SAVE LIVES
-DO WHATEVER IS MOST COMFORTABLE THE ONLY WRONG WAY TO PLAY IS TO BEAT IT UP
Also rip my cello Linda 2017-2017
And if i ever find who fitted your bridge we fighting cuz it snapped and broke you and now im a sad celloless cellist
What type of cello does dodie have? It seems like the perfect size
0 likesYour voice is pretty cool
0 likesdodie is the skater guy from high school musical, feel old yet??
8 likesNice one...i love it...😘
0 likesDodie a piece of advice from a fellow player: PRACTICE PRACTICE PRACTICE it's an obvious thing, but you just gotta practice, like everyday when your're first starting out cause these instruments are about muscle memory and repetition! I BELIEVE IN YOU DODIE! DO IT! I'll wanna hear some mashups with your uke with your new "identity" soon!
0 likesThis is great to watch as a cellist
0 likesthis is so weird. I bought a 3/4 cello like two months ago and it had loose strings and the bridge was broken and I just had it fixed. Coincidence?
0 likesBRUH YOURE SUCH A FAST LEARNER OMFG STOP!! I’ve been playing for 5 1/2 years and I couldn’t do that on my first day
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I've played violin for 10 years... it took me over a year to be allowed to put my index finger on the strings!
0 likesit took me five years of playing the cello to realize that my thumb needs to stay behind my second finger lol
1 likemia arrigali the more you know
0 likesMia Hamilton lol 😂
0 likesyou’re already so much better than most of the people who play cello in my orchestra lmao
0 likesDodie: puts the cello next to her and plays
0 likesMe a cellist: cries
I just ordered a cello this will be me all weekend lol I've waited years to get one.
0 likesYay a new cellist!!!😱😱😱🎉🎉👏👏👏😊😊😊
0 likes“i don’t know what i’m doing”
9 likesliterally me five seconds ago when i had to start my maths homework
That. Was. AWESOME.
0 likesThe classical violinist in me is screaming at your bow hold & stroke, but good job dodie!
0 likesWhen playing high strings, you’ve might’ve figured it out already, but be a little more gentle on the strings to prevent that shrill sound of the a string. It can be applied to all of the strings.
0 likesLovely! :3
0 likesI had a dream you kept trying to hit innocent people with a cello
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Malachi Vasquez i bet you didn’t
3 likesdodie gone mad
7 likesMovie
3 likesNow
Need
i dont know u but i like the way u dream lmao
12 likesYesterday I had a nightmare about my old orchestra teacher being mean to dodie but I couldn’t do anything about ;-;
5 likeseveryone gets that one if you play a string instrument. my friend saved her school by attacking a dragon with her violin
3 likes@Bea Bristow 😂😂
1 likeBea Bristow lmao
1 likeWell thats nice
1 likeI've played the cello for like 4 years but I stopped and kinda miss it but well... I've never been really good 😂
0 likesWHY IS DODIE SO DAMN ADORABLE WHEN EXCITED????
0 likesI love seeing happy excited dodie
0 likesPROTIP: Make sure the bow is straight, put the cello a little higher and make sure you don’t collapse your hand. Other than that you’re doing pretty good so far
0 likesAAAHHH YOUR UKULELES ARE HANGING UP AND I LOVE YOUR BED FRAME AND YOUR ROOM IS SO NEAT ITS A DAMN MIRACLE.
5 likesI just wish I could be there to teach herXD
0 likesas a cellist, this is so sweet and pure to me. everyone often dismisses cello as a weak instrument and it’s sweet to see you so excited.
0 likesthat was lovely dodie
0 likesOMG i literally just got a cello 10 days ago!!!!
1 likeI loved this omg ❤️ I think the cello is so cool, awesome to see you taking up something new!
25 likesTHE GAVIN & STACEY REFERENCE TOO YES DODIE!🙌🏼💖
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AbiSays YES
0 likesAbiSays a
0 likesi am utterly in love with this
0 likesso gentle. i wish i could sing gently but my voice doesn't do that
0 likesim a double bassist and i was dying internally too
0 likesyour hair looks so cute like that!! but well done for learning a new skill! x
0 likesWHAT A BEAUTIFUL OUTFIT AND A BEAUTIFUL TALENTED QUEEN WHAT CAN’T SHE DO
3 likesI haven't played cello in 4 years and I miss it so much, but cello's ain't the cheapest
0 likesbeautiful!!
0 likesI can imagine that she had a summer in a polyamorous couple and I love it
0 likesoh my gosh you are so cute and hOW DID U LEARN SO FAST
4 likesAs a cellist I’m really happy you are getting into it!
7 likesAs a cello player I'm happy that you're trying, but I can't keep myself from cringing.
0 likes1:41 the first two notes sound like the game of thrones theme tune
4 likesbetter than my first attempt about 7 years or so ago
0 likesI LEGIT THOUGHT U WERE GOING TO SING WHAT MAKES U BEAUTIFUL HAHA
0 likesthe cello is such a beautiful instrument! loving the cover dodes ^^
9 likesif you need help looking for the secret lyrics, here are some buttons for you!
2 likes0:22
2:37
You'll probably learn this at your first lesson, but you're sitting wrong, which is why the bow keeps hitting harmonics and everything. Having a chair at the right level and having your cello the right height/angle is really important to get the right tone out of your instrument. Cello is really fun, and I have always thought it has one of the most beautiful sounds. Keep practicing and having fun! :)
0 likesIf you want the long explanation of what's wrong, you should sit in a chair that's low enough that your feet are flat on the ground, and keep your back straight but off the chair. The pegs should be behind your left ear. Also, I can see the influence of your experience with other instruments in your left hand. Unlike violin (and I think guitar/uke?), your hand should not be slanted. I have memories of teachers tapping our hands when we'd slant them. Your fingers should make a wide and round C shape (C is for cello, and cello is for me!) and they should be perpendicular to the finger board. Don't start on the bow until you've figured out how to pizz notes properly. Practice just the bow hold before jumping into playing. It's important to practice small bits first or else you'll get into bad habits that are hard to break. Your bow should be perpendicular to the strings to make a good, full sound. Closer to the bridge, the louder. Use your wrist to move the bow, not primarily your shoulder or elbow. This will give you a smoother sound and keep you perpendicular. It's also good to practice long, open notes to start. Also, wait to do vibrato. It's really cute how excited you are to do all the things ❤️
You have to check out Alexandra Medrano . She did a cover of when
1 likeI gotta 13 year old or so guitar in the corner of my room that my dad used to play (he doesn’t know how to anymore) in the corner of my bedroom, but I’m not sure how a cello could just possibly be lying around lol, good cover tho.
0 likesGod I should practice my piano now lol
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me. can relate 😂
3 likesA musician’s first thought after one of these videos 😂
4 likesthat actually was real good bro
2 likeskeep it up maybe idk
this is so pretty omg
0 likesYou got your first lesson from Sophie on my birthday :) (22 of may) <3
0 likesThat was awesome
0 likesDammit now I want to learn cello too
25 likesFELLOW CELLO MELLOW
0 likesI’ve been playing cello for 6 years and dodie is such a noob I love her
Girl! You have a Cello!!!
0 likesI play the cello I love it so much! But when you played that A it hurt my heart
0 likesMy little sister plays cello (I play viola) and we're classically trained. A few tips. Probably don't try to learn things without instruction or you'll be stuck like me (I've been playing for over 6 years) trying to break habits from week three. To strengthen vibrato, stay in first or third position and try to keep you hand in perfect "posture" (think holding a water bottle or a hamburger flipped vertically) You can take a pac of tic tacs and attach it at the wrist with a hairband and try to make sure it shakes properly (this is hard to explain) sitting with a cello is difficult for sure... comfortable pants makes it easiest. Never sit on you bed to play. It will ruin your posture and anything you worked for while on your bed. Make sure to play with both a metronome and tuner when learning to Arco. Absolutely make sure your bow hold is perfect, this is the HARDEST habit to break (look it up on the internet, it's not particularly hard)....and although this sounds uptight (it was for me at one point) if at any point it's causing you more stress than making you happy, then stop. These instruments are beautiful and should not cause you distress.
0 likesLove, Nat
Dodie, you are my greatest inspiration and I'd like to thank you for being a beautiful person. Everytime I feel down, I watch your videos. Thank you. 💛✨
4 likesI love dodie so fucking much oh my GOD
0 likesSophie was in Portugal!!! YEAYYYY (It's silly I got that excited about that, but I did, hahaha!!!)
9 likesAlso, congrats at the new goal! It's be amazing!!!
You are so so wonderful
0 likeswhere’d you find the music for that cello part ? i wanna learn a cover for this song but can’t find anything :-/
0 likesfelt like a choir of dodie angels were singing
20 likesI want to like the five million times every time I watch it.
0 likesI don’t know if 1:23 was a part of the secret song but it sounded like she was singing
1 likeI play cello XDDD I love this!!
0 likessome tips from a cellist:
0 likeswhen playing pizz., instead of plucking, try brushing your fingers over the string
keep the cello closer to the center of your body instead of so far to the left
keep your left arm higher at more of a 60 degree angle instead of dropped by your side
I'd advise putting thin strips of tape at the first, third and fourth notes from the open string, and on the harmonic 1 octave up
use resin on your bow to help it grip to the strings better, but not too much or it's gritty and squeaky and gross
learn as many scales as possible to get a feel for the notes and how they relate to one another
as a beginner, I'd advise you to get help with turning the pegs if you have to. I've broken at least 2 A-strings this year because I'm bad at it
with your left thumb in first position, you would usually keep it in the back and parallel to your second finger
work with a metronome to get you into the habit of staying on tempo
the upper part of the bow (pointy one) is good for playing pianos, while the area near the frog (the one you hold) is better suited for fortés
experiment with different ways to hold the bow, as your hand might get tired in the middle of the song and quickly switching bow holds has been a godsend
not sure if you plan on learning any sheet music, but I'd advise it bc it'd help in providing you with a direction to hone your skills
mind you, I'm no cello teacher. I've just been playing for awhile (only 4 years so far) and until this year, I've been lacking the skills i should have at my level. So naturally I turned a new leaf and I practice for hours every day, just because I find it fun. in that time, I've had my orchestra teacher helping me improve and break bad habits. I just thought I'd give you some tips that I always keep in mind.
You are the cutest being on this planet!
7 likesI PLAY A CELLO!! AGH! MY IDOL IS PLAYING MY FAVORITE INSTURMENT!!!!
0 likesTwo words: end pin. That's the reason you're having a hard time with where to put your legs; the cello is too low on your body. Even so you're doing really well for the first time playing it!
0 likesi have the STUPIDIEST GRIN ON MY FACE RIGHT NOW this is beautiful and dodie is so eager and I WISH YOU LUCK IN LEARNING CELLO
0 likesAs a cellist, I can attest that for not having had any lessons, you are doing great! But just a quick tip, try to keep your bow parallel to the finger board and bridge.
3 likesLate to the comment section because of a mini vacation but YES I LOVE THIS COVER
0 likesI am a cello player and you play cello like a violinist. You are an amazing musician and you play better than some kids I know who have been playing for years, but the way you hold your hand and the way the bow is rotated looks more like a violinist that a cellist. All this being said, you are incredibly talented and I’m super proud of oh for learning something new. Keep practicing and you’ll be amazing!!!
0 likesThat's great version's, regards to Chile 🇨🇱
0 likesI'm a violinist-- ya know, like a tiny cello. And you're honestly really good as a beginner. You already know how to tune and what pizzicato is. Your posture isn't the best, but we all have to start somewhere! :) Have fun learning!!
0 likesThis video makes me miss orchestra so much 😩 i need to get my own instrument some day
30 likesyou go girl
0 likesi didnt know i wanted a cello grease cover but goddamn i did
0 likesI LOVE THIS
0 likesWe need more cello
0 likesWOOOOOO THIS WAS GREAT
0 likesWhen Sung by one person this song sounds like it's about a poly relationship
0 likesDodie could probably play a toaster and make it sound beautiful.
0 likesI kept staring at Dodie in this video (well, more than I usually do because she's beautiful) and couldn't think of what has changed about her. Then I realized it's her TEETH and oh BOI do they look super nice. Like her smile was great before. I loved it. But now it's also awesome.
0 likesyes dodie! get those stringed instruments! (i used to play violin.)
0 likesOkay but , you look almost exactly like one of my teachers
0 likesMY FAVORITE INSTRUMENT !!
0 likesthe cello is a bit low on you, I used to sit with my knees pretty much right beside the flare-y bits at the bottom. Also use the very tips at the tops of your fingers to hold down the strings it'll give you a cleaner note! I loved learning cello it's so beautiful, I really hope you enjoy it lots!
0 likesdodie u r an absolute goddess
5 likesI wish I started out playing this song when I joined orchestra, we starting out playing fucking the simplest version of French folk song you could ever find😂😂
0 likesSong starts at 3:05 :)
0 likesYou play better than me and I've been playing for like 5 years
0 likesdodie- claims she's never played before
0 likesme- wot
dodie- sings summer nights and plays amazingly
me- QUAKING
I've been playing the cello for 7 years and ur better than me already
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Sophie Levy your profile pic matches with that comment perfectly
1 likeSophie Levy I can RELATE
1 likeI still think I suck
I'm ok. I think? I don't know? I just never practice. So. Yeahhh.
Isabel C-F 😂😂
1 likeJill Stephenson yeah same here
1 likeI wish I could play cello sadly my school that I was at when people began to play instruments didn’t have an orchestra
0 likesThis inspires me to just buy a violin and learn it
0 likesYOU HAVE THE SAME TYPE OF CELLO AS ME. Cello is more expressive cause it’s louder than viola or violin
0 likesWhen you're favorite part about being bi is that you never have to switch pronouns in song lyrics
0 likesYAS MY INSTRUMENT! I have been blessed to have you play my instrument! Looking cute as well! Just... don’t do anything so complicated at the beginning...
9 likesAre you going to keep on playing the uke? Cause I was inspired by you to get a uke
0 likesI’m not an expert, but I do play the cello and, your pitz is very good for your first time! And the bowing only made me halfway die inside 😄👍
0 likesYou did okay good for your first time but but you should always start on the d and g string and with plucking (I play cello)
0 likesOh my god I forgot how bloody cute dodie is I can't take this
0 likesi played cello for a year in primary school and somehow you're way better than me in literally ten minutes congrats u are so talented
3 likesI've been playing cello for seven years and I'm on about grade seven and I'm still to afraid to put it on youtube
0 likesyou are brilliant oml
0 likesCELLO I AM A CELLIST (IN LEARNING) AND THIS MADE ME SO EXCITED
0 likesAHHH DODIE
OO! WHATS OCCURING! That was lush that was 💕
0 likesdodie’s hair is my aesthetic
26 likeswhen your inspired to pick up your violin that you just have lying around
0 likesDodie with round glasses is all I could ask for
0 likesthis kept giving me chills and i'm living for the bisexual anthem ;)
0 likeslol remember when they made us start by pizzing all the notes in fifth grade... ahh the memories (im in hs now and its my fifth year playing viola just a tip: don't play viola)
0 likesAs a cellist this makes me so happy! Btw, try using you wrist to bow, not your arm! And for vibrato try going faster I guess? But you’re surprisingly in tune!
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Cat Wagner I might have phrased it wrong lol because I think I ment the same thing , but described it wrong.
1 likeArsenic Milk that moment when you read 'Cellist' as 'Ceiling' xD
0 likesWhen you play brass and still feel special
0 likesYES IM IN LOVE WITH STRONG STRINGS
0 likesOml I love this so much
0 likesI fricken love this ugh
0 likesif there was a goddess of music (idk if there is) you would be it
4 likesdodie you are living your best life
0 likesMy inner cellist is living for this
0 likesIm a cellist. Help. Nah just joking, it was pretty good for a first try!!!!
0 likesI play violin and no cello but a few things i know about playing cello are: when you hold the neck my old rely shit teacher used to say pretend there is a mars bar between for forearm and the neck and you can't squish it. Also there are two different bow holds just find the one that works right for you, i put my thumb in the cavity. Also you will get a stronger and more sturdy sound the closer you play to the bridge. Hope this helps!
0 likesWhen it’s one person singing the song it sounds like it’s about someone who’s conflicted about whether to date a guy or a girl they met
0 likes5:20 is the second my soul ascended to heaven
0 likesDodie: the most talented and beautiful woman in the world
0 likesUr actually better than be and ive been playing for four years 😂
0 likesI personally would recommend against trying to do anything without being taught because it instilled bad habits into me for years but its been so long since I head the honeyed notes of a cello so I can't feel too bad about. If only I had time and money... and didn't live in a dorm.
22 likesThis is so fun!
0 likesIts the second video i watch from you and i feel like were soul sisters
0 likesive now just watched this and good luck tomorrow for your cello lesson
0 likesDefinitely have to learn the cello part of pachelbel's cannon in D
0 likesWow I can’t wait for this to be dodies new thing
34 likesWhen she says 'look....look' idk why but it's way too cute.
1 likeI’ve played cello for not even a day and have learned 3 songs
0 likesI do have an advantage because I’ve played viola for 3 years
Oh gosh i love playin the cello. Im a violinist, but the cello is sooo much fun!!
0 likesluv it!
0 likesOne person singing all the parts makes this so much better.
0 likesHow are you so good dodie and don't say no I am v jealous and excited for you I wish I could own a cello of my ownnn <3 k bye
0 likesI am almost upset by how good this sounds... It's way better than what I sounded like when I first started... Why is she soo amazing?!
0 likesThis is EXTREMELY exciting as a pianist who doesn't know shit about stringed instruments and wants to very badly! You make me wanna pick it up!!
0 likes15 cello tips from a cellist! (me!)
0 likes1. your bow should be just tight enough to the point where you can just barely fir your finger in-between the wood and the hair. not too tight, and not too loose.
2. always make sure to loosen your bow after you're done playing!
3. your bow hairs should be white, if they start to turn a yellow-y color, that means you need to put some rosin on it!
4. i would recommend playing on a chair, because sitting on your bed and playing doesn't give you or your cello the best support.
5. the good way to check if your end pin is at the right height, is if the c tuning peg (the lowest peg on the right side of your cello) is next to, or slightly below your left ear.
6. i don't have many tips on tuning, other than purchase an electric tuner (like a korg tuner) until you have developed your ear to the cello enough to tune without one.
7. heres a good reference guide on how to hold the bow! https://www.celloonline.com/bowhold.htm
8. when you bow, try and keep the hair of the bow flat against the strings, and not slanted. you'll get the best tone this way.
9. another bowing tip is to keep your bow straight, and to do your best to not drift around on the strings. the best place to be when bowing is right in between the bridge and the fingerboard.
10. vibrato usually takes a lot of time to develop, so i'd focus on getting the basics down before attempting vibrato.
11. when you do want to try vibrato, you can hold your right arm in your left hand like a cello and practice on your arm before attempting it on the cello.
12. you can get cello tape online, or you could ask your cellist friend to put some electrical tape where the notes are! it'll be the easiest way for you to develop the muscle memory of where the notes and positions are, and then you can remove the tape once you feel comfortable without it!
13. once you're done playing, use a soft rag or kleenex to remove the excess rosin on your strings (not on your bow!). you'll get much better sound if the rosin isn't caked on the strings.
14. when at rest, lay your cello on the floor on its side. precariously balancing it can be really dangerous if it falls, and never rest your cello directly on its strings. also try and keep it in as consistent of a temperature as you can. really drastic temperature changes (like sudden cold, or being left in the sun for too long, etc) can really screw with the cello strings and with the wood.
15. have fun! i can tell you really love the cello and i can't wait to see what you do with it!! you're already sounding great!
does anyone know what mic dodie uses to record her songs?
0 likesdang u look so comfortable with that cello
0 likesI love how you turned one of the most hetero songs in the world into kind of a bisexual anthem???????
0 likesI was thinking about uploading a ‘playing the cello for the first time in 9 years video’ this makes me want to film it even more
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Coralie Anne go for it
0 likesi can play double bass
0 likesi wish i could play cello so i could teach my mom
As a not very good cellist can I just say I was not this good when I started
0 likesI love grease 💛
1 likeI’m so glad ur friend fixed it up for you!
0 likeswow you learn quickly
89 likesdodie!!! sweats just a few tips! learn to bow first, it will make it so much easier and start on d string then a then g and finally c you get a better understanding of the instrument that way, go slow with the bow, and forget what you learned on any other instrument it will make learning easier!
0 likespure talent
0 likesAHHHHH CELLO AWARENESS THANK YOUUUUU
0 likesI'm a cellist and I'm literally triggered right now😂
0 likesdodie yellow... more like DODIE CELLO!!
38 likesAs a cello player this is kinda scary to watch
1 likeNot in a mean way though
I thought she was going to drop it
Also you might want the end pin a bit higher so it doesn’t hurt on the arms as much
You just used the cello as a bass in your song :D
0 likesif they make another don’t hug me i’m scared you should sing a song
0 likesa unique dodie video. I love you ahaha
0 likesthis gave me full body chills thanks dods
7 likesWhy are you so cute lol I know you'll very soon master the cello!!! Best of luck haha
0 likeswe love a queen
0 likes“why does that one sound so ugly” me while playing guitar when i strum the wrong note
0 likesI used to play cello but my teacher was a bitch so i quit
0 likesAND GREASE IS ONE OF MY FAVOURITE MOVIES (under hairspray tho)
ive always had a problem with that 'did she put up a fight' lyric finally someone noticed
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Emily O'Brien I KNOW RIGHT
2 likesDefinitely rapey, HAHAHA, i saw college humor actually do a skit about it
3 likesYeah, that lyric is 😬😬😬
0 likesAs a cellist myself this made me cringe and laugh at the same times .
