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Laurence Koross
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(7/23/01 12:16:51 pm)
Reply 		Want to begin the cello...is my hand too small?
I am interested in learning to play the cello. I have rather small hands - 8" from the tip of my thumb to the tip of my pinky when my hand is stretched. Will I have problems with the cello based upon my hand size? I imagine that anything less than a 4/4 cello would compromise sound.

Edited by: Laurence Koross at: 7/23/01 12:17:25 pm
JanJan2
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(7/23/01 1:38:54 pm)
Reply 		Re: Want to begin the cello...is my hand too small?
That's what my hand measuers, too, and I've been enjoying the cello for 6 years now. But if it's a concern, you might want to try a 7/8 cello. There are several folks here who are quite pleased with their 7/8 instruments.

Go for it!

Janet

Markse
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(7/23/01 3:27:02 pm)
Reply 		Re: Want to begin the cello...is my hand too small?
No.

Sorefingers
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(7/23/01 11:49:03 pm)
Reply 		Re: Want to begin the cello...is my hand too small?
Not an excuse, though I tried to use it for awhile, LOL - my stretch is 7 and 1/2 " - I play on a 4/4 with out any difficulty.
I know a professional Double Bass player with the same width measurement and we're talking BIG intervals there.


Gina

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Want to begin the cello...is my hand too small? Laurence Koross 7/23/01 12:16:51 pm
    Re: Want to begin the cello...is my hand too small? Sorefingers 7/23/01 11:49:03 pm
    Re: Want to begin the cello...is my hand too small? JanJan2 7/23/01 1:38:54 pm
       Re: Want to begin the cello...is my hand too small? Markse 7/23/01 3:27:02 pm


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