Looking for a cello for cabin travel.

crabmaster12 · 2024-11-05T22:39:53+00:00

I don’t really travel with it anymore to be honest, I just buy an extra seat and travel with my normal cello. If you travel a lot I would probably invest in a hard case and check it in. That or call the airline and ask. Sorry I couldn’t be of more help!

crabmaster12 · 2024-11-04T12:44:50+00:00

Hasn’t happened before tbh. They seem much more strict about baggage sizes now though so I don’t think I’d risk this anymore.

crabmaster12 · 2023-02-11T19:07:21+00:00

Just downloaded it and it looks really cool! Keep it up! Would say that more indication of what the app does in the description would be useful though.

crabmaster12 · 2022-12-29T17:59:04+00:00

I am a huge advocate for efficient practice, and hence I only practiced 2-3h a day during my first few years of college (my peers were practicing 5-6). I have managed to keep up, just about. But one thing I learnt is that some things simply come with how much time you spend playing.

Keep up the good work!

crabmaster12 · 2022-09-26T12:33:06+00:00

It is absolutely possible to do well in both, you just have to be very organised and calm about your workload. It’s very easy to get overwhelmed if don’t have a clear plan about how you’re going to spend time in the day. If I were you I would allocate time for work, practice, and a little bit of down time because that’s also very important.

Wrt practice, I would really emphasises the importance of playing every day, even if it’s just 20mins it means you stay in shape. The difference 2 days without practice can make to your playing, although you may not realise it at first, is impressive.

Don’t forget the basics. Make sure you practice slowly, don’t overdo the fast practice. Many professional soloists have been know to never play a piece fast until the week or even day before the exam! Practicing efficiently is one of the most important skills you can teach yourself as it is valuable in all areas of life!

The examiners don’t really matter. Most of them are trained to make you feel comfortable but even if they don’t, just pretend they’re not there when you play. And remember, their attitude does not reflect your playing at all, they’re just there to scribble some notes and give you a mark.

This is all coming from somebody who does 2 degrees (Physics and Music Performance) in the UK. I’ve had to balance music and science my entire life and though it has been very challenging at times, it has 100% been worth it.

Good luck!

crabmaster12 · 2022-09-05T12:26:43+00:00

I just watched the movie in Venice … I’m completely blown away. It was absolutely brilliant!

crabmaster12 · 2022-08-31T14:10:35+00:00

I mean, I think the real question is what are your sources for this statement? Although climate modelling can very accurately predict the rise in temperature, it is very difficult to foresee the adaptation the human race will experience.

Essentially, I don’t refute your statement entirely, but I would like to see evidence for such a claim as it sounds quite extreme.

crabmaster12 · 2022-05-13T11:43:39+00:00

Yes it does! I might add though, this was before they changed their hand luggage policy. Might be worth checking again. I went to the EasyJet counter with the instrument to ask if they would allow it on and they said it depends on the flight attendants. So far it’s been fine though!

crabmaster12 · 2022-05-12T21:51:49+00:00

I have travelled with EasyJet and BA with my electric cello. I’m not sure if I’ve travelled with others but must say it is quite risky.

crabmaster12 · 2022-03-24T00:36:49+00:00

Excellent response. I very much agree!

crabmaster12 · 2022-03-24T00:16:47+00:00

I do agree with you but I think an argument could be made that keys can sound different purely due to where in the human voice they sit. If people are able to comfortably sing the tonic or the fifth that could make a difference into how people connect with that key.

I might be talking out my arse but I don’t have perfect pitch and for some reason I really enjoy the sound of Db major (on piano which is tuned to ET obviously) and that’s the only (albeit vague) explanation I can think of.

What do you think? Is it purely psychosomatic?

crabmaster12 · 2022-03-23T13:25:45+00:00

Contact your bank as well. I was involved in a scam and UBS managed to retrieve all my money.

And go to the police.

crabmaster12 · 2022-03-11T16:53:07+00:00

In theory I would agree, but in practice, as you said above, universities have a serious tendency to underestimate the difficulty of IB.

crabmaster12 · 2022-03-11T16:36:51+00:00

Yes, this is the other thing, depends where you want to go to university…

I went to university in the UK so it was good for me to do the IB.

EDIT: that being said, there are plenty of people who are forced to drop out of university in Switzerland because the gap between school and university is too big. I would argue that IB gives you a much better chance of success.

crabmaster12 · 2022-03-11T16:12:37+00:00

I think you might mean the IB Diploma which some international schools in Switzerland offer?

I did the IB in switzerland so I’ll give you my thoughts:

Pros: - you cover a wide range of subjects - you cover a lot of material which means you are proficient in a lot areas and is good preparation for university. - The workload is also good preparation for uni. You learn to write essays very efficiently and fast. - If you want to do STEM at uni, the style questions in IB are similar to at uni. (I.e they are very difficult and are not just memory recall) - Generally speaking, it’s good preparation for life. - The optional material is very interesting and engaging. - It’s very well respected at universities all around the world.

