Product Details

• Actors: Manon Robertshaw
• Directors: Rudiger Barth
• Format: Color, DVD, NTSC
• Language: English
• Subtitles: English
• Region: Region 1 (U.S. and Canada only. Read more about DVD formats.)
  
• Aspect Ratio: 1.33:1
• Number of discs: 1
• Rated: NR (Not Rated)
• Studio: Alfred Publishing
• DVD Release Date: July 23, 2002
• Run Time: 35 minutes
• Average Customer Review: 2.2 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (9 customer reviews)
• ASIN: B000066C7U
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #48,337 in Movies & TV (See Top 100 in Movies & TV)

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CELLO - DVD Movie

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92 of 95 people found the following review helpful:

2.0 out of 5 stars Good for beginers, but too basic..., January 13, 2003

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Brad R. Tallis (Fort Collins, CO) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Ultimate Beginner Series, Cello (DVD)

I bought this DVD for my wife as she is just learning how to play the cello. I wasn't sure what to expect from the DVD as there were no reviews on it yet. I figured I would give it a try.

The dvd is aimed toward those who have NEVER had a lesson. The chapters cover parts of the cello, how to hold the cello, how to hold the bow, tuning the cello, and playing the scales.

I felt the instruction was a bit too basic. It covered what we learned in our very first cello lesson with our instructor. I was expecting more from the dvd, like how to play vibratto, or how to play songs such as what is taught in the Suzuki training books. The only "song" they play is the scales (A-B-C-D, etc).

The lady that plays the cello is obviously uncomfortable being in front of the camera, but I think I would be too! :) She is an incredible celloist, and some of the best "pieces" of the dvd are the little interludes where she plays the cello between chapters.

I felt some of the chapters could have been longer and more informative. For example, in the "Tuning the Cello" chapter, she explains how to tune the cello. She then talks about another way to tune the cello using "reverberation", but never shows how it works and how to tune the cello that way.

There are some added bonuses to the dvd, such as a guy explaining "octaves" on a piano. They were kind of handy, but would have liked more focus on the cello.

I would recommend this dvd to those who are interested in getting a cello, or have just bought one. For those of you who have already had a few cello lessons, this dvd will be way to basic for you.

I would really like to see another one created for the intermediate player. Such as the student who has played for awhile, but wants to learn more about the cello and how to play more interesting songs.

28 of 28 people found the following review helpful:

1.0 out of 5 stars Refund please?, December 17, 2004

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Crazy Cat Lady - See all my reviews

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This review is from: Ultimate Beginner Series, Cello (DVD)

This DVD was extremely short and simple...a little too simple. The information given was the kind that you can get searching for the word "cello" on the internet....seriously. I have read through many cello sites and they were more informative and INTERESTING than this DVD.

This DVD is NOT worth the 20 dollars. Might as well invest in a cello instructor.

This is the worst DVD I've ever purchased.

23 of 23 people found the following review helpful:

1.0 out of 5 stars Worthless., July 20, 2005

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M. Dvis - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Ultimate Beginner Series, Cello (DVD)

One silly lesson on a dvd ? Why ? This was an absolute waste of money.
If lessons 2 - onward have to come from a book or
something els than don't bother with this DVD. Check the
internet out and get more than this offers.