While cellists typically carry around full-size cellos in hard cases, a soft case can be a good thing to have on hand. The number one reason to use a soft case is the lighter weight. A soft case is made of some sort of fabric with no real structural protection, whereas a hard case is […]
Does it seem crazy to have an entire post dedicated to how to sit on a chair? Not to a cellist! Cellists have to sit when they play, so it is really important to sit in a balanced and healthy way. We’ve talked before about how to find the right chair, so now let’s talk about […]
No matter how long you (or your child) have been playing the cello, you’ve probably experienced periods of low motivation. Or maybe just plain old sick of the cello, don’t want to practice, thinking about quitting feelings. Everyone has these periods, and that’s why it’s important to know what to do to get through them. […]
We’ve got a round-up of some of the best beginner cello books today. These are books that are for very beginning cellists — we are not talking about scale or etude books here, but instead books that are intended for cello students who are completely new to cello and/or reading music. We are recommending these […]
One of our greatest goals on the cello is to create a good tone or sound. We spend a lot of time practicing to get good tone, discussing how to do so with a teacher or cello-playing friend, and hopefully enjoying the beautiful sounds we create on the cello. Three factors must be balanced in […]