Chapter 1
The physics of the perfect vibration
Chapter 2
The voice of the orchestra
Chapter 3
From Baroque backrooms to modern carbon
Chapter 4
Global icons and legendary moments
YOUR GOAL
Master of Why the cello sounds so human
Ch 2 · The voice of the orchestra
maestro Voice of the Orchestra
From a deep rumbly bass to soprano so high, I'm a one-cello choir singing under the sky!
BETA
maestro Drag the bow across the strings to learn how the cello creates its rich sound.
Fun Fact
Space-traveling cello: In 1977, NASA launched the Voyager Golden Record into space, featuring a recording of legendary cellist Pablo Casals playing a traditional Catalan folk song.
Glossary
cello (noun)
A large, four-stringed musical instrument of the violin family, played with a bow by a seated performer. Modern symphony orchestras typically feature eight to twelve cellos positioned to the right of the conductor.
A large, four-stringed musical instrument of the violin family, played with a bow by a seated performer. Modern symphony orchestras typically feature eight to twelve cellos positioned to the right of the conductor.
Quiz
Where is the cello section typically seated in a standard modern symphony orchestra?
Quiz
What ethereal sound is produced when a cellist lightly touches a string instead of pressing it flat?