Tuesday, June 21, 2011

Hello Cello!

Picked her up yesterday. Have NO idea what to do with her. She’s pretty though - even though she’s just a student model. She’s gorgeous to my eyes. Pulled the cello out of the case when I got home and just sat to feel what it was like to have such a powerful instrument in my hands. Crazy that I’d actually take this up when I’ve just toyed with the idea for so long. 

Scheduled my first lesson for next Wednesday! I can’t wait to figure out where to start!



So... below - the gal on the left. That’s who I want to be. You can’t hear her well right off at the beginning - but this is the song that I’m aiming for. I’m gonna need a LOT of practice...

Posted by Christina Klas at 9:08 AM

9 comments:

  1. AJD ∞June 21, 2011 at 9:34 AM

    & that practice is totally going to pay off! You'll love it, promise. In fact, you inspired me to pull my violin out of hiding last night! Woo for string instruments!

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  2. Is|a|belJune 21, 2011 at 9:55 AM

    Did you buy or are you renting? I'm interested in cost.

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  3. Christina KlasJune 21, 2011 at 9:57 AM

    Renting! Ted Brown is extremely reasonable. :) Although - it was a struggle at first to find a full-size. He looked at me at jokingly said - “You could play a half-size cello”... then laughed. No... No I can’t. ;)

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  4. LakewoodDPJune 21, 2011 at 10:08 AM

    The song in the video so beautiful! The cello is such an amazing instrument. I think it's wonderful you are going to learn to play it. (btw, I'm the person who comments as JayLeigh, too... I have felt weird posting here as both and wanted to let you know it's the same person lol)

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  5. Christina KlasJune 21, 2011 at 10:12 AM

    Ah! That makes sense! :) So sweet to have your kind words! Thank you!

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  6. rutheah rodehorstJune 21, 2011 at 11:50 AM

    this is AWESOME!!!! i'm so excited for you! cello is uuuuhhhmazing, certainly one off the most beautiful instruments, visually and aurally. And good choice of song ....you're gonna do great! :)

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  7. lizziviggiJune 23, 2011 at 9:21 AM

    Good for you! It can be so intimidating to pick up something new like that, and it can end up being the most rewarding thing. I LOVE the cello. This is my favorite cello piece: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=S6yuR8efotI
    Something tells me it would take a long time to learn that one. You have to be sure to emote like this guy, too. Probably don't go for the beard and fro, tho.

    Actually, I also love Nick Drake's "Cello Song" too:
    http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_1YsFgDaEeo

    I liked the song in your post-- what a clever way to use the forest as percussion!

    Lastly, beautiful pictures-- as always.

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  8. AnonymousJune 23, 2011 at 12:05 PM

    Good for you! I did the same thing... bought a hammered dulcimer... love it!

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  9. RachelJune 23, 2011 at 7:47 PM

    #23, baby! You are making your dreams come true! I am so excited for you! Keep going! Keep moving forward! That is awesome!

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