Violoncello (Cello)

Bowed bass string instrument in the violin family closest to the human vocal range.

Core Principles & Analysis

• Four strings are tuned in fifths (C2, G2, D3, A3), one octave below the viola.
• J.S. Bach's six unaccompanied cello suites, written around 1720, anchor its solo repertoire.
• Pablo Casals, Jacqueline du Pré, and Yo-Yo Ma rank among its most celebrated players.

Specifications & Metrics

• FAMILY: Bowed strings
• RANGE: C2 – A5