Cellos Reviews

Hello. I would just like to say that I have been playing the cello for 6 years. I find it so humiliating taking the big clunky instrument the school bus. It's like everyone stares at you thinking 'loser' she plays the cello. Thank God my Dad collects me after orchestra on Mondays (which is the same day as my lesson) because the bus ...  Read the complete review

First the basic facts. The 'cello (full name Violoncello) has been part of the concert orchestra since the 16th century. It's a member of the string family, being larger and deeper in range than the violin and viola, but smaller and higher than the mighty double bass. It's made of wood (usually maple, spruce or pine) while the ...  Read the complete review

Since the age of 8 (that'll be 9 years now) i've been playing the cello. The enjoyment that i've got out of this marvellous instrument is pleantiful. I have been playing in the Hampshire County Youth Orchestra for 3 years now and this summer we are going on tour to Chile. The opportunities you get once you join an orchestra are great. ...  Read the complete review

I play the 'cello at school, and I am very annoyed about the amount of rubbish that people generally think about the 'cello. Many of my friends think I am a loser, and "sad", simply because (a) I play an instrument and (b) because it's not as common as the piano, violin or guitar! The 'cello is a very important ...  Read the complete review

I started playing the cello when I was 10 years old. It went on to be one of the best things I ever did, and opened up so many opportunities to me. Before taking up the cello, I played the recorder and piano, but when we were given the chance by the school to take up a different instrument, I plumped for the cello. I don’t really know why, ...  Read the complete review

I have been playing the 'cello for 5 years now and I still enjoy it as much as I first did. The 'cello, as well as sounding wonderful, can be played in all sorts of music. Bach wrote lovely 'cello music and Radiohead have used its sound on their albums. Playing the 'cello involves a large amount of practice so you ...  Read the complete review

Traditionaly the cello is regarded as a classical instrument, that I guess it is as it was devised in the classical music period. However the cello is a very versatile and beautiful instrument. Not many people can tell when a cello is playing or not but once you learn there is no mistaking it. The sound is very clam, soothing, relaxing and very ...  Read the complete review