See and hear demonstrations of our Violoncello da Spalla

The incredible Andrew Gonzalez performing on our Violoncello da Spalla by Don Rickert.

Heifetz 2018: Violoncello da spalla | Andrew Gonzalez Plays Bach

3 part invention no 1, BWV 787, J.S. Bach (split screen violin, viola, violoncello da spalla)

Split screen performance of J.S. Bach’s 3-part invention no 1, BWV 787 Performed on violin, viola, and violoncello da spalla. Created with Acapella app by Will Hurd. Here is a split screen video, which we have been seeing more and more frequently with the COVID-19 virus. Features Will Hurd on all three instruments.

https://youtu.be/EAYn9KVKHfY

Concerto for 2 violins in d minor by J.S. Bach BWV 1043 “Bach Double”

Concerto for 2 violins in d minor by J.S. Bach BWV 1043 “Bach Double” String quartet version for split screen Violins Viola Violoncello da spalla. Created with Acapella app by Will Hurd.

Here is another split screen video made by Will Hurd. In addition to Spalla being a wonderful instrument in its own right, it’s a wonderful tool that violinists/violists can use to explore harmony and counterpoint in the pieces they play. This video really shows off the use of the violoncello da spalla as a basso continuo instrument. 

https://youtu.be/MyYQXQ96xx8