Some suggestions follow for exercises that teachers can organise and use earlier or later in the programme as they think fit, without changing the order excessively.
Children should always do 5 – 10 minute’s gym before the lesson starts.
Standing to attention
A greeting before the lesson starts.
Giving the password
The password is made up of musical words, especially about the cello, in four languages: Italian, English, French and German.
The lesson starts with the child giving the password and bowing. He must remember all the passwords, from the first to the last lesson.
The cross
The right hand is called the “bow hand” and the left one the “cello hand”.
This exercise is for relaxation and concentratiom in silence.
Feet together on tiptoe, arms wide with palms facing down.
The scarecrow
The child stands with his feet still and slightly apart, his eyes are closed and he is silent.
This exercise is for relaxation and learning about silence.
The child bends his knees slowly; keeping his heels on the ground, and then straightens them again.