Student Cellos: 5 Fast Facts

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Fact #1. By the 15th century, instruments were being developed that could shine on their own merits in a solo performance. The violin was one of the first of these pieces to come along. Soon, there were three sizes to choose from: violins, violas, and violincellos. The latter of these, eventually known simply as the cello, was initially intended to accompany and accentuate the violin for bass and harmony.
Fact #2. In the 1660s, wire-wound strings were developed, which gave the cello a finer bass sound than the gut strings that were used previously. As a result, composers began to write pieces specifically for the instrument. Bach's six unaccompanied suites, penned sometime before 1720, were the first groundbreaking compositions designed for the cello.
Fact #3. Most student cellos are machine-made and mass-produced. This keeps costs down, but it also affects the quality. That's okay, though. A student likely isn't going to be able to play the instrument well enough for you to notice the difference. These are for learning, and so making mistakes and doling out abuse is to be expected. You can always get a higher-quality model once you're ready for it. Think of it as the beater car you learn to drive with.
Fact #4. The size of the cello is the first factor to take into consideration. If the player is at least five feet tall, a full-sized model should be fine. Larger types produce better tone, but this likely won't be a big deal for the beginner. You should still try it on for size if possible. Sit straight in your chair and play a variety of pieces.
Fact #5. The most important thing is to find something that you'll be comfortable practicing with. You can expect to get very well-acquainted with it indeed. If after all that practice you decide that you'd rather play the guitar instead, at least you won't be out too much money.