Friday 18th November 2016 - an old post that didn't seem to get published

Today was just instrumental teaching, a day in which I proved conclusively

I am out of practice at playing the cello- especially Grade 8 scales right at the high end of the fingerboard  

https://thecellocompanion.info/2011/01/15/developing-cello-technique-part-1/

Grade 1 violin is insufficient preparation for playing a viola and also for reading viola clef at sight

https://www.etsy.com/listing/160518628/hand-painted-alto-clef-plaque-viola

You cannot make a convincing sound playing a viola like a cello.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QXclw49Oc6I

Don't even try to play a cello like a viola unless you have arms that extend forever!

https://ifunny.co/fun/JVe3oCK32