0 likesoh, small pointers from a cellist here!
0 likes(your vibrato was pretty good for a beginner! ur doin great sweety :’)
-the back of the neck (the long skinny part) and the scroll (the curvy thing at the end of the neck) should be by your ear and the middle part of the cello should rest between your legs (though one of the pointy parts will poke you occasionally)
-for a good bow grip, completely relax your right hand and let it naturally drift downwards, then just place it on the frog of the bow (the end part) and place your thumb behind it and your four fingers in the front of the bow @ the frog. typically the middle finger ends up resting right where the bow hair ends and where the small metal square thingy begins. the thumb on the back rests in that one gap that is directly above the metal square thing.
i would give more friendly tips but food is calling lol. <3
the thing that'll make the biggest difference rn is to sit on a chair so that your legs are almost at a 90deg angle (that'll make it easier to have the cello between your knees) and put the end pin out a bit longer so that the bottom tuning peg sits just behind your left ear. also cuddle the cello into your neck/upper body a bit more, you have a great ear so you won't need to look at your fingers for too much longer. so excited for you to have lessons with sophie and play more! cello is a gorgeous instrument (i might be biased...) - a cello teacher
0 likesYou look so radiant in this video
0 likesTo get a more vibrant sound, make sure your back is straight. Use your wrists to play. Not your whole arm lol, but that's exciting. I've played the cello for 5 years now, going on 6. Its absolutely beautiful
0 likesDodie what where you using as a highlighter!
0 likesyou look absoultly stunning :)
As a cellist all I wanna do is help you
0 likesYou already sound better than my schools cellists xD cept for one cause shes the best in the state of florida but its fine
0 likesEvery video video you make has more beauty than I'll ever have
3 likesGood job considering it’s your first time
0 likesOMG good job, when you're playing though put your thumb on the back of the neck, not on the side of the finger board
1 likeI LOVE MY CELLO SOOOO MUCH
0 likesAs a cellist the cello is sitting so low on her body and I can't ignore it so im kinda cringing i love you dodie
0 likesI rly wanna learn the cello or the violin but I have this problem where I start learning how to play an instrument and get like ok then I go try do another thing whoops
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I play violin and I really enjoy it. You could just rent a violin if your not sure you want to start playing. BTw it's kind of difficult for some people
6 likesviolin is pretty easy for me, but it varies between people. you should try it tho. it's really fun! :)
1 likeI play the violin and I kinda hate it? But it's fairly easy, I hate it because I spent WAY TO MUCH money on it instead of renting one. Moral of the story is to rent an instrument before spending $700 ish on something that you don't like.
2 likesIf you have kinda chubby or meaty hands/fingers like I do, cello is definitely going to be easier for you to pick up since the spacing on the violin's fingerboard is so close together. You can also get away with having longer fingernails as a cellist vs violinist, at least in my experience. Both are really beautiful instruments, as a cellist myself I'm incredibly biased towards it (can we talk about how amazing the RANGE is on the cello for a second?!), but it's all personal preference :) As others have said, definitely rent out a cheaper instrument rather than buying straight off the bat, because 1.) beginner instruments suck and if you decide you want to stick with it, you'll be able to rent out or purchase a better quality instrument without having spent a ton on a beginner one, and 2.) if you end up not enjoying cello/violin, you're going to be left with an expensive hunk of wood that collects dust.
3 likesI’ve always been the same way too lol but I’ve stuck around with the ones that I love to play so just experiment and really learn to play the one/ones you like the most but start with one that you feel attracted to and that you have fun with
0 likesI’ve always loved the violin and when I finally got my hands on one it stuck with me so here I am. I still try to keep up with my guitar though and I plan to pick up a flute again soon so good luck to you on your journey just know that string instruments are worth the hectic learning cause once you get the hang of it every other instrument becomes easier to play
0 likesjam it also helps to watch others play as it’s inspiring to see others playing so well that they can do anything for fun
0 likesLiterally i have a graveyard of cheap instruments for this very reason. I can play like two of the six or so that i own and i havent touched the ones i cant play at all in like a year
0 likesno.1 advice (I know, no shit) get some lessons from a pro (or a friend if you can't afford it), string instruments are delicate and not very straight-forward and you get it done the best and quickest way. Also, don't buy an instrument but rent it, especially when you are a beginner. I've been playing the viola for 7 years now and I only bought my own (3000 euro(!)) viola last year. Starting a string instrument (escpecially viola or violin) is not something I feel like is smart to do with youtube and learning it yourself (not saying it's impossible, just saying I don't think it's smart) because usually it will cause the way you hold the instrument to be off and this can cause serious injuries.
1 likeI play the viola uwu
0 likesMarit loves Soonyoung honestly its so easy o develop bad position and playing habits if you dont have a teacher or youre self taught.
0 likesThe cello is easier, but the violin is challenging, but it’s hard to hold, and hard to check if your bow is straight lol, but they’re both fun.
0 likesknowing that she is a fellow cellist makes me giddy
0 likesWas scared for a moment cause I thought she was going to better at cello at me just picking it up lol..... just give it a week
0 likeslet me just say for her first time it was pretty good but because I am a cellist and a perfectionist I cringed so hard
0 likes2:38 IS ARMS UNFOLDING IM SCREAMING
19 likesWhat did we do to deserve this wonderful human???
4 likesIf I get a cello, they first thing I’m learning is, I Write Sins Not Tragedies 😂👌🏻
0 likeshow's the cello going now dodie!
0 likesi just got so many chills
0 likesYou are so adorable!!
0 likesAm I the only one dying when dodie is excited
4 likesDodie- *plays cello for the first time*..........Lets vibrato!
0 likesMe- Oof
Awwwwwwhhhhh this is so cute!!!
0 likesWhen one person sings Summer Nights it turns into the story of an insecure bisexual poly-amorous person and HOW INCREDIBLE
0 likesIf you decide to skip on lessons, I greatly suggest getting some cello tape for the fingerboard and marking the spots between 1st and 4th position. As for holding the cello, the C peg should be roughly behind your left ear and your left hand should kind of be a c shape, if that makes sense. And ya, bow perpendicular. But good luck! It's easier than the violin, imo, but I'm probably biased as a 6 year lol
0 likesI don't think you can be any cuter! 😍
4 likesEdit: I forgot to mention TALENTED
0:22 , 1:22 , 2:37 (ARMS UNFOLDING)
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+ 0:20
11 likesThis is adorable af
0 likesplease bring you cello to Berlin. Soooooo exited to see you there next year 😍😍😍😍
0 likesYou can just take my job. Rip my chances of being a cellist.
0 likesLove it and can you post a new bedroom tour because it looks like you've changed it alot
26 likes0:22 “look” from her secret song
16 likes"I DON'T KNOW WHEN ARE YOU FREE" such excitement :3
0 likesI love the cello! Yo-yo ma is my religion
0 likeswe need the DoddleOddleBox Again :O
0 likesAt the love at first sight part omggg amazing
0 likesyou are so beautiful!!
0 likescello + dodie = angelic
0 likesthat's kinda problematic
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Arno Online how?
2 likesarno is referring to 4:16 when she says that
38 likesArno Online Hey so am I... Oh well.
1 likeKaty Thanks :)
0 likesArno Online Das
0 likesOmg you don't even know how many times I replayed that part trying to figure out what she said. 😂
3 likesBeautiful! You might already know this, but ideally you should be sitting on a chair and not a bed 😊
27 likesSome day I hope you get to the point of playing Smooth Criminal on it
0 likesCELLOS MY FAV EVER OMG THANK YOU FOR THIS
0 likesher first outfit is my aesthetic,that outfit was so freaking cute
0 likesi'm so happyyyy bc i'm a cellist too
0 likesthe frickin ending 😍😍😍😍😍😍
0 likesthis is such infectious excitement
0 likesTHE “bum bum bum bum”s AND THE “shu bub dub bub”s ARE SO CUTE I CANT HANDLE IT
0 likesi was danny zuko in my school play and oh my god u did better than me and i practiced for months 😩
0 likesoh my heart aches from all the sweetness in this video
3 likesThis is so cuteee :(
0 likesShe's pretty good, although she needs to review posture. I'm a cellist, so... But I'm self taught, so what do I know?
0 likesI'm still wondering if she tightened the bow enough or even put anything on the bow before playing... The bass is what people stand up and play... But like I'm happy your trying something new
0 likesThis is gonna be a strange comment Dodie, but I work in a studio now :) (I know right be proud of me I'm only a sophomore in my audio program and I work in a bloody studio) but if you're ever anywhere near Tennessee please look into Sound Revival Records, we're a growing studio and I've always loved your music, so if you ever want to do a one stop shop at somewhere new hey here we are :). Okay I've rambled enough, I love you and all you do stay glamorous Dodleoddle.
0 likesI teach kids cello and bass, raise the end pin more so the scroll is at or just past your head. Your bow hold is great (still needs some help) and your tone is confident. When you pluck keep your left hand fingers pressed so you can achieve a ring, your fingers are your frets. Look up a few videos on bow technique and left hand technique. Personally I believe youtube can teach you anything if you actually apply what they tell you, I dont think anyone needs private lessons
0 likesi play the violin but i rlly wanna learn how to play the cello
0 likesAs a cellist I applaud you for trying a new challenge but I would suggest maybe consulting your friend about positioning. If you play too much with a strained position then it can cause arthritis in the fingers and a multitudes other joint problems. Also maybe getting fret tape too or car decal tape to put on the notes in first position to start with. Good luck! Cello is truly a wonderful instrument that you won’t regret learning. :)
0 likesI play Viola which is the best of both cello and violin ^^
0 likesWelcome to the cello community!!! You're one of us now!!
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omri dinur ONE OF US
1 likeONE OF US
ONE OF US
I'm a cellist . Be patient and it will come . Being hard on yourself is the only mistake you can make
0 likesI play the cello, tip: never touch the hair of the bow.. EVER.
0 likesIf you are trying to learn cello I recommend beginning on team string books and also learning how to hold it first. Song was good and all but you where holding it wrong and your hand positions were incorrect. You have to be very precise in where your fingers are so you put you put each finger on a certain note. For example on the D string your first finger is on E, your second is F sharp but when you begin it's best not to use that finger, your third finger is F major and your forth is G. Your thumb goes behind the second finger but has to be extremely loose. Also you need to know how to read sheet music because unlike guitar and such there is no tab. Use the before mentioned team string books for that because those books can help you right through grade one and everything you need to know. Xx (Edit) I just noticed that at the end you start playing it like a guitar or something and used the notes at the bottom of the D string which you can only do when you are at least grade 3. Just go onto the A string and it's the same notes.
0 likesTip the bow is sideways you want the hairs flat on the string and slightly tilted Towards you not away from you
1 likeyou're art in the most beautiful and pure way
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Jose Angel Gomez that’s poetic as hell!!!! Lovely!!
1 likeFun effort! Speaking as a cellist :p
0 likesI play cello, so start plucking and learn the notes then play with bow and play with pressure to keep the bow from sliding everywhere
0 likesWelcome to the cello club!
0 likesfuck, when you started playing the song I thought you were playing what makes you beautiful by one direction and i almost had mOment.
0 likes5:10 on is on repeat lol <3
0 likesI play viola! String Instrument appreciation!
0 likesI play cello 13 years...🤦♀️
2 likeseh 10/10 would love to duet with you!
0 likesalso pls use a stool and a stop for the pin so that it doesn’t slide around, sitting on a stool makes it easier to grip w your thighs!!! :) keep practicing you’re doing really well!!!
0 likesI’ve been playing cello4 years
0 likesbeautiful just beautiful
0 likesdodie calling sophie just to play a cello note is her inner child inside getting excited 💛
0 likesWHY DONT YOU HAVE SEVEN MILLION SUBSCRIBERS ALREADY, YoUre AMAZING WOW
0 likes3:07 Doddle looks so beautiful righ there omg
0 likesWell time to learn cello
0 likesI need a cello update!
1 likeI !! LOVE !! THIS !!
9 likesas a cellist this is kinda scary/painful to watch lmfao
0 likesBeing in Portugal just shows the amount of good taste a person has.
0 likesI was learning Cello from 7yo - 14yo. FYI your hands were a little high and low. You left hand needs to be a (comftable) wide hand from the top of the "neck" of the cello, no lower. Fingers go straight across the strings. Strings are A, D, G & C.
0 likesI'm a cellist!! I'm not very good tho 😂
0 likesWhen she sings both parts it songs like a polygamist relationship
0 likesIt’s sad your legit an ADULT and starting a new instrument and IM LEGIT A FETUS and it’s too late for me . Sad times your fab
0 likesYay for another mode of expression!
0 likesI’m the beginning when she plucked when she was tuning and started with the lowest string and didn’t use the bow and her posture and the height of her chair but here vibrato was better then mine already so....
0 likesmy bisexual heart is exploding :D
139 likesFor ur legs u saddle d cello where d bottom kinda ridge is (like under it, srry I suck at explaining) and for vibrato it’s rlly comes from d arm (from what I was taught). As for d bowing, not sure if you’ve played violin before but it’s somewhat similar. And d way u hold d cello with ur left, ur hand should should b a “C” where ur thumb lays at d back of d finger board and d rest of d fingers.. well somewhat kinda self-explanatory
1 likeNot trying to criticize, it’s just dat I also play cello WHICH I LOVE EVERYTHING ABOUT (except carrying it around 😂) so I get ur love for it but just saying dis as advice and all☺️
I play the cello but my teacher says I'm an immature musician
0 likes3:09
0 likesOH HUNNY DON'T U EVER PUT THE CELLO LIKE THAT, I DID IT ONCE. IT FELL AND CHIPPED. I WAS CRYING SO HARD WHEN IT HAPPEN , PLZ ^^
Edit: I was more of a begginer as well, but I learned
I didn’t know I needed this
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Oh hey look it’s me 6 months ago
0 likesi didnt think it was possible to love you more
3 likesI was like wait I recognize this song.... UNTIL! i realized it was in the Disney movie teen beach movie and Disney copied the song 😂😂
0 likesreminds when I first started playing my violin.... it hurt...
0 likesalso pls use a stool and a stop for the pin so that it doesn’t slide around, a stool makes it easier to grip w your thighs!!! :) keep practicing you’re doing really well!!!
0 likesCAN YOU TEACH ME THAT VIBRATO PLEASE
0 likesTHAT ENDING WOW
6 likesOkay honey.. I love you. You're beautiful and adorable.. BUT DON'T BALANCE YOUR CELLO LIKE THAT!!!! My friend once left her cello like that and it FELL and broke in half... I internally screamed when she said that then literally got ANXIETY looking at the cello balncing on your bed. But darling.. I love you
0 likesThe first time I played cello when I was 4th grade then move to violin in 7th and 8th grade.
1 likeSo the gross string that you mentioned, or the open A, the skinniest one, is super frickin tinny. One thing you can do is go to your second smallest string, or your D, and put your finger roughly right on top of the base of your cello or where your fingerboard meets the shoulders. This is kinda advanced, it's called shifting, but you know how music works so I think you can just do your A like that. If you shift for your A it'll sound richer and much less ugly.
1 likeseriously playing a cello is not that hard. i know an eight year old who has been playing for one and a half years and is already grade seven. i mean it took me three and a half years to get to grade seven but honestly if you are willing to practice every day for at least 15 mins then you improve soooo fast.
0 likeswonderful!
8 likesthis was so funny but painful watching aswell XD
0 likesAs a cellist this stressed me out
0 likesthis is SO cute
0 likesAs a cellist, seeing you leave the cello leaning on the bed gave me anxiety... anyways much luv💓
0 likesI'M A CELLIST AND I'M CRYING
1 likeam i the only one who thought she was playing what makes you beautiful
0 likesshes like a little baby! I love her!
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meaning shes so easily pleased and giddy and adorable
0 likesomg i wish you went full on at the ending it was about to be a religious experience
0 likesI LOVE THE CELLO WHY ARE YOU SO CUTE
0 likesI'm a grade 7 and I would recommend doing vibrato once you've learned the basics. Maybe grade 4 or 5 x
1 likeIt's like a really big ukelele
0 likesso i mean the proper way to tighten your bow is to have it parallell (i dont rememver how to spell jfc) with the wood, and never have it Too Tight
0 likeshowever i dont do that and i make mine way too tight (ive had basic cello lessons, but hah i play violin) and its not terrible i guess
HER HAIR HAS GOTTEN SO LONGG
19 likesI died a little when she pulled the bow out and touched the hair
0 likesPlease can you cover How Can I Compete by The Magic Gang ! I love this song so much and think it would suit your style so much!
0 likesyou're the cutest omg i just wanna hug you for hours
0 likesi like this. a lot. thanks.
0 likesWow I love this and you omlllll
5 likesDo you think that you could possibly show us all the ukuleles you have at some point. I just feel like that'd be really cool at some point because I'd really like to know what kinds you have.
0 likesI am playing cello in middle school!!!
0 likesI feel bad for not watching this when it came out, I forgot about it sorry dodie
0 likesk but i need an unedited version 😂😂
0 likesAH WHEN SHE SAYS UNCOMFORTABLE ON THE ARMS ITS ARMS UNFOLDING GUYS
4 likesdoes anyone know where this bedding is from? its lovely!
0 likesAs a violinist, this pains me a little. The vibrato was... interesting. The first year or so will sound bad! Work through it!
0 likesSo I play violin and I kinda regret it I really want to play cello
1 likeWHO ELSE IS HERE FROM THE "Arms unfolding" PROJECT VIDEO?
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2:37 "Arms"
1 likeI hadn't watched Grease in ages so I didn't remember this was from that so I just thought it was a good bisexual confusion song
0 likeswhen its just one person singing this song it sounds like a bisexual anthem
0 likesi just finished watching grease and this popped up first thing on my tl :'))
0 likesOf course she did that
11 likesAlso a little tip (I could be wrong I only played a little bit of violin) don't touch the bow with your fingers, use clothes on your shoulders to test it's tense-ness
0 likesThis is so amazing omfg aksvakabnaba
0 likesJUST A TIP FOR BOWING (I play violin but it’s just something I noticed) keep your bow straight. It helps from keeping the sound all...creaky? Yeah creaky.
0 likes3:48
0 likeswhy is that me all the time
Dodie you gotta pluck on the fingerboard
15 likesthat cover was s l i c c
0 likes🎼Did she put up a fight? 🎶
0 likes....thats kinda problematic
I love you ❤️ 😂 😂
I hope you boys and girls are listening to this with headphones on
0 likesDodie!!!!!! The tone from your bowing isn't bad at all!! In fact, I think if you just went for it with mock-confidence, you'd really just... have it down! Just make sure your bowing hand is in the right position & you'll do great! I was really impressed!
0 likesi love you. we love you. we all love you. love you❤️
21 likesdissonance at 5:20 tho, you legend
0 likesFor some reason I read "some nights" on the title, so I was very confused when the song started
0 likes👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼
0 likesHOW DID I MISS THE 'LOOK' YOUR MOUTH WASNT EVEN MOVIN
0 likeswow just wow dodie
4 likesThis song reminds me of teen beach movie 😂
0 likesI played the cello for 2 years and I hated it but I think I wiLL sTArt AgAin
0 likesdodie is actually the cutest human omlllllllllllllll
0 likesplays in 5th position my first time playing!
0 likesgahhhhh LOVE THIS
74 likeskinda the opposite for me (suck at singing better at cello) but I've been doing both for 8 years
0 likesam i the only one who thought she was about to sing What Makes You Beautiful by One Direction instead of SUMMER LOVIN HAD ME A BLASSSSTTTTT??
0 likesI’m a cellist. You put the cello too low, it supposed to be at a level where your fingers are next to your ears, you placed your cello too low
0 likesMUCH AESTHETIC
6 likesDodie acts like a child I l o v e s o m u c h
0 likes3:02 song starts
0 likesWhat editor does she use? Does anyone know?
0 likesWhich is more easier cello or violin?
0 likesdoes anyone else reminds this of the if i stay movie somehow???
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OH WAit the tell me more tell me more part SO GOOD
0 likesAh I play the cello!
0 likesWHY IS SHE LITERALLY THE CUTEST LIL BEAN
0 likesthe cello a the end parts sound like what makes you beautiful by one direction lollol
0 likesbro im 12 and have played the cello since i was 6
1 likeR.I.P loft bed. You will be forever missed.
