Abby's Posts

Verbalize beats to experience pulse musically - level Intermediate/Advanced

Posted on May 17, 2008 by Abigail McHugh-Grifa. Thanks to Elizabeth Simkin!

Playing fast notes with ease (Practice technique) - level Intermediate/Advanced

Posted on May 17, 2008 by Abigail McHugh-Grifa. Thanks to Elizabeth Simkin!

Allegro Cadenza (Suzuki Book 1) with video demo - level All

Posted on May 17, 2008 by Abigail McHugh-Grifa. Thanks to John Fetter!

Cello Blues: Fun, simple version of the blues to play and sing - level All

Posted on May 17, 2008 by Abigail McHugh-Grifa.

Ghosting: soften LH= play faster, improve vibrato - level Intermediate/Advanced

Posted on May 17, 2008 by Abigail McHugh-Grifa. Thanks to Richard Aaron!

Simon: Fun Memory/Concentration Game - level All

Posted on May 17, 2008 by Abigail McHugh-Grifa. Thanks to ?!

Cello Doctor: game to raise awareness of bad habits - level Beginner

Posted on May 17, 2008 by Abigail McHugh-Grifa. Thanks to ?!

Pick your nose technique: extended hand position - level All

Posted on May 17, 2008 by Abigail McHugh-Grifa. Thanks to Richard Aaron!

Oreo cookie method to visualize the size of extensions - level Beginner/Intermediate

Posted on May 17, 2008 by Abigail McHugh-Grifa. Thanks to Christine Lowe-Diemecke!

“Bored” game: motivate students to drill practice spots - level Beginner/Intermediate

Posted on May 17, 2008 by Abigail McHugh-Grifa. Thanks to Carey Beth Hockett!

“Whine” and Cheese Party: Parent networking event - level All

Posted on May 17, 2008 by Abigail McHugh-Grifa. Thanks to Kirsten Marshall!

Maintain a Consistent Contact Point - level Beginner/Intermediate

Posted on May 17, 2008 by Abigail McHugh-Grifa.

Music Trivia Baseball game - level All

Posted on May 17, 2008 by Abigail McHugh-Grifa. Thanks to ?!

Improve bow angle by feeling the path of arm - level All

Posted on May 17, 2008 by Abigail McHugh-Grifa. Thanks to ?!

Maintain straight bow on string crossings - level All

Posted on May 17, 2008 by Abigail McHugh-Grifa. Thanks to ?!

Playing the Air Cello to clarify phrasing ideas - level All

Posted on May 17, 2008 by Abigail McHugh-Grifa. Thanks to Elizabeth Simkin!

Inspirational words to encourage musical expressiveness - level All

Posted on May 17, 2008 by Abigail McHugh-Grifa.

Establish attainable goals for the performance - level All

Posted on May 17, 2008 by Abigail McHugh-Grifa.

Eliminate extraneous plucking and other bad habits - level Beginner/Intermediate

Posted on May 17, 2008 by Abigail McHugh-Grifa. Thanks to Kathy McHugh!

Holey Twinkle - level Beginner/Intermediate

Posted on January 11, 2009 by Abigail McHugh-Grifa. Thanks to ?!

Note Name Spelling Game - level All

Posted on January 12, 2009 by Abigail McHugh-Grifa. Thanks to Kathy McHugh!

Body Scale - level All

Posted on January 12, 2009 by Abigail McHugh-Grifa. Thanks to ?!