paulskirocks
Blue Zone Compliant
I've thought about taking up cello for many years, and I think I want to go for it... Anyone here a cello player, or know anything about them?
Question: Cello...
- Thread starter paulskirocks
- Start date
paulskirocks
Blue Zone Compliant
True enough... Hmmm, speaking of cello volume knobs, I do have a couple J-bass pickups that Bryan wound for me... I could use them for an electric cello... 
Denverdave
Resident Ragamuffin
They are just like a violin or viola - only bigger. But smaller than a string bass.
Actually I love the sound of a cello. Played well it is one of the most achingly beautiful sounds anywhere.
Actually I love the sound of a cello. Played well it is one of the most achingly beautiful sounds anywhere.
Help!I'maRock!
Mediocringly Derivative
nah, get an upright bass. you'll never be out of work.
Kerouac
weird musical dildo
Turn it on it's side and CELLO.... BASS! 
I want one too. My ex-gf was a cellist and she taught me a bit of basic bow technique in exchange for some guitar chords. I've recently been thinking of renting one and taking it up, but I'm torn because I think upright bass (like Howie said) would be far more useful of a skill for me.
I want one too. My ex-gf was a cellist and she taught me a bit of basic bow technique in exchange for some guitar chords. I've recently been thinking of renting one and taking it up, but I'm torn because I think upright bass (like Howie said) would be far more useful of a skill for me.
Flamencology
You don't deserve koa.
I play cello. It's like any other instrument; if you fall in love with the repertoire and have the discipline...
Kerouac
weird musical dildo
sunvalleylaw
Yep.
Yo Yo Ma?
Seriously, if it intrigues you, go for it. I think classical instruments are great. I can only imagine that exploring the expressiveness of the vibrato on a cello will improve a guy's guitar skills.
Seriously, if it intrigues you, go for it. I think classical instruments are great. I can only imagine that exploring the expressiveness of the vibrato on a cello will improve a guy's guitar skills.
Last edited:
Help!I'maRock!
Mediocringly Derivative
Gary Blanchard
beloved, local musician
I'd say go for it. My wife wanted to learn cello; she was not able to do some of the finger stretches for second position playing. Her instructor stated that Carol should have started young to stretch out her fingers. You may not have a problem as you probably have done some of that stretching with guitar and your instructor may not be a pretentious snob.