7 likesYO THAT'S MY INSTRUMENT RIGHT THERREEE FUCK YEAH WELCOME TO THE CELLO CLUB
0 likesPlease do more beatles cover
0 likesi know you just started playing, but the main thing of advice i would give would be to work on your left hand a little. your thumb should be behind your second finger. honestly i play violin and i just started learning a little bit of cello, so i’m not the best reference but i mean you still cello play better than me lol :))
0 likesI thought she was gonna bust out the beginning of Secrets
0 likesthis song is a bi persons dream
97 likeskeep the wrist that you hodl your bow with more, floppy...(idk loose wouldve been a better word) almost as if you're bouncing a tennis ball. this is what i was taught when i used to play violin for about 7 ish years before i quit lol. best of luck with the cello though. tis a gorgeous instrument
1 likeI play the cello in this makes me cringe to my core even though I am only in sixth grade and have been playing for most of the year
0 likeswhy does dodie lowkey look like miraculous ladybug adrien’s dad
0 likes"I can't bow yet" haha😂😂
0 likes"kinda problematic" HAHAHAHAHA I DIED
0 likesSPEAKING OF SOPHIE YOU REMIND ME SO MUCH (DUB VOICE WISE) OF SOPHIE FROM HOWLS MOVING CASTLE
0 likesIdk why but I burst out laughing at the bum bum bums
7 likesIn one of your videos
0 likes(I think it was the collab with Connor Franta doing face masks)
You mentioned about Shane Dawson
I feel like you two should collab
(*youre holding the cello on the wrong side it’s ok it’s ok tho*)
0 likesim just... in love with u i dont know how to tell you
0 likesDodie: Thats called double stoppin
0 likesCellists (and other string instrument players: Youre right! good job!
Kill me.
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Conor Bybee I don't get it.. she's a beginner, of course we'd encourage her to learn more. For not having any lessons, and hardly knowing anything about the fundamentals of a cello, she's doing pretty well and has potential.. I don't know if I'm misunderstanding, but ya know
1 likeyeshy well, of course. Have you hear of George Orwells concept of double think as shown in his classic novel 1984? Well, this kind of went along with that. I feel supportive of her improvement, but at the same time I'm embarrassed as someone who's more knowledgeable on the subject
0 likesConor Bybee I see now, but I just think we should encourage her to do more :)
0 likespretty good but small tip you shouldn't have the cello resting on your bed like that it could end pretty badly but i mead with lessons, practice, and time you should be great
0 likesThis is just a prequel to 'In The Middle'
1 likehey dodie i am trying to come out as bi but some ppl arent believing me and they think its all a joke
0 likesA WELLA WELLA WELLA
0 likesALSO Y IS THIS SO GOOD
I play the cello!
0 likesi play the cello poorly i’m 14 but like it’s fun
0 likesWhy is she better than I was after a year playing.
0 likesyou’re so cute!!! i love you!!
0 likesCover something from The Greatest Showman! 💓
0 likesanyway here's wonderwall...
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Ha famous last words
1 likeWhere did you get your clothes from?? I love them
0 likesWas Sophie here for the Eurovision?
0 likesJesus why is she so cute I’m in love
0 likeswe love a gavin and stacey stan x
0 likesWHERE IS THE ADULT LOFT BED THO
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tina j. WHY ISNT ANYONE TALKING ABOUT THIS
16 likesshe changed it. it was in her Instagram stories
13 likesso does that mean that there won't be a "building a bed" ft. dan :(
18 likesWAIT THIS IS HER ROOM
0 likesHidden words in ‘arms unfolding’
3 likes0:22 ‘look’
Violinist! However my friendship group contains a chello and double bass. Funnnn
0 likesOmg I'm not judging the playing just when you were putting your hands all over the bow hairs I cringed with fear 😱😂
0 likesNo wonder shes the one that made me realize I was not straight.
0 likesYou trying to tell me u never played cello
188 likescourage courage !!!
0 likesI play cello!!!
0 likesi love da ceelllloo! I play too!
0 likesCello! THIS is the bisexual anthem!!
0 likesAAHHHHH I LOVE IT
3 likesi play violin but pls know you dont touch the hair on the bow, and the finger board isnt where you pluck. im helping :,)
0 likesumm hey just watched they new video abt the song and i noticed how fucking cute this outfit is because i’m basically in love with that outfit
0 likesaghhhh i play cello!!!
0 likestalent ~
0 likesthe only thing that irked me is thaT YOU JUST LEFT THE CELLO RESTiNG AGAINST THE BED
62 likesI DONT CARE HOW STABLE IT IS PUT IT ON THE FLOOR ON ITS SIDE PLZ
I play cello!!
0 likesDID YOU MEAN THE CUTEST VIDEO ON THE INTERNET
0 likesShe's so pretty, she's why I'm bi 😂
0 likesTHE BISEXUAL VIBES OUT IN FULL FORCE YES 💖💜💙
0 likesShoutout to all my fellow cello players
5 likesYahhhhh
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Mars Ml AYYYYY
0 likesYou should try contre-bass
0 likesThe OH whas occurin bit made me spit my tea out
0 likesNot what I was expecting. She’s playing only on the g string. And playing about four notes
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Oh never mind! She switched to the d string
0 likesOh wow grease we stan!
0 likesFellow cellists here? 🤗🎶
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Yep
0 likesYeet
1 likeheyhey
0 likesme!
0 likesHey friend
0 likesYep, here
0 likessup my doods
0 likesWhat grade do y'all have? :) what pieces do you play?
1 likeHeyllo
0 likesHi meeee I am a cello-er
0 likesHey there!
0 likesRika I’m a violist and a cellist!!! Hello friends
0 likesright here
0 likesYes!
0 likesI play in a symphonic and a chamber orchestra for my state (Arkansas) and I’m currently playing tarentella in preparation for my next year of high school tryouts
0 likeshai
0 likesviolinist I'm basically your instrumental bestie bro
2 likesHello~!
0 likesYeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeee
1 likeMe!! 9 years and counting...
0 likesHello more like cello
0 likesawkward finger guns hey
0 likesRika same
0 likesBassist :)
0 likesRight here, since I was six
0 likesYeah
0 likesYeah :)
0 likesYap
0 likesloved the subtle gavin and stacey reference here!!! (oh what’s occurin)😭
0 likes1.44 sounded like game of thrones intro lol
2 likesYou're adorable watches from comfort of oversized hoodie
0 likesPICKSACATTO i'm crying dodie i love you
0 likesyou are so adorable
4 likesdoes ANYBODY know where she got her outfit from? i am dying to know :((
0 likesI recommend better chair and posture and you'll learn quick. Taught myself at the beginning of my 7th grade year, and by the end I was playing the melody to Cannon in D.
0 likesi’ve watched this video four times
0 likesIs that the cello you said you would fix in your Insta stories?
0 likesYo-yo ma is quaking
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bethany hoffman AHAHAHAHAHA
2 likesI actually lol'd
1 likeLmao
1 likebethany hoffman omg I'm dying 😂
1 likedead 😂
1 likeI used to play the cello and I cringed at a few things but they weren't your playing it was technical things. Recommendations:1.Posture is very very very important in cello playing, always sit in the very front of the seat 2. Completely straighten your back 3. Adjust the cell's endpin so that way your back is straight and your comfy (I personally suggest having the scroll right above your ear)4. Yeah, it is kinda weird (especially for girls who are always taught to not manspread) to get used to having your legs open but you're going to get used to it5. Sit on something hard like a chair instead of a bed so that way when you sit at the front you don't lean 6. NEVER EVER EVER touch the horse hairs on the bow, hands are greasy which is bad7. I was taught if you want to tighten the bow do it until when you press on the side (not the width where you bow, but the thin side) and it's basically solid don't tighten it too much or little tiny hairs will snap without you realizing and soon enough a lot of the bow is gone.8. Don't have the cello leaning on the bed, falls do break it (I learned that the hard way) which is bad because some breaks can't be fixed.
0 likesBut other than that you're amazing, especially for a beginner, keep u the good work.
this is a case for the FBI where did dodie get her dress
0 likesand then she never made another video about the cello again
0 likeswhy are you better than me ... ive had 2 years of lessons wtf
0 likesYou’re supposed to tune using the bow not pizzicato. Also the bed is to high to use as a chair. Your legs have to be 90 degrees to the floor. But that’s techniques 😂 you’re doing really good for no lessons
0 likesOmg does anyone know where she gets her highlighter?? Its so pretty
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psychonerd pretty sure it’s from lush!
0 likespompom45 ah thanks!
0 likesit kinda sounds like a bari-bass ukulele...
0 likesbc this isn’t sung as a duet I’m now calling this a bisexual anthem
0 likesAHHH DONT TOUCH THE HORSEHAIR
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its okay tho everyone accidentally does it
4 likeso shit i didn't know that
18 likesdoddlevloggle it's okay! The oils from your skin can ruin the bows (: other than that you were perfect for a first day! I've been playing for five years and it took me almost one to perfect what you managed to do in one day!
7 likesOkay I’m going to reference a vine, the girl who’s violin broke, was it bad marketing and making of it or user error? Also dodies now might be a bit fragile due to it being old and sitting around for a bit, correct? Also we don’t want dodies now to break!!
0 likesmy exact reaction
2 likesalso don’t touch the area where you’re supposed to put your bow (between the finger board and the bridge)... i play violin but i’m pretty sure it’s the same for cello: only pluck on the fingerboard because the oil from your skin can (again) damage the horsehair
3 likes“And I was like yeah “
1 likeCan i marry your voice please?
0 likes"LOOK! sings look, look"
2 likesSitting on the bed while playing is not the best idea, you better use the chair))) nice voice!)
0 likesYES YES
4 likesGOOD GOOD GOOD
I LOVE YOU
I can teach you the cello dude. I know all about bow tightness and rosin.
0 likesAbsoloutly adorabale
0 likesI love you Dodie
0 likesBut I’m hurt by your bow hold.
Ayy lol, I play the cello
0 likesOmg dodie you look really cute in this video
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Laura Egan she always looks cute 😊
0 likesKatelijne true !!
0 likesDONT LEAVE YOUR CELLO LEANING AGAINST YOUR BEDDDDSS
0 likesDon’t put your cello like that when your not playing it because it can tip over
0 likes"Pachelbel's Canon"
0 likesthe redhead says you shred the cello, and I'm jello bABY
0 likesYes, this is amazing, but what happened to the double loft bed?
0 likesThe end pen wasn't up high enough
0 likesHow does she not need fingering markings 😱
0 likes"uncomfortable on the ARMS" I sense some Arms Unfolding there
0 likesNgl I'd probably just give up after like a minute
36 likesoh! (whats occurin) we love an ICON
0 likesDodie is so fricking cute
0 likesI’m a cellist!!!!
0 likesFirstly, it's ma Birthday yay! Secondly this is kinda funny because you are starting something new, as I will be starting a new age label (if that made any sense...) I don't know, I love that we are both beginning new things in our lives! Love you! Okay bye! 💙
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Jes TheRavenclaw happy birthday!
2 likesHappy birthday!
2 likesDoesn't look like your first time your posture is better than mine and I've been playing cello for 2 years
0 likesOkay soooo when you tuneeee please don't just pluck it to tune. You need to play with the bow on the string while tuning
0 likeswoAh grease is MY faVOuRiTE MUsiCaL
0 likesI can't unhear the "look". Damn.
12 likesWow dodies hair has grownnnn
3 likesWhat type of cello is it?
0 likesUr hair is sooo cute <3
0 likesI think I'm in love
0 likesYesssss I’m very pro-fucking-around-on-new-instruments
0 likesI think if you sat in a chair that was lower it would be more comfortable for your legs. Have fun playing this is a great instrument!
0 likesThis is literally mE wiTh mY uKuele
0 likesWHERE IS HER DRESS FROM 😭😭❤️
0 likesi love you i love you i l o v e you
0 likesSO CUTE
4 likesHi Dodie, I Hope You Enjoyed My Cover Of Your Song Would You Be So Kind? Also, Would You Mind If I Cover Your New Song If I'm Being Honest, Please?
1 likeI used to play the cello but I stopped after 6th grade
0 likesI play the cello and my biggest suggestion would be to use a chair instead of your bed.
0 likesdat ending tho
0 likesI want to be in your situation right now :D
9 likesThat
0 likesWas
So
BloDDY
CUTe
Go listen to hallelujah by tge 2 cellos guys, You’ll what she’s talking about.
0 likes❤
0 likesDodie is so cute 😍😤
0 likesYES DODIE
3 likeswhen this is a solo its a bisexual anthem
0 likesI play cello to!
0 likesim a cellist, and my name is sophie. illuminati music plays
0 likesThe beginning melody was like One Direction lol
0 likesYASSSSSSS KWEEEEEEEENNNNN
4 likesBow needs to be tight enough that you can put your finger under the bow hair
0 likesGrease is life
0 likesThis is giving me flashbacks to fifth grade
0 likesthis is so fucking cute
0 likesAny fellow cellists in the comments!?
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Jill Stephenson yup :)
2 likeshello!
2 likeshey!
2 likesJill Stephenson yep :3
2 likeshelloo!
1 likeHeyya!
1 likegood evening :)
1 likeHi!
1 likeJill Stephenson Yep!
1 likeI'm a violinist but I've dabbled in cello
0 likesHello to all of the people who replied! You're all awesome.
0 likesI played cello from 6th grade through college - haven't played in like 8 years, but I think I need to fix that.
2 likesMe!
1 likewoot woot
1 likeHeyo
1 likeyo
1 likeAny recommendations of challenging pieces I might not know? I tried the 3rd mov't of the Kodaly solo sonata (so cool, but so hard), I arranged Wieniawski's 2nd violin concerto for cello (I've posted PDFs, if anyone's interested), and I'm currently editing the Klengel concerto for 2 cellos to clean up some odd bits in the otherwise awesome piece.
1 likeyes im screaming im so in love with her skfjskdjsk
1 likeI used to play cello
1 likeYup!
1 likeayyy cello fam
1 like👋
1 likeUsed to be one and dropped it oops
1 likeJill Stephenson me!!!!
1 likeViolin x
1 likeYes! I'm so so happy Dodie is playing the Cello ah
1 likeyasss!!!! cellos represent!
1 likeJill Stephenson Helllooooo
1 likeYeeeee
1 likeyes hello friends :)
1 likeHeyyy! :)
0 likesYesss
0 likesYes :)
0 likesi'm a violinist but major respect for you cellists. you rarely ever get the melody in orchestral pieces, and traveling with an instrument that big must be a major pain.
0 likesYes!!
0 likesJill Stephenson an aspiring one
0 likesWHOOOOOOOOOOOOOO
0 likesginger IT IS. And sometimes it gets frustrating barely ever having any melody roles, but then I remember just how beautiful the cello’s sound is and that’s the reason why I started playing. Plus, not having melodies very often leads to a LOT of excitement and responsibility whenever I do get even a really short melody or solo part.
1 likeyee
1 likeOkay at 1:38 ish when Sophie says ‘no’ it sounds like asdf movies I can’t unhear it omigawd
0 likes3:05 I THOT U WERE goNNa PLay WHAT MAKWS YOU BEAUT i aLMoST DIEd
0 likesI am a cellist!!
0 likesLOVELY
0 likesoh this is why you were screaming into the f hole earlier
47 likesD O D I E C E L L O
0 likesDamn, those things are expensive.... I want one toooooo
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Btw, It sounds really pretty!! And I hope u get your cello dreams in the future :-)
0 likesWait...did she just say...picks-a-cato? Bc cool but like pizzicato (pits-a-cato)
0 likesthe secret song!
1 likeYOU GOT A NEW BED JSJDFHSG
11 likesI never clicked on a video so fast.
0 likesnew bisexual anthem 👊
0 likesi love you ! :-)
0 likesproud bc I’n cellist
0 likesWAIT is the loft bed gone?
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yes i agree its EXTREMELY annoying especially when ur tired lol,, im gettin rid of mine soon for the same reason
0 likesstart of song: 3:00 (mainly for my own use but u know)
0 likesMy gosh you're so cute!
0 likesPut ur hand to the middle of the finger board when doing pizzacato!!
0 likesany cello players here cringe when she plucked it that first time?? xD
0 likesIf you need a good tuning app - InsTuner
0 likes"well... I'm in Portugal at the moment..."
5 likescasual?
You have to put your left hand higher up and keep your thumb behind your middle finger
3 likessummer lovin
0 likeshappened so fast
summer lovin
he scream at own ass
YES! My queeeeeeeeen
11 likesOml it sounds like you’re singing about a polyamorous relationship
0 likesAll I could focus on was that she kept TOUCHING THE BOW STRINGS
0 likestalent.
0 likesanyone here after her “hiding lyrics in my videos” video? look
1 likehow many instuments do you play????
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Alice Daydream I believe she made a video about that a LONG time ago, if you look it up you will probably find it. But, she has probably learned MANY others by now.
0 likeswell from what we've seen I would say she plays the ukulele, guitar, piano/keyboard and has started cello as well
0 likesS Clarinet and flute too (is it how it's called?) :)
1 likeEro Rau oh yeah I think you're right
0 likeswjsjdkfsjkd you're so cute i die every time i see u <3
0 likes"kinda problematic " ah i love you XD
0 likeshi dodie!! I was wOndEring if you could listen to Rex Orange County? His music is really nice, and I just want to hear your take on it, and even better, a cover? thank you!!
0 likes1:21 COOL!
0 likesIM SORRY DODIE I WASNT EARLY I AM PREPARING FOR SATS BTW PLZ PRAYER FOR ME IM SCARED
6 likesI HAVE A CELLO I LOVE YOU
0 likesSo listen, I love your music. However, I wish you would have more confidence in your voice. I KNOW you have such a wonderful voice but you should try doing a video where you open up more. Get out of your comfort zone. I’d love to see that and I’m sure that I am not alone.
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Hmm, as a musician myself I'd be inclined to agree, but Dodie reveals so much in her voice. I don't think it's entirely due to lack of confidence, but more an embracing of the fragility that she feels and expresses, and that which we love her for.
3 likesWhich, I suppose is a similar thing as not having the confidence to go 'balls out'. I'd be interested to see and hear what a change of direction would do for her, but I'd ultimately miss that feeling of soul shattering emotion that envelopes most of her songs.
Has she got any recordings on youtube of her being more exuberant musically? I'll admit I've only known her for a few months but I'm enraptured.
Ok I just reread your comment and think I got the wrong end of the stick... Thought you were asking for a major change but no, just a video!
2 likesDO IT DODDLES
IS SUMMER NIGHTS A BISEXUAL ANTHEM NOW?? I think fuckin SO
0 likes"Did she put up a fight?" Yikes...
0 likesWhen she touched the hair on the bow tho 😖 WHY
0 likesPlease trademark that last frame as a dodie blue
0 likesWOO CELLO BEST INSTRUMENT WOOO GO CELLO
0 likesHELLO MORE LIKE CELLO
AHAHAHHAHAHAHHAH i play cello hehehehhehehhehehehhehhe.... i happy now...
0 likesHow is cello going?
0 likesOh my god I'm shaking
0 likesthis is a whole mess but it’s a cute mess
0 likesAt the beginning when she plucked each string I cringed at the a
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sammeee
8 likesI think i heard my cello start to cry from across the room
73 likesStill love her tho
yeah me too..... ugh
7 likessame, also at “picks- a- cato”. still cool that she’s learning a new instrument tho
20 likesMy cello got out of it's case downstairs and burnt itself on my stove
14 likesoof same and my cello gave me a look from across the room
4 likesugh same
2 likesRebecca C SAME
0 likesstill y’alls cellos gently weeeeppppp
0 likesFicus
0 likesEven as a violinist I had to refrain from throwing my phone across the room.
0 likesmine too, but in fairness to dodie, doing anything with an open a string sounds like a wildebeest death screech so it was never gonna be magical.
0 likes...???...
0 likesHey I play cello! I could help you !!
0 likesJust wait till tremolo
0 likesMy name is Hazel
0 likesI play the cello
wowza
Don't touch the hair on the bow because the oils in your fingers can get in the hairs and dirty the hair but good luck in your cello adventures
0 likesGGG R E A S E
0 likesCAN I HELP YOU PLAY CELLO????
0 likesI have a cello, but I play violin...I dont know how to play cello..
0 likesIf i kissed your forehead could we get married?
0 likesi love this so much! we’re doing grease and i’m singing the backings while listening to this hahaha
0 likesThat’s a beautiful beautiful cover!! V inventive, sounded lovely!
0 likesLOVE IT. And I love that you're documenting trying something totally new!! Eeeee this is so much fun to see, and also super inspirational <3
0 likesaH yes!!! i’m so happy you’re learning the cello! it’s such a beautiful and rewarding instrument! just be cautious and care for your hands and wrists! most cellists i know suffer from tendinitis a lot and have had carpal tunnel issues. make sure to stretch and take care of yourself and enjoy this fun journey!! <3
0 likes“Cello time joggers” is a good book to start off with! It teaches you basic songs as well as scales too x
0 likesActual chills! So beautiful, good luck with the lessons!
0 likesi love this cover so much!! you’re so talented!
0 likesI loved your cover! Your energy is everything!
0 likesTHIS IS SO ADORABLE OMG I LOVE IT THIS IS SO CUTE💛
0 likesYOU'RE AWESOME
this is so exciting I hope she falls in love with this instrument as much as I did. I also agree it is one of the most expressive instruments good luck dodie :)
0 likesAs a fellow string player, I’m so proud of you for teaching yourself to play cello! It’s definitely my second favorite orchestral instrument (second to violin of course), and I can’t wait to see how good you get!
0 likesYou're adorable and so amazing for always wanting to improve and learn new things
0 likesIt's so cool to see one of my favorite youtubers play the same instrument as me! (I also play the cello 😁)
0 likesHey! I've played cello for 10 and its such a great instrument! I literally live for music. You sound really good for your first time! Would reccommend putting out the spike slightly further if its comfortable for you (like 60 degrees idk) but enjoy playing!
