Learn to play the cello

The cello is one of the most incredible instruments that anyone can play if they are willing to put time and effort and feeling into their playing. It has a deep, rich, expressive sound, and is as versatile as the violin. While some of the music can get too basic, (note to the Palladio down there: I could have died playing that part) a cello in an orchestra or symphony sets the ground work for the strings. The violins are playing a noodely sort of piece, with a bunch of sixteenth notes, but the cellos are laying the foundation. Without a cello, you have no harmony – nothing to ground a violin. A cello is a satisfying instrument because it is low enough to have a rich sound, but high enough so you can play melodies or other interesting pieces.