Student 3/4 Size Cello with Case by Gear4music

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Andreas Zeller 15.5″ Viola Outfit (Inc set up, case, bow, shoulder rest &, D’Addario Ascenté strings & rosin) As for better sound, you can have a high-quality 7/8 or 3/4 cello with great setup that will outplay a lower quality poorly-set-up larger cello. If you are comparing apples and apples, the larger cello should theoretically "win." You didn't state what price range you are shopping in, but there are a lot of 7/8 instruments across many price points by a variety of makers. Also 3/4 but fewer of them because I daresay the majority of 3/4 cellists are not stopping at that size, tend to be students whose parents prefer to wait until they're at 4/4 before purchasing. But that is percentages, and not an across-the-board statement. Any comments here represent a tiny percentage of cellists on the planet, most of whom don't post here at all. To try your cello for size (once you have worked out the size using those handy charts) find a chair and sit up straight (make sure your feet are touching the floor), set the endpin of the cello to around 12 inches in length. Let the cello rest against your chest at about a 45-degree angle. The top of it must rest at the centre of the chest, and the C string peg must be near the left ear. Stentor Conservatoire 15″ Viola Outfit (Inc set up, case, bow, shoulder rest &, D’Addario Ascenté strings & rosin) cellos are often targeted towards classically trained children who are excelling at the instrument. Perhaps a 15-year-old cellist is performing particularly well and is expected to begin making use of the full range of an orchestra-standard cello, but their height and arm span simply are not suitable.

That sure was a lot of information to cover, but I hope that you have a much better understanding regarding cello sizes now. It does feel like a minefield when you first get started, but once you’ve tested a few cellos, you’ll start to feel a lot more familiar with the process. Indeed, it is vital that the size of a cello corresponds to its player’s size, and we’ll tell you why. In this article, we have prepared a comprehensive cello size guide and step-by-step instructions on how to choose the right instrument. Furthermore, we threw in some information on how the ideal cello size should fit a player’s body. This way, you can confirm if the instrument you have at the moment is the right one for you. Variety is the spice of life, they say. Not surprisingly, this saying also applies in the world of musical instruments, and more specifically, cellos. Thankfully, there were several different children-sized cellos for me to choose from. I settled on the third-largest size (the 3/4, slightly smaller than the 7/8), but some of my friends were using smaller sizes.Stentor II 15.5″ Viola Outfit (Inc set up, case, bow, shoulder rest &, D’Addario Ascenté strings & rosin) We’ve already established that there are several sizes of cellos on the market today. But, what exactly are those sizes? More importantly, what are the criteria for setting those sizes? As I just explained, the vast majority of music stores will have a cello expert ready to help find you the perfect cello size, it does make a massive difference to the experience. However, it is important to prepare for the potential situation in which there is no cello guidance available.

Stentor Conservatoire 15.5″ Viola Outfit (Inc set up, case, bow, shoulder rest &, D’Addario Ascenté strings & rosin) For instance, a 4/4 cello may have a string length of 72cm or greater, while a 7/8 model usually has only 68cm. While the 4cm difference may not seem like a lot, spreading this distance over the fingerboard can make a significant difference in playing comfort. If you’ve been struggling with a full-size cello before, on a 7/8 cello, you’ll suddenly seem like you have longer arms! Stentor II 16″ Viola Outfit (Inc set up, case, bow, shoulder rest &, D’Addario Ascenté strings & rosin)The most commonly stated benefit of the violin is that it is more practical. Its lower cost, smaller size for ease of use, storage and transport and the range and tone mean that many would make this choice almost automatically. For the case of the cello its lower range and the fact that there are fewer students studying the cello mean that there are more opportunities to play. As in all things it is always important to bear in mind the natural preferences as an instrument that is fully enjoyed is always the best choice.

The table I provided earlier should give you some general guidelines for choosing a cello size, but it is by no means exhaustive. As I mentioned earlier, I was eleven years old when my parents bought me a ¾ cello, and it worked well for me. However, according to the table, I should have had a ½ – this just goes to show that it’s more about comfort, not specific details.

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