0 likesJust when I thought your singing voice couldn't get any more beautiful oMG
0 likesyou can do it dodie! you can be the cello girl! you're already pretty good, first day and already covering a song? that's not too shabby!
0 likesI love your genuine giddiness and excitement!! You are amazing!!
0 likesive been wanting to play the cello for forever. this really makes me tell myself to actually pick it up!
0 likesthat was great for your first tie with a cello! i've been playing for 5 years, and I love it. haha though it got a bit cringy watching you do a few things wrong, though i love how excited you are about it!
0 likesOmg you are soo good! I played cello for a year and even after being thought by a teacher, I had to fake playing in concerts lol
0 likesOMG IVE BEEN PLAYING CELLO FOR 5 YEARS AND THIS MAKES ME SO HAPPY!!!!
0 likesAs someone who’s played cello for a long time you doing pretty well, also panto is a really great tuning app
0 likesI play the cello too! It's wonderful so far you're so adorable!
0 likesthe end chord I got goosebumps you are immensely talented and I adore you dodie
0 likesAwww this is so sweet I actually play the cello and I'm surprised she knows that much already
0 likesi loved this!! it's always lovely to have new people learn the cello, like me! i hope u keep at it and i'm sure you'll do well xx tip: when putting a cello down, you should rest it on its side, or on a cello stand, and put the spike in to reduce tripping or anything! <3
0 likesi used to play cello and you've already figured out more than i learned in like. two years?? anyways, you're doing really well!!! keep it up!!
0 likesthis inspired me to finally learn the damn ukulele. the motivation will probably be gone tomorrow but thanks dodie
0 likesthis makes me so happy!! i have been playing the cello since i was 7 and it's such a beautiful instrument! just one little tip: don't touch the hair on the bow and try not to touch the strings where the bow touches them (so if you touch the strings, try to do so where there's the black wood underneath, not below that). the natural grease on your fingers will stick to the strings and make it not sound as good when u use a bow there. okay sorry enough stupid advice, I SO LOOK FORWARD TO SEEING YOUR CELLO JOURNEY, IT'S A GREAT INSTRUMENT AND YOU WILL HAVE SO MUCH FUN WITH IT!!!
0 likesFor a first timer you did pretty good. And you were super knowledgeable! Good job!!!!! And I love this song
0 likes(From a violinist)
You did soooo good! And I was surprised at how many technical terms you know although I forgot you already play string instruments 😂 have loads of fun learning!! x
0 likesI love the cello, the cello is main instrument!💗
0 likesyayayay, i love playing the cello, im so happy you started. just a little tip that will make your bowing sound better, hold the bow parallel to the ground and not at an angle, and don’t be afraid to push down harder. if you push too softly that’s when you sometimes get a harmonic (especially with a new bow)
0 likesFirst you inspire me to play clarinet (grade 5 now thanks to you) and now i'm aching to get my hands on a cello to learn to play x
0 likesyou did so well!!! especially for a first try. i'm a longtime cellist and i'd never thought of using it as that kind of cute background. ALSO, the A string sounds gross most of the time, regardless of how long you've been playing, so don't worry! once you get past grade four or five you usually start to play that note on the D instead so you don't get the super harsh sound. : )
0 likesthis motivates me to start playing the violin again 😀
0 likesI LOVE cello!! I wanted to play when I was 12 but my teacher wouldn't let me switch from violin to cello. :(
0 likesI love your music!! BTW here is a cello tip: make sure you keep your bow parallel to the ground when bowing! I love you so much! Great first try!!
0 likesI love this and you! I’m a cellist myself so some tips for beginners:
0 likes1) Find a lower chair or put your end pin out farther. You need to have good posture and you’ll find it much easier to now properly!
2) Always keep your bow parallel to the bridge. If it is sliding along the string crooked it will not sound good. It’s also really hard on your wrist.
3) Tendonitis is a really common cello ailment caused by improper wrist posture so be careful because that’s not fun.
4) When learning a stringed instrument with no frets it can be really hard to know where you should place your fingers. I’d recommend putting thin strips of tape down on the board in first position to act as a guide for your fingers. What’s fun about this is that over time as you become more comfortable the tape will wear down and fall off telling you when you don’t need it anymore.
5) Really take time to learn the basics. The cello is a beautiful instrument and it can be really exciting to learn all the new and cool things right off the bat but in the long run putting time in to get a really solid base is the best way to learn the cello.
6) Have fun! It’s a truly amazing instrument.
So beautiful! Goodluck with your cello:)
0 likesi’ve been playing cello since 7th grade and i’ve known about you since a year or two ago it’s like my two best friends meeting
0 likesi’m so happy
DOOOPPEEEEEE HOPE FOR MORE CELLO VIDS AS YOU LEARN. I wanna learn piano ☺
0 likesaww this is amazing well done!! Little tip, you might want to start with making it a lot higher which will also help with the legs problem 😊
0 likesDear Dodie,
0 likesI've been playing the cello since I was 8 years old (I'm 15 now) and you aren't doing bad at all for your first day! You have a great ear! However, hear are some tips for getting a better sound:
1. Hold the bow horizontal to the bridge at all times. When you bow up and down it shouldn't change it's angle
2. Hold your fingers pretty wide apart. It seems odd at the beginning but it will become second nature.
3. DO NOT FORGET TO ROSIN YOUR BOW!!!!! It's a simple thing but it is the key to getting a good sound
4. If you want a beautiful =, full sound, press only medium hard but use a lot of bow
5. Don't worry too much about the upper positions, you'll get there soon enough, for now just stay in first position.
6. Learn to read tenor clef. You'll need to use it eventually it comes up A LOT in solo pieces
7. Bach is your best friend. he wrote so so much for cello and if anyone bashes him you defend him with your life. He's also wrote some great etudes for bow and fingering practice, ask your friend Sophie about them, they can really help you get started.
I hope this helps you out! The cello is a beautiful instrument and opens up a world of musical opportunities, so enjoy it!
Subscribed. I started lessons 3 months ago and it's amazing how fast you can progress! Looking forward to watching a fellow beginners journey!
0 likesThe cello has such a DEEP RICH tone, i wanna learn it now lol
0 likesYou should do a cover of "All we do" by Oh Wonder. Your voice would compliment the song
0 likesIlysm dodes I've been watching this vid on repeat since u posted 💛
0 likesI play the viola and our section is right next to cellos, I always try to find a seat closest to a cellist. I just love the sound, it’s so nice and grounded. I can’t wait to hear more from you!
0 likeswow the ending was so beautiful!!x
0 likesi love this!!! i love grease!!! i love you!!! this makes me so happy
0 likesAs a cellist turn bassist learning viola... I’m SO excited to see you do this!!!!!!!!
0 likesThis makes me feel super duper exited I play cello and a bit of violin and we need more music in the world. dodie, if you happen to read this I hope you know not to touch the horse hair on the bow because then it won't play as well after being touched.
0 likesI think it’s so cool that ur trying out new things 😍
0 likesDodie you're so cute, love the glitter! Good luck with the cello 💖
0 likesThe cello is such a beautiful instrument
0 likesEverything she plays sounds so beautiful .
0 likesOk so I don’t play the cello but I play viola, and I have to say, I am so so impressed that you did this with no lessons. Incredible. The first time I picked up my instrument, I literally made NO sound. Wow.
0 likesdodie you sound beautiful!! <3
0 likesOml THAT WAS SO GOOD 🤩
0 likesthe cellist in me is erghghghg but the musician in me is WOWOWOOWOW HOW DID SHE DO THAT SO FAST SO TALENTED
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this is still one of my favorite comments so im gonna give myself some love even though no one else cares
0 likesI learnt how to play cello in year 4 and continued until the end of year 6. I would have continued but I did it at school and the secondary school I moved to would have meant I had to take a cello on the bus so yeah... sadly I had to give it up but I've been dreaming of picking it up again always! I'm now 18 hopefully I'll be able to buy one at some point tho!!!!
0 likesThis inspires me to play the cello (I play violin)
0 likesThis is soooo cool! I really wanna learn the violin tho! I currently play the ukulele n piano n stuff but I wouldn't even know where to start with a violin ahh
0 likesDUDE I'M A CELLIST played for 5 years AND YOU DID GREAT!!
0 likesThat was amazing for the first time! If you care for a tip not from a cello player but a violin player if you want to play louder place your bow closer to the bridge and to play softer go closer to the finger board but not on the finger board!
0 likesThis blessed me dodie thank you
0 likesI play the cello myself and you're already doing so much better than me at my first lesson!
0 likesHoww does Dodie always know how to make me happY?
0 likesActually it sounds pretty good!
0 likesYou just never let me down girl
0 likesSo wholesome, it kinda does feel like a new dodie, cello dodie, i like it!
0 likesi’ve been wanting to learn how to play the cello for sooo lonnnng! but we can’t afford one lol.
0 likesThings I realized in this video: Summer nights starts like What makes you beautiful.
0 likesahh, haven't heard that song in a good while. I was forced to sing it for four years in primary school xD
0 likesi’m a cellist and i have to say this is great for a beginner! but of course when i started i was a fourth grader who had no experience with music, so... amazing job!
0 likesThis was great!
0 likesI've been playing the cello for 4 years and honestly you didn't sound too bad, I think you'll be pretty good.
0 likesHere's some tips!!
- the bow should be pretty much equal to the floor (doesn't have to be exact); put the bow in the middle of the open part between the finger board and the bridge while playing normally. When you want to be louder put the bow closer to the bridge, and when playing quieter get closer to the finger board
-with the end pin out the scroll should reach about to your nose
-when doing pizzicato pluck a couple of inches above the beginning of the finger board
-vibrato is like rolling your finger back and forward in a quick succession (when using vibrato DON'T move your thumb from where is originally rests or you may end up playing out of tune notes for the rest of the song if you don't remember to shift it back); the pointer and middle finger will be the easiest to do vibrato, ring finger will be hard and you pinky finger will be nearly impossible for a beginner (I'd encourage waiting to learn vibrato until you know the notes and finger patterns/placements a little better, but I am in no way trying to discourage you to do so)
Well, I hope I helps any aspiring cellist out there just a little bit. If you have any questions please, please don't be afraid to comment them on here, I will try to answer as quick as possible
EDIT: get a mute so neighbors can't here as well (practice mute for little to no noise, tourte mute just to dampen the sound), you basically put it onto the bridge, I'd search a tutorial, as I do not know how to explain it; also try and get a humidifier, it basically looks like a long noodle, it helps your instrument not crack due to sudden weather changes (you know how wood expands and shrinks and stuff) and stay in tune, you put it in the f-hole with it slightly damp (shouldn't be dripping, that will cause the glue to come off the cello), repeat daily
aY you did so good, dodie! Ejebrineksbwkdbekejejj genuinely jealous of the amount of perfect harmony likE wuT?
0 likesI used to play the cello this makes me miss it so much
0 likesThis is so cool Dodes!! Only thing I would say is to make sure you're seated in a chair where you get a full 90 degree angle at the bend of your knee (basically you want your hip and your knee to be at the same height) in order to encourage proper posture and so that you can brace the cello between your knees a little more easily. I used to play cello when I was a wee thing and it was a lot of fun, but I always got yelled at for my poor posture lol. Have fun on your cello journey, dearie!
0 likesI USED TO PLAY THE CELLO :) This makes me happy.
0 likesi love how excited she is
0 likesThat was magical omg
0 likesLongest video Dodie’s made in a while... 😂😂❤️❤️
0 likeshey dodie! i've played cello for 5 years now, and im not the best, but i can play decently if i know the song well. (still cant read sheet music tho)
0 likesa few tips: if you lay the cello down while you're practicing for a break, ALWAYS LAY IT ON ITS SIDE. thats v important.
you hold the cello REALLY high up. like the scroll should be above your ear. you have it at the right height, just remember that hold
playing it on your bed is not advised, but i mean you're a free spirit. usually you would hold it tightly between your legs, directly behind the cello. try not to lean off to the side.
loose wrist! loose wrist! loose wrist!
relax your right arm, but keep ya left up high. see how your left elbow is tucked behind the cello? try not to do that. elevate it to wrist level, it helps.
hope i helped you get started! they'll go over all this in lessons, of course, but i thought i might comment a lil bit of a crash course.
Okay so I’ll make a list of tips if that’s alright, I’ve played cello for around a decade now so I’m pretty good.
0 likesVibrato’s all in the wrist
You want to pull the bow along the stings as straight as possible
Skirts are not your friend when playing haha
Rosen, buy lots of it
If a bow hair breaks do NOT pull it out, cut it
When playing for the best sound you’ll want to play above the bridge but not too high
If you want vibrato for the C string you’ll hold C on G and vibrato and THEN play the C string, trust me it works
I hope you get to see these and they really help
Oh and have fun!
heres some cello tips!
0 likes1. start small and work you way up. I've been playing for 5 years and am just now eploring vibrato and just mastered shifting( playing out of first and second position).
2. looks a bit low, try taking the endpin out more.
3. when you bow, 1, try to keep it straight, i know its hard at first but you will get used to it., and 2, try not to bow over the fingerboard.
4. tape is great for beginers to learn where notes are!
those are just basic tips to keep ya going! your doing great and remember don't give up! have fun!
If there wasn't a bridge when you got it, make sure the sound post hasn't fallen/is actually there! It's the part inside the instrument that balances the pressure of the strings on the bridge from the other side, and if you don't have it in the right place then the pressure from the strings can cause the body of the instrument to cave in or even snap where the bridge is!!
0 likesAAAA I PLAY CELLO AND THIS IS PRETTY GOOD
0 likesdodie i’ve been playing for three years why are you better than me already lol
0 likesI LOVE THIS WHOLE VIDEO
0 likesI'm so in love yes fellow bowed string player so wonderful
0 likesI love this so so soo much
0 likesSO CUTE SO GOOD I LOVE
0 likesi love this
0 likeslike this was everything lmao
your so cute
"k bye!"
I'm having flashbacks to learning cello holy shit
0 likesIf you use the bow when you're tuning, the app will work better because it's a more constant note
0 likesProtip from a strings player: don't touch the horse hair on the bow! It makes the hair go all yucky and you'll have to get another!
0 likes+doddlevloggle orchestra teacher here...this was better than most of my beginning fifth graders on their first day! Keep at it and you’ll be the next Yo Yo Ma in no time. If you want violin on a track let me know!
0 likesAs a cellist, I was worried. Then I cringed at the sound of the untuned instrument.
0 likesYou're gonna do great.
Hope you'll enjoy the cello cult :)
You're adorable 💕
0 likesDodie!! That was totes adorbs!!! Aahh gushing forever now
0 likesGREASE IS MY SHIT OMG I LOVE THIS
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HAH I KNOW RIGHT
0 likesIf you're going to continue to learn how to play, you should get a stand for your cello! I like to display the one I have haha
0 likesIve waned to play the cello for 2 years and i still haven’t learnt to :((((
0 likeshi dodie! just a tip, try not to touch the strings on the bow as much. :D
0 likesI can't fucking breath I LIVE for these moments
0 likesDodie will probably be better than me at cello by summer and I've been playing for 5 years
0 likesthis is so cute!!
0 likesi wanna learn cello now
0 likesas soon as she started playing I thought of the opera from the great comet. holy shit.
0 likesAHH IM SO JEALOUS CONGRATS!!!
0 likesthis is so cute, you're probably hitting harmonics if you aren't putting enough pressure on the bow or aren't pressing hard enough with your fingers <3 best of luck
0 likesDODIE LOOKS SO BEAUTIFUL AT 4:27 and 4:51 😍😍😍😍😍😍
0 likesDodie you're so adorable
0 likesYesterday I actually performed my final night in grease
0 likeshaha we are learning a new instrument together!! i just started learning piano!!
0 likeswowwww this is so gooood
0 likes4:13 is unbelievably groovy my oh my 😍😍
0 likesCan't wait to see your progress.
0 likes"I know! you're fired!" I BURST OUTL AUGHING
0 likesdodie: * sneezes/ coughs? *
0 likesme to my sister: ..was that me.?
It's kinda sad that after 5 years playing the viola you do vibrato better than I do
0 likesDamn, you fed that ukelele well, one big deep boi
0 likesi am a proud cellist mother
0 likesi def see dodie as a viola player
0 likesi love the movie grease plz do more song from grease
0 likesI love this ! Also do Dodie’s teeth look different did she say something about it or
0 likesDONT PUT YOU SKIN ON THE HAIRS OF THE BOW. PLEASE. IT MESSES UP THE BOW. Also this was friggin awesome dodie
0 likesThe song really reminded me of Like Me from Teen Beach Movie!
0 likesYou’re a wonderful muffin
0 likesWhy does summer nights work so perfectly as a bisexual anthem :P
0 likesthis is my new favorite video ever
0 likesok... how played the cello for two years and I can't do that
0 likesmy school is doing this this year! i'm playing marty 😊
0 likesI Stan!!! What an icon!!!
0 likesdodie make the spike (at the bottom) linger so the bits that dip in are above your knees when your knees are at a 90 degree angle. ad have the finger board by your head
0 likesthis is so wholesome aaaaaa
0 likesMy school put on a junior version of Grease and she posted this the day of the last show they did. This is some aluminati shit
0 likesThis is such cuteness fam
0 likesYou’ll find it a lot more comfortable if you sit on the edge of a chair - your bed is too high up! Your legs should then be more comfortably situated. The scroll (top of the cello) needs to be at your ear and you need to have your left elbow higher up! In terms of bowing, make sure your hand is more relaxed - don’t point your thumb!! Bowing will also be easier if you aim for the middle, between the bridge and the fingerboard, and make the bow almost parallel to the bridge. Other than that, a great start! Keep it up, and you’ll be at grade 2 in no time 😊
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Oh yes, and looking at other comments, in terms of tightening your bow, I used to use my little finger - tighten the bow, and if your little finger can fit comfortably between the hair and the wood (touching the hair) then you’re good to go! Also make sure to loosen it again when you put it away. I hope this was helpful! You are making a really good sound for a beginner - but I wouldn’t get stressed about that necessarily. Don’t feel pressured to learn vibrato! Typically, that’s only taught at grade 4, because you just don’t need it any earlier. Try an focus on making a good sound without any decoration first, and that will provide the basis for your technique.
0 likesThis was meant to be constructive! You’re doing a great job!
that harmony though
0 likes"and ceLLOoo, you have a bass!"
0 likesdodie: touches bow hair
0 likesme: oOF
Yes, Dodie!
0 likesHello more like cello
28 likeslmao I was expecting a mid summer night's dream
0 likesi'm a bassist called sofi, close enough !!
0 likesLiterally the first time she's playing and you're giving her tips. Like, I get it but let her learn. I'd find all these tips really overwhelming.
82 likesI'm excited to see her progress. I'm sure she'll find her own way to play over time.
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SpottyLink the only way to learn is to learn from others. I’m 100% positive dodie doesn’t mind all the tips she’s receiving. Doesn’t mean you find the tips overwhelming that dodie feels the same
14 likesCheers!
Getting tips from other musicians is just a part of learning, and I'm sure Sophie will mention a lot of this stuff to her when they have their lesson too. She has a platform with all these people who can offer her advice or words of encouragement, so why not give her exactly that?
9 likesSpottyLink tbh, as a classical musician it is really important to have some sort of teacher if you ever want to really be good and develop proper habits. It’s not great to “learn your own way” to play a classical instrument when there are tried and true ways to play such difficult instruments
6 likesLike I said, I get it. But you don't always have to do stuff 'the right way'.
0 likesI play piano by ear. Never had lessons, can't read music but I'll be honest, I'm pretty good at it. Yeah it probably isn't the correct way and I could do with tips. But it feels good, it sound good and helps with my anger haha.
if you haven't read the video description, read it. you won't regret it.
0 likesYour so cuteeee
5 likesshe back
3 likesBest 5minutes and 32seconds of my life
0 likesAs a cellist this physically pained me to watch.
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Claire M same...
0 likesHi, im going to the uk monday (kennington, ashford) does someone have some packing tips for the uk? also going with my class lol
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blueberra pack for a range of weather because it’s so changeable here!
0 likesUmbrella 100% and sunglasses
0 likesCaravan
0 likesI live near Ashford and it's chucking it down, bring a mac mate
0 likesClothes for all weather
0 likesthank you all for the tips☺️
0 likesNotification squad where y’all at
4 likesi need to know where the cute face glitters are from 😩
0 likes"Look"
7 likes"The"
love you, te amo <3
0 likesAww
4 likessofi and dodie
4 likesi ship it
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my names is sofi thanks
2 likesmoon child aw!!
1 like5:08 whas occurin
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Rachel Parker 😂😂
0 likesIt's called Col legno :)
0 likesRachel Parker 247 likes for this
0 likesI am loving this. This feels very awkward to say and please don’t take offence but I used to really like your music. Then I grew sick of it, didn’t think your voice was powerful. But this I really like. You seem like a mature artist. But still very likeable. Sorry this isn’t more complimentary but it’s an honest review :) xx
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i have no idea how to grow from this comment lol so i’m just gonna keep doing what i want and hoping people like it! but glad u enjoy this!
21 likesdoddleoddle Thank you so much for replying. I just mean you really seem to be in touch with a great image. And a more adult look. Not too much though. :) in an interview you said your least favourite song was “would you be so kind” and it really wasn’t my cup of tea either. I myself have learned to be less apologetic about my interest and less like a sheep.
