Cello Resources

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...

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...

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.

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...

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...

The cello is without a doubt one of the most beautiful sounding instruments out there. It’s very popular in modern music but holds a fascinating, long history. If you are interested in learning the cello or are just curious about it, read on to learn these interesting facts. 1. The...

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...

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...