Cello: Did You Know That Even Violin Had A Family?
Cello became a vital part of Western music, not suddenly, but with a gradual transition. Cello has been a boon to all the music lovers in the country with its vibrant and lively sound. A natural tendency is to adore the instrument.
Scroll on to know more about Cello from the Violin Fam!
1. The Cello in French is called “Violon Celle,” and in German, “Violin Cello”.
2. It has 4-strings pitched C-G-D-A.
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3, Cellos came into the limelight in the year 1550 from Italy. Andrea Amati is the first man to be allowed to make this musical instrument.
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4. It rose to vogue when Charles IX, King of France, used the violin to depict in the paintings.
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5. The person who plays this instrument is known as Cellist.
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6. Cellos are most commonly used in Pop, Rock and Jazz. Did you know Mike Block is the most popular Cellist in the music community?
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7. The oldest Cello to have ever existed was built by Andrea between 1538 and 1559. You can view it even today in the South Dakota National Music Museum.
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8. This instrument was used to be made through the guts of sheep and goats. But, the modern Cellos are made through metallic material.
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9. Playing the Cello induces teamwork, understanding of music, and the importance of time– “this will forever be fruitful for your kid.”
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So all the Cellists out here improve your motor skills, sensory perception and bring your Cello. It can be bought anywhere between Rs 40000 to 400000.
By the way, have you ever heard about Saskia Rao-de Haas? Although from the Netherlands, she is a maestro and inventor of Indian Cello, living in Delhi, North India.
Blog Edited By Ritika Gupta
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