{"id":13907,"date":"2022-09-23T09:00:29","date_gmt":"2022-09-23T08:00:29","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/gear4musicblog.kinsta.cloud\/?p=13907"},"modified":"2022-11-14T14:23:38","modified_gmt":"2022-11-14T14:23:38","slug":"a-beginners-guide-to-buying-your-first-cello","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.gear4music.com\/blog\/a-beginners-guide-to-buying-your-first-cello\/","title":{"rendered":"A Beginner&#8217;s Guide to Buying Your First Cello"},"content":{"rendered":"<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_85 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-grey ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\" style=\"cursor:inherit\">Table of Contents<\/p>\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><a href=\"#\" class=\"ez-toc-pull-right ez-toc-btn ez-toc-btn-xs ez-toc-btn-default ez-toc-toggle\" aria-label=\"Toggle Table of Content\"><span class=\"ez-toc-js-icon-con\"><span class=\"\"><span class=\"eztoc-hide\" style=\"display:none;\">Toggle<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-icon-toggle-span\"><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"list-377408\" width=\"20px\" height=\"20px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M6 6H4v2h2V6zm14 0H8v2h12V6zM4 11h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2zM4 16h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" class=\"arrow-unsorted-368013\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"10px\" height=\"10px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" version=\"1.2\" baseProfile=\"tiny\"><path d=\"M18.2 9.3l-6.2-6.3-6.2 6.3c-.2.2-.3.4-.3.7s.1.5.3.7c.2.2.4.3.7.3h11c.3 0 .5-.1.7-.3.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7zM5.8 14.7l6.2 6.3 6.2-6.3c.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7c-.2-.2-.4-.3-.7-.3h-11c-.3 0-.5.1-.7.3-.2.2-.3.5-.3.7s.1.5.3.7z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/a><\/span><\/div>\n<nav><ul class='ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1 eztoc-toggle-hide-by-default' ><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/www.gear4music.com\/blog\/a-beginners-guide-to-buying-your-first-cello\/#Which_cello_size_is_right_for_me\" >Which cello size is right for me?<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-4' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/www.gear4music.com\/blog\/a-beginners-guide-to-buying-your-first-cello\/#14_%E2%80%93_Players_aged_5-7\" >1\/4 &#8211; Players aged 5-7<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/www.gear4music.com\/blog\/a-beginners-guide-to-buying-your-first-cello\/#12_%E2%80%93_Players_aged_8-11\" >1\/2 &#8211; Players aged 8-11<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/www.gear4music.com\/blog\/a-beginners-guide-to-buying-your-first-cello\/#34_%E2%80%93_Players_aged_11-14\" >3\/4 &#8211; Players aged 11-14<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/www.gear4music.com\/blog\/a-beginners-guide-to-buying-your-first-cello\/#44_%E2%80%93_Players_aged_14\" >4\/4 &#8211; Players aged 14+<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/www.gear4music.com\/blog\/a-beginners-guide-to-buying-your-first-cello\/#What_colours_do_Gear4music_cellos_come_in\" >What colours do Gear4music cellos come in?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-7\" href=\"https:\/\/www.gear4music.com\/blog\/a-beginners-guide-to-buying-your-first-cello\/#Does_a_higher_cost_equate_to_a_better-sounding_cello\" >Does a higher cost equate to a better-sounding cello?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-8\" href=\"https:\/\/www.gear4music.com\/blog\/a-beginners-guide-to-buying-your-first-cello\/#What_accessories_are_good_to_accompany_a_Gear4music_cello\" >What accessories are good to accompany a Gear4music cello?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-9\" href=\"https:\/\/www.gear4music.com\/blog\/a-beginners-guide-to-buying-your-first-cello\/#Find_out_more\" >Find out more<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<p>[et_pb_section fb_built=&#8221;1&#8243; _builder_version=&#8221;4.16&#8243; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][et_pb_row _builder_version=&#8221;4.16&#8243; background_size=&#8221;initial&#8221; background_position=&#8221;top_left&#8221; background_repeat=&#8221;repeat&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][et_pb_column type=&#8221;4_4&#8243; _builder_version=&#8221;4.16&#8243; custom_padding=&#8221;|||&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221; custom_padding__hover=&#8221;|||&#8221;][et_pb_text admin_label=&#8221;Intro&#8221; _builder_version=&#8221;4.17.4&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;]<\/p>\n<p>Gear4music\u2019s beginner <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.gear4music.com\/orchestral\/string-instruments\/cellos?page=1&amp;filters%5bmanufacturer_id%5d=170\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">cellos<\/a><\/strong> are ideal for budding cellists that are serious about mastering the art of playing. They&#8217;re also good for parents who&#8217;d prefer their child to own a cello rather than rent one.<\/p>\n<p>In this article, we&#8217;ll explore a few of the common questions that can arise when picking your first cello. Hopefully, you&#8217;ll feel confident and well-informed about making the purchase. We&#8217;ll also give you our top picks of Gear4music&#8217;s exciting cellos, so you&#8217;ll have the best start possible.