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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...

When the average musician is asked: "what tools do I need to help me get the most out of practicing?," the most common answers (besides the instrument and some music) are a tuner, metronome, and an audio recorder. At the top of most people’s list of importance,...

You've likely come here because you are looking for new cello strings. Whether you just want to try out new cello strings, are new to buying cello strings, or you just want to make sure that the cello strings you use are still the best cello strings you can...

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...

If you don't have the space or can't afford an acoustic upright or grand piano, a weighted piano keyboard is your next best option. The best weighted keyboards let you play with the feel of an acoustic piano - from the heaviness of the keys to the dynamics of...

Cellos are very delicate instruments that can get scratched or broken very easily due to their size and weight. Even if you are extremely careful with your cello, storing and carrying it in a cello bag may lead to damage if the cello accidentally bumps into a wall or...

Music stand lights are commonly used by the musicians who are in an orchestra to illuminate their sheet music, especially when playing in a dark environment. Most of these music stand lights - if not all - are equipped with LED lights, providing musicians with a bright and efficient...

A tuner is an essential part of every musician’s toolbox, and there are many options out there. You want to make sure you get something you like to use and that is as helpful as possible. Different people will have different preferences as to what they want and need...

Buying a viola is an expensive endeavor so you want to make sure that you buy the right viola. You will want a viola brand that is known for high-quality workmanship as well as superior sound quality. We evaluated a number of the violas on the market below. In order to evaluate...

Electric cellos are a great option for any cellist who wants to try something other than the traditional acoustic cello and they also make great gifts. Electric cellos can be really fun to play, but they're harder to find in music stores so we have decided to review the...