3 likesi’m early hello
3 likesdon’t pluck the strings below the finger board!!!! you get the oils from your fingers on the strings where the bow goes and that’ll fuck up the horse hair of the bow!
0 likesI cri
14 likesA M A Z I N G
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Sianxy oooOOooHHhh. brin, Whas occurin?!
1 likeWaz happening boiz lol
0 likesLoveeee the glasses!
0 likesk bye!
40 likesLOOK AT THOSE ADORABLE PIGTAILS YOU'RE SO CUTEEEEE ! ! !
0 likesOi what’s occurin
134 likesHow quickly can you edit and learn and stuff... cause like... (how long ago was it, like a day?) that you were obviously filming this (cause same clothes and space and stuff...)
0 likesstop being so adorable what the heck
0 likesThere are two types of personalities constructive and defensive. You come across as very defensive, when people correct you and try and help you're extremely defensive of your actions and you don't need to! You're doing great and you're learning, we all start somewhere.
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Emilia Smith um. Where did she do that? She replied to me and was very kind. I don't see a single comment where she was defensive.
3 likesJill Stephenson I'm not saying it in a mean way and I don't intend any harm. She was being defensive on her discuss media I didn't say in the comments.
0 likesuh, hey dodie. Recently in America there was a school shooting in Texas. Fortunately, i live no where near texas and was not present during the shooting. America makes me so scared and hearing news like this when i’m supposed to be on summer vacation makes me feel like i can’t be safe anywhere. I have really bad anxiety and the only place i feel safe is around other people. I know that sounds strange but, i’ve always have an immense fear of being murdered. I cant stay in a room by myself because i’m afraid someone will break in my house and snatch me up or stab me or something. It’s weird how i feel safe with other people, even if they’re people i’ve never met, because being around people increasing my chance of being killed. anyways, it’s currently two in the morning, and i can’t go to sleep due to the recent news. i’ve been watching interviews with survivors and came across a video taken by a child during the shooting. After hearing the very first gun shot my heart exploded in my chest and i immediately clicked off the video and came here. you make me feel so safe warm and cozy and i just want to ditch america and come live in london. i want to be anywhere else but here right now
4 likesit’s so scary and i don’t know what’s next for america
please cover pumped up kicks by foster the people! i love you ❤❤❤
0 likesLove you to death but I'm a cello player and that cello is way to low down on you! Just a litle hopfully helpfull coment!
0 likesfun fact: most of the cellists i know are bi
0 likesSHES THE CUTEST!!!!
0 likesWow😁
0 likesIt was all out of tune and I'm so uncomfortable. (In the beginning of course) I also kept screaming at her because of the end pin and when she tried playing it like a double bass.
0 likesSuch a cutie!
0 likesLove love love
0 likesA smol bean playing the cello
0 likesTHEY'RE IN PORTGUAL!! MY COUNTRY!! YAY!
0 likes"i have a cellist"
0 likesOmg!Sophie is in my country! (Portugal)
0 likesHey bro if ur finding it uncomfortable to sit you can but a chair specially made for cellist!
0 likesThe BED IS NO LONGER LOFTY
0 likesam i the only one who is concerned at how weak the ol' Dodder has gotten ._. ?
0 likeshave you had new braces? your teeth look amazing
0 likesthis is making me cringe so hard but its so cute, few tips bring your cello higher of your chest, put more pressure on your bow and keep your bow straight, maybe get some tapes too
0 likesuse tape for where to put your fingers and get a bench 😂
0 likesPORTUGAAAAAAAAAAAL YAAAAAAAASSSS
0 likesNEVER TOUCH THE BOW HAIR
0 likesMy uncle plays the cello
0 likesThat piano looks expensivw
0 likesthis is really good!!! the bowing isn't horrible, once you learn to vibrato and get a better bow grip (the way you hold your fingers isn't the best, your hand will start to cramp if you hold it like that too much, try curving your fingers more and placing them as if they limply draped over the bow) it'll be better
0 likesThose harmonies at the end were kick ass. YOU'RE TOO COOL DODIE STAPPPPP! ♡♡♡♡♡
1 likeAghh this is such an inspiration. Love how you put everything you want into music <3
0 likesThis is actually so inspirational. I have always loved the cello and I might actually take it up now.
0 likesThis is so good! I'm looking forward to more cello playing :)
0 likesOh. my. god. That was the coolest thing in this week so far!! I've recently started playing guitar, so I feel ya, you go girl! <3
0 likesWhat an adorable cover😄💖 The perfect mood for my breakfast in the sun on a flowery field, thank you for you, precious being 🙏🌸
0 likesas a young cellist for about 3 years, it’s so cool to see one of my idols playing the cello too! I’m so excited for you, dodie!
0 likesYou are amazing! Making such a great cover with an instrument without knowing it is really impressive :)
0 likesGreat job dodie love! Learning new and beautiful things is the best, ain’t it? Only just starting out and it already sounds wonderful! Love you dodie💕
0 likesyou are doing such a good job! ive been playing cello for 8 years now, and you have picked it up so quickly. excited to hear more :)
0 likes"What's occuring" 😂😂😂 the "Oh" had me laughing so hard, this was absolutely beautiful !!!
0 likesI THINK YOU DID GREAT DODIE!!!! it sounds incredible for the first time and I’m hella proud of uuuu
0 likesI'm so excited to hear more covers like this one !!
0 likesOmg I'm playing Sandy in my school school musical of Grease and this was so lovely to hear and so inspiring ❤
0 likesIt makes me so happy seeing you happy like this, because it just shows me that it will be ok. It's not always bad. So proud and happy. Enjoy xx
0 likesI have played the cello since I was 8 and seeing you play it is amazing to know one of my ukulele idols might also become one of my cello idols :'0
0 likesThis was such a great cover 😍
0 likesDAMN OMG THIS COVER IS MAKING ME SMILE SO HARD 😁😁 I LOVE IT I LOVE CELLO OMG IVE NEVER LISTENED TO CELLO BEFORE OMG AMAZING
0 likesthis song has been stuck in my head for weeks omg love this 🤩
0 likesThis is so great, I‘ve been wanting to play the violin forever and I haven‘t started. I should really try it.
0 likescello was such a big part of my life and then the depression train came around and that stopped - its so lovely seeing u discover and feel it out and be so excited 💛💛
0 likesYou are A-ma-zing dodie 😍❤🎶 can't wait to see more!!!!
0 likesI Play cello and I say, you're doing amazing sweetie!!
0 likesI loved this! What a wonderful instrument and person
0 likescello’s have such a beautiful sound!!
0 likesThis is amazing!! So adorable 😍😍
0 likesSO GOOD FOR A FIRST TRY! WELL DONE!!!❤❤❤❤❤
0 likesYou just combined my 3 favorite things in the world, playing cello, Greece, and you. How are you so amazing
0 likesYou sound AMAZING! 💕
0 likesThis was only the most inspiring video ever! Thank you for your bravery; for showing us your first steps. I can't believe how little fear you've shown in this video. It's very, very inspiring. Please, please, PLEASE, show us your growth- warts and all [not that this was anything less than beautiful]. I needed this.
0 likesI LOVE THIS I have been playing cello for 4 years and I am so proud!
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A song I suggest to learn is Viva la Vida by Coldplay because it is pretty much your speed but I am happy you’re having fun with this!
0 likesshivers!!! I absolutely adore this cover
0 likesThat was so fun to watch! 😂😍❤
0 likesI’d love to see you learn a woodwind I instrument, I know you can’t sing and play like you can with string but they produce such a lovely sound
0 likesI play the cello and this makes me so happy 😍😍 Dodie I love you ahh
0 likesThat last part gave me chills omg beatiful 💕
0 likesThere’s something about your aura that completely makes it okay to randomly have a cello at your place 😂❤️
0 likesAmazing! Proud of you :)
0 likesWhat in the world? This is your first time playing the cello? This was amazing! We stan a prodigy<3
0 likesI am already incredibly jealous. I've been playing cello for years and years but cello is a mystery to me because I just do not have the finger range to make it work well. Good luck with your studies!
0 likeswhen you thought u couldn't love dodie even more and u play the cello
0 likesYes yes yes yes yes Dodie!!!!!!!! This is ace, you’re ace, everything’s ace ❤️❤️❤️
0 likesYou are so talented. Its such a gift that you can just pick up a new instrument so quickly and well. 😊
0 likesthat’s so amazing!!! Well done xxxx
0 likesAyy I used the play and I've been thinking about taking it up again for ages but this video really inspired to and made me realise how much miss it
0 likesThanks Dodie xxxxx
As a solo, this sounds like a bi anthem and I’m so happy! Amazing, btw ❤️
0 likesthis is the first time that she’s playing cello
0 likesdon’t tell her what to do, she’s going to learn and she’ll appreciate the advice but let’s see her bloom and grow. this was really beautiful ^*^ i liked it a lot 💛
Honestly when just one person sings summer lovin (in this case Dodie) then it sounds like a bisexual anthem and I’m really really diggin it 🙈 also this sound so lovely and i’m happy that you have a new exciting project in front of you Dodie :D
0 likesThis is so cool I've played for nearly 6 years and haven't actually picked it up in a few months. Thanks for inspiring me
0 likesI love you sm this was great!! 💛💛
0 likesI can't wait for AAAAALL the cello songs 😍
0 likesdodie!!! the song was really wonderful and you will obvioisly get great with practice but this was also really nice!!💕
0 likesI’m so excited for you :) I love the cello so much !!
1 likeI LOVE THEATRE! Thankyou Dodie! I love you even more!
0 likesI sang this in my school theatre club were I met my best friend and discovered my love for singing so this song means so much to me thank you
0 likesAs a cellist I'm so freakin proud!
0 likesThere's work to do but I'm sure you'll manage and join our powerful group in fighting for the WORLD'S DOMINATION
Just joking, happy to see you enjoing one of our babies 💓 My cello's name is Flavia btw, how are you going to name yours?
You are so. lovely. And so. talented. And you are great. Best of luck learning cello! I have full faith in you!
0 likesIve always wanted to learn violin.... I think I will now! Inspiring!!!
0 likesstringed instruments will always be my favourite because they sound so beautiful. but damn they’re hard to play no thanksssss ill stick to my woodwinds
0 likeswhen dodie closes her eyes when she sings is so cute im so in love
0 likesI think you'll nail it after a few years lol I've been learning for 2.5 years now and my grade is 6-7ish so
0 likesTHIS IS ADORABLE I LOVE YOU
0 likes(That was amazing to say you’ve had no lessons). Just a few tips till you do regarding using the bow just practice on open strings going from the C string to G to D to A but keeping the bow as straight as possible. If it slides up and down that’s when it doesn’t sound as clear if you understand. Aim to keep the bow in the middle of the bridge and fingerboard and try use the whole bow if that makes sense. It will feel really strange at first but go right to the end of it and back while keeping it straight as it produces a clearer sound. Regarding vibrato it’s just something that comes with time so the more you practice and try new positions the easier it will become I think it doesn’t need as much pressure on the string but it’s v difficult to describe just maybe watch a few videos of cellists in the meantime. By no means is this me criticising you because what you did was absolutely amazing it’s just a few suggestions that may help. I hope this didn’t come out too critical and I hope I’ve helped in some way and I hope your lessons go well xxx
0 likesI legit haven't played the cello in 4 years and I'm now looking at buying one. Dodie why did you do this to me??????? XD
0 likesI've been playing the cello for 18 years and I still struggle with where to put my legs. ❤️❤️👍🏻🤪
0 likesWhen I hear this song being sung solo, it makes me think of a poly bisexual who falls in love with a guy and a girl in the summer. The "tell me more"'s is them mocking the questions from other people and I honestly love it
0 likesPS That's actually really good cello playing for your first time. I'm a violinist who dabbles with the cello every once and a while and I struggled to hold it my first time even with a professional cellist helping me :)
I can relate I just recently started playing the violin again and ahhhhh
0 likes"what is occurring?"
0 likesahhhhahaha love ya dodie💙 I wanna learn the violin now & the cello too
so cute !! you nailed it!
0 likesyou're so talent you can play all the instruments
0 likesYou're doing great!
0 likesGet some rosin, and when you use the bow, keep it directly between the bridge and the board and keep your bow flat, not tilted. That should help with tone :) I love the cello too!!
0 likesSo I play cello, and I wish you luck on your journey! 😂😂💕
0 likesAmazing!! :D 💕💕
0 likesI've always wanted to learn how to play cello.
0 likesDamn you did better than I literally ever could lol
0 likesdoesnt know how to play a cello
0 likesplays it for the first time
still makes the most glorious cover
Dodie Clark everyone! 👏🏾👏🏾👏🏾👏🏾
when you learn to play better, please do a repeat cover of this so you can compare how much you have developed
0 likesThis is you learning!? I can't play anything that even resembles a song when I'm learning an instrument!
0 likesI can't wait for all those songs of yours we cellists will be able to play in original finally
0 likesYou’re so amazing I love you so much aaaaaaaa
0 likesCan I suggest covering this song again once you’ve had a few lessons to see the improvement and maybe covering it again after you’re really good.
0 likesI know nothing about cellos but this sounds awesome
0 likesliterally the first day i got my cello, i sat down and learned how to play imperial March. a year later, haven't bothered to learn anything new
0 likesI play viola! Orchestra is great, you should definitely get into cello. I support :p
0 likesah you're inspiring me to do things
0 likeshi dodie, can you please do a lookbook? 🌻 your outfits are always so aesthetically pleasing and I just love your style 🌸 and I think it would also be interesting for other people to see where you get your stuff from ☔️
0 likes'i cant bow yet' she says
0 likesDODIE YES YOU CAN THAT WAS BEAUTIFUL
I'm a cellist i love cello and personally i love watching new people fall in love with the cello this is so cuttteeee YAYYY
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ALSO it took me ages to learn proper songs and you just pick it up and learn a song? talented af
0 likesAwww I play the cello and I'm just so happy right now!
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I've been doing it for a couple years and you play better than me honestly. 💞💞
0 likesTHIS IS SO WHOLESOME OMG AAAW
0 likeshope your life shit has turned out ok, dodie <3
0 likesI criiii, I've been playing cello for 9 years yet..... you sound better my god, why dya gotta be so talented????
0 likesYou're actually really good for a beginner! Don't try vibrato tho yet lol it can be a lot to focus on
0 likesI’ve been playing for 3 years and your already better than me...
0 likesyaaaay you fixed it up! i played cello for about 3 years and i was AWFUL
0 likesHere are some tips from a cellist: 1. Sit on a chair, that bed is too high 😉 also, sit on the very edge of the chair. 2. The top of the cello is supposed to rest on your chest. 3. That vibrato technique was good! Just make it quicker and quicker and you will learn it in no time! 4. Hold your elbows high. 5. Start learning pizzicato only at first 😉 then add the fiddlestick. 6. You can put tape on where you should place your first finger to make it easier 🙂 7. Your legs should "hug" the cello, holding it kind of tight with your knees below the C-shaped rim (hope you know what I mean, English isn't my native language so I don't know how to say it differently) That should be enough for you for now I think. Hope this was helpful and I wish you a fun experience learning! Looking forward to seeing your progress 😊
0 likesTHIS IS AMAAAAZZZIINNGGGGG
0 likesThe harmony in the end!!!!!!!!!!!!
0 likesoh wow i wish i just had a cello layin around!
0 likesI don’t mean to be pretentious! But you can first start out by sitting with your legs bent so they can form a 90 degree angle. Hold the cello so that it rests at the middle part of your chest. I hope this helps!!! And good luck!!!
0 likesI appreciate string players as I play violin :)
0 likesUgh wow I love one (1) talented woman and her name is dodie
0 likesHasn't had any lessons yet, still manages to pull off a summer nights cover that doesn't sound like a screeching cat
0 likesah this is so cute and fun!
0 likesWe love a gal who always has a cello handy
0 likesmy goal for next year is to start learning cello!
0 likesThis makes me so happy
0 likesAwesome!
0 likesThe cellist of me is hurting bc she’s on her bed causing her cello to act like a bass (in a standing sense) and then my dodie fan is crying bc she is so freaking amazing and cute
0 likeswhy are you almost better at the cello your first time than i was after 3 years of lessons lol (also you're making me wanna relearn everything i haven't even touched a cello in 6 years aaaaaaa)
0 likesYES, but are there any other viola players out there?
1 likeI just finished my final grease performance yesterday night
0 likesYayyyyyy. That's where my joy is.
0 likeslistening to dodie knowing she's bi (like me shsshhh) this song is okay to perform with only one person AHHAHA
0 likesAs a person who doesn't know shit about cellos, this sounded nice
0 likesi am overwhelmed this is so prettt
0 likesYou're so adorable I. CANNOT. HANDLE. IT.
0 likesserious cello envy in running rife through me right now
0 likesi need to relearn cello omdz, it’s so niceeee
0 likesI FUCKIN LOVE THE CELLO
0 likesI Played the Cello for about 6 years. But the I stopped because My cello teacher was an absolute Ass. Now I Play the Piano though, and My teacher is amazing 😇
0 likesi have played cello for about 5 years now ;3
0 likesOh boy, here I go falling in love over the internet again.
0 likesdodie! what size cello is that?! im considering starting playing but i'm not sure on what size to get! i'm 5'1!
0 likesIt's so exciting to see you playing my instrument!!!! But sit on a chair please 😂 and your bowl arm will be better soon
0 likes그리스♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥ 오늘 왜이렇게 사랑스러운겨
0 likes도디 사랑해 loveya dodie
this made me realise that summer nights doesn’t have to be sung with two people if you’re bi
0 likesAGH YOURE AMAZING BUT DONT TOUCH THE STRINGS ON THE BOW THAT RUINS ITNABSBDJFKFKF
0 likesAaaahh it tis my actual queen<3
0 likes♥️✨
0 likesWell now you really have to cover Norah Jones - Sunrise....
0 likesPlease do a Lumineers song! I suggest Sleep on the floor!
0 likesThis is so cute
0 likesyeah but it should have been " a-cello-cello-cello"
0 likesOh you beautiful bean!♡
0 likesYou should've got an upright bass!
0 likesI used to play the cello but I got really sad cause I sucked after playing it for 4 months. Then once I got into middle school I couldn't do Orchestra cause we can't take cellos or bass on the bus. :/
0 likesYaaasssss Dodie!!!!!!
0 likesi LUV it
0 likesis there anything she can't do
0 likesDoes anyone know what glitter dodie uses??
0 likes0:21 IS SO CUTE AAAAHHHH
0 likesDodie do you have a flue? Because your singing voice sounds like you do??
0 likesThe "awelowelowelo" should of been "acellocellocello"
0 likesDODIE PUT THE SPIKE OUT I AM BEGGING YOU
0 likesJust watched Grease yesterday
0 likesAs I do like everyday
So she plays like 5 instruments?
0 likesI'M SHOOK
0 likesi’ve never realized but summer nights sung by one person is a bisexual anthem
0 likeswho else first heard this song from when barry did karaoke with caitlin?
0 likesomg i love you so much
0 likesLovely
0 likesIt would be more comfortable if you had your spike slightly longer so the cello sits higher or sit in a lower chair as it makes your finger placement a lot easier
0 likesHonestly I think your bed might be too high to sit on but the length of the spike is personal preference. It's supposed to be short but I always have mine longer because it's more comfortable for me 😊
0 likesOh my goshhhh I have the same bed I love it
0 likes5:08 was that a sneaky gavin and Stacy reference
0 likes5:14 thank me later
0 likes❤️❤️❤️❤️
0 likesHave u seen the new song that’s number two on the trending page
0 likesTry playing a double bass lol 😂😂😂
0 likesSLAY
0 likesmy heart
0 likesPut some resin on that bow!!
0 likesshes so cute SQUEEEEE
0 likes💛💛💛💛💛💛💛
0 likes... Hey... Your left elbow... It was... It was... Very... Low... And vibrato is made from the elbow. But yeah... Just try not to keep your left elbow so low and you're pretty much good to go.
0 likesHi, this isn't really a playing tip, but when you were singing and the cello is just leaning on the bed in the background, bad idea, it can fall over any minute.
0 likesDID SHE GET A NEW BED?????
0 likesget a chair! playing on a bed is impossible
0 likesi LOVE you
0 likesI have a cello 😂 💀 idk how to play
0 likes💕💕💕💕😭
0 likesYou need to sit on a chair so that your thighs are like level and not on a slope. Then the spike needs to be long enough so the cello is comfortably between your legs. Also if you try bowing then try to get it parallel with the bridge.
0 likesEye makeup glitter so cute
0 likes2:44 "picks-a-catto" hahahah love u <3
0 likesI play a cello yay
0 likesI play the cello. yay
0 likesit's a good look on you.
0 likeswhat an inspo
0 likesoH I HAD IT ON 0.75 SPEED THATS WHY IT SOUNDED WEIRD ASF
0 likesYour gonna want to get a flat chair and be on the edge of your seat and lengthen the endpin a little
1 likeIm a cello player
1 likeomg where's her yellow skirt from i need it
0 likesalso your thumb goes behind the neck of the cello not next to it. also your thumb should always be parallel to your second finger. (left hand)
0 likesSHE'S SITTING ON A BED AND IT'S FUCKING TRIGGERING ME
0 likesHello my fello cello player
0 likesdon’t touCH THE BOW HAIRS
0 likesUR SO CUTE HOLY SHIT
0 likesKinda problematic XD
0 likesThat's what I always say at that line!
