Graham Posted November 19, 2003 Report Share Posted November 19, 2003 I bought one today and broke a string while tuning it. Also how are you meant to tune them, like are you mean to tighten the tuning pegs so much and them do the rest with the round bits at the bridge? Thanks! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dA-sHaDy-SiDe-Of-MeE Posted November 19, 2003 Report Share Posted November 19, 2003 well...They're pretty much like tuning guitars or whatever, you do turn the pegs. And as for stringing them, it's pretty much like stringing a guitar. But, if you don't know how, I think that ya should go to Bruce Millers or the shop just at the Holburn Junction to get it done by a pro -- That's from my friend who plays Cello by the way, lol.Luv Mee xXx Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Porter Posted November 23, 2003 Report Share Posted November 23, 2003 Right, if your making big tuning differences (for example if your peg slips or something) then use the tuning pegs at the top of the cello, but if its only a little difference then use the little pegs just below the bridge of your cello. If your using the pegs at the top, then you are more likely to break the strings. As far as changing strings is concerned, its very similar to changing strings on the guitar but my best recomendation is get someone like a cell teacher or a friend that plays cello to change them so that you dont do any serious damage to the instrument (i.e. snapping off the bridge/ causeing a crack in the wood etc)good luckxxx Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Graham Posted November 23, 2003 Author Report Share Posted November 23, 2003 Thank you. Well I managed to change the string I broke and it seems to be staying in tune. Now all I have to do is learn to play the thing! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Porter Posted November 23, 2003 Report Share Posted November 23, 2003 im sure you'll be fine! its not that difficult**may not be true Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Graham Posted November 23, 2003 Author Report Share Posted November 23, 2003 Well I'm able to find the notes on it okay, but I'm finding getting a good sound with the bow hard, especially on the D string. The 2 lowest strings are not so bad, but sometimes when I play the D I get more of a horrible screeching type sound. I'll just have to keep practising! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Porter Posted November 25, 2003 Report Share Posted November 25, 2003 Yeah, practice makes perfect! you could also try making sure that theres loads and loads of rosin on your bow cause it makes bowing a lot(!) easier! Just a tip! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Graham Posted November 25, 2003 Author Report Share Posted November 25, 2003 Okay, I'll try that, thanks! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
YETI Posted November 29, 2003 Report Share Posted November 29, 2003 one simple trick is to keep the bow not too clkose to the bridge. use the midle and ring finger along with the thumb to get a good grip on the bo and use the index finger to increase the pressure on the strings while on the top part of the bow. also get a good make opf pitch and keep it handy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Graham Posted November 30, 2003 Author Report Share Posted November 30, 2003 Okay, thanks. I'll give that a try. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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