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It's best to let a professional evaluate whether or not a person is ready for a full size (4/4) cello. If there is a music shop near you that sells or rents stringed instruments, stop in to have them measure you, even if you do not plan to buy the instrument from them. Playing on the wrong size cello can cause muscle and nerve damage. The most important things when determining the size of cello that is right for a person are: hand size, height, and posture. Generally, a person over 5'2" can play on a 4/4 cello, provided they do not have small hands or slouch a lot while playing.
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∙ 15y ago
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∙ 12y agoIt depends. You can get 1/8 size, 1/4, 1/2, 3/4 and full size cellos. The 1/8 size cello is normally for 5-7 year olds, whearas the full size is for teenagers and adults (roughly). You can also alter the height of the instrument by the spike at the base of the cello. This can make it 24" or even more taller.
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∙ 14y agoBy Your Age:
* 1/8 size - 4 to 6 years old
* 1/4 size - 5 to 7 years old
* 1/2 size - 7 to 11 years old
* 3/4 size - 11 to 15 years old
* 4/4 size - 15 and above By Your Height:
* 1/8 to 1/4 size - below 4 feet
* 1/2 size - 4 to 4 1/2 feet
* 3/4 size - 4 1/2 to 5 feet
* 4/4 size - 5 feet and above By Body Length:
* 1/8 size - 17.75 to 20 inches
* 1/4 size - 20 to 23 inches
* 1/2 size - 23 to 26 inches
* 3/4 size - 26 to 27.25 inches
* 4/4 size - 30 inches and above Source: http://musiced.about.com/od/lessonsandtips/a/cellosizes.htm
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∙ 16y agoIf you are an average sized adult the standard size cello is adequate, but children need to to be sized. Yes, the cello comes in different sizes.
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∙ 14y agoa cello is slightly shorter than the cellist but wider.
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∙ 11y agoThe cello should be a little taller than its player when it has its end pin correctly up. Make sure the cello is not too big.
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∙ 11y agoCello size depends on the persons height.
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Can you explain different sizes in cello bows?
The different sizes in cello bows correspond to the different sizes in cellos. A 3/4 cello has a shorter bow than a full size cello. When laid on the fingerboard lengthwise with the end at the bridge the bow reaches all the way to the nut at the top of the fingerboard.
What are the cello sizes and how do i know mine?
The sizes are a quarter, a half size, a 3 quarter size, and a full size. you can tell which is your size because you should be able to touch the neck of the cello to your neck while sitting with the end pin about halfway out.
What did the first cello look like and how was it played?
The early instruments that were the predecessors of the cello were called viola da gambas. They came in several sizes, all played between the legs like a cello but with no endpin and they had frets. They also evolved from the viola da braccio which is more like the violin because they were held under the chin. The first cello as we know it today was made in the mid 1500's by Andreas Amati.
How long do your fingers have to be to play cello?
To learn just to do the basics, it only takes a year, but to play well, it takes a life time.
What online retailers sell cello bags?
The online retailers that sell cello bags are the websites Amazon, Hobby Lobby and Clear bags. That site sell various sizes and some say that the bags are cheap and delivered quickly.
Can you explain different sizes in cello bows?
The different sizes in cello bows correspond to the different sizes in cellos. A 3/4 cello has a shorter bow than a full size cello. When laid on the fingerboard lengthwise with the end at the bridge the bow reaches all the way to the nut at the top of the fingerboard.
What size is a cello?
there are various sizes for a cello some i am familiar with are 3/4 and 4/4. 4/4 being a full size
What are the roles of a cello?
A cello is one of the larger stringed instruments. Cellos are available in different sizes to accomidate different sizes/ages of players. A cello is deeper in tone than a viola but higher than a bass. Cellos are found in orchestras and small string ensembles. A person who plays the cello is called a cellist. Cellists usually sit at the right hand of the conductor.
What are the cello sizes and how do i know mine?
The sizes are a quarter, a half size, a 3 quarter size, and a full size. you can tell which is your size because you should be able to touch the neck of the cello to your neck while sitting with the end pin about halfway out.
Which is better string bass or cello?
Cello. All the way.
What do the different sizes of cello strings indicate?
the pitch; the smaller it is, the higher it sounds; the bigger it is, the lower it sounds
What did the first cello look like and how was it played?
The early instruments that were the predecessors of the cello were called viola da gambas. They came in several sizes, all played between the legs like a cello but with no endpin and they had frets. They also evolved from the viola da braccio which is more like the violin because they were held under the chin. The first cello as we know it today was made in the mid 1500's by Andreas Amati.
How long do your fingers have to be to play cello?
To learn just to do the basics, it only takes a year, but to play well, it takes a life time.
Does a cello have a reed?
No, the cello does not have a reed. It is a string instrument, and is not played using the mouth at all.
What online retailers sell cello bags?
The online retailers that sell cello bags are the websites Amazon, Hobby Lobby and Clear bags. That site sell various sizes and some say that the bags are cheap and delivered quickly.
What is the basic difference between a cello and an electric cello?
The basic difference between a cello and an electric cello is shape and sound. An acoustic cello amplifies sound naturally inside the hollow body sound-box of the instrument. The electric cello has a slightly different shape, no resonant chamber at all, and a unique tone.
What orchestra group is the cello in?
all orchestras
