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Cecilio CECO-1BK Electric Cello review

Best Cecilio Electric Cellos

Cecilio is a brand that continuously creates quality musical instruments for beginners and enthusiasts. They are our favorite overall cello brand, but they also make great electric cellos. Below we'll take a look at the five Cecilio electric cellos available on the market. Best Overall Cecilio Electric Cello Cecilio 4/4 CECO-1BK...
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Should You Buy or Rent a Musical Instrument?

With rental season starting soon, you may be wondering whether you should be buying or renting an instrument. The answer is not simple and usually requires weighing not only the upfront monetary cost, but whether the student will continue playing for years to come or stop three months into starting. Buying a...

What Is Rosin?

If you're a new stringed instrument player, you may have looked at that funny amber colored stuff that comes in your stringed instrument case and wondered what exactly it is. That stuff is stringed instrument rosin. What is rosin you might ask? It is the sticky stuff that allows your...
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10 Most Famous Cellists of All Time

Have you ever wondered who the greatest cellists of all time are? You've come to the right place because we have compiled a list of the greatest and most famous cello players in history from all over the world. 1. Mstislav Rostropovich Mstislav Rostropovich, a great cellist of the 20th century...

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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Best Peg Dope, Drops, & Peg Compound for Violin, Viola, and Cello

As a string player, there are some things that are indispensable to keep your instrument up and running. These things are not only crucial, but they would greatly affect your performance especially if you are going on stage. One of these things is the peg dope. Having the best...
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Renowned Cellist Kicked off a Flight Despite Having a Business Class Ticket for His...

Colombian cellist Santiago Cañón-Valencia was kicked off a Copa Airlines because he brought his cello onboard despite having bought business class tickets for both himself and his cello. He was on his way to Caracas, Venezuela from Bogota, Colombia to perform a Saint-Saens concerto.
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What Is Pizzicato?

In order to get a clear understanding of this musical technique, the first question that needs to be answered is what is pizzicato exactly? Pizzicato is simply a playing style that involves plucking a stringed instrument with the fingers instead of using a bow or a pick. How to Play...
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Can I Fly With a Cello?

The short answer is yes, but there are certain airlines that treat cellos better than others. Below we'll provide an overview of which airlines are cello-friendly. Imagine the following scenario: Well, I was forced to a situation where I really had...
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What Is a Cello?

The cello is a four-string bowed instrument which has been used for many centuries and is still popular today. The first cellos date back to around 1500 CE, when they were originally called the bass violin. However, it took until the eighteenth century for the cello to gain popularity...
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