I have always loved the sound of a cello, but have been intimidated by playing them. I'm thinking though that it might be worth it to conquer that fear. I currently play the electric bass. I can't directly read music, but I can transcribe it; I mostly use tablature in my bass playing, which I don't think would work so well on a cello (since it is fretless)...
Please help? I don't want to drop money on something that I have no hope of playing, LOL
2006-12-13 06:13:30 · 7 answers · asked by Anonymous in Arts & Humanities ➔ Performing Arts
Well I started playing the cello in the 6th grade. I loved it. I thought I would not be any good at it but I was really good and it is a very nice instrument to learn to play. If anything maybe you should try taking some classes to see if you would like it or maybe even renting one from a music store and see if you have any interest after that. Good luck.
2006-12-13 06:17:13 · answer #1 · answered by gacountrygirly 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
You will need to learn how to read bass clef at the least. Any instrument when you first start out isn't going to sound the best, but if you practice you will get better at it. I would definitely recommend learning to read music though. It will be simple to read if you relate it to the fingerings on the cello. And don't be worried that it is fretless, there is tape you can put on the instrument so you know where to put your fingers and once you get that muscle memory, you can take them off. Good Luck
2006-12-13 17:27:09 · answer #2 · answered by Katty D 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Look, Yo Yo Ma didn't start out being a virtuoso over night. He had to practice, practice, practice. So will you. You already have a feeling for phasing and intonation if you play bass. You know how to think "musically" (think of all the beginners who just plod along playing a dead series of notes--you're probably beyond that now, yes?) So really, you ain't got nothing to lose. Nobody says you have to give a recital one month after taking lessons. So go rent yourself a cello (they can be pricy to buy right off the bat) and go find a good cello teacher. Make sure you schedule enough time for practice. See how it goes. Nobody says you have to keep it up if you don't enjoy it, right? And you don't have to be professional quality to enjoy making music. So try it and see what happens. Life is too short for regrets.
2006-12-13 14:21:49 · answer #3 · answered by silverside 4 · 2⤊ 0⤋
I play the cello and am starting to play the electric bass. the cello is more natural to play than the violin because you are just sitting in a normal position. but playing a bass w/ frets would be easier to stay in tune. I started playing in fourth grade, so if an 8 year old can do it, so can you.
2006-12-16 18:10:58 · answer #4 · answered by lyssi 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Playing all instruments, like speaking more languages, is a challenge for most, easy for some and second nature to a few geniuses. There's natural musical talent and those who just practice and practice and are the top in their game.
2006-12-13 18:54:49 · answer #5 · answered by New Millennium Minds 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Its about as difficult as any other string instrument. You will need to learn to read music, and you should have a good ear for pitches as its fretless.
But its not that bad. Try renting an instrument first and getting some lessons through a music store or school. That way, if you dont like it you can always return it.
2006-12-13 14:20:07 · answer #6 · answered by Kutekymmee 6 · 1⤊ 1⤋
No it does not it just takes a bit of time to learn
2006-12-13 20:27:56 · answer #7 · answered by blackkat13 1 · 0⤊ 1⤋