Cello

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Tuning and range

The cello has four strings tuned in perfect fifth intervals: the A-string, D-string, G-string, and C-string. The A-string is three half-steps lower than middle C, and the C-string is two octaves lower than middle C. Cellos are usually tuned to 440 hz, though tuning to 442 hz or 444 hz is becoming increasingly popular.

Related Topics:
Strings - Perfect fifth - Half-steps - Middle C - Octaves - Hz

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The cello's range in first position is from the C two octaves below middle C to an E two octaves above middle C.

Related Topics:
Middle C - Octave

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Because of the enormous range of the instrument, written music for the cello frequently alternates between the bass clef, tenor clef, and treble clef.

Related Topics:
Bass clef - Tenor clef - Treble clef

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