Why play the Cello?

There are lots of great reasons to play cello.

• The cello sound is very mellow and smooth sound. Most people say cello is relaxing.
• You can play cello in lots of musical styles, from classical to rock to hip-hop to R&B to bluegrass—almost any kind of music you like.
• Lots of beautiful concertos and sonatas have been written for cello.
• It's fun to play cello in an orchestra, but it also sounds good solo and in string duets, trios, quartets, and other ensembles.
• Cello blends well with almost all other instruments.
• Cello has been featured in popular songs by Aerosmith, the Beatles, Cher, Smashing Pumpkins, Nirvana and lots more.
• Cello isn't hard—with some practice you can be playing music in a few weeks.
• Orchestras always need cellists and you can usually get a college scholarship.
• Once you can play cello it's easy to play other string instruments like violin, viola, and bass.