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Yes, the cello is generally played sitting down. This is the most comfortable and the easiest way to play. However, it is possible to play the cello standing up if it is adjusted to reach the proper height using the endpin. This is much more difficult and rarely done except for flair.
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Why do cello players sit down when they play?
The cello is too short to stand like basses, but to large to play like violins or violas. By sitting cellists can preform the best technique.
An band has marching but the orcheastra?
Orchestras play while sitting down. There's no marching while playing a cello.
What stringed instrument do you play by sitting down and placing it between the legs?
All the instruments in the string family like a violin are the violin, viola, cello and the double bass. The cello and the double bass are both played with the bottom of the instruments on the ground. You generally play cello between your legs and double bass stamding up.
What is the shape of a cello?
The cello has the shape of a violin, but about much larger. When you play, it is kept it place by your knees, and you must sit down to play, unlike the violin or viola.
How many people played the cello?
568 people play cello in Australia 16362 people play cello in the world
What is the difference in a cello and a base?
Its Bass, and the Bass is held while standing. Cello is always sitting.
Is Katrina Kaif know how to play cello?
No, she can not play the cello.
How many people play cello?
568 people play cello in Australia 16362 people play cello in the world
When playing a cello do you sit down or do you stand up?
The 'cello is usually played in a sitting position, however, it may also be played standing, kneeling or prone! These other positions are usually frowned upon by conductors!
How do you play the siren by Nightwish on cello?
you play is as a glissando by placing a finger on a string and sliding it up and down the string as you bow.
What is a chin cello?
The term "Chin Cello" affectionately denotes a moderately large (generally 16 inches in length or more) viola that is tuned an octave lower, which is consistent with the tuning of a cello. The traditional cello is played sitting down, but the "chin cello" is played under the chin, hence the name. The strings are able to be pitched lower by using a special thicker gauge of strings that are capable of producing lower notes.
What instrument is played by Yo-Yo Ma?
Yo yo ma's hobby is to play cello ,and play chamber music on his cello.
