Cello

:Alternate meaning: Cello (web browser)

Playing

The cello is played by drawing the hair of the bow parallel to the bridge over the string/s. (NOTE: There are other advanced techniques which involve using both the bow hair and wood). By placing fingers on the fingerboard or differing parts of the string (varitions include harmonics, glissandos etc etc); the player can shorten the string and thus change the note being played. In addition, the cello can also be played using pizzicato, or plucking the strings. This includes right handed, left handed and flamingo style.

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The cello produces a deep, rich, and vibrant sound. It has the lowest pitch in the traditional string quartet and is regarded by some as the instrument producing the most human-like sound.

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