Suzuki Cello School Volume 1 - Book Review

Suzuki Cello School Volume 1 - BookI have been playing cello for almost 7 yearsand I think that this is the best cello book there is, 10 full books of great songs. I am currently on book 7 and it is very hard, but I still like it. The only bad thing that I have ever found is that the books are somewhat flimsy and fall apart easily by the time you have finished it (it takes me about a year a book).

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The SUZUKI METHOD of Talent Education was delevoped by world-renowned violinist and teacher, Dr. Suzuki. He teaches us that every child is born with ability, and that man is the son of his environment.This fantastic learning series is a standard.

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Boston Cello Stand Review

Boston Cello StandI had never used a stand without a neck support, and I really thought I might regret trying this one out.But it was the best price of any stand, and looks better/takes less visual room because it doesn't have the neck support and since I wanted to put it in a tight corner, I decided to try it.It does a great job and looks good too--you don't even see the stand at all.It is very steady and even my toddler has not managed to knock it over despite playing with the cello in the stand frequently.I would definitely recommend this stand to anyone on a budget, who has tight space to put instruments in, or looking for a great "floating" effect with no visual clunkiness to show off their instrument.It is a safe and steady stand that I feel confident in to protect a nice instrument. I will probably look for and purchase more stands like this in the future, even if price isn't a factor anymore.

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This handy, collapsible cello holder is made of sturdy, anodized aluminum with protective foam rubber at all contact points.Simple, easy, and safe to use...and you can_t beat the price!

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Lennon and McCartney Solos: for Cello (Instrumental Folio) [Paperback] Review

Lennon and McCartney Solos: for Cello [Paperback]This is the best Beatles fake book for violin I own. It seems like many books change the key or the notation too much. Or, the songs are 5 pages long, with lots of rests. These are solos, so most songs fit. At first I thought it didn't have my favorite songs, but I found myself enjoying everything in the book.

The sheet music is easy to read. It's simple, but not too simplified. Most are in the keys of A, D and G. Second+ year beginners will have no trouble, and advanced players will have fun. There are enough notes to sound like the real thing, but not so much embellishment that it leaves nothing to interpretation. I would have liked a couple of doublestops or slides noted, but I should be able to work those out myself.

What a great play-along CD!I believe these are real preformers! I hate buying play-alongs to only to get lifeless synth-midi garbage that sounds awful. That's no fun at all.

The melody is on the right channel can be turned off if you want just the backup.I can't tell you how rare and valuable that is for play-alongs.Of course, you can tune out the backup and play with just the melody.

The melody is played by a piano, not a violin, but it sounds good.The backup has a great drum kit that sounds a lot like Ringo, and at times even a full string section.I enjoyed listening to it while doing dishes.The performances sound real and not mechanical. They have feeling. The timing is pretty close to the original - not too slow or too fast.

For less than $10 I got hours and hours of fun.

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Instrumentalists will love playing along with these 11 favorites: All My Loving * Can't Buy Me Love * Eleanor Rigby * The Long and Winding Road * Ticket to Ride * Yesterday * and more.

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Pirates of the Caribbean: for Cello (Hal Leonard Instrumental Play-Along) [Paperback] Review

Pirates of the Caribbean: for Cello [Paperback]I love this music! All of them I recognized and they are really fun to play! And it's really good for beginner cellists. If you like Pirates of the Caribbean you'll like this book. I did!

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16 pieces from the swashbuckling blockbusters, including: The Black Pearl * Davy Jones * He's a Pirate * I've Got My Eye on You * Jack Sparrow * To the Pirate's Cave! * Wheel of Fortune * and more.

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Jade L'Opera JADE Rosin for Violin, Viola, and Cello Review

Jade L'Opera JADE Rosin for Violin, Viola, and CelloMy suggestions to parents who have kids who play violin:
1.as they get older, get them a good quality instrument.Rent one, don't buy one - the rentals are so much better quality than what you'd probably budget for. I am currently renting a better-quality instrument than I played as a teen - as a child I guess it doesn't matter, but as I got older, a better instrument would have been nice.
2. get them a good quality rosin.As an adult I have come to appreciate spending alittle more money for things that are worth it - and this rosin is one of them...to a certain point.I got tis exact rosin for $10.86 and although that is about 10x more than I'd have ever expected to pay for rosin, I think the results are well-worth it.(although after I posted my raving review the price hovered at $16-$17 for it, which i think is HORRIBLE.I'm morally opposed to buying more of this rosin until the prices goes back down!!!!
3. get them a couple private lessons from a teacher who cares.and believes in them.

