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Neil Fong Gilfillan
Oct 13, 20191 min read
Ninja Shifting: Successful Shifting with Slurs
A key to shifting is knowing exactly where you're going and taking deliberate action--easier said than done. These are the 3 steps I...
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Neil Fong Gilfillan
Oct 13, 20191 min read
The Non Fancy Guide to Starting Vibrato
An unscripted emergency tutorial has turned into one of our most viewed videos. Local orchestra teachers requested a vibrato video to get...
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Neil Fong Gilfillan
Mar 31, 20171 min read
The Non Fancy Guide to Controlling Vibrato
Kung Fu Movie Trailer or Cello Vid? Read on to find out... Last week, at the request of some of my orchestra director friends, I put my...
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Neil Fong Gilfillan
Feb 15, 20171 min read
Strengthen Your Left Hand With "The Triple Tap"
Flat fingers are something that can seriously hold a string player back. By keeping fingers curved, the left hand moves more efficiently,...
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Neil Fong Gilfillan
Dec 12, 20162 min read
Divide and Conquer!
If you want to build a solid foundation for string playing, it's important to make sure that the player is focused on tone, intonation,...
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Neil Fong Gilfillan
Nov 4, 20161 min read
Practice a Straight Bow with "The Bow Ghost"
When I first learned this exercise as a student, it revolutionized how I approached the motion of keeping a straight bow. I hope it's as...
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Neil Fong Gilfillan
Oct 11, 20161 min read
Improve Posture with "The Cello Sandwich"
Why does everyone want to squeeze their left thumb when starting out on the cello? Some say it's because we use our opposable thumbs all...
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Neil Fong Gilfillan
Sep 19, 20161 min read
Want a better bow hold? Try the Mouse House.
If you want an easy way to remember how to set up a beautiful bow hold, check out the Mouse House. I made this video especially for my...
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