Cello Concepts Quiz

What is the main topic covered by this quiz?

• Tone production and posture

• Music History

• Composer biographies

• Instrument repair

Which hand concepts are included in this quiz?

• left hand, right hand

• left hand, right foot

• left foot, right foot

• left foot, right hand

What is the importance of cello posture and positioning?

• To impress the audience with a unique posture.

• To make it easier to carry the cello.

• To ensure proper technique, prevent injuries, and produce optimal sound quality.

• To look professional and stylish.

What does the bow hold and pressure refer to?

• The type of material used to make the bow

• The way an instrumentalist puts their cello away in the case

• The way a musician holds and applies pressure to the instrument body

• The way a musician holds and applies pressure to the bow when playing a string instrument.

What are some exercises for tone production?

• A. bow strokes that are crooked to the string

• B. short deep bow strokes that add richness to the tone

• C. long smooth bow strokes that are parallel to the bridge

• D. whistling, beatboxing, and humming

• Both B and C

Why is intonation and pitch accuracy important in cello playing?

• To make the cello sound louder and more powerful.

• To impress the audience with technical skills.

• To add complexity and difficulty to the music.

• To ensure correct notes and musical expression.

What do the fingers of the bow hand do?

• stay stiff and never bend.

• grip the bow tightly so you're holding it, not resting it on the cello.

• Stay soft and firmly supple to absorb the springiness of the bow and string.

• Spread out as far as possible so the sound is scratchy and harsh.

What is the best approach to the left hand in cello playing

• Use one finger at a time and squeeze hard with the thumb

• Ignore your tapes and put fingers anywhere you want to.

• Try to flatten your fingers as much as possible.

• Place the fingers and thumb with curved arched fingers right on the spot where the notes sound just right.

Which order is correct when going from open A to G on the D string?

• Start the bow, then place the finger, then change the string level

• Start the bow, then change the string level,

  then place the fingers.

• Place the fingers, change the string level, then start the bow.

• Place the fingers, start the bow, then change the string level.

What language are our bow terms in?

• French

• German

• English

• Spanish