This is why I like this rosin:
1. The higher quality makes the bow stick better to the strings
2.overall it helped produce a nicer tone ( I changed just the rosin, not the violin.I used the regular free rosin that the rental company gave me for a little while, then decided to try this rosin.so only the rosin has changed, not the quality of the violin)

However:
1. It does give off a lot of dust - i don't know if this amount is typical of higher-quality rosins, but I find myself cleaning more off my strings and violin at the end of my sessions now.
2. I do find that it wears off surprisingly quickly.Let's say I practice a little over an hour, I might re-apply once or twice.I can't remember that clearly but I think when I was younger and playing in the orchestra, I don't know that I even re-applied the rosin during a performance, which would be about that same amount of time.But 1)maybe my memory fails me and 2) maybe the lesser the quailty rosin the more it sticks to the bow and not the strings or 3) maybe I was just not that into playing that I didn't care enough to re-apply.

Overall: This rosin impressed me.I really think it changed the sound that was coming out of the instrument.It inspired me to start recording myself and send to my parents, who were thrilled that all those years of pestering me to 'practice my violin' have finally come to fruition.

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Preferred by professionals around the world, JADE rosin produces a smooth yet firm grip, with exceptional adhesion and virtually no noise or dust, for remarkable control and clear expressive articulation. From symphony musicians to concert artists, JADE rosin is an ideal rosin for classical performance. The fire-polished surface is specially designed to allow the bow hair to evenly pick up rosin. Comes in an attractive plastic conatiner with lid. Made in France.

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Bach for the Cello: Ten Pieces in the First Position [Paperback] Review

Bach for the Cello: Ten Pieces in the First Position [Paperback]This collection of arranged Bach tunes is great for first pieces with piano. Everything stays in 1st position.

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For unaccompanied cello.

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Cello Solos EFS 40 [Paperback] Review

Cello Solos EFS 40 [Paperback]I am an adult intermediate level cello student (appr. early HS equivalent).I bought this book for fun, and now my teacher assigns me a piece each week to work on.It is refreshing to actually work on lyrical solo pieces to take a break from the scales and etudes.

Although these seem like a break from the etudes, you still have lots of building and learning material here.They make shifting exercises fun for example.

Plus, it comes with a full piano accompaniement that is so useful for students to play with to check intonation.

My teacher also uses the book to play along on the cello for accompaniement for the same purpose (works really well for the Handel Largo since the bass line in the piano score functions as continuo part for a second cello).Great tunes from opera, symphony, etc.This is a fun book to play from.

One downside is the suggested fingerings.While most make sense, some are sort of silly in the goal to avoid the dreaded random open string.My teacher changes the fingerings when she assigns me a new piece.However, anyone on a level to play these pieces will recognize there are alternative fingerings and can adapt to their own use.

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Easy to intermediate arrangements designed to bring out the finest qualities of the cello. The works include Debussy, Chopin, Brahms, Wagner, familiar folk songs and dances. The collection is equally well-suited for public performance, school use, and private study.

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Double Stops For Cello [Paperback] Review

Double Stops For Cello [Paperback]I use all of Rick Mooney's books with ALL my students and they are amazing. These books are the only way to ensure that beginning/intermediate students play double stops and thumb position every single day for the first few years of their studies. At the chance that Mr. Mooney happens to read this review, I would like to request a thumb book 3 and a double stops book 2 (ESPECIALLY double stops book 2)!

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Double stops provide the vehicle for excellent learningmaterial for the young and advancing cellist in this newest RickMooney book.More than 60 familiar folk songs -- many in the Suzukirepertoire -- give the student help in such skills as hearingintonation, shaping the hand correctly, shifting, extensions, andpreparing for future repertoire.

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The Phantom of the Opera Cello (Book Only) (Instrumental Solo) [Paperback] Review

The Phantom of the Opera Cello [Paperback]The music is not too difficult, but is a fun way to play some of your favorite melodies from Phantom of the Opera.

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9 songs from the classic Andrew Lloyd Webber musical: All I Ask of You * Angel of Music * Masquerade * The Music of the Night * The Phantom of the Opera * The Point of No Return * Prima Donna * Think of Me * Wishing You Were Somehow Here Again.9 songs from the classic musical: All I Ask of You * Angel of Music * Masquerade * The Music of the Night * The Phantom of the Opera * The Point of No Return * Prima Donna * Think of Me * Wishing You Were Somehow Here Again.

