This is inspiring me to learn a new skill! ☺

wow my fav music channel commenting on my other fav music channel~

Nicholas Yee that <i>new</i> skill certainly isn't cello though 😂

Nicholas Yee that _new_ skill certainly isn't cello though 😂


Is anyone else sitting here watching her and then realising youre smiling at how happy she is over something so simple


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 :)


i’m a cellist. this cover actually amazed me.<br>👏👏👏

i’m a cellist. this cover actually amazed me.
👏👏👏


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 :)

Jonathan Barnes

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.

@Natalka Pearce Should probably practice more

Jonathan Barnes

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.

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.

Jonathan Barnes

How long did it take you to start developing it?

@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

Jonathan Barnes

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.

Wow I learned something, I wouldn’t know shit since I play piano

Pssh, that’s my favourite place to practice. And I should be standing, cause violin.

where's the "don't play on your bed" part

Also, 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.

her fingers r already calloused i’m p sure bc she plays uke


Kovu, I didn’t know you liked dodie!! Also as a cellist I’d have to agree with you, they really do sound beautiful, that’s why I learned to play ☺

I love the cello but as a bassist ima have to stop u right there

Kovu is a unicorn the most beautiful women by far with the most beautiful instrument by far<br>yeah

Kovu is a unicorn the most beautiful women by far with the most beautiful instrument by far
yeah

хочу умереть но жду камбэк

dodie is the most beautiful instrument you would be correct

Kovu is a unicorn yes kovu i agree also hellooo

I love cello but as a violinist I would have to disagree


“LOOK, LOoK, lOoK”<br>i’m currently going through all the videos with all the arms unfolding lyrics in it

“LOOK, LOoK, lOoK”
i’m currently going through all the videos with all the arms unfolding lyrics in it


who has come back to see the secret song

It was so obvious how did we not notice this lol

The look was really obvious  can’t believe I didn’t notice


dodie: touches the bow hair

Me: SKSKSKJSJSJSJJ

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

dodie: *touches the bow hair*

Me: SKSKSKJSJSJSJJ

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

Hi, my name is Blue yep oof <br>- a cellist

Hi, my name is Blue
Ahaha, true :)
-another violinist


Lyrics:

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...

When people don’t know the song and you have to help them because IT SHOULD BE OFF BY HEAT FOR EveRyONe


Dodie: " *Plays Cello* Can you hear? :D "

Sophie: "No :D "

Dodie: " **Plays Cello** Can you hear? :D "

Sophie: "No :D "

Mark Sneddon literally the friends i need in my life


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!


THE WAY DODIE SAID "Look! Look! Look!" MADE MY HEART MELT


Wow I’ve been playing for 8 years, I can’t believe you figured the basics out so fast! You have a natural talent!


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

ive been playing for almost 6 years and i cant even play completely in tune lol


Some Cello playing tips:

-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!

Yes an experienced cello player! I found friends

hoLY HECk thanks for the notice Dodie!! this made my day <3

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

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

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.
:)

ithinkimcool i thought the last tip said bowling and i was so confused for a second...

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.

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


as a cellist who’s been playing for almost six years this makes me so happy, love u dodie ❤


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 ☺💗


I’ve been playing cello for 3 years lol it sounds pretty good


dodie turned this into an iconic bisexual anthem


2:36 when she says “i thought it would be more uncomfortable on the ARMS” was used in the scrapbook of “arms unfolding”


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


I love how much fun you're having with the cello! Learning new instruments woo!


Oh man please do an update I love seeing you play cello


watch everyone throw out their ukuleles and buy a cello asap lmao

They’re like 1000 dollars for a decent one

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

EXACTLY WHAT I WANNA DO. BUT I DONT HAZ THE MONIEZ

Uhhhh no why would you say- <b>runs out and buys cello</b>

Uhhhh no why would you say- *runs out and buys cello*

y'all mine costed me over 3000$ and then my bow was 360$ <br>If you want a cello make sure you're actually going to be committed to it

y'all mine costed me over 3000$ and then my bow was 360$
If you want a cello make sure you're actually going to be committed to it

rat oof can't expect that. Cellos are very expensive and are much, much harder to learn without a teacher.

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

they're INFINITELY more expensive i would be terrified if that happened


dodie is so cute 😂😂<br>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

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


this made me really happy, thank you, i really needed this :) you’re my inspiration..i love you dodie!!


