I am an adult, absolutely Cello beginner, who would like to start as self-study for now. Any advice on which books and material to purchase(so many)
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I learnt with a teacher so I wouldn't really know what's best for self-study, but there are some great guides on Youtube that start from the very basics! Give it a search!Also David Finckel's Cello talks are quite interesting too - not necessarily for absolute beginners though :)
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I agree with everyone that a beginner needs a teacher to help get you started with correct bow-hold, etc. BUT if that is not in the cards for now, I would highly recommend the YouTube videos of Suzuki cello teacher Abigail McHugh-Grifa. https://www.youtube.com/user/abigailmchugh127. Start with Suzuki Book 1 and work your way through Abigail's Suzuki instruction as well as her tips for beginning cellists. I'm a mid-level cellist, and I've learned a lot by going back and studying the basics with Abigail's videos.
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I learnt with a teacher so I wouldn't really know what's best for self-study, but there are some great guides on Youtube that start from the very basics! Give it a search! Also David Finckel's Cello talks are quite interesting too - not necessarily for absolute beginners though :)
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I also started cello as an adult but with a professional instructor. I would highly recommend doing that if you can. There are a lot of bad habits you could learn early that would be difficult to get rid of later. If you had an instructor lead you the right way first it will be much easier. Right now he has me working through the Francis Grant books (available here on Amazon).
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Watch fiddler man on YouTube. He has some great info to help. I love this violin. I do think (after researching my purchase ) that in the musical instruments market, money is an important factor. Spend to the upper end of your comfort level. It wil, hopefully, mean a higher quality instrument. Regardless, your first violin will have sentimental value, even if you invest in another.
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Well yeah. You can play most Zelda songs I know of. The only catch is finding the music for it, whether learning it by ear, buying a music booklet (since this doesn't include a Zelda one) or finding them online. If you're worrying about it, its very easy to find music online, and Saria's Song is one of the more popular songs people put sheet music up for.
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You can normally get it here www.gtd-usa.com however I just checked and it seems to be down. I have this system and can make a pdf after music practice tonight. I'll stick it on my website and send you a link.James
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Hi, Timmy: You should be able to learn from Level 1 Italian to get by. Although I think it would be easier had there been English along with the lessons which are mostly pictures and the oral Italian phrases and sentences with each picture. Not what I expected.
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Its great for beginners! I purchased it a few months ago. I got new strings for it though and the sound improved immensely. On youtube "the online piano tutor"(she does violin too) has a really good review on it. :-)
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You just repeat the lessons again and again if they are not sticking. No separate book. It is not a course, but a way to learn german
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You're quite welcome. I'm having to do some research myself, because I don't have any knowledge of seeds and plants. I want to learn, though. Foxfire books may be helpful. I haven't checked them out, but they are reported to tell about the "old" ways of doing things. Happy researching.
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That is a good question...I also found this book in the "Books" section when I searched there. Perhaps it has multiple categories it belongs to? The beginner box can be confusing if you don't read exactly what you are buying. So, just make sure you read the product description before ordering. Ah see your other comments, and I see your point. Often products that fall into multiple categories will be grouped into all applicable but not always. After further looking into this, I can see your problem, yes, it seems to be lumped in with the toys and games. Have you looked into the game maker (Fantasy Flight) to see if it is any different? That is a good question...I also found this book in the "Books" section when I searched there. Perhaps it has multiple categories it belongs to? The beginner box can be confusing if you don't read exactly what you are buying. So, just make sure you read the product description before ordering. Ah see your other comments, and I see your point. Often products that fall into multiple categories will be grouped into all applicable but not always. After further looking into this, I can see your problem, yes, it seems to be lumped in with the toys and games. Have you looked into the... » Read More That is a good question...I also found this book in the "Books" section when I searched there. Perhaps it has multiple categories it belongs to? The beginner box can be confusing if you don't read exactly what you are buying. So, just make sure you read the product description before ordering. Ah see your other comments, and I see your point. Often products that fall into multiple categories will be grouped into all applicable but not always. After further looking into this, I can see your problem, yes, it seems to be lumped in with the toys and games. Have you looked into the game maker (Fantasy Flight) to see if it is any different? « Show Less
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Yes a pretty good one. You can also easily download a more comprehensive manual from their support website. I also think there are video lessons available there also.
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It is more designed for a guitar singer solo artist. So the frequency is set up for guitars It would not be my choice for cello. Also the speaker is small. You might look at a Roland KC 60 keyboard amp. It has a larger speaker and will handle the wide frequency range your cello has. It does not have fancy effects. You can get pedals for those if needed. And the price point is reasonable.
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Thank you for your email. You do not need a capo to play the Ukulele. I would recommend a book.
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Either would be a good choice for a beginner or an advanced player. Id get whichever one you could get the best price on.
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In that case, Id recommend the Lyric (classical) or Anthem SL Classical. Thank you.
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If you contacy the seller they are very helpful and will probably send you a copy. Twoponies gave a good explanation of how to use it. I agree, the instuctions are amusing to a native English speaker. I love mine, it works great! Enjoy!
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I would recommend the non-beginner one. The adults in my family are addicted to it as well as all the kids. Would recommend. All the Think Fun games are great.
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I haven't heard of anyone that has, but I don't see a reason why not. You should check with others that play electric cello and see what they recommend.