Popular songs covered brilliantly on cello. Doing a cover song of a popular song is not an easy feat. Especially if you choose a well-known song because everybody will know when you make a mistake. You do get musicians who can do a rendition of a song exactly like the original. In a way that …
What to look for when buying your first cello. Buying your first cello is a huge step and can be an overwhelming experience. A cello is an expensive item, so you need to make sure you are getting the best possible quality for your money. There are different categories of cellos: Student Cellos Designed for …
Learn to play cello introductory course outline The introductory course is the all in one course to learn the basics of playing the cello. The course is divided into 3 lessons. Lesson 1 During lesson 1 you will learn the different parts of the cello, accessories you will need, how to tune your cello, pizzicato, …
How cellists are lifting spirits during the lockdown. The COVID-19 pandemic has caused most people around the world to be in lockdown. The headlines have been grim. Most musicians had to cancel their tours and shows and stay at home like everyone else. But during this difficult time, music has provided an avenue to lift …
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The best cello solos from movie and TV soundtracks. Bernard Herrmann, composer of the purely string soundtrack to Psycho (1960), famously said that director Alfred Hitchcock ‘only finishes a picture 60 percent. I have to finish it for him.’ In a recorded interview, now housed in the Museum of Modern Art, New York, Herrmann went on to …
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