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Suggests the use of the principles of T' ai chi martial art exercises to solve the common technical difficulties in the cello repertoire. Spine tree and derrick for the Haydn C major Concerto; Kayak motions for the Tchaikovsky Rococo Variations; Hydraulic leg movements for the Elgar Concerto.

Provides tips for musicians on effective music practicing.

The article discusses the importance of regular sightreading activities in music education. According to the article, sightreading is often a neglected aspect of music lessons, but it is a valuable skill for all musicians because it helps them recognize patterns, prepares them to play with other musicians in ensembles, and helps establish a routine in practice habits. The article also offers tips on sightreading, such as making sure to observe the tempo, key signature, and dynamics.

The article offers insights of music tutors on the advantages and disadvantages on encouraging the enthusiasm of young children for music. Topics discussed include the acknowledgment of the environment surrounding the child, provision of gratification to activate curiosity, and guidance on the proper holding of the musical instrument.

The article offers the author's insights on a quick and easy way to master fast passages and practice accents and rhythms. He says that students should aim for four main goals such as rhythm, sound, and pitch, to imagine that a public performance of the passage in rhythms will be played, and to made progress within one rhythm before moving on to the next when practising rhythms. He adds that when playing rhythms become easy it should be played with a metronome to make it more difficult again.

The article presents a tutorial aimed at practising away from the bass, developing sense of harmony, musical ear training, composition and transcription. It cites that a comprehension of chord-to-scale relationships will enhance many aspects of one's playing. It suggests studying at the piano and listening to music for ear training. It also recommends transcribing music to develop one's ear away from the bass.

Provides tips on positioning the left hand on the violin. Suggested fingertip placement on violin strings; Procedures in doing a silent exercise for balancing the fingers; Steps involved in practicing double-stops.

The article focuses a general guide to violoncello playing. It states that the first lesson is the frequency of lessons, and advises to permit children to take two lessons per week. It mentions that the frequent intervals of the lesson will easily perceived by children. It notes that music education needs to be cared of, in which music is healthy exercise and has positive impact on emotions and mind.

Profiles Sarah Steeves, a cellist and music student at the University of Toronto in Ontario. Overview of various inter-disciplinary programs and activities offered by the university; Efforts to practice playing the cello everyday; Her views on the importance of self-discipline in musical education.