The problem:-

I can get a nice sound from the Cello which I can exploit in slow airs and the like, (current favourite is Ross Memorial Hospital, Phill Cunningham), however in my admittedly limited experience of hearing other cellists, I have yet to hear the cello used convincingly in faster music. You either have to have a monster technique in order to play at speed in the higher positions or you end up playing a rather woolly bass or busy tenor/alto part (in order to keep in a comfortable range). At the moment I am concentrating on improving the rythmic quality of my playing in faster stuff so that I can at least add something to the overall impact of a tune. Up to now I have felt very unhapy with my contribution to most sessions and often revert to my acoustic Bass Guitar where I can at least feel part of the "rhythm section" and try to weave a few counter melodies. Any thoughts, advice?