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Complete Suites for Unaccompanied Cello and Sonatas for Viola Da Gamba [Paperback] Review

Complete Suites for Unaccompanied Cello and Sonatas for Viola Da Gamba [Paperback]This is a clean, inexpensive copy of the Bach Gesselschaft edition, much less error prone than some of the the Gesselschafts. The only real problem here is the peverse clef choice. The cello parts are written with bass clef, occasionally using an alto clef when it goes up high, while the gamba sonatas use bass clef with the tenor clef for high parts. This is opposite of standard practices. As a viol player, I can read the cello parts with no problem (apart from the occasional drop below the range), but the tenor clef is completely confusing. There are alternative versions of the cello suites in the appendix with tenor, but the viol player is out of luck.

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The 6 cello suites (BWV 1007-1012) and 3 sonatas (BWV 1027-1029) (played most commonly today on the cello and harpsichord), richly demonstrating Bach's intuitive feel for the cello and his technical grasp of its capabilities for musical expression. Bach-Gesellschaft edition, Breitkopf & Härtel, Leipzig.


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Thumb Position For Cello Book 1 [Paperback] Review

Thumb Position For Cello Book 1 [Paperback]I hope this would encourage my daughter to practice thumb positions - but it hasn't. Works better with a teacher.Good instruction, good examples.

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As with the other books in his "...for Cello" series,Rick Mooney has made the learning of a specific technique easier andmore enjoyable than ever before.The pieces in these books includeeasy classical music (e.g. from the "Anna Magdalena Notebook" andTschaikowsky's "Album for the Young") as well as folk songs, fiddletunes and several pieces by Mr. Mooney specially composed to addressspecific technical points.All of the pieces have been arranged asduets, with a second cello part for the teacher (or other students ina group class) to play. As a result, students are readily able to hearwhen they are playing accurately. "Thumb Position for Cello" comes intwo volumes.

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Glaesel Cello Practice Mute Review

Glaesel Cello Practice MuteThis mute does a great job. Much better than I had anticipated. It really dampens the sound of my cello, but allows the various notes to remain distinctive. It works so well that my electronic tuner will still pick up sound and allow my to tune my cello with the mute in place.

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Sturdy rubber mute fits over your strings, muting them for quiet practice. Now the whole family doesn't have to listen while you work out those tricky passages.

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The Art of Cello Playing: A Complete Textbook Method for Private or Class Instruction [Paperback] Review

The Art of Cello Playing: A Complete Textbook Method for Private or Class Instruction [Paperback]This is a very useful and intelligent book for beginning cellists. There is a wealth of information about cello technique, and an abundance of musical and even physical exercises (along with detailed instructions on how to read music). I am very glad I bought this book -- it's a gem.

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The author's stated purpose in writing The Art of Cello Playing is "topresent a progressive sequence of commentary and material as a basisfor acquiring a sound technical foundation and basic playing competence toprepare the player for exploring the rich solo, orchestral, and chamber music literature of the instrument." To that end he has produced acomprehensive textbook and reference manual on beginning to advancedcello technique with emphasis on the vital beginning foundation. LouisPotter Jr., is particularly well qualified to make this contribution from his wide experience in teaching both classes and individuals at MichiganState University and at National Music Camp, Interlochen, Michigan.

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I Can Read Music: For Cello, Volume I [Spiral-bound] Review

I Can Read Music: For Cello, Volume I [Spiral-bound]When i first heard about the book I was a bit skeptical due to the fact there are many books that say they will help you how to read music. I feel that the main purpose of the book is to teach how to sight read, which is also good but it takes a lot of effort to do so. The good thing about the book is that it includes the grand scale and it gives tiny illustrations on which string the note is located. I mainly use the book to practice as warm ups and it has improved my reading drastically. But I feel I made a good purchase I recommend this book to anyone who wants to learn how to sight read as well as to learn how to read music.

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These easy-to-read, progressive exercises by Joanne Martin develop a student's reading skills one stage at a time, with many repetitions at each stage. I CAN READ MUSIC is designed as a first note-reading book for students of string instruments who have learned to play using an aural approach such as the Suzuki Method, or for traditionally taught students who need extra note reading practice. Its presentation of new ideas is clear enough that it can be used daily at home by quite young children and their parents, with the teacher checking progress every week or two.