This was soooo good and cute! I love Grease so much and this was a great rendition of the song!! Love you Dodie!!! 💕


Oh!! 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


I like how Summer Nights sung by one person is like a bisexual anthem

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 😂


Ive played since i was five and this made me so nostalgic for those begging days and definitely made me wanna play. Amazing!!!!!!


I literally felt giddy when she started singing like I couldn’t stop smiling 😁


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 😊


This is so lovely. I applaud you for having the initiative to pick up cello ❤


QUAKING in my boots and VERY SICK of u being lovely at everything u do >:p

Salem The ukulele I’ve seen you in so many YouTube comments!

chloe moriondo  Chloe!!!! Hi I love youuuu ❤

And also dude you are an AMAZING singer and musician!!!

Omg I liked your comment and it went from 1.2k to 1.3k idk why I got so excited but I did

chloe moriondo I LOVE YOU CHLOE!!!!!! MY FAVSSSSS💕💕💕

oh my goodness gracious i love u chloe AND dodie xoxo <3

chloe moriondo lol same ps I love your channel

chloe moriondo omg I love you so much! :DD


THIS IS AMAZING! Finally someone with real talents 🎶


I loved this! For someone who never made cello classea, this is amazing!


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


I can’t wait for you to learn more! The cello is so fun and is definitely my favorite instrument❤


the cello is such a beautiful instrument. it’s so warm and wonderful and your voice ahh <33


Bruh, that’s exactly how I was when I first started learning how to play cello. I love the cover, So ammmaazziingggg💖


A lovely rendition of one of my favourite songs from Grease the musical!


This’ll be so cool to look back at when you’re really good at the cello!


I 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


you know, when you just always have a cello.

@GBerryCat we used to have a random guitar with like 3 strings broken 😂

Oh gosh this so late but so relevant. Weird flex but ok

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

GBerryCat - i have a guitar and a violin

Yeah, I have a ukelele, I just picked up yesterday

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 <b>CELLO</b> FROM YOUR DAUGHTER FOR 13 YEARS now I'm playing it lol yayyy

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

GBerryCat 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!

Yeah, I have a guitar that no one in my family can play! Do most people not have a random instruments in their house??

I like to look at these comments with thousands of likes, but hardly any replies.


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!


Aww dodie, that was wonderful! Amazing that you can play a song without even learning the instrument first o.O raw talent right there :) !


Started playing the cello back in October in 2018 hoping that I would be making progress along Dodie smh :'(


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

@south Camden ADMIN That's why I asked if he things there was something wrong with it?

@SoftijsjeXD that isnt specifically a critique is it

@south Camden ADMIN Ludwig Van Beethoven (YouTube name) said : sexualitites have culture? 😫

@SoftijsjeXD who said that there's something wrong w that?

@Marvin Radermacher yes something wrong with that? Everyone does

+Suga’s Sugar I’m talking about the song.

Umm... what... so since I also did that does that make me bi? The fak?😂

Everyone sing it with me! Ah 1 ah 2 ah 1234 ♪Everything's about, sexuality♪


This was so cute; thank you for being expressive, Dodie! Love ya 😙💗


Wow when you're bi and you sing both parts

JoJo Lee she makes this song a bi anthem


Why is dodie the most delicate yet strong and just downright adorable person ever?<br>Dodie:SOFIE SOFIE.....!

Why is dodie the most delicate yet strong and just downright adorable person ever?
Dodie: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!


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 ❤❤

- dodolandie - OHHH HELLO FELLOW 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

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 🤷🏻♀

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!


I’m a cello player myself and I’m excited to see where you go with the cello!!


When you actually play cello and are kinda jealous she plays so good already. Lmao


Amazing! So cute and natural!<br>This was really..... Wow, I think I have a new favourite instrument!

Amazing! So cute and natural!
This 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


This song sung by one person should be considered the bisexual anthem


I'm a cellist, and for being the first time that you play the cello it wasn't that bad!! Keep going💪


I feel so excited for you!!! Would love to hear more :)


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

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

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!

Didn't really seem like she needed much help with knowing where to put her fingers

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

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!

Kylee Layne also Dodie learn proper bow hold first it is VERY important I cannot stress that enough

As a upright double bass player I can confirm all these tips help

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 <br>i think these tips apply for most string instruments

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


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!!


Could you make more Grease covers? This was amazing! Here's to the future of knowing you as a Cello player.


