How to Play 1 Octave Cello Major Scales | Beginner Cello Exercises

All you need to learn G Major, D Major, C Major, F Major and B flat Major one octave cello major scales. I will share some cello teacher's tips and show to all beginner cello students how to choose the best fingerings. You will see close up of the left hand, learn how to make extensions and get a chance to play along with me to learn the proper intonation. Learn these beginner level scales with me to get ready for your cello lessons and to impress your school cello teacher.

0:00 Introduction
0:49 D Major 1 octave cello scale
03:01 G Major 1 octave cello scale
5:14 How to keep a good posture while using tapes on the fingerboard
5:55 How to prepare the left hand - attention to pinky
6:21 C Major 1 octave cello scale
8:08 F Major 1 octave cello scale
10:47 How to make extensions. B flat Major scale

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