Cello scale exercises

1. Is playing the cello a workout?
2. What is arpeggio cello?

Is playing the cello a workout?

Since the physical aspect of playing the cello is an athletic event involving the small muscles of the body, we can improve our ability by working on our flexibility and coordination both with and without the cello.

What is arpeggio cello?

Arpeggios (or broken chords) are when the notes of the chord are played one after the other rather than at the same time, like a guitar or piano would do. Arpeggios are not slurred on Grade 1. D major scale (1 octave)