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


your happiness in this video is contagious. I was smiling ear to ear the whole time 💛


This 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😜)


That was amazing for someone who has never played cello before!


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!

Straightening 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!


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.


I neeeed to seee more of you playing the celo, it inspires me SO much! I want to learn it with you <3


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


Lol 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!


This is awesome and so adorable. Im an electric bassist currently attempting to learn upright bass so I feel. You're doing amazing AHH! <3


OMG YESS DODIE ILYSM!! I've been playing the cello for about 4 years now, and for a beginner you sound amazing!! love you :))


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!


Okay but you singing both parts took this from being a standard duet to being a bi/pan anthem and I love you for it!!

I'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

jrocknpoppingirl One of the great thins about being bi/pan, any love song can work for you!


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 💕


I 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!


Literally Dodie never ceases to amaze me and brighten my day :)


Is there literally anything in this world that you CANNOT do?

That Little Badger she can literally do anything she sets her heart on

Cristina K Pretty sure she went skydiving at one point...close enough XD


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! <br>i'm currently going through this fase with the guitar. still very much a beginner but i enjoy it so much :)

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.


Love the new cover, Dodie! Keep it up <3


HelLo dodie,

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 🙈 <br>Bout the shit going on: keep going and people who appreciate you will understand those breaks 😊 you live for yourself not for others ❤

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 ❤


I would love to see this song redone once you master the cello! It is still so amazing though!


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!!!


dodie: I’ve never played this before, be gentle<br>Also dodie: creates a beautiful cover

dodie: I’ve never played this before, be gentle
Also 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! 🙂


Awesome! I always wanted to play a cello, and you sound so nice on it too!


I want to have a cello just laying around too!! 🙏🌟<br>Let us know how you are doing Dodie!!! 😁

I want to have a cello just laying around too!! 🙏🌟
Let 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 🤪😂


There's nothing wrong in this video, I love everything about it!! That cover is so freaking goooood!!!!!


That was really good. I can tell you have talent in music -by the way I'm a violinist.


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!<br> 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"

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"


She helps me through the toughest nights

Sol Studios same same if I had no dodie I wouldn’t be anything like who or what would I be


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 😂


This is so wonderful for having never played before oh my goodness!


You can’t even tell you are a first time cello player!! This is amazing as a first timer


why 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

My dad plays the cello and I felt the same...I don't even play it lol :D

I felt the exact same way whenever I saw her playing her clarinet x

I play the Viola and I still felt special. I was like "YEAH! STRING INSTRUMENTS!!"

•lily• •magallon• i play the violin and i still felt that


I >always< end up loving your covers more than the originals!! Not a usual occurrence for me!! <3


That was one of the coolest things I've ever seen. I want to learn how to play the cello, but they're so expensive.


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 ;)


wow I now really want to play a cello I wonder why

LeanySneeze Ik. Not sure if Claire meant that though 🤔

do it!! i play several instruments (most of them poorly) and cello is my absolute favorite. they’re so pretty!!!!

Or you're all just incredibly easily influenced..

Marimba Maurice they’re not, they’re beautiful instruments with a lovely sound they’re just hard to get used to

Claire_Dyment Why are cellos terrible? :O

They get some getting used to but once you get the hang of it it’s great

Lika 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!

Hmm, I have no clue but I do too. I’m not sure what caused it though.

they're kinda terrible but dodie makes it look magical


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


The cover starts around 3:00 for anyone who just wanted to listen to the singing on repeat :)


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 ;)


if you'll ever play a violin my life will be over I'd be so happy

a huge swarm of bees omg that would be so funny

S a m e, violins are one of my favourite instruments

Same like most of the video tho even though I play the violin I was like DODIE YOU GOTTA PLUCK ON THE FINGERBOARD

Lika oml that is a better response than I ever could have hoped for

Lika okay you are literally everywhere do you love YouTube and have very diverse interests or something 😂


it's really so annoying how talented you are. when will i ever. /: i loved this!!!!!!!


I'm actually a cellist, and I think she did pretty good for the first time ^^


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!)


how am i only now noticing summer nights is a bi anthem when sang solo.

I just noticed it right now! I am living for this. :D


I wish I was this excited and inspired by sumthing like Dodie is...I've goosebumps from the cover at the end 😍😍😍


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. :)


when dodie’s voice is so beautiful it leaves chills


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!


AHH IT SOUNDS SO GOOD IM SO EXCITED TO SEE MORE CELLO STUFF AHHH


I’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.