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Position Pieces for Cello [Paperback] Review

Position Pieces for Cello [Paperback]I am an adult learning the cello.I would be considered an intermediate to advanced beginner.

Position Pieces is an outstanding way to learn the positions on the cello.Some of the tunes are somewhat juvenile, but they have all challenged me.

The book also incorporates other techniques in the pieces, so it's more than just shifting.My instructor and I have enjoyed working through this book.

It would be very difficult to do if you are trying to teach yourself.

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A logical and fun way to learn to get around thefingerboard. Hand positions are introduced with exercises such as"Target Practice," or "Geography Quiz." Next comes tuneful cello duetsspecifically composed to use that hand position. With titles like "IWas a Teenage Monster," position study on the cello has never been somuch fun!
A logical and fun way to learn to get around the fingerboard. Handpositions are introduced with exercises such as "Target Practice,"or "Geography Quiz." Next comes tuneful cello duets specificallycomposed to use that hand position. With titles like "I Was a Teenage Monster," position study on the cello has never been so much fun!

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Essential Elements 2000 for Strings Plus DVD: Cello (Essential Elements for Strings) [Paperback] Review

Essential Elements 2000 for Strings Plus DVD: Cello [Paperback]I started learning to play the cello at the age of 40. I came into it knowing *nothing* about music or musical instrumets. I knew how to listen to music, but couldn't play it, read it, or make it, and I was completely unfamiliar with the various parts of a cello.

While obviously written for children (my favorite line: page 4 "Wait quietly for your teacher to tune your instrument"), this book is perfect for beginning adult students as well. I learned to identify the parts of the instrument, how to hold it while playing, fingering techniques, and how to properly hold and use the bow (more challenging than it looks). The book does a very good job of introducing the "language" of music to those who have no previous experience with time signatures, clef signs, key signatures, eighth notes and half notes, half steps and whole steps, etc. And if you couldn't sight read music before, you certainly will get it while working with this book.

If you already have some musical training, this book may very well be too basic for you. If you are like me, an *absolute* beginner, I recommend this book with enthusiasm. As some wise person once said, it's okay to begin at the beginning. This book is the perfect companion as you start your musical journey!

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Cecilio CCO-300 Handmade All Solid Wood Size 4/4 Cello Outfit Review

Cecilio CCO-300 Handmade All Solid Wood Size 4/4 Cello OutfitI bought this cello about 18 months ago. I've been a musician for over 20 years, but this is my first cello. Since I didn't know if the instrument would be right for me I decided to go inexpensive. The fact that it came with a second set of strings, "hard" foam case, soft case, stand, rosin and a bow, I thought this was quite a steal.

You get what you pay for, it's true. This is no orchestra instrument by any means. But for a beginner it is a heck of a deal. If mine broke I'd either buy this one again or one of the step up models (CCO-400 or 500 series) as I probably wouldn't allow myself to spend over 1k on any other student model, at least until I'm only using it for studying and doing some home recording.

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Both the solid spruce top and solid maple back and sides are exquisitely hand-carved with surfaces graduated to precise measurements. The neck is hand-carved to give the instrument a comfortable feel and the scroll a graceful shape. Quality fittings complement the craftsmanship: Natural Color Rosewood Pegs, Tailpiece and Rosewood (Painted in Black) Fingerboard , and Rosewood Tailpiece With 4 Fine Nickel Plated Tuners. Includes Brazilwood Bow With Rosewood Frog & Unbleached Genuine Mongolian horsehair, a Well Padded Lightweight Carrying Case and a Featherweight Hardshell Case With Removable & Adjustable Backpack Straps (Convenience for Carry to School or Orchestra). Plus the following accessories: Extra Set of Cello Strings, Cello Stand, and a Quality Rosin Cake. Please note that bridge will not be setup before shipment to avoid damage to the cello body during transit. We are sorry that Cellos cannot be shipped to PO Boxes, APO/FPO address, PR, AK or HI.

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Cecilio CCO-100 4/4 Size Student Cello Outfit with Hard Case Review

Cecilio CCO-100 4/4 Size Student Cello Outfit with Hard CaseThese Cello's are CRAP! I bought one and the bridge was slightly warp and the pegs wouldn't stay in and hold a tune no matter how much putty was added. If one is given as a gift, make sure to give it within the 30 days, because if you don't they wont take it back, no matter what even if it's their fault! Other than that it was delivered on time!

