Cello Rocks!

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Whoever Said Cello Was Just A Mellow Instrument?

There are great new things happening in the cello world, and this lens is dedicated to the innovative and progressive cellists and musicians out there.


On top of that, you'll also find YouTube videos of cello and guitar duos as well as standard classical renditions.

And of course, for those who are new to cello or want to learn, I've posted a few helpful links and loads of listening to get you started on your way to being a cello expert.

 

Playing Cello can be Easy!

Have you ever wanted to start playing cello, but were afraid to ask?

Here are some links on getting started with playing this wonderful instrument, with two online guides that I have found quite appealing and entertaining.

Beginner's Guide
Learn to play the cello on 43 Things
re-learn the cello on 43 Things
Free Videos on Getting Started with Playing Cello by Russel Squires, very informative!
Cello Academy by Hans "Enke" Zentgraf
Daniel's Teaching Blog
From Ethan Winer, a 43-yr-old cello beginner just in case you thought YOU were too old!

Links to Cool Music Websites

All you wanted to know about Cello Rock from Wikipedia

Rasputina: cello rock outlaws

CD Baby! one of the biggest and best online CD shops for Indie Music available!

Electric Cello?

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fuegokoori : great music for cello and guitar

for more info: www.fuegokoori.com

For those fans of cello and guitar music, there's a cool group named fuegokoori, and you can listen to them at www.fuegokoori.com

Enjoy their new CD release - fuegokoori : Beneath the Surface
On the program: great music by Piazzolla, Paganini, Padilha and much more!

Cello and Guitar is Cool!

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Cello for Beginners

Here are some popular books for getting started playing cello

Cello on YouTube

Bach - Cello Suite No.1 i-Prelude
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  • heatherlewin Apr 13, 2011 @ 1:00 am | delete
    Check out the New Directions Cello Association

    http://newdirectionscello.org/
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    Love it!

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Beginning Cello 

The First-Year Violoncello Method

Amazon Price: $5.66 (as of 05/30/2012)Buy Now

This is a great book for beginners, from learning pizzicato to using the bow. First position for left hand.

Piatti Cello Method 

Piatti, Alfredo - Violoncello Method - Book 1. Published by Stainer & Bell Ltd.

Amazon Price: (as of 05/30/2012)Buy Now

One of the greatest cellists of all time, his cello method is clear and effective.

Suzuki Method for Cello Vol. 1 

Suzuki Cello School: Cello Part Volume 1 Revise Edition (Suzuki Cello School, Cello Part Volume 1)

Amazon Price: $3.83 (as of 05/30/2012)Buy Now

A classic and the starting point for most cellists.