It really depends on what you're preference is, what you're playing, and where you're playing. If you prefer the electric cello, go ahead. If you like the regular wooden cello, it's fine. If you're playing rock, I suggest the electric cello. If you play more classy-jazzy style, go with the regular cello. If you are playing solo on stage, go with what you prefer. If you are in an orchestra, go with the original cello.
The smartest thing to do is start on the violin cello (normal cello) because it is less expensive and then you can get 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.
you can get clip on pickups with amplafie the cello sound by detecting vibrations, or you can have them built in (electric cello).
Yo Yo Ma is considered one of the very best Cello players in the world, if there is another one of equal or better ability somewhere he or she will be discovered in no time at all.
There is the electric 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.
The electric cello was developed in the mid-20th century, with significant contributions from various inventors and musicians. One notable figure is the American cellist and inventor, Yo-Yo Ma, who popularized the instrument in contemporary music settings. However, the first commercially available electric cello was designed by the Brazilian musician and inventor, Roger Sadowsky, in the 1970s. The electric cello has since evolved through various designs and innovations, gaining popularity across diverse music genres.
Cello. All the way.
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MANY people play the cello. (Including me, Yo-yo mo, Rostropovich, Ha-Na Chang. etccc~)
the inventor was an old man who did not know what an electric chello wuz
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.