<b>*is suddenly overcome with the need to learn the cello*</b>

**is suddenly overcome with the need to learn the cello**


You did great for your first time, Dodie! Love you!


omg so jealous of you and your cello dreams coming true. keep it up girly!


this video encouraged me to play the cello! i now own one and take lessons <33


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

K BUt my m8 is playing that part in 2 weeks and we all call him chello boi


Yess 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!!!


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!!


I 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


OMG it sound so wonderful I'm in love with the cello and violin


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!

Faith Stredwick yeah of course that's one of the things that you have to experiment with and see what feels better :)

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

Oh oops! I didn't know that so that's good to know hehe

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)

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

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.<br>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 :)

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 :)


I'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


i cannot put into words how much i love everything you do. you never cease to amaze me. like. truly.


i’ve been playing the cello for 6 years, you should definitely stick with it! It is so much fun!


I’ve played cello for two years and just picked up the ukulele!!!❤❤❤


(also) dodie is the only person who will look freakin beautiful from this angle 4:03


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


I absolutely loved this! One of your best videos in my opinion:)


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!!!


this is really inspiring! keep learning instruments, yaaay xx


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!!!


Yes we love a ShishTar who can slay a cello! I’ve been playing for 4 years I love it❤😂


drifting away to uh-oh those summer nights, oh <b>cello cello cello</b>

drifting away to uh-oh those summer nights, oh *cello cello cello*

bless all of you, thank you for liking my Bad Wordplay

maya this deserves endless thumbs up omg


Haha 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...


when you can cello really well, you should revisit this cover for a comparison!


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


god ... everything sounds good with that voice .... you are just so awesome  , i love how your show your love for the music in every video


You'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


I love you so much💕  I just got a uke a few months ago and am trying to learn!! So inspiring :)


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 😂

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.

my uke is named trohman and ive not named my guitar. :D

I'm so into reading your instruments' names Hell, I wanna own one for myself too. :((

Carry on.

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.

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.

Every cello I've had since I was seven have been named Chelsea lol

You HAVE to name instruments!!!! My flute is called Leopold and my oboe is called Penny!

My 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

My violins name was Pits (I know its weird it stands for pizzicato) and my ukes names is henna

My cello is called George, previous cellos have been Chelsea, Charlie, and Charlotte  (I broke the theme with George heh)

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 named Bartholomew

Jill Stephenson heeey my uke is named Ruby too, because of the TØP song, i love it!

im the only one in this comment section that mentions a band instrument but i named my flute janice

My guitar is dolly, my uke is Eliza and my violin is belle

I love naming my instruments!!
Tenor ukulele: Thalia
Baritone: Beatrice
Concert: Casey
Soprano: Suzie
Bass guitar: Charolette
Melodica: Melody
Piano: Patrick
Flute: Glenn

I named my violin Karen. I don't know why. It just kinda stuck

I 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!

Lol my name is Ruby and if I could transform into any instrument it would be a ukulele 😂👍🏻❤

Jill Stephenson My cello's called Rowena Julieme (long story)!

Wrigley Sings my cello is also called Phillip! And my guitar is called Wendy :-)

My ukulele is named Daria, my guitar is named luna, and my clarinet is named laura

Dasia Zientek, ha, my viola is named Sparrow!

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

Jill Stephenson My cello’s name is Philip and my ukulele’s names are Frank and Soul


I hope you’ve continued practicing and are finding the joyous fulfillment that I have from learning cello. :)


'was occurin' got me 😂😂<br>Also: cellist here - that was much better than my first attempt at cello!! Mine was aaaalll squeaks lol

'was occurin' got me 😂😂
Also: 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!!!


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


For just starting cello, you're doing quite well. Mazel tov. I'm looking forward to hearing your progress.


Can you put this on Spotify 😂 it’s so good


this makes me want to learn a new instrument :)


That’s the best cover I’ve ever heard on YouTube . Wow


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...


AHHHHHHH I'm so happy for you! this is so exciting


GREASE IS MY FAVORITE MUSICAL THIS IS SOMETHING I DIDN'T KNOW I NEEDED BUT I SURELY DID

I 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

omfg i know. im obsessed with grease and im so glad this is now in my life


This is so adorable!! I play viola, very beautiful instrument very underrated :)) ❤I’m so excited to see u in Maryland


Considering you've never played before that was incredible!!


