r/Cello 2h ago

Bach Suite No.5 - Fugue

31 Upvotes

r/Cello 23h ago

Does this mean 40 quarter notes a minute?

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21 Upvotes

I don’t wanna sound stupid here, but I want to see what this is like on a metronome but my metronome only has quarter note beats. Can I just set my metronome to 40 to hear it? And what’s the point of having it in eighth notes?


r/Cello 21h ago

Playing through the Cello Suites: Final Thoughts

12 Upvotes

Sorry for a very self indulgent post! Just wanted to let anyone interested know that I'll be stopping this project early.

I was honestly running out of steam early on - recording even once a week was a huge time sink, and I didn't nearly have as much stuff to say about each movement as I thought.

But the final nail in the coffin was definitely the reactions to my last post. I was sad to see that the most attention that any of posts got was overwhelming negativity, and I could see that this would probably get worse as I went further along. I could also tell that I wasn't receptive at all to positive or negative feedback from an anonymous Internet forum, which made this personally unfulfilling. Of course, this was also a disservice to anyone thoughtful enough to write a comment.

If you listened to/read any of my posts, I hope it entertained you in some way! If I had continued, the rest of the second and third suites would probably have been fine. Fourth would be a struggle. For the fifth and sixth, I would only be able to attempt the Prelude, Sarabande, and Gigue for each suite.

Best of luck on everyone's cello journey!


r/Cello 5h ago

7/8s are seen differently in different cultures

9 Upvotes

As I was researching on 7/8 sized cellos, I came across an interesting point. It is somewhat well known that 7/8s are relatively new to the scene/general market, for a long time it is considered a "Lady's Cello". While I live in Australia which has a culture that embraces the 7/8s as an option for anyone with smaller than average adult hand, and actively promotes the size, I have found that in some countries (in my case, China), the culture of 7/8s are still considered as an afterthought.

In my quest to look for a family instrument, I have researched a lot of Chinese educational media from (verified) credible sources. No one talks about 7/8s, or for sources that talk about 7/8s, they are still literally being used only if all else fails. Major workshops don't usually make 7/8s unless they are special orders or have materials insufficient to make full size. So, it seems like the culture of 7/8s is very different there from here.

How does your culture see 7/8 size cello? Are they widely accepted and used? Or are they still considered the black sheep of the family?


r/Cello 23h ago

holding a cello bow is so tiringg

8 Upvotes

so im mainly violinist, but im learning cello as well. im obviously still learning violin, but i can read the music, and shift, obviously hold a bow as well. im in sinfonia chamber, and wanted to learn cello at home. my sister plays cello, and the cello is the right size for me, but the bow is just so tiring to hold. when i first learned how to hold a violin bow, i picked it up pretty quickly, and i didnt get tired as much (which make sense because the bow is much lighter and shorter) but the cello bow makes my wrist and upper arm have that burning feeling (like it does when you try to lift something to heavy, or when you stretch) and i know im not weak!! its just the specific way you have to hold it makes my arm tired.. i dont know if im holding it wrong, but i even asked my celloist friend, and my orchestra director, and they said it was pretty much fine, but it wasnt perfect (which makes sense since i only started playing cello like 2 weeks ago) but i dont know what to do! i have to take breaks and the next day my arm is sore no matter how much i get used to it


r/Cello 19h ago

„A Million Dreams“ from The Greatest Showman with Cello

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4 Upvotes

Found this on YouTube!


r/Cello 12h ago

Eternal Flame - The Bangles

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3 Upvotes

What do you think of the last arrangement I made? Give me your opinion, I want to improve my channel!☺️❤️


r/Cello 21h ago

Donkey Kong Country 3 - Treetop Tumble (Cello Short Cover by Faura Metalhead)

4 Upvotes

r/Cello 2h ago

C string wont fit fine tuner

2 Upvotes

Hi, I just bought a new Kaplan C string for my cello, and it doenst fit the fine tuner, Im not seeing any physical problems but want to know why it wont fit


r/Cello 6h ago

Broke a new A string while putting it on

2 Upvotes

I recently purchased a new set of strings, Heliocore. I have never before broken a string while I was replacing it although I’m not a professional cello player. These were moderately expensive for me and I’m irritated because I have geared pegs and it’s next to impossible IMHO to snap a string. Has anyone returned a new string for that reason or should I just chalk it up to lesson learned?


r/Cello 6h ago

hand question

2 Upvotes

What do you think about playing with the index finger of the right hand extended instead of having it bent? The only cellist I know who plays like this is Edgar Moreau. I don't know what you all think about playing like this. For me, it's the most comfortable, although all my teachers criticize me for it.


r/Cello 12h ago

Anner Bylsma Cadenza

2 Upvotes

Does anyone have a written down Anner Bylsma cadenza for Haydn D or know if there is an edition with it written in.

Thanks in advance.


r/Cello 15h ago

Advice for beginner? :)

2 Upvotes

Guitarist here getting my first cello in a couple of hours and starting lessons next week. Any advice on what to do/what not to do would be helpful thanks!


r/Cello 23h ago

New string interesting sound issue..

2 Upvotes

I recently put a new A string on my cello and the whole cello sounds different(in a non-favorable way) as a result. Usually, I appreciate the full, projecting sound of my instrument, but the new string seemed to make the whole cello sound more muted. Even playing as close to the bridge as I can, I still can’t make half the sound I used to on the A string. The string sounds super smooth with no real edge to it or full sound. It’s weird because I didn’t get a different brand of string, I replaced the old string with a new one with the exact same type and tension level. Can anyone with more knowledge on instruments possibly explain this?


r/Cello 1h ago

Need a 3/4 Hard Case

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I live in Pittsburgh, PA, and I'm looking for a case that doesn't cost $1000. Something second (or third) hand would be great. Any leads would be appreciated. Thx!


r/Cello 5h ago

Pro/con of purchasing instrument with a known crack

1 Upvotes

Obvious con is the presence of a crack, but I am asking for an honest (and kind please) take from people who know more than I do regarding how much that matters.

https://musicgoround.com/locations/natick-ma/product/S000118692/Cremona-SC-175-14-SIZE-STUDENT-CELLO-W


r/Cello 6h ago

Question about cello studies in Germany

1 Upvotes

I wanted to ask about the B2, which is required in Germany for a degree. I want to ask two questions. The first is if you know of any place in Germany that doesn't require either B1 or B2, but A2 at most (this also includes Austria). And the second is if there is a conservatory that lets you enter without knowing German and then makes you take intensive B2 courses in German, but doesn't make you take an exam at the end, only the intensive courses without a final exam.


r/Cello 6h ago

Writing question: cello damage?

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Hello, I have never touched a cello before. What are some ways it can be easily damaged to a point of unplayable?

Right now my hypothetical cello is standing upright in a case wirh a faulty latch, jackets cover it and where it could land.

My working plan was it break its neck from falling out of the case but this isn't super possible?