<\/p>\n<p>[\/et_pb_text][et_pb_divider _builder_version=&#8221;4.17.4&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;72b2aac8-2a26-4106-af58-67527d130293&#8243; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][\/et_pb_divider][et_pb_text admin_label=&#8221;Which cello size is right for me?&#8221; _builder_version=&#8221;4.17.4&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;]<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Which_cello_size_is_right_for_me\"><\/span>Which cello size is right for me?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignright wp-image-14599 size-medium\" src=\"https:\/\/storage.googleapis.com\/stateless-blog-g4m-co-uk\/2022\/09\/Student-3-4-Size-Cello-with-Case-by-Gear4music-300x300.jpg\" alt=\"Child playing a Gear4music cello \" width=\"300\" height=\"300\" srcset=\"https:\/\/storage.googleapis.com\/stateless-blog-g4m-co-uk\/2022\/09\/Student-3-4-Size-Cello-with-Case-by-Gear4music-300x300.jpg 300w, https:\/\/storage.googleapis.com\/stateless-blog-g4m-co-uk\/2022\/09\/Student-3-4-Size-Cello-with-Case-by-Gear4music-1024x1024.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/storage.googleapis.com\/stateless-blog-g4m-co-uk\/2022\/09\/Student-3-4-Size-Cello-with-Case-by-Gear4music-600x600.jpg 600w, https:\/\/storage.googleapis.com\/stateless-blog-g4m-co-uk\/2022\/09\/Student-3-4-Size-Cello-with-Case-by-Gear4music-768x768.jpg 768w, https:\/\/storage.googleapis.com\/stateless-blog-g4m-co-uk\/2022\/09\/Student-3-4-Size-Cello-with-Case-by-Gear4music-1080x1080.jpg 1080w, https:\/\/storage.googleapis.com\/stateless-blog-g4m-co-uk\/2022\/09\/Student-3-4-Size-Cello-with-Case-by-Gear4music-980x980.jpg 980w, https:\/\/storage.googleapis.com\/stateless-blog-g4m-co-uk\/2022\/09\/Student-3-4-Size-Cello-with-Case-by-Gear4music-480x480.jpg 480w, https:\/\/storage.googleapis.com\/stateless-blog-g4m-co-uk\/2022\/09\/Student-3-4-Size-Cello-with-Case-by-Gear4music.jpg 1200w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/>A common misconception amongst beginner cellists is that the bigger the cello, the greater the surface space, and, therefore, the larger the sound. However, this isn\u2019t true.<\/p>\n<p>The best sound happens when the cello is <strong>properly fitted<\/strong> to the cellist and the player has <strong>solid bowing technique<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<p>So, who is each cello size for?<\/p>\n<h4><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"14_%E2%80%93_Players_aged_5-7\"><\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.gear4music.com\/orchestral\/string-instruments\/cellos?page=1&amp;filters%5b133%5d=1403&amp;filters%5bmanufacturer_id%5d=170\">1\/4<\/a> &#8211; Players aged 5-7<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n<p>Our top 1\/4 cello pick: <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.gear4music.com\/Woodwind-Brass-Strings\/Student-1-4-Size-Cello-with-Case-by-Gear4music\/F9R\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Student 1\/4 Size Cello with Case by Gear4music<\/a><\/strong>, also in <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.gear4music.com\/Woodwind-Brass-Strings\/Student-1-4-Size-Cello-with-Case-by-Gear4music-Purple\/3HK2\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">purple<\/a><\/strong> and <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.gear4music.com\/Woodwind-Brass-Strings\/Student-1-4-Size-Cello-with-Case-by-Gear4music-Blue\/3HK1\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">blue<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n<h4><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"12_%E2%80%93_Players_aged_8-11\"><\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.gear4music.com\/orchestral\/string-instruments\/cellos?page=1&amp;filters%5b133%5d=1402&amp;filters%5bmanufacturer_id%5d=170\">1\/2<\/a> &#8211; Players aged 8-11<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n<p>Our top 1\/2 cello pick: <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.gear4music.com\/Woodwind-Brass-Strings\/Student-1-2-Size-Cello-with-Case-by-Gear4music\/64G\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Student 1\/2 Size Cello with Case by Gear4music<\/a><\/strong>, also in <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.gear4music.com\/Woodwind-Brass-Strings\/Student-1-2-Size-Cello-with-Case-by-Gear4music-Blue\/3HJZ\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">blue<\/a><\/strong>, <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.gear4music.com\/Woodwind-Brass-Strings\/Student-1-2-Size-Cello-with-Case-by-Gear4music-Purple\/3HK0\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">purple<\/a><\/strong>, <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.gear4music.com\/Woodwind-Brass-Strings\/Student-1-2-Size-Cello-with-Case-by-Gear4music-Black\/3HK3\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">black<\/a><\/strong>, and <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.gear4music.com\/Woodwind-Brass-Strings\/Student-1-2-Size-Cello-with-Case-by-Gear4music-White\/3HK4\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">white<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n<h4><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"34_%E2%80%93_Players_aged_11-14\"><\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.gear4music.com\/orchestral\/string-instruments\/cellos?page=1&amp;filters%5b133%5d=1401&amp;filters%5bmanufacturer_id%5d=170\">3\/4<\/a> &#8211; Players