Cello
The cello has a rich and sonorous baritone sound. It serves as the foundation of the string quartet. Between eight and fifteen of these instruments in a symphony orchestra immeasurably strengthen the bass section. Learning to play and practice the Cello brings with it the complication of the logistics of getting a Cello from A to B. They are big, cumbersome instruments and you will need at least a car to transport one. Added to that is the complication of bringing one on a flight. Many people believe that a Cello will become warped if placed in the un-pressurised “hold” of an aircraft. For this reason, many prefer to buy an extra seat for their beloved Cellos!
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The Cello in action
Getting started
Loosen and extend the floor peg of the cello so the cello body fits easily between your knees.
Use a pitch pipe or a piano to tune the instrument to match each string from the lowest to the topmost sounds of C - G - D - A. "A" is the top line on the bass clef staff. "C" is two ledger lines below the bass clef.
Place your right thumb at the side of the fingerboard near the bridge.
Place the pad of your index finger on top of the A string.
Apply slight pressure to the string and land on the neighbouring D string. This is "plucking," or playing pizzicato.
Pluck the A string four times in a steady rhythm. Then pluck the D, G and C strings with a steady count or while using a metronome.
Speak the names of the strings each time you pluck to make a sound.
Place your left index finger three inches from the nut and your left thumb on the back of the neck.
Press the A string and pluck it. This note is "B."