WHERES THE LOFT BED
0 likesYoure such a fucking cutie patootie!
0 likes3:12 uh... ok. Soooo it's not a oned song... alright.
0 likesYESSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSS
0 likesyou're holding the bow and everything wrong. lol
0 likescan i give you advice on how to bow... aaaa (you gotta point the bow hair to the bridge and also keep it going straight yea thats all bye)
0 likesG r e a s e
0 likesmy headphones killed me
0 likesCollab with Shannon Beveridge!!!!!!
0 likesSHE WAS IN PORTUGAL SJDJSJS IM CRY
0 likesCan’t wait to see where this goes; this is actually amazing for your first time! 💛
0 likesThis is so wonderfully lovely! The cello is my favorite instrument! You look especially happy in this video <3
0 likesdodie this is god damn amazing!! you're a natural musician, i can't wait to see what you do with this ✨
0 likesSo happy you’re playing the beautiful instrument! We (me and the cello community) welcome you into the world of cellos :)
0 likesthis is amazing dodie! i love u so much, your really inspiring to me :)
0 likesthat was actually so impressive I sucked on my first day of playing and I definitely wasn't able to shift like that. great job dodie!!
0 likesAwe I'm so happy you love the cello too! I'm a cellist who's only been playing for 2 1/2 years, but if you work really hard at it and get like Suzuki learning books and stuff, you can progress pretty quickly. I'm already in 3 orchestras and play in concerts a lot at my local theatre. 😅
0 likesI’m so exited to hear Dodie music with more cello!! I miss playing it in junior high.
0 likesI'm stressing out about my five page term paper and this was exactly what I needed. Thanks Dodie! 😊
0 likesTHIS IS SO LOVELY. Nice job picking it up so quickly!! I am very impressed. :)
0 likesThis is so cute! Also that’s really good for your first go! Love you keep up the great work ❤️
0 likesThat was awesome! I'm excited to hear more from you! :D
0 likesAhh so exciting!! When I was learning how to play violin, I don’t think my teachers let me touch the bow for a couple months. It’s important when you’re first starting out to just learn where your fingers are supposed to go (tapes are super helpful!), and then start figuring out a proper bow hold and such. Too much too fast confuses your brain and you end up learning certain aspects sloppily. Also, try to have lessons regularly, especially now at the beginning and practice every day when you can even if it’s just for like 5 minutes! This is really awesome and that was a fantastic first go! Your intonation was great and you had a really nice pizz sound. Have fun cello-ing!!!
0 likesive played the cello for four years n this genuinely warms my heart lol. i feel like the cello is hella underappreciated but yea i just love this n ur bow hold is adorable sjjsaks
0 likesI'm playing Sandy in a production of Grease right now so I couldn't believe when I saw you covering this! (and cello sounds great keep it up!) xx
0 likesOh my goodness Dodie I'm so excited! I love that you casually found a cello in your closet, was like "oh! a ukulele, but 4x bigger" and just had a little jam session that ended up bein' a whole song long. Can't wait until you are a "known cello player" :)
0 likesHell yeah! I play cello, and I’m definitely biased but I feel like it deserves more love. Lovely job as always 💛
0 likesYas love this! Dodie, it so inspiring to see you trying something new. You see, I was always afraid of starting music or new creative things... Im older and growing up I never got a training in music etc... But it is fun to see to see you experience new things, I feel somewhat braver now.
0 likesaww this is so wholesome! im so pumped to see you progress as a cellist <3
0 likesAs a non cellist, it sounds really good. And as a Grease lover, I really loved this
0 likesI LOVE this SO MUCH. You just like picked up a cello and was like YEAH. I’m a CELLIST now! That’s so fantastic, you just do that. It’s inspiring in a weird way and I love it so much!
0 likesthis amazing i'd absolutely love to play the cello😍 i'm a violinist and i assume it's the same for cello so i'd say try and keep your bow straight across the strings, not at an angle, and not over the fingerboard! i'm so so excited for more cello from you ahhhhhhhhhh😍
0 likesSo glad you’re loving an instrument I love and play! Ah so cool
0 likesas a cello player of about six years this is literally a dream come true i love you dodie
0 likesThis was awesome! Have fun learning!
0 likesI love itttt I cant wait to see more of these videos by you 💛💛
0 likesThat was actually pretty sweet and cool! Yes - cellos are very cool!
0 likesAs a cellist (kinda) I can say, you did a phenomenal job for a first time playing a cello
0 likesThe song was sooooo beautiful your voice just calms me. I’m over here just dancing to this. No joke. Also I love your asmr videos. Please make more. Also a progress video once you get GOOD at the cello. By GOOD I mean better. I’m writing too much ok bye. Love you! Hope you read this!! Ok bye ♥️
0 likesdodie im cryingg, this was beautiful ! keep going :)
0 likesThis is so good. I love you so much. I'm so proud of you.
0 likeshow is this your first time?! i've been wanting to learn cello for SO LONG and this made me want to even more ahhhh
0 likesoh my god that last part literally gave me goosebumps DODIE!
0 likesI LOVE THIS YOU'RE SO ADORABLE AND GREESE IS GREAT
0 likesCello is by far one of my favorite instruments, but it's one of the ones I can't play cause I didn't play in school and I would never be able to afford one
0 likesYou have officially made me miss playing cello!!! Best 8 years!!
0 likesThis vid made my day 100000 times betterrrrr thank you dodie for the awesome vibes <3
0 likesYou did amazing for a first time player! I just have some tips:
0 likesYou might want to put finger tapes on your b c d and extended e (ask someone you know who plays cello) on the a string to help find your place, work on your bow hold, keep a straight bow, buy an essential elements book, and don’t give up!
YES I love it when cellos are appreciated and not called violins
0 likesYou are such a talented person! I can't wait for you to learn more. :D
0 likesI'm excited to watch the journey with the cello! 😀
0 likesI took cello lessons for a month but I didn't have enough time to practice 😭😭 it is without a doubt the most beautiful sounding instrument in the world
0 likesHonestly, your intonation was pretty good and that’s something that people with much more experience still struggle with. Trust your musicianship and let Sophie help you with technical things, you will be fantastic!
0 likesAbsolutely beautiful and completely adorable. I've learnt ukulele (you inspired meeeeee! also I learnt pretty much on my own apart from some of the basic chords) but I'm now trying to learn guitar. (A little trickier)
0 likesI don't usually write comments but today I thought why not? (Thanks if you read this far😊 x)
I used to play cello in like fifth grade and one of the first lessons I learned was to wear pants while playing
0 likesAlso the song at the end was probably better than anything I ever played. Great job!
Omg!!!!!! You are soo beautiful. I’m super jealous. I play the violin and it’s been 4 years. The first night I got it I couldn’t even attempt to hold it and you’re over here making a cover for a song. So proud of you. You are truly a musician. Love you! Hope you read this! (To doddie)
0 likesso excited to see where you go with this instrument!
0 likesWelcome to the cello club!! We're delighted to have you!
0 likesThat sounded sooooo beautiful omg
0 likesAs a cellist of 9 years it warms my heart to see you so excited over my absolute favorite instrument!!! You're doing a lovely job so far, it's not an easy instrument to pick up by any means. Keep playing!!!!! (Also a huge fan of Grease so this cover made me happy!)
0 likesi’ve been playing the violin (close enough to a cello) for a while and holy shit i could not pick that up and play notes straight away damn girl
0 likesAlso - I still would very much like to hear you do John Lennon's "Starting Over" - wonderful song!
0 likesDo you fancy covering the muffin song? :P Also super excited for future cello stuff. Keep it up!
0 likesDODIE THIS IS SO BEAUTIFUL AHHH. EVEN IF IT WAS DODGY I DIDN'T NOTICE. okay, end of caps. and well done for picking up a new instrument!
0 likesi’ve been playing for 3 yrs and this is so cool!!!!!
0 likesBeautiful Dodie! I can't wait to see you get better!! Could you possibly do a cover of IDGAF, your voice would be perfect and I would just adore it!
0 likes(Please like so Dodie can see)
Good job dodie you did well please do more in the future
0 likeshonestly i’ve been playing the viola for 5 years and this is the absolute best i’ve ever heard anyone play for their first time not to mention dodie knew how to do all the techniques and what they were called aND WHERE TO PUT YOUR FINGERS FOR THE CORRECT NOTES. SO AMAZING.
0 likesMakes me really want to learn to play my guitar
0 likesWhen you play twist your bow to you while you play. The bowing sound will be ten times better! I'm so glad you picked it up! I play the cello and I'm in 9th grade. I'm in love with your videos so I'm super excited to see upcoming cello covers! 💜😘
0 likesive been playing the violin for 5 years and worked closely with many cello players and this was adorable
0 likesthis was absolutely lovely
0 likesWhen you thought she couldn't get any more talented
0 likesOnly you could:A) Go from a tremor adorable ukulele to a CELLO B) Make an entire cover with an instrument that you’ve never had one lesson forAnd btw, go those vibratos!!! They sounded beautifulThis was funny too 😁😂 and inspirational, picking up an instrument as big as the chello
0 likesI'm a classical cellist and this makes me so undeniably happy
0 likeslove this so much!
0 likesI played the cello for 8 years and it was so, so incredibly fun. I haven’t played in a few years (thanks college and grad school) but I’m so excited that you’re starting, and it’s making me want to go back to it. Enjoy the process, and seeing how far you’ll go! You’re a natural so far! 💛
0 likesI'm just so excited for the day dodie will play when on the cello and piano by herself ((:
0 likesOooooof I have wanted a cello for so long. I am just gonna live through you and cry later😂
0 likeshey! I play cello!!! This is one of my favorite things to watch.
0 likesI love your voice.
0 likesgods cello is my favorite instrument i love the sound. one day im gonna get me one.. when i have a place with less neighbors and more sound proofing :P
0 likesdodie i love you and you're so talented but i get so salty when people have cellos "just lying around," i've been playing the cello for almost 10 years and i just got my own cello last summer (i couldn't afford it before)
0 likesI've played cello for 2yrs in orchestra and gotten first division on competition .all I'm going to tell you it's that you are going to enjoy this isntrument it's truly the best 😁💗
0 likesas a cellist, that sound of not enough rosin on the bow kills my ears, but once she started the cover, it was beautiful
0 likesGreat now I've got to learn how to play the cello
0 likesI absolutely love cellos but my true love is definitely the harp cries forever because there are no teachers in my country and harps are way too expensive
0 likesok but literally dodie is everything I aspire to be like hhh so comfortable with who she’s become even though it’s been hard, cute makeup, personality, and quirks, amAzing voice, YouTuber, cool friends and just uuuHhhhhHghg
0 likesawwww i loved this!
0 likesI love this so much x
0 likesCan you believe Dodie invented excitement what a legend
0 likesNow I wanna learn how to play the cello
0 likesDodie, this is not bad at all (especially for a first go)! I recommend playing with your bow adjacent to the strings and not pointing the tip of the bow up to the ceiling (hope that makes any sense). Don't be afraid to apply more pressure to the strings at the frog (bottomish) of the bow and less at the end and tip. Also, rosin will help a ton with the sqeaking noise. I've played cello for 7 years and I've falled deeper in love with it the further I go. So glad to see that passion in youuu
0 likesAs a cello player, I would recommend having your cell a little higher and focusing on your bow angles!
0 likesi cant believe you can even get any decent notes out of the cello without any lessons yet, let alone create such ! a ! beautiful ! cover!!! ur so talented wtf
0 likesfrom someone who does not have any experience with string instruments whatsoever,, this sounds incredible!!
0 likesBowing usually works a little better if you dont push too hard with the bow! I loved this cover and cant wait to hear more cello stuff :D
0 likesThis is perfection AHHH
0 likesi love how happy she is
0 likesI don’t know anything about cello but that sounded great!
0 likesThis is so stunning oh wow
0 likesAnother great song - "A Different Corner" by George Michael - it would suit you very well!
0 likesi’m so sickeningly in love with her.
0 likes“i don’t know how tight the bow is supposed to be” EVERY STRING PLAYER EVER. i play the double bass and i have for about 5 years and i’m still finding that sweet spot with my bows.
0 likesyou're the reason i upload original songs. love you💕
0 likesyes, we all do love a bit of "life shit". Hang in there :)
0 likesI have kind of wanted to play the cello, but it seems like HEAPS of hard work and you need tons of music knowledgeMaybe I’m just comparing myself to my friend who is AMAZING at the cello and the piano
0 likesOhhhh... I started playing the cello 3 months ago!!!
0 likesfreaking lovely
0 likesShe’s all ready better than me I’m sure and I’ve been playing for like 3 years
0 likesok ive been playing cello for like 6 years and heres some super basic advice (even though im sure sophie will be a much better teacher) -
0 likes- lift it up higher a bit (in the summer nights bit it was a lot better) and tuck your knees in the curve under the bottom pokey bits (technical lingo)
- make a notecard that has two lines going longways and tuck it in the strings between the fingerboard and the bridge and practice bowing between those two lines (i still drift up towards the fingerboard)
- a part of that (^) is also bc youre bowing with your shoulder primarily, try moving more from the elbow (the order for down bow (moving your hand away from your body) is shoulder a Tiny bit, elbow a Lot, then wrist to initiate the change to an up bow, then its just the reverse for the up bow) use your wrist to keep the bow parallel to the ground
- your grip is actually pretty good!
- be sure to rosin your bow more so you dont get the squeaky sound (especially on the a string)
- try to sit on a chair where your thighs can be parallel to the ground, it makes the placement of the cello easier (see the first one)
i know this probably isnt that great of advice but here are some tips from someone who isnt a pro!!!!
love you lots dodes <3
HER EXCITEMENT IS EVERYTHING
0 likesPLEASE don't leave your cello standing up like that :'( but this was good for a first try :) I'm thousands of miles away from my cello this year, missing it so much :'(
0 likesThat was so good
0 likesListening to this with earbuds was an OUT OF BODY EXPERIENCE
0 likesI love this so muchhhhh xx
0 likesI’ve wanted to play cello for about a year now but I already play 3 instruments and I have my GCSEs next year, I’m gonna start anyway
0 likesA few tips from a cellist: Its more comfortable for your feet to be flat on the floor and the top part of the body of the cello should be just above your bust your legs will feel natural after that, you can practice fingerings on a soda can or glass and that is how you would hold your hand at the neck i dont know how to explain how to hold the bow i can only show, the rest is just music :) your already really good!!!
0 likesi thought it was wmyb at first ohmy BUT SUMMER NIGHTS IS A GREAT SONG I LOVE THIS
0 likesI fricking love this
0 likesI've always wanted a cello
0 likesAs a stings player myself at the start I was like; "oh dodie your fingers are too low oh dodie"
0 likesI got actually CHILLS like asmr chills basically. I am ASTOUNDED
0 likesDODIE! IM SO IMPRESSED!!
0 likesi played the cello for two years at school and dodie literally plays it better than me omg
0 likesTHAT WAS SO CUTEEEE
0 likesahhhhhh i love cello!!!
0 likesAHH I PLAY CELLO AND I LOVE THIS VIDEOO
0 likesHi sweetheart. For a beginner that is pretty impressive. Love you.
0 likesTbh the cover was better then I have ever played..I’ve played for 2 years
0 likesI adore you with all my being
0 likesas i cellist i thought this was kind of hilarious
0 likesnew phone !! new bed !! new instrument!! my goodness i missed alot , i love u !!
0 likesalso i don’t play the cello but i do play a board instrument, a good tip is that the further down on the strings the richter and louder you play. youtube some bow technique too
0 likesngl I'm watching this drank and I AM SO HYPNOTIZED I CAN'T DESCRIBE
0 likeswhy does dodie remind me of a young kid on christmas in this video xD
0 likesAHH IVE ALWAYS WANTED TO PLAY CELLO
0 likesokay some tips: get fingering tapes when you’re starting out, BUY ROSIN SO YOUR BOW STICKS TO YOUR STRINGS, keep your bow straight on and not diagonal, try to play closer to the bridge, don’t let your elbow sag, and never show your left hands thumb!! these are just some tips so you don’t develop bad habits!! i’ve been playing cello for almost 6 years so i know what i’m talking about lol
0 likesthis is the most bisexual rendition of summer nights i've ever heard
0 likesI am also a cellist called Sophie 😂
2 likesShe is glorious and we do not deserve her
0 likesThis was SO fun.
0 likesTHE FUCKING TALENT AND BEAUTY YOU HAVE!!!! ITS TOO MUCH TO HANDEL
0 likesI play viola put always stare at the cellos in JEALOUSLY
0 likesWow you’re a quick learner wow wow wow
0 likesA tip for the in-pin : you want your ear to be in between to two pegs when playing
0 likesgrease is my favourite film and this is lovely
0 likesTHIS SONG MAKES ME THINK ABOUT THE FLASH AND CAITLYN OMFG I CANT STOP LAUGHING
0 likesI liked it :)
0 likeshaha this is so cute oml
0 likesYOU'RE SO CUTE AAAA i love you sm
0 likeshow did dodie's lower teeth just get straight suddenly i remember them being super wonky
0 likesHell yeah Cello Dodie
0 likesknowing where to put your legs is a struggle that never truly dies
0 likeswhen it's sung solo it comes off as a very enthusiastic and suave bisexual finding a girlfriend and being unable to keep her
0 likesI don’t play cello, but I play violin. What ever you do, don’t touch the bow hair. Nor pluck where you bow will go. This is because the oils on your finger will prevent the sound of the cello.
0 likesi swear to god if she does it perfectly.
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she did it perfectly ://
0 likesoh my god it’s beautiful
0 likesI'm not a cellist but I'm a violinist who plays in an orchestra and I have a few tips that might help you play more comfortably and with fuller sound. I think you were holding it a little bit funny during the cover, try not to tilt it as much to the side and just have it kind of sit in between your legs facing forward. Also, if you raise your left elbow while you play it will be a lot easier to reach notes. It will help you play with the tops of your fingers rather than the flat part, which also makes it a LOT easier to vibrate. Also, it will help you to get better sound if you bow nearer to the bridge than the fingerboard. This will probably come with just practicing and getting your bow grip to be stronger, but you get a louder and more full tone by playing closer to the bridge. Really looking forward to see where you can go from here and more of your cello adventures! Good luck!
0 likesMissed opportunity: "oh cello cello cello uh" ;)
0 likesyou are so cute, dodie <3
0 likesTip, raise the end pin and sit on a harder surface. Playing on a bed is tricky 😂
0 likesI play cello!!!
0 likesI have a tip for you, and I'm not even a cellist (I'm a violinist, but hey, I pay attention in class!) When you're bowing try to keep it at Level 1 (edge of your seat, also it's better not to play on a couch, bed, or whatever soft and comfortable, try playing on a kitchen chair or something), and when you're bowing, try to keep it at lane 3 (which is like the middle of the space between the bridge and the fingerboard) to play forte (loudly), and to play paino (softly) you go to lane 2 or 1 in the space between the bridge and the fingerboard, also one more thing, playing vibrato is a bit difficult for me, and I don't really know how to play it on Cello (correctly, but I know how), and it's basically and up and down motion, so when you're playing or practicing, try going like up and down on the fingerboard and not, you're going to not put as much pressure down on the string, but as you go, try going faster and faster, increasing the pressure on the strings until you're at one spot, and you're just going in the motion, and then, well, add the bow! :) Once again, I am not a cellist, so I don't even know if I'm talking crazy or not. Also, enjoy your new Cello!!!
0 likesI missed hearing your voice
0 likesdODIE DON’T TOUCH THE BOW HAIR
0 likesYOU’LL GET FINGER GREASE ON I T
I wish you did Violin
0 likesi JUST listened to this song today! i’m psychic
0 likesLove you <3
0 likesYOURE TEETH ARE SUPER HECKIN STRAIGHT. also I rlly like this💛
0 likesPLEASE SOMEONE CAST IN A WEST END SHOW OR BROADWAY SHOW
0 likesi missed this sort of thing
0 likesI gave up cello at the end of Year 3. Why did I do that?!?
0 likesFirst rule of cello, Don't wear a skirt
0 likes😂😂 aw your excitement
0 likesYou’re so cute!!!
0 likesalso what a softie i loVE
0 likesyeh but can you play seven nation army on this? 😩
0 likesLoving the glitter
0 likesthis is great and all but firstly where is your freaking bunk, i mean LOFT BED doDIE WHEEREEEE
0 likescute !! 😊😘😘
0 likesI play cello !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
0 likesAny cello players out here?
0 likesWTF IM A STRING PLAYER AND AM NOT THE FRICKEN GOOD HECC
0 likes(i mean violinists are rly bad at literally every other instrument so ooof)
I’m sorry but
0 likesIS IT DODIE CELLO?
r/wholesomememes
0 likesdid you rosin the bow?
0 likesI STAN
0 likesWait is that the Sophie that was in dan and phils truth bombs video?
0 likesupdate on the celloing?
0 likesCute 😊
0 likesCute eye makeup!!
