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How A Cello Is Amplified?
You can't amplify a normal cello. You can amplify a electric cello, though. Besides the obvious (stick a microphone in front of it), there are pickups designed for string instruments (search Google for cello pickups). These are removable clip-on devices that usually go on the bridge, and have a standard 1/4-inch plug to run into a pre-amp or amplifier. Some of these can be run directly into an amplifier, some will need some pre-amp finesse to boost the signal.
What is a cello pickup?
you can get clip on pickups with amplafie the cello sound by detecting vibrations, or you can have them built in (electric cello).
Where could a person buy acoustic guitar pickups?
The best place to get acoustic guitar pickups is at a music store. Some music stores that sells this kind of pickups include Sound of Music, Guitar Center, and Musician's Friend.
Can you convert an acquistic guitar in to an electric?
Well, you can install one of several different kinds of pickups in an acoustic guitar, and then you'll have an acoustic-electric. Passive pickups, like piezo-electric pickups, just sense the vibration of the body of the guitar and sound more natural. Magnetic pickups, like most "soundhole" pickups, are built more like electric-guitar pickups and sense the string vibration. They tend to sound like hollow-body electric guitars. You can mount a standard electric pickup, tone controls, etc. into an acoustic guitar, of course... Some of the earliest "electrics" were made that way.
What is a semi acoustic guitar and how does it differ from an acoustic or electric guitar?
A semi-acoustic guitar is a type of guitar that has both acoustic and electric properties. It has a hollow body like an acoustic guitar, but also has built-in pickups like an electric guitar. This allows it to be played acoustically or plugged into an amplifier for a louder sound. The main difference between a semi-acoustic guitar and an acoustic guitar is the addition of pickups and the ability to be amplified, while the main difference between a semi-acoustic guitar and an electric guitar is the hollow body design.
How is an electric cello different to an acoustic cello?
Well, it's a bit like asking how an acoustic guitar is different to an electric one.An electric cello is shaped very differently to an acoustic one; it looks kind of a stick with strings and knee rests, if you can picture that. And, of course, it plugs into an amplifier, so the sound is a lot louder. This makes it good for bands and large music groups, because in situations like thee acoustic cellos tend to get drowned out. I'm told an electric cello is more difficult to play than an acoustic one.Oh, and electric cellos only come in full size.
Can an acoustic guitar sound like an electric guitar?
Yes, an acoustic guitar can be modified with pickups and electronic effects to mimic the sound of an electric guitar.
Are there any acoustic steel string guitarists who have recorded the Bach cello suites?
Andre Benichou recorded Jazz guitar bach but not cello suite
What type of acoustic guitar isn't acoustic?
An acoustic guitar that isn't purely acoustic is an "acoustic-electric guitar." This type of guitar has built-in pickups and electronics, allowing it to be amplified while still maintaining the acoustic sound. It can be played as a traditional acoustic guitar or connected to an amplifier for performances, blending the characteristics of both acoustic and electric guitars.
What is the difference between an electric cello and a acoustic cello?
An acoustic 'cello amplifies it's sound inside it's hollow body, an electric 'cello (whilst usually being shaped slightly differently) amplifies it's self ... using an amplifier. you can also use an electric 'cello with headphones so you can practice with out others hearing. plus, i don't think electric 'cellos are accepted in most orchestras, just as coloured instruments aren't.
What is the basic difference between a cello and an electric cello?
The basic difference between a cello and an electric cello is shape and sound. An acoustic cello amplifies sound naturally inside the hollow body sound-box of the instrument. The electric cello has a slightly different shape, no resonant chamber at all, and a unique tone.
Where is the acoustic guitar played?
Any guitar without electronic pickups and with a hollow body is considered to be an 'acoustic guitar' Acoustic guitars are best played into a microphone, or played where they can be heard in terms of location. Otherwise Acoustic guitars may be played anywhere.
