What is Cello?
The cello or violoncello is a bowed string instrument of the violin family. Its four strings are usually tuned in perfect fifths: from low to high, C₂, G₂, D₃, and A₃. The viola’s four strings are each an octave higher.
Below Are The Top Cello Shops In South Africa
Hannes Jacobs Violins
Address: Ermelo Cres, Faerie Glen, Pretoria, 0043
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Phone: 082 829 6278
Svends Violin
Address: 42 Juno St, Kensington, Johannesburg, 2094
Areas served: Johannesburg Metropolitan Area
Hours: Open ⋅ Closes 6 PM
Phone: 082 769 6343
KLEENS MUSIC Durban
Address: 107 Field St, Durban Central, Durban, 4001
Hours: Closed ⋅ Opens 9 AM Tue
Phone: 031 306 3786
Bothners Durban
Address: Shop 101/102, Glenwood Village Centre Corner of Che Guevarra &, Hunt Rd, Glenwood, Durban, 4001
Hours: Open ⋅ Closes 5:30 PM
Phone: 031 202 7755
What size cello should I use?
Cellos are sized according to the length of the back of the instrument. Older teenagers and adults play full-size, or 4/4, cellos.
These are 30 inches in length or sometimes slightly longer depending on the manufacturer. Younger and/or shorter students will find the smaller cellos will fit better.
Is cello hard to learn?
Cello is one of the most challenging instruments to learn because it does require some dedication. This is not an instrument that will give you instant gratification, like percussion. You can teach yourself cello, but it’s going to require a lot of practice and dedicated time.
How many years does it take to learn cello?
But the good news is that you can reach an expert skill level in MUCH fewer than 10,000 hours with the CORRECT method of practicing. 10,000 hours of poor practice will produce poor cello playing. 10,000 hours of FOCUSED playing will produce a master.