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How to play a note on a cello

Play a Note on a Cello

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First, find a chair and some carpet. Make sure the carpet won't slip.

First, find a chair and some carpet. Make sure the carpet won't slip.

Then tune it by turning the screws on the bottom.

Then tune it by turning the screws on the bottom.

After, take the bow and rub the rosin (the black circle) on the bow.

After, take the bow and rub the rosin (the black circle) on the bow.

Next, sit down with your bow in your right hand and hold the neck in your left hand. (Keep the cello between your knees.)

Next, sit down with your bow in your right hand and hold the neck in your left hand. (Keep the cello between your knees.)

Lastly, place your bow on the first string and pull your bow across the string to play a note. Now you have played an A.

Lastly, place your bow on the first string and pull your bow across the string to play a note. Now you have played an A.

Thank you and enjoy your cello.

  • A cello and cello bow
  • A chair
  • Carpet
  • A tuner
  • Rosin