Today we’re answering some commonly asked questions about the cello. Let’s jump right in! Q: How do you pronounce ‘cello’? And ‘cellist’? A: Contrary to how it looks, it’s a ‘ch’ sound at the beginning of the word, like the word ‘change.’ So it’s pronounced ‘chel-lo’ and ‘chel-list.’ At least some of us have been […]
In our experience, it doesn’t matter if a student is 12 or 64, it always seems to take awhile to establish a routine of slow practice. Most students – regardless of age – usually get the rationale for slow practice, but that doesn’t mean they do it. And really, we get it. Slow practice is […]
Cellists spend so much time sitting that it’s incredibly important to think about WHAT we sit on. When looking for a cello chair, here are some points to consider: Seat slope – Look for a flat seat or one that slopes slightly forward. We don’t want a chair that slopes down toward the back of the […]
Rosin is a necessity for every cellist. The cello bow needs to be rosined every four hours or so of playing, so you need to keep a rosin cake with your cello at all times. Don’t know anything about rosin? Check out our how-to-rosin guide here. There are many different brands of cello rosin out […]
Today we’ve got a quick review of the InsTuner Chromatic Tuner free version. This tuner app can be used in two ways: as a chromatic tuner or a tone generator (also known as a drone, or when it plays out a pitch). It’s only available on iOS. The Pros Very user friendly. When using the […]