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bucketofquestions
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(8/29/00 12:41:56 am)
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Beginner needs help!
Does anyone have any suggestions on
what brand of cello is good for a new student? The brand Cremona has
been recommended, does anyone play one? How much should I be
expecting to spend? IWhat do I look for in a "good cello"? Is there
a big difference between the 3/4 and 4/4 size? I have so many
questions I have no idea where to
start...Help!
Thanks!
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Beta79
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(8/29/00 4:54:06 am)
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Beginner needs help!
I think I could help a little. I
haven't heard anything positive about the
Cremona cellos. I've
never played one- just going by comments from others.
There are
some statements made by members here on the "New
instruments"
board. As far as particular brands I'm not shure.
You could check some of
the online dealers such as
sharmusic.com, cellos2go.com, and stringworks,
to name a few.
IMOP the most important attribute of a good beginner cello
is a
nice tone. I've heard good things about the new "Artist" cellos at
cellos
2 go- or something. As far as sizes go, you should be able
to comfortably
reach a major third in 1st position(e to g# on
the d-string)-first
finger holding e while stretching the pinky
to reach g#. If that is too hard to
reach you might want to
consider a 3/4 size. Even then I would still lean
toward a full
size-4/4- if you're in the middle of a growing spurt. I believe
that if you're serious enough about playing cello you really
should avoid
cheap instruments all together-(IMOP anything less
than $1000) Instruments
below this price point are usually made
of plywood, which have ruggedness
for students but sound really
awfull, no matter how hard you try. You want
something that meets
or exeeds MENC standards I think it is.
Edited by Beta79
at: 8/29/00 4:54:06 am
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Bob
Registered User
(8/29/00 6:35:27 am)
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Beginner needs help!
Where you should start is
www.cellos2go.com
All your questions and more will be
answered
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lblake
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(8/29/00 6:40:02 am)
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Beginner needs help!
Mr Andrew Victor has written an
excellent guide for buying a cello that he posted again recently on
the instruments and equipment board. You may want to take a look at
that.
And www.cellos2go.com also has a wealth of GREAT
information.
For a beginner, you may want to consider
renting (many shops will let you accrue your rental money towards
the purchase of an instrument). You can learn a lot about what
qualities you like and dislike in cellos, and learn the definitions
of a lot of the terms you'll hear on this board through rental
instruments.
I've only heard negative reviews ever of the
Cremona brand instruments. Usually, the remark is that you will need
additional setup/adjustments to make it playable.
As for
price range, it really depends a lot on you. I've known people to
spend $1700 on a beginner instrument, and people to spend $5000 or
more on... well, their first instrument. My impression is that
around the $2000 to $3000 mark will usually get you a decent,
playable beginner instrument that you will be able to use for at
least a few years before you "grow out of it."
Edited by lblake
at: 8/29/00 6:40:02 am
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Ellen
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(8/29/00 6:53:39 am)
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Beginner needs help!
Don't overlook the 7/8ths cellos.
Some people don't know they exist. It is funny how a small
difference in size/reach can make such a difference for so many --
particularly if there have been wrist or carpal tunnel problems.
Just something to keep in mind because I notice you went right from
3/4 to 4/4 when you asked about size.
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