Cello
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The violoncello, commonly abbreviated as cello, is a medium-low pitched bowed string instrument of the violin family. Its four strings are usually tuned in perfect fifths: from low to high, C2, G2, D3
Cello close-up
Cello close-up with a bow.
A baroque cello strung with gut strings. Note the absence of fine tuners on the tailpiece.
Josephine van Lier plays a violoncello piccolo, a five-string variant of the Baroque cello, during a recording session of Bach's 6th Cello Suite.
Viola
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The viola is a string instrument of the violin family, and is usually bowed when played. The viola is slightly larger than the violin and has a lower sound. Since the 18th century, it has been the mid
Cello
…pitched bowed string instrument of the violin family. Its four strings are usually tuned in perfect fifths: from low to high, C2, G2, D3 and A3. The viola's four strings are each an octave higher. Music for the cello is generally written in the bass clef; the tenor clef and treble clef are used for…
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Viola close up of bridge
Oak Leaf viola, Eric Benning, Benning Violins
Playing a 43 cm (17 in) viola in 3rd position.