How to Play the Cello

Before you embark on your journey to become a master cello musician, you have to get a cello! Learn everything you need to know about choosing a cello.

Play the cello with confidence by first knowing its parts! In this lesson, learn all the parts of the cello, the bow, and related accessories.

If you are learning to play the cello, try this lesson and review how to care for the instrument! Learn how to handle the cello, and tighten and rosin the bow.

You can’t play the right notes until your cello strings are in tune. This lesson shows you how to tune your cello using several different methods.

Now that you’ve learned all you need to know before playing the cello, your time has come. Learn how to play pizzicato and arco by practicing a few exercises.