Playing tips

Riding a bicycle

Wobbly versus balanced, and some insights on vibrato.

Jan 13, 2023 •

Daniela Gaidano & A. Visintini

About playing posture and how to hold a Violoncello da Spalla

I thought it could be helpful to demonstrate something about how to hold a Violoncello da Spalla and its playing position.

Dec 3, 2022 •

Daniela Gaidano & A. Visintini

7:56

Tips not to get lost in the first weeks with your new Spalla

Interview with Toshihiko Amano - part 2

Sep 9, 2022 •

Daniela Gaidano & A. Visintini

Video interview with Takumi Takakura and Toshihiko Amano

Troubles and joys of meeting a Violoncello da Spalla!

Sep 2, 2022 •

Daniela Gaidano & A. Visintini

Some more music to discover on the cello da spalla

Bonus: slow motion of Malov’s shifting of position.

Jul 8, 2022 •

Daniela Gaidano & A. Visintini

0:57

70 issues and another half a year!

Plus an insight on playing position!

Jul 1, 2022 •

Daniela Gaidano & A. Visintini

0:05

No time for practising? Just a bit, but do it well

Tapering in music practising

Jun 10, 2022 •

Daniela Gaidano & A. Visintini

Beginner’s excitement

How to avoid it turns into anxiety and how to keep making progress!

Jun 4, 2022 •

Daniela Gaidano & A. Visintini

Owen Pallett on their first week with a Violoncello da Spalla

How to approach a new instrument when you settle on the highest level

Sep 10, 2021 •

Daniela Gaidano & A. Visintini

First impact on a Violoncello da Spalla

Creating a long-lasting relationship in a few seconds

Jun 25, 2021 •

Daniela Gaidano & A. Visintini

Make music on Violoncello da Spalla without a worry in the world!

Yutaka Kaga shares with us his set up of modern accessories

May 7, 2021 •

Daniela Gaidano & A. Visintini

How to make a practical leather strap

...and how to use it.

Apr 9, 2021 •

Daniela Gaidano & A. Visintini

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