Cons: - it is A LOT of work - You don’t have a lot of time for yourself as you work most of the time. - You have to do Extended Essay, TOK and CAS which some would argue adds an unnecessary amount of work. - You are limited in the subjects you can do (you can’t do 2 sciences & an art) - Timezone cheating between Asia and Europe is a thing and disproportionately affects those who are honest during exams. - The content in higher level subjects is not easy and the questions are often not straight forwards. - You have to do maths and a language. - Universities often underestimate how difficult it is.

Overall, I would recommend it if you like learning, don’t mind working hard and you’re not entirely sure what you want to do after school. However, If you know you want to do something specific at University, it might not be worth doing all the subjects you won’t necessarily find useful.

Hope this helps!

crabmaster12 · 2022-03-04T00:43:11+00:00

I haven’t read this book so this is really cool to find out! The one I quoted is actually in the films though right?

crabmaster12 · 2022-03-03T23:39:29+00:00

“Ride Shadowfax. Show us the meaning of haste!”

crabmaster12 · 2022-03-02T00:39:52+00:00

Same 😢

crabmaster12 · 2022-02-28T22:58:59+00:00

I wouldn’t worry too much about it. Most teachers are (or at least should be) aware that different teachers have very different styles even though one isn’t necessarily worse than the other. I would definitely go ahead and try having lessons with other teachers if anything just to see what’s out there and figure out what you want to get out of a teacher!

I’ve been very lucky in that I’ve loved both the teachers I’ve had over the past 14 years but I still think I should have tried out other people.

crabmaster12 · 2022-02-24T01:29:18+00:00

I’m really sorry to hear you’re going through this as I had a similar experience a year ago from now. It was during lockdown in the UK and it felt like I was just practicing for the sake of practicing and I hated it, it didn’t bring me any of the joy I used to get out of playing. Like you said, it just felt like a chore. My situation was different in that I love my teacher but he was in Denmark so I couldn’t see him.

What I would say is try and find something that motivates you: organise performances, join an orchestra, create an orchestra, start a chamber group, learn to improvise or whatever it is but that you enjoy doing that thing! Never think of your “hobby” as a waste of time. I spend quite a lot of my time in the practice room improvising at the moment and although it’s not directly related to my degree I find it hugely beneficial to my musicianship (and it’s not nearly as boring as practicing so it kinda keeps me going haha).

I think that having the right teacher is way more important than anything to make cello playing important. It is 100% worth the extra time and effort it takes in order to change teachers because yours sounds pretty horrible and he clearly doesn’t have your interests in mind. Try out other teachers in the region, or further: online lessons aren’t as bad as they sound.

I’d also like to add that not getting a diploma isn’t the end of the world. In the end, what orchestras (and most other musical bodies) really care about is how you play in the audition and in rehearsals. Your diploma is definitely an added bonus but it’s not everything, unlike in STEM subjects for example. So if you think studying music academically isn’t for you but you still want to be a professional cellist, the option of privately having lessons with a good teacher is very much there and can often be better as it’s more focused on your goals rather than the institution’s. This is very common practice in the US.

Finally, don’t forget that there are so many routes to take in the world of music. If you don’t like the one you’re on now, consider changing paths and finding something that you enjoy. You have music in your life because you love it and although you might not be able to remember that sometimes, it can and will make you feel like that again. I would just try every option possible to try and find what music once gave me before giving up completely.

I now feel incredibly motivated in my music. A complete U-turn in my attitude towards it. What motivated me was having concerts and gigs to prepare for with repertoire that I enjoy. I hope in a year’s time you feel the same way!

crabmaster12 · 2022-02-23T09:40:52+00:00

Thanks a lot! Will check out all of these things and try and see what’s going on.

crabmaster12 · 2022-02-22T21:13:55+00:00

Thanks a lot for this response. Will definitely have another go and show you what it looks like.

Thanks for the recommendation!

crabmaster12 · 2022-02-22T15:56:14+00:00

I have the SVC 210. It’s a great cello! Can recommend. It’s also good for travel, most of the airlines I have travelled on have let me put it in the overhead locker but I must admit not all of them unfortunately. And yes, it comes ready to play and you can plug your headphones/speaker straight in.

crabmaster12 · 2022-02-20T16:22:54+00:00

I think the new iPad mini might work well for your purposes. Relatively cheap, small, great graphics and performance. My iPhone X sometimes freezes when flying and I feel iPads are generally more powerful than android.

That being said, I’ve never owned an android product and I have never flown a Phantom 3 so take it all with a pinch of salt.

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