About Cello lessons

Playing the cello is fantastic!

The sound of the cello is close to the human voice and moves you directly! Sometimes you can feel the vibrations of the lower strings resonating in your body!

Is the cello a difficult instrument?

For many, it's a dream to play the cello one day, while others have been doing it for years and remain fascinated and continually challenged by the possibilities and challenges of this beautiful instrument!

Do you have to practice a lot on a cello?

It takes quite a bit of practice and patience before you can conjure that beautiful, warm cello sound from your instrument!

The cello used to be different.

The first cellos were large and primarily suitable for playing simple bass parts, basso continuo. In Italy, where these instruments were widely used around 1560, they were called a basso or a violone.

The next step!

Around 1670, the first violones were adapted to "modern tastes" and made smaller. Edges were literally sawn off and a reduction in size was applied everywhere. This is why hardly any large cellos have been found. However, the construction drawings and designs of violin makers around 1600 have been.

Why a smaller cello?

Eventually, people started building smaller instruments, with thinner strings and a narrower bridge and fingerboard. This made it possible to play music faster, with more virtuosity. Think of the virtuoso music of Gabrielli, Vivaldi, and Carl Ph. E. Bach. Of course, the sound box also became smaller, and the sound became lighter.

Are there different sizes of cellos?

Yes, there are all kinds of sizes, so that children and people with smaller hands can also play the cello. Many adults with smaller hands prefer te play a 7/8 cello.

Remarkable

Around 1700, most violones had been reduced to violoncelli. It's noteworthy that, although the "small modern" cello was already very popular, Corelli's violin sonatas (published in 1700) bear the title "per violino e violone o cembalo."

Cello is All-Round

In classical, romantic, contemporary, tango, and pop music, the cello remains a popular and indispensable instrument. When a film gets a little emotional, you often hear a beautiful melody played on the cello.

Can you play the cello while standing?

The cello is predominantly played while sitting. In chamber music, recitals, in orchestras, when played by soloists, and as backing strings. Even the cellists who play in heavy metal bands usually sit! But with a special stand, it's possible!

More information

Kies je muziekleraar

Gefeliciteerd! Je volgende stap is om de pagina te bekijken van de muziekleraar over wie je meer wilt weten. Neem contact op met een gediplomeerde muziekleraar bij jou in de buurt en boek een proefles!

Proefles

De proefles is de perfecte gelegenheid om de lesfrequentie, de locatie, je favoriete muziekstijlen of andere stijlen die je wilt ontdekken te bespreken en om je toekomstige leraar te leren kennen. Boek je eerste lespakket en ontvang een gratis proefles. (Normale prijs EU 25,-)

Privémuzieklessen voor alle leeftijden

Op de website van Vivaldi Music Lessons vind je allerlei soorten muzieklessen voor beginners en gevorderden. Instrumentale en vocale muzieklessen voor kinderen, tieners en volwassenen.

Waarom muziekles?

Muziek verbetert je humeur, maakt je vrolijk, brengt je in beweging en geeft je positieve energie! Muziek maken is een van de meest motiverende en gezonde activiteiten in het leven!

Jouw favoriete muziek

We richten onze aandacht op het repertoire dat jij het meest persoonlijk vindt. Hiervoor zijn constructieve feedback, persoonlijke oefeningen, tips en inspiratie van een toegewijde professionele muziekdocent de beste keuze!

Muzieklessen bij jou in de buurt!

  • Voor kinderen, tieners, volwassenen - alle niveaus
  • Flexibiliteit met lespakketten van 5 of 10 lessen van 30, 45 of 60 minuten
  • Gratis proefles bij aankoop van een lespakket (normaal € 25,-)
  • Privélessen bij de leraar of bij jou thuis
  • Gezellige en positieve sfeer tijdens je lessen

Lespakketten

Lestijden, betaling van de lessen en locatie worden individueel tussen jou en je leraar geregeld. Pakketten van 5 of 10 lessen van 30, 45 en 60 minuten.

Online lessen

Als u online lessen wilt volgen, kunt u rechtstreeks contact opnemen met de docent van uw keuze en de mogelijkheden bespreken.

Choose your Cello teacher

Congratulations! Your next step is to check out the page of the music teacher you want to know more about. Get in touch with the cello teacher in your area and book a trial lesson!

Trial Cello Lesson

The trial lesson is the perfect situation to discuss the frequency of the lessons, the location, the music styles you like most or other styles you may wish to explore and to get to know your future cello teacher. Book your first lesson pack, and receive a free trial lesson. (Normal price EU 25,- )

Private Music Lessons For All Ages

At Vivaldi Music Lessons website you will find all types of music lessons for beginners and advanced. Instrumental and vocal music lessons for children, teenagers and adults.

Why Music Lessons?

Music lightens your mood, cheers you up, gets you moving and gives you positive energy! Making music is one of the most motivating and healthy activities in life!

Your Favourite Music

The repertoire for cello which you find the most personal to you is where we will focus our attention. For this, constructive feedback, personalised exercises, tips and inspiration from a dedicated professional cello teacher are best choice!

Cello Lessons near you!

  • Cello Lessons for children, teenagers, adults - all levels
  • Flexibility with Lesson Packs of  5 or 10 x 30, 45 or 60 minute lessons
  • Free trial lesson with the purchase of a Lesson Pack (normally 25,-)
  • Private cello lessons at the teacher's place or at your home
  • In person or online lessons
  • Cosy and positive atmosphere in your lessons

Lesson Packs

Lesson time, payment of the lessons and location are arranged individually between you and your cello teacher. Packs of 5 or 10 cello lessons of 30 minutes, 45 minutes, and 60 minutes.

Lesson Locations

The Cello Lessons will take place at the teacher's place or studio or in the comfort of your own home.

Online Cello Lessons

If you wish to follow online lessons, you can contact the cello teacher of your choice directly and discuss the possibilities.

Classical to Pop and More!

If music is your passion and classical, baroque, jazz, pop, latin, world music or any other kind of music is where you find the most inspiration, you're welcome to sign up for a trial cello lesson. 

Music Theory Lessons

Do you wish to know more about the backgrounds of music? Learn more about harmony, tonalities and musical structures? Find your cello teacher and discover the advantages of knowledge of music theory.