Cello Recommendations
Cellos come in different sizes. Be sure to order the correct size for your student!
Size chart based on age:
Age 5-7 - 1/8 size
Age 7-9 - 1/4 size
Age 9-11 - 1/2 size
Age 11-13 - 3/4 size
Age 13 and older most likely can use a 4/4 size cello.
Adults with smaller builds may stay at the 7/8 or 3/4-size.
Students will need:
Cello kit - cello, bow, case, rosin.
Rent a cello and have it shipped to your door with Baroque Violin Shop, OR
Purchase a cello with the help of an experienced rep with Sweet Water.
Rock stop - so the cello won’t slide on smooth surfaces.
Stringvision Bow Grip - to aid in loosely holding the bow.
Music stand - so there’s no slouching while playing!
Books
I Can Read Music - Cello, Volume 1 by Joanne Martin
I Can Read Music - Cello, Volume 2 by Joanne Martin
Solos for Young Cellists, Volume 1 by Carey Cheney
Solos for Young Cellists - Cello Part and Piano Acc., Volume 1 by Carey Cheney
Finger Exercises for Cello by Cassia Harvey
The ABC’s of Cello - Intermediate, Book 2 by Janice Tucker Rhoda