I 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?????💖💗💘💜💓💘💛


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 😂

yeah i see them all the time in my schools orchestra

Abbie Heathcote lol same here except mine were a glossy back so I could see them but ppl watching in an audience couldn’t


I so badly want to play the cello now!!!!! How are you sow amazing! 💖


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!


Dodies singing mixed with the cello is so good!!<br>You could be sandys vocals in greece :D

Dodies singing mixed with the cello is so good!!
You 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


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 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.

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)

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.

doddlevloggle 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 ❤

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.


Mesmerizing. Keep up the good work Dodie!


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!


ahhhh i'm so excited for you. cello is pretty hard, but i know you can do it and excel at it ❤❤


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.


everyone’s gonna have cellos instead of ukuleles next sitc, i’m calling it

matoustar but who can afford a cello? 😂 I was shook when she said someone she knew just casually had one


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.


That was so amazing how have you just learned this??


This 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!


HOW CAN YOU SING BEAUTIFULLY, PLAY THE PIANO, UKULELE, CELLO AND STILL BE THE MOST ADORABLE PERSON EVER?!!

She 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.

VendingMachine Oreos she also can play the tin whistle

Also makes great Mac n cheese supports the lgbtq community and does amazing makeup

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.


IM 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!!


I used to play cello in fourth grade, now I want to pick it up and play again! Thanks dodie


Can you believe dodie Clark <b>invented</b> the cello

Can you believe dodie Clark *invented* the cello


So cute. I’m a cellist, so I’m happy that you’re getting into it.


oh god i’m a wounded cellist but i love dodie more than my internal screaming so i approve this


i love love love this! i am so excited to see more!!!


I play the cello and I love it! Glad you do too!


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.

The beginning is always the most tedious part, but then it becomes easier with time and practice!


When she compliments the cello and the players I be like OMG I LOVE YOU


I wish I could be this good at an instrument the first time I play it omg


im a cellist and you're learning wayyyy faster than i did! keep at it!


I 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!


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.

Thank you muchly, I will use this tip :) xx

R. Darling exactly, plucking above that is the sweet spot :)

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

Aria L. Ssaaammme, I play viola and violin and this makes me soo happy


I’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 !


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.


HOW ARE YOU ALREADY THIS GOOD IM AMAZED IM EVEN A STRING PLAYER SO THIS IS MAGICAL


Words can’t describe how much I love this


How did i not see summer nights sung as a solo as being a BISExual anthem honestly i love

elestras I knew I couldn't be the only one thinking this 😂


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


for the first time playing you did AMAZING


OoooooOooooOOO I love cellos. I think theyre the most beautiful instruments. I want to learn so bad❤❤❤❤


I play the violin (and have been for 7 years) and now I wanna learn the cello too!


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!


<b>Dodie + a cello = something I didn’t know I needed until now</b>

*Dodie + a cello = something I didn’t know I needed until now*


I’m a cellist and have been playing for 6 years and I think you did pretty good for it only being your first time.


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


THE ACTUAL LEVEL OF TALENT HERE IS UNREAL I STAN A QUEEN


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 ❤❤

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!


*Dodie picks up a cello for the first time and makes a gorgeous cover

* I play a cello for seven years and still sound like a dying cat

*Dodie picks up a cello for the first time and makes a gorgeous cover

*** 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


omg i'm re-watching on the 22nd! good luck with your first cello lesson dodie! <3


Dodie being excited about getting a cello is the most cutest thing I’ve ever seen


SO PROUD OF YOU SWEETHEART!!! Something else you can add to ur CV, ya talented wee swine!!


Your cover tickles my ears its so lovely


It makes me feel much better about me learning things late  knowing that you’re able to pick up new skills


I’ve been playing the cello for five years LOL this is pretty good


BookMilla my boyfriend has never seen grease and I’m making him watch it with me next weekend 😂

taehyungs tea i don’t think I’ve ever met anyone who hasn’t watched Grease tho lol

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


I haven’t played Cello in 3 years due to my scoliosis and this makes me feel so happy and sad at the same time😌


For a beginner, this sounds pretty good 👍


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 👏🏼👏🏼


That was the most Beautiful thing I've ever heard


i’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


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!🎻


I love your voice😍 or...your style I guess hahah keep up the good job 👍👍


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


damn girl, it took me like, three years what you did in 10 minutes on the cello


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!


