Cello Shaped Objects (or CSOs)
You have seen them. Maybe you wanted to get your child a cello for Christmas. You were surfing the internet and found a great price,...


Cello (and Bass) Mutes
Mutes come in two kinds: practice and performance. Practice mutes are heavy and designed to mute the sound so as to not bother your...


Buying your first cello.
My first advice is never buy a cello without first discussing it with your teacher. In fact, if possible have your teacher pick it out...


Rent or Buy your First Instrument?
So you want to learn to play cello (or bass)--should your rent or buy your first instrument? Rent. It doesn't matter if you are a child,...


Rosin
Which kind should I use? The answer really depends on your cello and strings, what will sound best. In fact rosin can affect your sound...


Tuning your Instrument
There are three ways to tune your cello (or bass) Note: if the cello string is less than 1 note off pitch, use the fine tuners. If more...