1/2 size cello...? 🎻
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- Опубликовано: 12 сен 2024
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I've always wanted to learn cello since I got exposure to them in college. I feel like this was the perfect video for me to find for that too.
And with it being half-sized (as a shorter guy) maybe if I could ever find one/buy one I could finally learn!
Your 2/4 Engelhardt has really nice tone! If you ever find a 1/4 Cello, you should grab it and pretend that it's a Viola on steroids! Excellent video, great feeling in your playing, as usual, and thanks for sharing!!
Thanks Leon!! If I ever got my hands on a good 1/4 I'd probably try and convert it to a violoncello da spalla 😆😆 Those things are wicked cool. Thanks for watching!
Oh, how I missed videos like these...
I absolutely love your musical renditions of things, but I love learning about the instruments themselves too :)
I love how you get so excited when you're talking about them XD
You are my favorite musician, Luke! Lol :D
Haha I definitely get a little excited when it comes to instruments 😅
Aw that's kind of you, thanks for watching EZ!!
First, I've never seen one. It has a surprisingly full tone.
Agreed!
@@InstrumentManiac I think they've improved the design
This video just made me smile :-) It reminds me of something I've always told my students: if you're a good musician and a passionate player (and have enough technique) you can make any instrument sound good, even a piece of crap! (loved your comment about the Red Label strings haha) Thanks for another great video!
Haha thanks & so true!
You can always work on technique... even on a not-totally-optimum instrument 😆
The deep notes are beautifully rich, you couldn't tell it was only 1/2 the size. Such a wonderful sound! I thought you were playing Thomas Newman's theme from The Shawshank Redemption at the beginning there.
Thanks for listening Ineptus!
One of these days you might come across an octobass. Those basses are so tall that they are equipped with finger keys to change the pitch of the strings. It would probably take two people to haul them on to the stage.
Sounds beautiful and well played! Bravo!
Many thanks!
This 1/2 Size Cello certainly has good tone, alot of 1/2 Size Cellos sound like toys
That's a mellow cello! 😍
v mellowww
So good review and music!!! Thanks luke
Thanks WOONJ!
You should try tuning it up a 5th to GDAE (an octave lower than the violin), though you'd probably need a special set of strings to do so.
Ah that would be cool! I'll look into that
Geared Tuners would help keep your Bowed stringed instruments in Tune longer. D'addario Helicore strings should help w/ Bowing (Medium Tension for a good balance) as they're a tiny bit thinner.
1/2 size seems like a perfect size instrument to record in your space. Anything larger might sound bit boomy, don't you think so?
Nope! 1/2 is convenient but it doesn't capture the rich low end of my normal cello. Still great for touring though :)
Actually sounds fuller than what i expected
Right???
Great cello size for the kids to play
Helicore 1/2 Size Cello Strings would help.
Cool improvisation.
Instrument miniac i love your videos
Thanks Spiky!
I’m buying her a cello next month
Definitely sounds like a small cello or a big viola haha. Sounds good though. Thanks for the video.
The dino animation caught me off guard at first, lol.
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@@InstrumentManiac I wasn't expecting it lol. Saw something move out of the corner of my eye and was like wtf is that?! lol
It sounds GOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOD
👏👏👏
Thank you for the demonstration 😃
As for the instrument... well I didn't like it all that much. It sounded flimsy, timbre-wise.
What I like about cello is that rich, full, dark sound that vibrates in your core and resonates within your soul. It's like the deep, musical voice of a big, charming, handsome man.
I don't know whether it is the size or this specific instrument.
As for what instrument I might choose, I'm a big man, with large hands... If I ever buy a cello - I think it'll depend on whether I find a good teacher -, it will be a full-sized one, proportionate to my body size. Or a silent cello. I'm tempted by the possibility of being able to play as much as I want, even at night.
Fair enough! I agree a full sized cello is still way more resonant, but for travelling this is a nice option (rather than having my poor main one keep getting so beat up). Good luck taking it up, it's a wonderful instrument to learn!
It works
Oh i love the baby cello :)
😊😊
I love monk omg
It's so deeply obscure I was wondering if anyone would remember it 😆
I like it. What brand is it? Goodness you got a deal! Strings def make a difference. I need 1/2 size for my 4th grade granddaughter.
Engelhardt! Yes even upgrading to a ~$100 string set that isn't those horrible red label ones improves the sound tremendously. Best of luck!
Not bad I quite like it 👏 👏
How about use this thing for next Thomas&Friends Theme
Haha maybe!
just seems like a viola with extra steps
I like it 😀
Could I get a 1/2 cello closer to my chest to allow my bad shoulder to reach the first strong easily?
I have never seen a cello. I saw one on Facebook market which look clean and new going for a reasonable price. So I am thinking of getting it just to have one and mess around with it. One thing I like to ask is if learning on any of these violin family will require learning the fingering again as the spacing of notes will be different. Or is it like putting a cap (like guitar fret cap) on a full size cello? I mean will the spacing of notes be the same as higher register of the cello? That I guess would be if the strings are the same on both instruments. As I said I have no idea about these.
Go for it if you find a cheap one! Spacing gets smaller as you go up the neck. I would advise signing up for lessons since it's not really possible to learn properly on your own
@@InstrumentManiac It is the first time I fail to find information on Google. How do I tune this instrument?
I do not even know the note I need to tune each instruments in. Could you please just tell me what each string is tune to? I try to listen to you playing the open strings and try it that way in case you do not reply.
many thanks
It sounds like the violin has gone through puberty.
I played cello before right now I play violin but I want to play cello on the side but when I played at my school they only had a fullsize cello and it was way to big for me I'm only 4" 11 and i think a 1/2 would be better for me
1/2 or 3/4 would be a good size!
0:11 - 0:15 lol
What size cello would you recommend a6 year old having I was told a1/2 size cello
Is it me or is it sound a bit full, not hollow like a full Cello? or is it the room thats making it sound not as wide?
Good observation! It might actually be more the mic placement. I tried to balance getting a lot from the instrument vs. getting the room. Especially with cello mic placement has a huge impact on recorded sound
Sound decent
I use a 1/2 size cello
I've always wanted to learn cello, do you think its a bit too late for an adult to learn cello?
I started cello at 18 so it's always possible to learn later in life, I'd give it a shot!
@@InstrumentManiac Thanks, you're my role model.
It's never too late to learn a new thing.
It’s probably beat up because it was played by a 6 year old. I’m considering a 7/8 cello so I can do extensions without so much straining.
I am planning to pick up cello lessons so may I ask if a half size cello is suitable for a man to use?
Or shall I get a full size?
It's good in a pinch (like touring or just playing around) but if you want to seriously pursue cello and take lessons I would definitely invest in a full size instrument that's a pretty decent quality. Good luck!
@@InstrumentManiac Thank you for letting me know. I shall invest on a full size.
Stay safe.....
That's some pretty beefy sound! I miss having a cello to play on so I might start searching for a small one myself.
Thanks bud!! Yesss you totally should. With a good string setup it seriously holds up pretty well to my normal cello at a literal FRACTION of the price
Could you tell me please if this little cello sounds quieter as a big one? Thank you for your work :))
It's a bit quieter because it's not full size but still has some pretty good volume!
Hello
First btw
you really are very annoying in how you can play everything you know :)