Only Dodie to be able to make Summer Lovin’ a Biconic song


I played cello for YEArs and this has made me hella nostalgic


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 :)


as a cellist, I LOVE THIS!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! definitely needs some work, but i believe in you!


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!

lmao i used washi tape on my brother's cello when i was teaching him how to play

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.

I used painters tape! it comes off very easy!

same, my violin was a sticky mess. A lot of people use stickers though, and they work fine.

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.

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!


Honesty where does Dodie get her clothes her style is just too cute!!


i play the cello and you sound really good!


when you need to give a lecture about how she's doing everything wrong (I've been playing cello for five years)


I've been playing the cello for two years and (no surprise to anyone) she'll be better than me in a week.


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 loved when she tried to play it like a string bass


YOU LOOK SO CUTE THE SWEATER AND THE SKIRT AWWW


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'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

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


Oml I don’t know why but when she started playing the cover all I heard was What makes you Beautiful by 1 Direction 😂

they both sampled the song "hang on sloopy" by the mccoys

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. :)

I‘m such a 1D stan, but literally didn‘t hear it, guess I‘m a bigger musical stan lol

That song actually samples Summer nights :)

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

I thought it was the "I know what boys like/I know what girls like" song from 'Teen Beach Movie' at the beginning XD

IAmWoat it’s so funny, i’m not a one direction stan, but that’s all i could hear at the start haha


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.


honestly this is really sweet for a beginner!!


I got my very own flute last night and I'm doing all these same things!!! Good luck!


As a cellist myself, this was VERY entertaining to watch


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


I'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


Dang it the cello army is overpowering the violas ;-;


When i saw cello i immediately clicked on this video ^^ cello is perfect ♥♥♥


you are such a lovely and wholesome person, i love you so much


watching this back after i’d forgotten she’s hidden a song in her videos but noticing now after she sung “look”


I 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!


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.


Yayyyyy I've been playing cello for 4 years it's great


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! :)


you're so creative and its so inspiring !! :D


I GOT CHILLS FROM THOSE HARMONIES AT THE END!!!! I LOVE HARMONY SM


I really wanna play cello when I'm older. Currently I'm learning the clarinet but I hope in the future I can learn it.


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.


I’m a cellist I’ve been playing for 4 years and it’s actually quite hard😂


I've always wanted to learn how to play cello! Now that you played it, I just want to even more😂


I love it but at at beginning as a cellist myself I was cringing but overall amazing 💗


Hey 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❤


Oh 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


AAAAAHHHHH DODIEEEE! I LOVE YOU AND THIS SONG <3


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.

bethany hoffman "You're a wizard dodiiee"

WhoCares IDo only explanation is that she’s a wizard tbh


As a cellist, this hurts. Sorry Dodie, love you ❤


i absolutely adore this and you and you're already killing the cello game for you first time playing


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 <br>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!

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!


That was amazing! Quick tip, try to keep the bow sorta parallel to the bridge.


I just love how your "pizza" sounds better than mine and I've been playing since September 2017, about a year🤣


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


I myself am a cellist. You're very good for having just picking it up.


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.


I know how to play the cello...

Realizes No one cares

okay bye

oh right also awesome video❤☹

I know how to play the cello...

*Realizes No one cares*

okay bye

oh right also awesome video❤☹

I'm in beginning orchestra at .y school I'm getting <i>PrEtTy GoOd</i>

I'm in beginning orchestra at .y school I'm getting _PrEtTy GoOd_

Trashy Bella hey me too! I care, keep it up! :)


i was 12 when i started learning, it’s really not that hard of an instrument to play!! good luck❤❤


last week i was literally thinking how cool it would be if dodie covered this, is there a glitch in the matrix or something


DODIE I LOVE THIS IT WAS SO CUTE I HYPERVENTALATED


i don't play the cello so i wouldn't really know but this sounds SO AMAZING, especially for a first time like wow


Yess I’m playing the grease songs for my concert woohoo 😂


I’m a cello player and it’s so fun I love it


You should play one of your songs on the cello. 😊


the fact that you have a cello makes me so happy, and of course you’re amazing at it😍😍😍😍


I play the cello at school and this motivates me to play cello for....forever!


When you feel comfortable enough on cello could you cover "As You Fade Away" by the Happy Fits


Yes! I love seeing other cellists. I am a cellist.


'i've never had a session' immediately plays a great cover


I LOVE THIS SO MUCH I PLAY THE CELLO OMGGGGGG YESSSSSS


I'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!


yes very excited! Proud of you lovely + this is a very nice video bud


(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!!!


