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Common Repairs for Cello

The cello is a big and bulky instrument, but it is just as delicate as a small violin, and so, it requires just as much maintenance as any other string instrument. Because it is made out of wood, chances are, it will change over time. Temperature, weather, humidity, how...

How to Get Started Playing the Cello

If you've thought about learning the cello, then this guide will help you get started. We will cover the basics of buying a cello and then go over ways to start learning how to play the cello. The cello is the second largest instrument in the cello family, but it...

Why Every Cellist Should Study Popper Cello Etudes

If you play the cello and you want to improve your technique, Popper is here to save you. The High School of Cello Playing Op. 73 will become your cello bible and is used by all great cellists and teachers around the world. The go-to etudes will help you...
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How to Take Care of Your Cello

Being a cellist is really fun and rewarding, and it also comes with great responsibility towards your instrument. Good cellos are not cheap and taking care of them so they stay many years with us is part of our tasks as musicians. So what can you do to make sure...
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Best Play-Along Beginner Cello Books

Do you have a child who just started learning the cello? Do you teach the beginning orchestra at a school? Do you teach privately and get a lot of young cellists just starting out? One of the very best ways to get a young student excited about learning a...
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The Rich History of the Cello

Cellos belong to the stringed instrument family. It's closely related to the violin. One key difference would be the tuning of its strings. Cellos are tuned to perfect fifths. The history of the cello dates back to the middle of the 16th century in Europe. For the...

5 Reasons You Should Play the Cello

The cello is an instrument that has gotten a lot of popularity in the past few years and not without reason. It has been featured in the pop and rock culture as the new it instrument and has been able to transform perceptions of classical instruments into cool and...
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Learn Cello Online: Online Cello Lessons & Cello Classes

Playing the cello can be challenging at first, but it is possible to become a skilled player at any age! While traditional, in-person musical instruction has benefits, many online cello lessons offer a comprehensive and flexible learning experience. The question now is where to learn cello online.
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