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 […]
When you first learn to tune your cello, you’ll most likely use a tuner. As you become more advanced, you’ll learn to tune by ear, but even still, a tuner is a helpful tool to have. You can easily go the app route, but if you’re interested in a dedicated tuner, keep reading. One quick […]
Even though we play a lot of classical music on the cello, sometimes we just want to play something different. Playing pop songs or movie tunes can be a nice break. Having a new fun piece to play can even inspire more practice! Check out these beginning to intermediate level movie books that we (and […]