0 likesI love you and all but just.. that below the face camera angle is so so unflattering my goodness :'D
0 likesaww rip the loft bed
0 likesI cringe a little bit but I’m so happy
0 likesok you're a beginner I'm going to be gentle and don't write what I'm thinking actually
0 likesbut please
since when do you play cello on your bed ? just, why ?
flashback to grade 4
0 likesthat cello isn't tall enough for that bed so that's why it's uncomfortable
0 likesBut yeah put the spike up a bit :) and yeah try using stickers for where your fingers go!!
0 likesadjust the height a bit. that makes it easier to hold in your knees :)
0 likesDid i miss something? Where’s the loft bed :-(
0 likesCUTE
0 likesI cello
0 likesI love
Oh my god you’re so cute??
0 likesYAAAAAAAAAY
0 likesDO YO TANG DODIE
0 likesaCk oh my gOd how did i not see this AcK
0 likesyou did ok
0 likesLovely lovely lovely
0 likesIly but try not to touch the bow strings more than you have to!
0 likesI'm a cellist
0 likesTHIS IS SO AWESOME
0 likesYou're already good on this first time, so imagine how it's gonna sound once you actually learn how to play it!
I love watching people learn instruments as adults. It makes my heart so happy
0 likesI was just as excited when I started. It's literally a cure for my sadness and depression. Happy cello learning!!
0 likeswhat a great song to have stuck in my head all day! this was beautiful dodes! <3
0 likesI literally cant express my love for this. You can just pick up an instrument and make it so beautiful
0 likesOHHH MY GOSHH YESSS!!! i love the cello as well! its like one of my favorite instruments next to violin. This was beautiful btw <3
0 likesOh man, I'm so excited for you! You're my favorite musician, Dodie, so for you to be learning cello, my favorite instrument... oh man, I'm jazzed. Your cello sounds so beautiful, and I can't wait to see how you develop with it!!
0 likesWe just did Grease at our school and this gave me so many good memories. You’re so adorable, your excitement makes me happy. Keep it up!!
0 likesLove this!!! My brother is a cellist, and it makes me so happy when other people want to learn this beautiful instrument! Also I kind of love that you play the cello like it's a uke hahaha
1 likeI'm so happy you're learning an instrument, it's an amazing, long journey. don't be afraid of hard work. congrats !!
0 likesWhat a fun and great start with the cello! It's a lovely instrument. My orchestra is actually playing Summer Nights at the moment!
0 likesoh my god i’m amazed you gave me a love for the uke and now you’re playing an instrument i’ve been playing for years!!
0 likesas a cellist who's been playing for almost five years, you're doing amazing! you know the basics without any lessons and you might not know any notes yet, but you are already comfortable with holding it, which is harder for beginners. you're already great! i hope you continue playing. (oh and don't worry about getting your vibrato perfect right now, everyone struggles with learning how to do it.)
0 likesGo Dodie!!! ^-^ I'm so proud!! You sounded lovely 💕💕
0 likesPlayed the cello for three years, it’s an amazing instrument!💕 Mine names Sophie too😆😆
0 likesThat sounds wonderful dodie!! You'll be professional in no time
0 likesI love the cello. It’s something I’d love to learn how to play someday. I love string instruments in general. I used to play the violin and now I’m learning guitar.
0 likesThis is so sweet and reminds me how for ages I wanted to learn the cello.... and how I really shouldn't because I have no room to put one and need to focus on the many instruments I already own and don't have time for. But oh it'd be nice to know...
0 likesLoving this! So cute and well thought out
0 likesSo beautiful!!!I’ve wanted to learn violin but so far I know Ukulele, Piano, and a bit of guitar but in getting there!!You’re my inspiration Dodie thank you!! ❤️❤️❤️👌👌
0 likeshey dodie! i’m so glad you’ve picked up cello, i think it’s amazing too and kinda tried to do the same a couple years ago. i think my recommendation would be to hold your left elbow up more (it sucks and is painful, but it’s all technical work and helps with vibrato) but i’m honestly so impressed by your skill already! kudos to you ❤️
0 likesI play the cello and it’s amazing it’s such an expressive and beautiful instrument
0 likesTHIS IS AMAZING DODIE IM SO PROUD!! This instrument is very hard to learn and you’ve done such an amazing job with it. I can’t wait for the beautiful music you’ll make with this new hobby:) love you always
0 likesI played cello for a year in school and this made my heart hurt so bad!! I want to play again :'(
0 likesYES!! I’m so excited to see your progress in the future, I know you can do it!
0 likesLikewise to most cellists on here: this is incredibly promising for a first attempt at the instrument. I predict, granted lessons actually happen, we will be seeing a lot more cello from Dodie. 😉💜
0 likesThis was so cool!! I love that you were like "I have no idea how to do this but goshdarnit I'm making something right now". Inspirational.
0 likesBut where did the list bed gooooo😂 honestly this was amazing love your voice been a fan since forever keep up the amazing work!
0 likesYES!! you picked the best possible song for this video and you played it so well for a first timer! well I actually know nothing about cello but it was still amazing!!!
0 likesLITERALLY watched Grease again last night and was thinking you'd be PERFECT to sing a cover! Your cello playing skills were great and your voice phenomenal as per.
0 likesBut where did the loft bed gooooo😂 honestly this was amazing love your voice been a fan since forever keep up the amazing work!
0 likesI PLAY THE CELLO!!!! The cello is such an amazing instrument, in my opinion; it has such a beautiful sound, and a wide range of notes you can play and things you can do with it. I love the cello.
0 likesi love her so much omg i'm so proud of her
0 likesi used to play cello for a few years (i had to stop rip) but its so beautiful and fun to play! you did really well for your first attempt and i'm really impressed !!
0 likesas someone who plays cello, and is about grade 5, you are making a great start and im sure youre gona become amazing! cant wait to hear more!
0 likesAHHHHHHH DODIEEEEEE
0 likesI PLAY THE CELLO AND I WAS LITERALLY LISTENING TO THIS SONG A FEW MINUTES AGO WHILE WALKING MY DOGS.
I LOVE YOU SO MUCHHHHH
Ahhh, I love all of this so much! <3
0 likesTHAT'S SO BEAUTIFUL DODIE!!
0 likesI Honestly believe that that was pretty phenomenal for your first time playing cello. I know when I start first playing the ukulele I was awful! But that was pretty pleasant
0 likesAlso I just love the cello the cello can do no wrong to me. It’s my favorite string instrument even though I’ve never played it I love it.
dodie trying to learn uke: "One day.... One day."
0 likesThis time dodie's learning a cellooooOo!!
Can we please of more videos like this? Where you just mess around and explore instruments, even ones that you already know. I love these videos because they always inspire me to play my own instruments!
0 likesHow can you play the cello even tho you haven't had any lessons omg this is so good
0 likesOmggg if I was to learn any classical instrument it would be cello they sound so eerie and lovely
0 likesI imagine you being pro on cello (it's the matter of hours I guess), and this is my coolest thought today. I can't wait for your own songs...
0 likesas a cellist of six years I could never be hard on anyone this adorable?? please keep at it, I’m so excited to see where you get dodie 💛💕
0 likesUm Dodie? This is freakin amazing? I love this? Kudos to you dude
0 likesIM SO HAPPY BECAUSE I PLAY CELLO AND YOU DID AMAZING HONESTLY BECAUSE PLAYING IS SO HARD TO DO
0 likesWow Dodie, as a professional violist I gotta say that's a pretty darn good first day!! I mean, holding the bow a bit wink wonk and still manage to get a decent tone and timbre is not easy, well done!!!💛
0 likeshey, dodie! although I don't play the cello (I play the violin) I do know your left elbow should be held so that your forearm is almost parallel to the floor. it will make cello vibrato much easier and make your intonation better as well! I wish you the best of luck and I am sure you will be very successful in your cello journey!
0 likesAHHHHHHHHHHHH
0 likesI PLAY THE CELLO AND I WAS LITERALLY LISTENING TO THIS SONG A FEW MINUTES AGO WHILE WALKING MY DOGS.
I LOVE YOU SO MUCHHHHH
This is a beautiful instrument... the cello is great to
0 likesJust some tips~ when you play with the bow the bow should stay parallel to the bridge and fingerboard and the cello should rest against your bod. And when you play your elbow should be in chicken wing position and not angled down. :)
0 likesAs a violinist of 6 ish years, and the concert master of an orchestra, I can honestly say that you’re already a better instrumentalist than like half of my orchestra. And they’ve played for years. 😂 keep up the good work. You’re a natural.
0 likesI play Cello! It's truly a beautiful instrument
0 likestechnically it’s double stop but it’s mostly called that when you do different notes not open strings also you’re doing surprisingly well intonation wise for a beginner! Try to raise your elbow on your left hand and try to bow straighter.
0 likesI just got a violin recently and this is VERY relatable. I put tape on mine and it helped tremendously
0 likesTHIS MADE ME SO HAPPY.
0 likesHOLY SHIT THAT WAS BEAUTIFUL I'M VERY EMOTIONAL RIGHT NOW!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!1
0 likesThis is so exciting! I'm studying music education at an American university and I actually just finished my string methods class (we get a crash course in every instrument family!) and yeah this wasn't awful!!! I'm so happy you're learning new instruments! There are a lot of professional cellists in the comments who can give better and more descriptive comments I'm sure, but I'll leave one tiny tip! Try to keep the bow parallel-ish to the ground and perpendicular to the strings! It'll help with the sound! But yes yes yes! You're doing amazing! Major kudos to you for learning a new instrument! Cello was very difficult for me to play in my method class!
0 likesaaaaaaa this is wonderful, dodie!
0 likesOh my gosh! I play cello!!
0 likesThis is why I love you oh my gosh
And IT'S A GREASE SONG AAAAAAA
Yay I play cello! Just had a concert last night😊
0 likesSo good! 😊
0 likesyou killed me with your talent
0 likesOMG and I'm about to start the violin!!! We both play the clarinet, the guitar and the uke, (you play piano way better than I do) and aaaaaah.
1 like(I/E)NFP Enneagram 4 musicians singing composing playing the same 4 and a half instruments.
love it love it love it love it
0 likesNot gonna lie, this video gave me bi vibes. Having the song only brings from one perspective and all these girls and boys during these summer nights. I see you Dodie
Oh my gosh I love this soooo much!!!!!
1 likeDODIE... IF YOU LOVE THE CELLO LISTEN TO INGRID MICHAELSON'S SONG THE CHAIN IT'S GORGEOUS AND IF YOU'RE UP TO IT COULD YOU DO A COVER? DID I MENTION THE FACT THAT I LOVE YOU SO FREAKING MUCH!?
0 likesSecretly watching all your videos this finally made me push that sub button LOVE YA
0 likesEasily one of the most talented artists if our time, Dodie Clark, and she plays my name instrument!
0 likesBeautiful!
0 likeshonestly cellos are the most beautiful instruments
0 likesHOW R U SO FLIPPING TALENTED, Ur AMAZING Heck
0 likeswtaf i have goosebumps that was so beautiful
0 likesThis was beautiful! (And nice Gavin and Stacey reference... it was sneaky but I saw 😉)
0 likesthis is the kind of wholesome dodie content i needed
0 likesWhy is the cello such a beautiful sound like please play cello at my funeral
0 likescover starts at 3:04 :)
0 likesEver feel like you're witnessing the start of something special?
0 likesno lessons? are you sure? because that sounded fantastic
1 likeThat’s a beautiful cello, my cellos name is Marcie
0 likesUR DOING GREAT SWEETIE
0 likesHello I'm a cellist, welcome. I can't wait to see your progress. Quick tip: when you're sitting high up (like on your bed) you should pull the endpin out more, that way when you're bowing you don't hit your legs. Also not bad for your first go :)
0 likesAS A GREASE FANATIC I APPRECIATE THIS SOOO MUCH DODES XOXOXO
0 likesSummer lovin', had me a blast
0 likesSummer lovin', happened so fast
I met a girl crazy for me
Met a boy cute as can be
Summer days drifting away
To, uh oh, those summer nights
Well-a, well-a, well-a, uh!
Tell me more, tell me more
Did you get very far?
Tell me more, tell me more
Like does he have a car?
She swam by me, she got a cramp
He ran by me, got my suit damp
I saved her life, she nearly drowned
He showed off splashing around
Summer sun, something's begun
But, uh oh, those summer nights
Well-a, well-a, well-a, uh!
Tell me more, tell me more
Was it love at first sight?
Tell me more, tell me more
Did she put up a fight?
It turned colder, that's where it ends
So I told her we'd still be friends
Then we made our true love vow
Wonder what she's doin' now
Summer dreams ripped at the seams
But, oh, those summer nights
tell me more tell me more
I dropped the cello as an instrument going into middle school and this brings back many memories
0 likesYou sounded really good but I can’t believe you’re playing on a bed aaah, I’d recommend a chair so your legs can be parallel to the ground (at least that’s what I’ve been taught) It’s so amazing that you’re playing the cello it makes me so happy! I clicked on this video so fast. It just feels so lovely to see someone enjoying for the first time something I love so much, and want everyone to know about.
0 likesI'm actually offended at how good this is
0 likesI’ve always wanted to play cello because I play electric bass
0 likesI lovelovelovelovelove this soooooooooo much!!!!!!
0 likesCellos sound so gentle but so powerful
0 likesI LOVE THIS OMFG
0 likesVery beautiful. Super clever.
0 likesomg iv been having a grease moment this past month, anyone else?😂❤️
0 likesyou're so precious dodie
0 likesI look forward to your channel in 5 years when you're a shit hot classical cellist :D :D :D #dodieforprincipalcellolondonsymphony2022
0 likesOh my God I was cellist you are so good o.O
0 likesYour vibrotio is really good - a cellist of 5 years
0 likesshe's so wholesome. <3
0 likesYes Orchestra gang!!! Anybody else here play Viola??? Been playing for 8 years :)
2 likesas a cellist this is slightly frustrating but mainly extremely interesting and makes me so happy
0 likesis it possible to like a video more than once bc i’d like to like it about 99 more times
0 likesThat Mariah note at the end 😂😂👏
0 likesMight help to sit on a lower chair, like a piano chair/stool.
0 likesAlso there’s lots of good stuff online for learning how to hold the bow but once you learn it wrong, it’s hard to change and correct.
You seem really good for first time playing cello.
When I started, I was like “wait so you’re saying this isn’t just a big violin?” I’m exaggerating
Sorry if I seem like I have inflated ego or something
just trying to help sorry bye
this was so bright and lovely ;-;
0 likesOh dodie. You beautiful being
0 likesHi! There's a very low chance you'll see this, but small tip try to keep your bow straight and right in between your finger board and bridge! (I only play double bass but I learned a lot from my orchestra class^-^)
0 likesmake sure to make the end pin longer and don’t tighten the bow too much. your legs go right around the f holes of the instrument. when playing play between the finger board and bridge. also tilt your bow towards you when playing. and pizzicato higher on the finger board. I HOPE THIS HELPS<3
0 likesPro tip: play some chello music on yourmphone, stick it inside your chello and mess about with the strings and the stick thing and you basically look professional
0 likesThis. Is. So. Cute. Agh. also first time playing? The heck how is it this good already??
0 likesOoooh that’s sound so good
0 likesDODIE IS thE MOST BEAUTIFUL PERSON IN THE WORLD IM CRYinG OF hAPpinesS
0 likesA lovely surprise. Thank you very much.
0 likesUm yess I’m digging this SO MUCH
0 likes2:15 ur welcome dodie is the bestest
0 likes"this is the world's worst tuning app" I relate.
0 likesYou're the best.
0 likesThat’s awesome!
0 likesAlso interesting new bed setup!
dodie on your instagram you were talking about how you don’t want people to give you tips but if you’re not learning from an instructor there are a bunch of things you could do wrong and just not know!! with instruments, especially strings, bad playing habits are really easy to make so you want to play the right way as soon as possible
0 likesA cello playing kid who was bullied for playing the cello growing up this makes me VERY FUCKING HAPPY
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*as a
0 likesDODIE PLAYING A STRING INSTRUMENT? 😍 PLAY VIOLIN NEXT!
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she has been playing string instruments for years on this channel mate
0 likesBernice Concepcion sorry, but by string i mean orchestra instruments! dunno why but i never find myself associating guitar or uke with string 🤦♀️
0 likesi was just looking at you and i just wanted to say you are beautiful!!
0 likesNotes are a bit off but beautiful 💓
0 likesWhen you started to pizzicato, I thought you were gonna sing “what makes you beautiful” by One Direction
0 likesHoly shit, so good
0 likesYay life shit! Also not bad for no lessons 😂
0 likesAww dodie 🖤
0 likesyas queen get it!!! so cute!
0 likesi totally forgot you were singing summer nights and i was expecting one direction
0 likesi love cellos
0 likesYou're the cutest person I've ever heard/seen
0 likesflippin ADORABLE dodie strikes again
0 likesCute cute cutest ❤️ also that Gavin and Stacey reference 👌
0 likesi'm an idiot, i was going to say 'playing cello is like playing the violin' until i realised you don't play the violin lmao
0 likes1:40 sounded like you were gonna play the game of thrones theme
0 likesAmazing
0 likesI mean, the way you held the cello during the cover technically isn’t correct, but in my opinion, I think that you should do whatever you like! If it’s not uncomfortable or difficult for you to play that way, then go for it!
0 likesPs. You might wanna use a lower chair so that your legs are big more right angle-y. If you want some technical advise: your endpin should be further outwards and your cello should be at more of an angle, so that the first peg(is that what it’s called? Sorry, I’m Japanese so I’ve never learned these terms in English) is at the same height as your nose when you turn your head. And try to keep your elbow out so that when you want to start moving your left hand closer to the bridge, your arm doesn’t hit the body of the cello.
I think that’s enough for now. GOOD LUCK! Trust me, you’ll be glad you took up the cello.
the way she says pizzicato is so cute
0 likes"picks-acato"
ngl as a string player i cringed just a bit at her bowing, but nonetheless it's not terrible :)
0 likessorry if i sound too bitter, but i don't want to sugarcoat things and lie by saying she's amazing at it. it takes practice
still wish i chose cello over violin
0 likesLOVING YOUR NEW ROOM SET UP
0 likesGo to 5:08 to hear Dodie say wow or something lol
0 likesshe's so greAT
0 likesAhhh dodie is so cuuute
0 likesYay for trying new things!!!
0 likesi need a cello
0 likeslook at our baby holding a cello
0 likesPerfect instrument for woman ;)
0 likesOH YOU TALENTED CUTIE PIE
0 likesHow do your neighbors deal with noise?
0 likesas a solo this song sounds like a weird bisexual anthem and im here for it
0 likesi thought she was gonna play what makes you beautiful by 1D
0 likesjust watched that movie last night! i love!
0 likesNow for the harp
0 likesall i keep thinking about is the meme where it’s a possum and the caption is “summer loving happened so fast
0 likessummer loving he scream at own ass”
go watch havana cello cover by the brooklyn duo!! its fantastic!
0 likesI would say try the piano bench to sit on when playing! The bed won’t allow for very good posture. Also keep your fingers and thumb curved. Your thumb shouldn’t be visible from the front! Amazing job and good luck!
0 likeswoohoo! yay for trying new things!
0 likesOne thing you absolutely have to know is that you CANNOT touch the horse hair on the bow.
0 likesI fucking dig this.
0 likesYayayayayay Dodie!!!!!!!!💓
0 likesThose were some gr8 facial expressions
0 likesI play cello!
0 likesAh I luv this
0 likesI PLAY THE CELLOO AAAAAAAAAAAAA
0 likesWhos occurin! Love it
0 likesHope she didn't use fairy liquid for the glitter again lol
0 likes“Kind of problematic” TRUE. I love this song but that line always bothers the jahdbsokdw out of me.
0 likes❤❤❤👌👌👌👍👍👍
0 likesI love you and I’m crying bcause I love you
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I’m also very drunk
0 likesYour hair got sooooo long!!!
0 likesBlagh! Awesome! @.@
1 likescreams i play the bass hit me up if you want to rock some Suzuki Two Cellos workbook
0 likeswoah woah woah I just realized the loft bed is gone
0 likesTalent
0 likesMy wig is snatched
0 likesi luv grease n u sm
0 likesIS THE SONG THE FLASH SANG IN THE FLASH
0 likesDo you have to be so hot?
0 likesI play the cello
0 likesI play the cello
0 likesI play the cello
0 likes2:38 it will be more uncomfortable if you learn how to actually hold it lol
0 likesi can hear uhh the arms unfolding
1 likeOmg Dodie where is your skirt from😍😍😍
0 likesI was told that beginner violinists sound horrible, and I thought it would be the same for cello, but apparently it doesn't sound like a saw
0 likesI met a GORL crazy for meee
0 likesjust take out the end pin a little more, but this is too cute to watch...
0 likesWheres that cute dress from!!
0 likesi love you
0 likesyou will get better at Vibrato
0 likestrust me...
It is beautiful but do not touch the bow hair or you will have to re string it and that is not much fun
0 likesI don't understand the glittery eyes, but I like.
0 likesSo no more loft bed?
0 likesTHE GAVIN AND STACEY REFERENCES
0 likesyasssss
0 likesA bisexual anthem
0 likeswhy are yOu pErFeCt
0 likesyou got a new bed!
0 likesas a 4 year cellist I cringed at this so hard LMAOOOOO
1 likeDodie it makes me so happy to see you playing my instrument omg I can’t believe you did that without lessons! I can’t wait to see what you do next with this
0 likesCried watching this because I've always loved the cello, its such a beautiful instrument. I would love to learn someday. <3 you're so amazing!