Hey Dodie. You're my idol and we have the same piano hahahhaa. I'm so honored!


softly singing dodie: ~buut oh~
dodie: aOW !

softly singing dodie: ~buut oh~
dodie: *aOW* !


I'll be learning the cello in school next year and I'm excited!!!


You 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!!!!!


OMG AMAZING...YES!!! CANT WAIT TO SEE MARVELOUS CELLOIST DODIE VERY SOON!!!!!


I play the cello! I've been playing for 8 years, since I was 6!!


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

Play the cello it is beautiful I love it

i just finished reading the book of If I Stay :)

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'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

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!

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!

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!!


As a cellist, her first time playing needs years for me to achieve. Dang


Did anyone ever tell you, that you sing beautifully? <b>_</b>

Did anyone ever tell you, that you sing beautifully? *_*


i'm in love with this video almost as much as i am in love with dodie


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.


THOSE HARMONIES IN THE END MADE ME SO DAMN HAPPY


Damn 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


"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*

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


Ahhhh I’m a cellist and literally going to audition dodie you’ve made me so happyyy


dodie growing on me like i every time i see one of her videos come by i just have to watch this


THIS VIDEO IS SO PRETTY AND CUTE AND IT MAKES ME REALLY HAPPY AAAA


Her reaction was the same as mine wen I first played the violin


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!


i play the cello! youre amazing by the way :) xox


Very cool.Hope the the life shit sorts itself out. I look forward to hearing more cello-ing in the near future.


OH MY GOD DODIE HOW CAN YOU PLAY CELLO BETTER THAN ME EVEN THOUGH IVE BEEN LEARNING FOR 6 FRIGGING YEARS


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 ❤


I really want to be Dodie's friend. Not for the status, she's just a good person.


Lmao 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?"


Love the end screen,, reminds me of old school dodie lol <3


I LOVE THIS IVE BEEN IN ORCHESTRA FOR YEARS AND I STILL CANT PLAY BARELY ANY NOTES ON THE CELLO


GREASE IS AMAZING LOVE THIS LOVE YOU OKAY BYE


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


me: I wonder how she's gonna do the dramatic "but.... oh.." part<br>me: oh lol that's how she's gonna do it

me: I wonder how she's gonna do the dramatic "but.... oh.." part
me: oh lol that's how she's gonna do it


Why isn't this the top comment on this video


i would looovee if you put up a video showing how you create your covers like this, like showing your whole process, ily


“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 play cello and I’ll say that your pizz is good and I can’t wait to hear your progress!!
also it’s pronounced pizz not picc

I play cello and I’ll say that your pizz is good and I can’t wait to hear your progress!!
*also it’s pronounced pizz not picc*


just 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!!


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 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!


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!


Never played before? Wth how is she so good!


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 :)   <br>P.S. I mean no hate Ilysm <3

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 haven't even seen it, and I'm guessin she's amazing at it


Awwww she’s so adorable! Especially when she’s excited. She reminds me of Rory from Gilmore Girls


I'm late to this video

Because I just got back from orchestra

Guess what I play

I'm late to this video

_Because I just got back from orchestra_

*_Guess what I play_*

Nah, cello would be <i>too</i> obvious xD

I play violin 🎻 mostly play 1st but sometimes 2nd.

Jill Stephenson I HAD ORCHESTRA TODAY ASWELL AND WE HAVE A CONCERT TOMORROW OMG

Wrigley Sings oof no

VIOLAS ARE DIFFERENT AND DESERVE LOVE

Yeet Yeetson 😂

I did learn trumpet for a week at music camp sooooo you're not wrong


Haha, I tried to keep pace and sing with you, but near the end, I can't sing that sweet in that octave.


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.


The purest most amazing thing I have ever laid eyes on


I did not see that coming. That was awesome!!!


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.


i play cello and I love this <b>so much</b>


I 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;


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

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


ahhhhhh please please please could you do a cover of Gone in the morning by Newton Faulkner? think your voice would fit it beautifullyyyyyyy


WOW just found your channel and am like beyond words. you deserve more than 800k. keep it up


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 can’t help it I’m jumping to hopeful conclusions!

I see you everywhere too we have a lot in common lmao 😂😂

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!


Whose going back and tryna hear all the hidden lyrics from arms unfolding


the way she said "sophie sophie!!" was adorable hdjdbdjs i love her


“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