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This beautiful cello is ideal for beginning students. It features a crack-proof spruce top, maple back, neck and sides. It has a beautiful high-luster varnish finish. The fingerboard, pegs, and fittings are made of rosewood, and the tailpiece is made of alloy with 4 built-in fine tuners. This outfit also includes a featherweight hardshell case with adjustable backpack straps, cello stand, brazilwood bow with rosewood frog and unbleached genuine Mongolian horsehair, extra set of cello strings, high quality rosin cake. Please note that bridge will not be setup before shipment to avoid damage to the cello body during transit. We are sorry that Cellos cannot be shipped to PO Boxes, APO/FPO address, PR, AK or HI.

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Cecilio CCO-600 Oil Finish Highly Flamed Solid Wood Size 4/4 Cello Outfit Review

Cecilio CCO-600 Oil Finish Highly Flamed Solid Wood Size 4/4 Cello OutfitI'm very happy to have adquired this product. It's too much better than my last cello and I like it. His sound is loud and very clear and it's easy to play on upper positions too. It's a very fine product taking in account its price.

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This beautiful cello is ideal for students. It features a hand-carved solid grained spruce top, hand-carved selected and well-aged flamed solid maple back and sides, and beautiful inlaid purfling. It has a beautiful hand rubbed oil finish, which helps the wood breathe much better and results in a warmer tone and louder volume. This cello also features ebony pegs, fingerboard, and tailpiece with mother of pearl inlay and 4 fine nickel plated tuners. This outfit also includes a deluxe ABS hardshell case, cello stand, ebony frog brazilwood octagonal bow with mother of pearl and unbleached genuine Mongolian horsehair, extra set of high quality cello strings, high quality rosin cake. The deluxe ABS hardshell case features a high quality velvet interior, excellent water proof ABS material on the exterior, 2 bow holders and pocket for accessories, padded neck restraint, bridge protector, steel hinges, 3 handles and wheels, and D-ring for adjustable shoulder strap. Please note that bridge will not be setup before shipment to avoid damage to the cello body during transit. We are sorry that Cellos cannot be shipped to PO Boxes, APO/FPO address, PR, AK or HI.

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Crystalcello MC100 Full Size 4/4 Cello with Carrying Bag + Bow + Accessories Review

Crystalcello MC100 Full Size 4/4 Cello with Carrying Bag + Bow + AccessoriesWhat a gorgeous cello! Nice "practice" cello---but it immediately needed new strings, and the pegs won't hold. We're still working on it and after new strings plus some peg dope (thank you Sharmusic.com), the pegs still won't hold the tuned strings. Once we get that settled, tho, it ought to play very nicely.

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Crystalcello MC100 Full Size 4/4 Cello with Carrying Bag + Bow + Accessories

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Cecilio CCO-500 4/4 Size Handmade Ebony Fitted All Solid Wood Cello Outfit Review

Cecilio CCO-500 4/4 Size Handmade Ebony Fitted All Solid Wood Cello OutfitOut of the box this cellow was unpleasant sounding. Took it to a luthier, he did the following:
1- Shaved the knot
2- Adjusted sound post
3- Moved the tail piece 1" down and removed 3 fine tuners (C, G, and D)
4- Replaced the strings with Helicores
The results were amazing. It sounds good now. It is mellow with a hint of spark. It cost about $110 extra and it was all worth it. The final cost was around $560 which is a good price considering the nice bow, stand, and the extra hard case.

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Both the solid spruce top and solid maple back and sides are exquisitely hand-carved with surfaces graduated to precise measurements. The neck is hand-carved to give the instrument a comfortable feel and the scroll a graceful shape. Quality fittings complement the craftsmanship: Ebony Pegs, Tailpiece and Fingerboard and the Ebony Tailpiece With 4 Fine Nickel Plated Tuners & Mother of Pearl Inlay. Includes Ebony Frog Brazilwood Octagonal Bow With Mother Of Pearl & Unbleached Genuine Mongolian Horsehair, a Well Padded Lightweight Carrying Case and a Featherweight Hardshell Case With Removable & Adjustable Backpack Straps (Convenience for Carry to School or Orchestra). Plus the following accessories: Extra Set of Cello Strings, a Cello Stand, and a Quality Rosin Cake. Please note that bridge will not be setup before shipment to avoid damage to the cello body during transit. We are sorry that Cellos cannot be shipped to PO Boxes, APO/FPO address, PR, AK or HI.

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