How to Tame Those Howling Wolf Tones on Cello
Most cellos have a “problem” note—one pitch that sounds annoyingly different from all the others. It's called a wolf tone, and here's how to tame it.
How To
Technique, advice, and tips.
How to Shop for a Cello Priced Under $5,000
Here are some ways to find cello bliss from a panel of experts who offered their advice on shopping for a cello under $5,000.
Learning to Write Cello Études for Beethoven’s String Quartets
The cello challenge
By Marcelo Sanchez
In the past, such cellists as Jean-Louis Duport, Friedrich Gruetzmacher, and David Popper wrote études that have s... Read More...
14 Steps Toward Improved Intonation on Stringed Instruments
Good intonation on a stringed instrument is something you can work on from Day One. Here are 14 steps toward building good intonation on violin, viola, cello & bass.
12 Questions Violinists Ask About Fiddling
There are as many styles of fiddling as there are communities with fiddlers in them. Here are 12 questions that classical violin players frequently ask about fiddling.
Tips on Finding Cello Repertoire
Sources and references for cello and chamber-music repertoire
By Jeffrey Solow
In my two-part article "Cellists’ Choice" (In Print, December 1999 and Jan... Read More...