Since getting Larson A and D strings and Helicore C and G. Along with raising fingerboard/lowering strings have been playing cello. Often 2 plus hour sessions on weekends. Haven't been bothering with viola. Have first two pages of back Cello Suite no 1 memorizes.
Cello practice
1. Vibrato in time with fast beat
2. Scales with beat as fast as possible, focus in particular on second position, extended position, etc.
3. dotzauer book with and without fast beat
4. some time spent without a beat just enjoying playing
5. various pieces with beat as can manage
6. Memorize Bach Cello Suite No. 1 at least.
7. Practice going back and forth between strings. Thinking about how higher pitch strings need lighter touch. Especially if they are open and lower pitch is a 4 or 4th position, etc.
Viola practice
vibrato exercises with beat, especially c string
then if I have anything left to continue to hold proper position, a bit of time just playing whatever
In fact was wondering if memorization might be good in general, it's something I've avoided for the most part. So thought to memorize some poems. Did the first 4 stanzas of The Raven last night.