Tips and Extended Techniques

On this page you can watch films with cellist Rhydian Shaxon outlining more advanced cello techniques and tips for composing for the instrument.

Extended Techniques

In this film find out about bowing being the bridge, microtones, scordatura, bowing on the tailpiece and creationg percussive effects from tapping the instrument.

Cello Tips (1)

This film offers composing tips for the cello. Learn about composing chords, writing harmonics, intervals, changing position and various articulations.

Cello Tips (2)

This film offers more composing tips for the cello. Rhydian Shaxon explains the practical considerations to consider when composing for the cello.