How I Learn Chord Charts on Cello (More Than Able)

Hand Orientation System:    • Play Cello Lines from a Chord Chart in ANY...   Root Map System:    • Play Chord Changes on the Cello | The Root...   Strumming Patterns:    • 10 Cello Strumming Patterns that Bring Cho...   Episode 3 (Holy Forever):    • How I Learn Chord Charts on Cello (Holy Fo...   Episode 1 (Where You're Wanted):    • How I Learn Chord Charts on Cello (Where Y...   In this video, I walk through my process for learning a worship song on cello using only a chord chart. This is a real-time session where I document how I approach the song across multiple practice sessions—talking through the different lenses I run the song through, decisions I make along the way, testing ideas, and working through mistakes along the way. You’ll see exactly how I move from first read-through to a more refined second draft that brings different ideas together. Along the way, I draw on concepts from my Hand Orientation System and Root Map System series. This isn’t a polished performance—it’s the actual process. If you’ve ever wondered how to go from a chord chart to something musical on cello, this will give you a clear, honest look at how that can unfold. If you want more videos like this—breaking down real practice and application—let me know in the comments. Chapters 00:00 Day 1: Intro 00:38 Don't Overplay 01:02 Chord Structure 02:40 Practice for Flexibility 03:40 Melody/Hook Mapping 05:20 Playing a Middle Voice 08:28 Scale Playing 09:57 Pentatonic Call-and-Response 13:33 Day 2 Intro 14:25 Shaping the Part: Putting It All Together 17:08 Like and Subscribe! #cello #worshipmusic #cellopractice