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Profile of the Cello

By Espie Estrella, About.com

Name of Instrument:
Cello or Violoncello
Family:
String
How to Play:
The musician ,or cellist, sits down while holding the instrument between his legs supported by a metal spike. The cellist rubs the bow across the string to produce sounds.
Types:
Cellos come in a variety of sizes to suit the age of the player.
First known Cellos:
The first known maker of cellos was Andrea Amati of Cremona during the 1500's.
Cellists:
Some of the notable cellists are:
Pablo Casals, Yo-Yo Ma, Gregor Piatigorsky and Mstislav Rostropovich to name a few.
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