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...

Have you ever considered that classical music and heavy metal could be combined? This is exactly what Apocalyptica does - A Finnish band that has defied all standards of classical cello and its technique. A little history... Apocalyptica was born in 1993 as a tribute to Metallica. The founding members, Eicca...

Being an intermediate student is quite an achievement. It means you successfully passed the hard first years where nothing really sounds quite right, and your family doesn't leave the house anymore every time you practice! So now that you are in that wonderful stage where you crave more knowledge,...

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...

Cellos have the greatest solo repertoire in orchestras after violins, though many cellists would argue that their pieces are better. The smoothness of the instrument, the moving sounds and human-like characterizations help make the instrument highly-useful in many forms of music. Thus, it is only logical that somewhere along...

Orchestra instruments are divided into four main sections: string, brass, percussion, and woodwind. Each one is crucial to an orchestra's sound. And, our orchestra instruments list will give you a closer look to instruments played in symphony orchestras. String Instruments

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.

Rehairing a bow is not something that you think you need to do. However, as you continue studying your instrument, you may notice some hairs snap and soon you may feel like your bow needs a little attention. Not all bows need rehairing, and if they do, it really...

In order to make sound, a cello bow needs rosin. Rosin adds friction to your cello bow so that it can grip the cello string. Good quality rosin can make your cello sound great while low-quality rosin can ruin a performance. With so many types and brands of cello...

Since cellists spend so much of their time sitting while playing cello, why not make that time comfortable at the very least? Having the right cello chair is essential so that you spend less time repositioning yourself on an uncomfortable chair and more time playing. In this article, we are...