0 likesThis is so cool! 💕🎶🎵 Cello is a really neat instrument!!! I can’t wait to hear more 😆
0 likesUgh I love you. you’re so great. I hope your in a good place currently. You deserve to be very happy/stable!! Keep being you Dodie!
0 likesDodie’s voice makes me so relaxed god I love her
0 likesahhhh this is so good! I love grease and the cello and dodie and this is gorgeous!
0 likesThe fact that it's your first time playing is very impressive! The first time I tried to play my violin I could not get a nice sound out of it X).
0 likesKeep practicing and continue being the amazing musician you already are, and I'm sure you'll be a great cellist in no time ! :)
I play violin, and this was really good!! I'm so proud! Dodie is so talented at everything!
0 likesEdit: For some advice, you should practice moving your wrist more freely when bowing. Make sure your thumb isn't bent upwards. Other than that, good job!
This was really cute! :D The cello is an awesome instrument. I have one important tip in case Sophie didn't mention it yet, try not to touch the bow hair often because the oils from your hands ruins the sound over time. I'm glad you are having fun learning this beautiful instrument cx
0 likesI play (and adore) the cello... I can hardly believe how amazing you are on the cello already!!!
0 likesOMG now I can't wait to start taking cello lessons too! I've been so drawn to cello for ages, but never began (convinced myself I would fail anyway, so... yeah.). Now I want to play it sooooo much ** watch Tina Guo's channel if you don't know her, she rocks cello so much and she just began a new video series all about cello for beginners, she explains the postures and everything, could be useful :)
0 likesThis is so gooooood😍 and the song is so amazing! good luck with new things🌟😘
0 likesfor her first time playing the cello, she sounds really good to me :)
0 likesThis is what you call a naturally talented musician 👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻
0 likesYour so beautiful in your personality, beauty, singing and just your passion for learning xx love all your videos,songs and book xx
0 likesAs a cellist, seeing you learning to play is so so exciting! You’re someone I admire immensely, and hearing you gush about my instrument of choice is so validating lol
0 likesAlso, for not bowing properly, that still sounded nice! I’m sure you’ve seen it a billion times already but it’s more about your wrists than the whole arm ❤️ I can’t wait to see you improve and continue using the instrument, ahhhhhh!!!!! Keep up the good work Dodie!
dodie!! you're so great for a beginner! my first time playing my violin was definitely not that good, lmao, but my violin was also out of tune and i had never learned how to play any instruments yet
0 likesIm impressed! I play violin but I did play cello for a year, and already on your first day it sounds so nice! I'm so excited to see this progress :))))
0 likesAHH as a cellist of almost 10 years, I’m so excited you made this video!!! It looks like you’re off to a great start to learning cello!
0 likesA few tips:
Try extending your end pin a few inches so it rests comfortably on your neck bone and in between your knees.
Hold your bow kind of like you’re playing piano but with your thumb pushing/pulling on the little part that sticks out on the frog. It helps if your 3rd or 4th finger is on the silver part (depends on your hand size).
Put your 2nd finger a little to the left of your other fingers on the bow and you can press down to make swells and emphasises in your notes.
As for your left hand, put it around the neck kind of like you’re grasping a pole. Relax your thumb against the back of the neck and press down with your fingers. It might hurt at first but you’ll definitely get used to it because you already play other string instruments.
Anyways these are just some tips from a teenager aspiring to be a professional musician so they’re probably not great but it’s what I do! Good luck in your cello adventures and hope you have lots of fun exploring different things!
I am so excited for you! It already sounds really nice!!
0 likesGoodness what a lovely cover <3
0 likesI love you, I just wanted to say that. You're all nice and adorable, I wish all the good things in life(like learn how to play a cello) YOU'RE SO COOL
0 likesWould love a video on how you record everything! Cello suits you
0 likesYour vids are always so exciting and you're a precious person. :)
0 likesMy favorite covers are your grease covers ❤️
0 likesI played this on the violin for an audition to my city’s orchestra (I got in) but this 100% puts me to shame, it sounds so beautiful with the cello backing
0 likesDodie, how can you be good at LITERALLY EVERYTHING??? Teach me your ways, oh great one.
1 likeAHHH gave me chills! it was amazing!!!!
0 likesYass dodie! Favourite cover and loving the cello. Please give it a name 💕
0 likescan't wait for you to master playing the cello and hearing some nice tunes from you
0 likesI'm excited for you! The cello seems cool. I have a friend who plays it and she said it's the instrument that sounds most like the human voice which is kinda a cool fact if it's true
0 likesSo effing lovely! Congrats! Love from Brazil!
0 likesplz never stop being so amazing
2 likesi used to play cello and it’s still my favorite instrument! it def wrecked my fingers tho lol
0 likesthis snatched my wig, killed it,and buried it i LOVE THIS SO MUCH
0 likesDODIE YOU DID AMAZING!! I LOOK FORWARD TO WATCHING YOU PROGRESSING AND BECOMING EVEN MORE FANTASTIC!!! (It is honestly one of the easiest instruments to learn, so no worries) :-D
0 likesLOVE YOUUU <3 <3 <3 <3 <3
Dodie: i have never picked up a chelo before
0 likesDodie 2mins later: creates actual masterpiece using chelo coz she is a music goddess
this is so lovely!!!
0 likesthis such a good jazzy cover of this song i am in love
0 likesim really impressed for this being your first time, although you are familiar with the ukulele and guitar which definitely helps !! as for holding the bow, you want to make sure your thumb is bent and you can actually place it on the little divot the bow has (it’s called a frog !!) and your fingers just rest on the bow. youre mostly holding on with the side of your first finger and thumb, and keeping balance with the rest. also ! have a loose wrist and shoulders, you don’t want to feel tense and have an aching back. that being said, all of the bow work happens with your lower arm (your elbow), your shoulder shouldn’t really move. that should help with you accidentally hitting the other strings while playing, because what you’re doing is playing at an angle, but the bow should be parallel with the fingerboard and the bridge. hope some of that makes since and keep up the good work !! love you !! 💛💛
0 likesThis is beautiful 😊
1 likeI love how excited and happy you are in this video
0 likesYour voice and the cello is so beautiful
0 likesLove the cello!!
0 likesAwww Dodie,babe that was awsome💗plz do more!
0 likesOmlll yayyyy!!! I’m sooo happy ur a cellist now too!!! Just needs a little more work but you’ll get there!! AHHHH can’t wait to hear the cello in your music cause I know you’ll add it somehow! I love you !!
0 likesYOU’RE SO BEAUTIFUL AND AMAZING AT EVERYTHING YOU DO💓💗💕💕💞💞💖 WOW ILY
0 likesGREAT JOB DODIE!! I'm a cellist and music educator and I can honestly say that you're doing well, especially without having taken a lesson! If you ever find yourself in Texas and need a cellist, I'M HERE FOR YOU!
0 likesYou’re a natural! I can’t wait to see your progress!
0 likesI love this so much 😍
0 likesYou're doing great sweetie!
0 likesI'm a violinist but I really wanna learn cello, it's like my favourite sound (it or viola tbh) like it's such a lush rich sound and I cannot wait to hear you playing in a year or two when you've improved even further bc this was really fun to listen to and it's so good for your first time
0 likesdodie, we need a new room tour!!! also you rock for trying new things!!
0 likesYou go girl 😍
0 likesDodie... You're too talented
0 likesOh my god the long hair looks fantastic on you. Keep it this time! :D
0 likeswhen she was making the vibrato on the cello ♥️ just to point out tho, when making vibratos (tho i don't play cello or violin) you need to move your finger fast to hear the vibrato, by moving your finger up and down faster you'll hear the vibrato on the cello. Hope this helps 😊♥️ love you Dodie!
0 likesLoved it!
0 likesTHIS IS SO CUTE I LOVE IT
0 likesI’m surprised you managed to play it at all with no training! Admittedly I’ve never touched one, but I remember playing with a friends violin and just making horrible noises.
0 likesDodie stop being so amazing and charming!
0 likesI don’t play cello but I do play violin, and I just wanna say take it slow haha. It took me years to do upper positions and vibrato and you just jumped right in 😂 but I’m sure in a couple months you’ll be great!! I’m very excited to watch your progression!!
0 likesAh!!! I’m a cellist n I wanna say,,,, tHIS was incredible! No formal lessons and you can actually make a GOOD noise!! You’re only going to get better from here, but don’t forget to stretch out your wrist and bowing hand before playing or you’ll cramp :)
0 likesI literally asked my dad to buy a cello for me today because I gave it when I was younger and I miss playing a instruments from years of playing in highschool
0 likesI don’t know anything about cello but this sounded very very cool, Twas v good 🙌❤️
0 likesi’ve been having a really bad day (very depressed and gender dysphoric [i’m ftm]) and this is making me smile, so thank you, dodie
0 likes(edited 6 months later: I'm about to go to the music store to look at violins! weeee)
OH WOW THIS IS SO VERY PRETTY AND WONDERFUL TO LISTEN TO
0 likesit feels really strange to know more about something musical than THE dodie
0 likesI never knew I wanted to play cello but I suddenly want to now
0 likes3:04 YASSS QUEEEEEN THIS IS WHAT I SIGNED UP FORRRR <3 The most beautiful musical little flower got me boppin'
0 likesI am in love with this. And those glasses( where'd you get them?)
0 likesAyyy! I play cello, glad to see you trying it out :)
0 likesK did anyone else find it really stressful when dodie left the cello free standing against her bed..
0 likesBut really this was so good for a first attempt! I won’t give you any more cello advice as I’m sure you’ve heard it all already, just keep going! I’m glad your bigging up the cellos for us 😊
Yo I have some tips for you!!! I play cello too!!
0 likesTry to keep the bow parallel to the bridge because that’s how you get the best sounds. Play closer to the fingerboard (black part) if you want to play quiet and more towards the bridge if you want louder. Also pull the cello up higher and kind of hug it with the sides of your legs.
this made me so happy because I play cello and ahhhh 😭😭😭😤
0 likesGood job for your first time! Some advice from a cellist, try not to leave your cello standing up there by itself. It could end up falling and becoming damaged. To properly do it, you lay it on its side, never the front or back.
0 likesTHIS IS THE CUTEST VIDEO I’VE SEEN IN A VERY VERY LONG TIME THANK YOU
0 likesOMG WHY IS THIS NOT ON YOUR MAIN CHANNEL THIS IS AMAZINGGGG
0 likesAs a cellist, the beginning made me cringe but the song at the end was pretty damn impressive, keep at it dodie!
0 likesI suddenly want to learn to play the cello
0 likesIf you like the cello then watch Requimen on netflix! You will love it trust me also this video it’s amazinggg
0 likesI love this video so much. Also any cellists out there who gets mistaken for guitarist😹😹😹?
0 likesDamn it Dodie. It’s not fair. Where do you get your fearlessness? Where do you get your confidence? You’ve never played a cello and yet you do THIS? I am too scared to do even the things I can sort of already to. I think you’re amazing. Keep learning, keep being amazing, keep being fearless and trying new things. Much love
0 likesI swear every time I listen to a song I don't usually listen to later that day dodie posts a cover. Happened with this song, with dancing queen, and with sweet Caroline.
0 likesthis is adorable and i love you so much
0 likesI wanted to play the cello but I couldn't because it was too big so I settled for the flute😂 I love the cello so much x
0 likesDodie squealing in excitement gives me life
0 likesno joke, this is some of the cutest shit i’ve ever seen wtf, you multi talented cutie!!
0 likesOmg! What a beautiful cello. I’m jealous! Mine is all dinged up but I’m looking into trading mine in for a different one with a skinnier finger board. As a Cellist the one thing that kinda stuck out to me like a sore thumb (just a warning: when you learn how to hold a bow better, you might end up with manya sore thumbs. Anyway...) make sure you mostly pizz over the finger board. And try to keep the bow between the fingerboard and bridge. If you want a softer or even more tinny sound, move the bow closer to the bridge or finger board. Although I’m sure Sophie will teach you about that.
0 likesyou are just so cute and this was such a bop ur so good at cello for ur first time lol lov u
0 likesYou are a genius!!!
0 likesWell, that was another dose of effortless class. I'm guessing that the other couple of dozen folks that got born at the same instant as you are feeling somewhat aggrieved that you took all the talent.
0 likesi'm completely in love with this
0 likesTHIS IS SO CUTE IM IN LOVE
0 likesI LOVE IT I LOVE IT I LOVE IT I LOVE IT I LOVE IT
0 likesYOU LOOK ESPECIALLY BEAUTIFUL IN THIS
0 likesi play violin, piano, ukulele and guitar but im not cool enough to play the cello and be like you. 😟 💓 🌹
0 likesHey Dodes! As a cellist of about 10 years now, i would just like to say that your natural form and understanding of the cello is incredible! One of the things i would comment on is maybe put your spike up a bit higher- as a rule the scroll of the cello should be above your head :) but considering youre a beginner with no lessons yet I applaude the! Crack out the good ol' Suzuki book 1 and play some French Folk song- it's a bop and a half... kinda! Haha- anyway; love you and this! Can't wait to see how you progress!!! xox
0 likesAhHh I loveeee Grease and this just made my day
0 likesThis is so amazing I lysm
0 likeswell great now i want a blooming cello
0 likesOmg yes yes yes
0 likesI’m a violinist but have some tips:
1) Don’t touch the bow hair if you can help it, it should be tight so that it’s taught and the bow looks like a long toad’s smile.
2) Bow parallel to the bridge and don’t let the bow drag over the finger board (the long black bit) if you can help it.
The little song is amazing, I love it all, I love you ♥️
Enjoy the cello hun ;)
Hello, cellist here! This is super good for a beginner, just make sure you sit on a proper chair next time- I can’t ever practice on a bed bc the bouncing makes your legs flop around a lil. also bring the end pin out a bit more until your knees are below the ribs ( like the waist part) of the cello. Yay I’m so excited for you to learn my instrument 😂
0 likesWelcome to the cello club Do'ie!
0 likeslmao i was literally about to buy a violin so i feel this video
0 likesVibrato and everything! WOW!
0 likesHere's a tip: the closer you play to the bridge, the harder you should push with the bow also the louder it'll be
0 likesPRETTY PLEASE! Do a makeup tutorial on that highlight!
0 likesI'm glad you got a cello. I hope you take lessons from someone who is patient to teach you. :)
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lol is this a dig
1 likedoddleoddle I had to literally look up what "is this a dig" mean. Because I didn't get your question, sorry. But I was complementing you on wanting to learn a new instrument. I wasn't insult you or anything; one of the definitions to what you said is that some people can take what you say as an insult. So..I do apologise Dodie, if I offended you...but I don't think I did. Sorry for me rambling Dodie. :(
0 likesdodie ur hair looks so good!!!
0 likesDodie, when extending that steel bar for the cello so that it gets taller, only extend so high as to have the headstock be behind your left ear. Don't grip too hard too, even if it seems like the cello is falling, it won't. The bow shouldn't be too tight, or else it will break. Remember to apply rosin a lot on the bow.
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Your cover was actually really well played. Apparently theres supposed to be a specific hand position for piscicato or however you spell it. I never follow it anyway
0 likesgreat song choice! omg
0 likesyou don't have to say v-ai-brato it's just veebrato. just a heads up lol. your cover was soo coool btw!
0 likesSo lovely
0 likesplease please please do a cover of seb and Mia’s theme please please just the cello part
0 likesive been playing cello for four years and you’re already better than me whatdhdjfjsnfn
0 likesyour videos make me smile so much it's like o.o da fuck is this black magic
0 likesOk but why does dodie look so adorable in this ?
0 likesI have a cello but I haven’t played it for months because learning is really hard and I don’t have motivation. 😂
0 likesORCHEStrA NEEDS MORE APPRECIATION IM SO HAPPY BFJSKAHBS
0 likesYOU ARE SO BEAUTIFUL IN THIS VIDEO
0 likesOverall for first time its pretty good all I have to say is your bowing is to tence and you should use all your fingers to press down (for 2nd you should use one and two not just two)
0 likesI PLAY CELLO. AND IT SOUNDED OKAY FOR A BEGINNER!
0 likesthe end harmonies and “niiiiiIIIIIIIIIIGHTS” i’m quaking
0 likesWatching this just after we finished our 2 o'clock showing of grease and waiting for the 7:30 showing
0 likesPrepare to watch this in like 10 years, and cringe so bad. Jk! You are VERY good for your first time ever playing.
0 likesWhen Dodie sings this it has a bisexual meaning.
0 likesaaaah so cool! thats really neat that u are deciding to learn cello! but do not touch the bow hairs! also your bow may need some rosin
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also don't stress about the vibrato, it takes a while to develop and figure out. I am a violinist, not a cellist but im p sure vibrato is tricky no matter the instrument
0 likesYou should try the viola I think you’d like it it’s pretty neat
0 likesSTOP BEING SO LOVELY AND ADORABLE PLS OMFG
0 likesK dream come true. My favourite artist with my favourite instrument. #dead
0 likesThis is the cutest thing I’ve ever seen
0 likesHoly shit the Gavin and Stacy reference was so funny 😂😂
0 likesYou should hold the cello at a bit more of an angle I play cello and it’s glorious currently am playing the James Bond theme Eleanor rigby and Jurassic park
0 likesLOVE!!!
0 likesWhat are you going to name it? Currently I have a trumpet named Javier and a violin named Claudius
0 likesomg when she said pixacatto i cried a lil she’s the cutest
0 likesI can only feel sorry for your neighbors 😂
0 likesfrick i want a cello now
0 likesjust a tip from a fellow stringed instrument player, don’t try vibrato right away. i’ve been playing for 3 years, and i’m just learning vibrato. it can interfere with your development of moving your fingers in the way that string instruments require.
0 likesthat. wAS BEAUTIFUL.
0 likessooo good
0 likesDODIE IM SO EXCITED TO SEE YOU IN SEPTEMBER
0 likesLol well not totally sure what to do with myself at this point considering that was the cutest shit I've ever seen in my life
0 likesWhen you hit harmonics at the start it’s coz you played close to the bridge (sul ponticello I think)
0 likesU R ADORKABLE
2 likesIncredible
0 likesDreams come true everyone
0 likesi love you but as a string player i’m cringingggg but you’ll get better cos ur dodie ❤️❤️❤️ i sounded worse when i started
0 likesYAY for trying new things!
0 likeswhen she started the summer lovin cover i thought it was one direction
0 likesWhat the actual ... i was just watching grease and walked upstairs and this is a thing wHaT ??
0 likesHow did she turn this song into a bisexual anthem?
0 likestHIS IS LOVELY
0 likesWait.....
0 likesDodie... did you get a new bed!?!?!?!
AOH MY GOD MY HEART IS NUTTING
0 likesWHERE ARE THE TABS
0 likesYou make me so jealous
0 likesyour teeth look wonderful! gotta love invisalign ❤️
0 likes💛💛💛
0 likes💖💖💖💖💖💖💖💖💖💖💖💖
0 likes“Let me have a see” same
0 likesAMAZING BABE
0 likesi play the violin!!
0 likesGLORIOUS
0 likescan’t believe you didn’t make sandy’s note super ugly, who even are you 😂😂😂
0 likesGod I love you
0 likesAs a violinist I love this but your bow looks loose nd sounds squeeky, try rosin x
0 likes1:39 -2:00 Dodie was very british.
0 likescuteee!
0 likesmake sure you curve your thumb! <3
0 likesLOVE THE NEW BED
0 likesWhere is your dress from???
0 likesrip the loft bed
0 likesi need to know where she got that jumperrrr, anyone know????
0 likesI just got a violin
0 likesDodie help
where to cop that yellow skirt tho
0 likesI PLAY CELLO
0 likesbut where's the loft bed??
0 likesWhere did you get your dress or skirt from
0 likesGREASE
0 likesOh no. I just realized... dodie is a term for marijuana...
0 likesThe LOFT BED IS GONE???
0 likesis this bi culture
0 likesI'm sorry, I know that this is your first time and I did the same mistakes but I can't help cringing....
0 likesIt's still spring. lmao
0 likessuper cute video of a super cute person
0 likes“Picksacatto” bahahaha
0 likesHEre for the gavin and stacey reference
0 likesLOOK, look, look
1 likeYou need tapes. It kinda made me cringe when her fingers weren’t in the right place!
1 likeБля, норм так-то
0 likes:)
0 likesyall..i played the violin or 1,5 years and it was so easy that it became boring so stop saying "wOw sHE HAs sO mUcH taLeNt" just stop.
0 likesand btw i know she isnt playing the violin but the cello.
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yuto's tiny nipples I mean, she hasn't had any lessons, she doesn't really know much about instruments like the cello, like.. honestly? That's kinda rude. It was her first time playing cello, and she hardly knew how to hold the bow. When I tried playing cello (I'm a violinist) I struggled.
0 likesAlso, the violin might've gotten easier for you, but you should've pushed yourself to harder things to learn. Just out of curiosity, what sort of pieces were you playing?
Daniel Seavey is quaking
0 likesNo more loft bed!
0 likeswhy was it aqua at the end is this your new colour
0 likesMy video keeps buffering . It feels like 2005 again
0 likesFunny, It's summer for me.
0 likesi can’t believe this was a full year ago...
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