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    The document introduces the cello by describing its four strings, range of over four octaves, and common techniques like pizzicato and vibrato. It notes that in orchestras, cellos often play accompaniment and sometimes melody. The solo cello repertoire features diverse tones and tempos. Finally, it lists some favorite cellists like Pablo Casals and pieces like the Brahms Cello Sonata as examples for listening to the cello.

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    Intro

    to the
    Cello
    Jwalanthi Ranganathan
    About the instrument

    ● Four strings (from lowest to highest): C, G, D, A


    ● Sound produced by vibration of strings
    ● Other parts: scroll, pegs, fingerboard, bridge,
    endpin, f holes, soundpost
    ● Range of more than four octaves
    ● Common techniques:
    ○ Pizzicato
    ○ Arco
    ○ Double Stops
    ○ Vibrato
    ○ Ponticello
    ○ And more!
    Cello
    Repertoire

    ● In orchestras, cellos often play


    accompaniment and sometimes melody
    ● Solo cello repertoire features a diverse
    range of tones and tempos
    Listening to the cello

    ● Some favorite cellists


    ○ Emanuel Feuermann
    ○ Jacqueline du Pre
    ○ Mstislav Rostropovich
    ○ Mischa Maisky
    ○ Pablo Casals (spanish!)
    ○ Yo-Yo Ma (a national treasure)
    ● Some favorite pieces
    ○ Brahms Cello Sonata in e minor
    ○ Lalo Cello Concerto
    ○ Rachmaninoff Cello Sonata
    ○ Dvorak American String Quartet (mvt 2)

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