aged 11-14<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n<p>Our top 3\/4 cello pick:\u00a0<strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.gear4music.com\/Woodwind-Brass-Strings\/Student-3-4-Size-Cello-with-Case-by-Gear4music\/246\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Student 3\/4 Size Cello with Case by Gear4music<\/a><\/strong>, also in <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.gear4music.com\/Woodwind-Brass-Strings\/Student-3-4-Size-Cello-with-Case-by-Gear4music-Blue\/3HJX\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">blue<\/a><\/strong>, <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.gear4music.com\/Woodwind-Brass-Strings\/Student-3-4-Size-Cello-with-Case-by-Gear4music-Purple\/3HJY\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">purple<\/a><\/strong>, and <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.gear4music.com\/Woodwind-Brass-Strings\/Student-3-4-Size-Cello-with-Case-by-Gear4music-Antique-Fade\/L03\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">antique fade<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n<h4><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"44_%E2%80%93_Players_aged_14\"><\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.gear4music.com\/orchestral\/string-instruments\/cellos?page=1&amp;filters%5b133%5d=1399&amp;filters%5bmanufacturer_id%5d=170\">4\/4<\/a> &#8211; Players aged 14+<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n<p>Our top 4\/4 cello pick: <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.gear4music.com\/Woodwind-Brass-Strings\/Student-Full-Size-Cello-with-Case-by-Gear4music\/247\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Student Full Size Cello with Case by Gear4music<\/a><\/strong>, also in <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.gear4music.com\/Woodwind-Brass-Strings\/Student-Full-Size-Cello-with-Case-by-Gear4music-Black\/1K8G\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">black<\/a><\/strong>, <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.gear4music.com\/Woodwind-Brass-Strings\/Student-Full-Size-Cello-with-Case-by-Gear4music-White\/1K8I\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">white<\/a><\/strong>, <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.gear4music.com\/Woodwind-Brass-Strings\/Student-Full-Size-Cello-with-Case-by-Gear4music-Blue\/3HJV\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">blue<\/a><\/strong>, <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.gear4music.com\/Woodwind-Brass-Strings\/Student-Full-Size-Cello-with-Case-by-Gear4music-Purple\/3HJW\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">purple<\/a><\/strong>, and <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.gear4music.com\/Woodwind-Brass-Strings\/Student-Full-Size-Cello-with-Case-Antique-Fade-by-Gear4music\/L04\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">antique fade<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n<p>[\/et_pb_text][et_pb_divider _builder_version=&#8221;4.17.4&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;72b2aac8-2a26-4106-af58-67527d130293&#8243; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][\/et_pb_divider][et_pb_text admin_label=&#8221;What colours do Gear4music cellos come in?&#8221; _builder_version=&#8221;4.17.4&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;]<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_colours_do_Gear4music_cellos_come_in\"><\/span>What colours do Gear4music cellos come in?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>Whilst we offer a number of cellos that sport traditional, <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.gear4music.com\/orchestral\/string-instruments\/cellos?page=1&amp;filters%5b133%5d=1399&amp;filters%5b138%5d=1471&amp;filters%5bmanufacturer_id%5d=170\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">natural<\/a><\/strong> finishes, we also offer cellos in a variety of colours such as <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.gear4music.com\/orchestral\/string-instruments\/cellos?page=1&amp;filters%5b138%5d=1461&amp;filters%5bmanufacturer_id%5d=170\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">black<\/a><\/strong>, <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.gear4music.com\/orchestral\/string-instruments\/cellos?page=1&amp;filters%5b138%5d=1463&amp;filters%5bmanufacturer_id%5d=170\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">blue<\/a><\/strong>, <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.gear4music.com\/orchestral\/string-instruments\/cellos?page=1&amp;filters%5b138%5d=1477&amp;filters%5bmanufacturer_id%5d=170\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">purple<\/a><\/strong>, and <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.gear4music.com\/orchestral\/string-instruments\/cellos?page=1&amp;filters%5b138%5d=1484&amp;filters%5bmanufacturer_id%5d=170\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">white<\/a><\/strong>.<\/p>\n<p>These are perfect for players who wish to make a statement and parents who want to keep their child engaged.<\/p>\n<p>[\/et_pb_text][et_pb_divider _builder_version=&#8221;4.17.4&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;72b2aac8-2a26-4106-af58-67527d130293&#8243; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][\/et_pb_divider][et_pb_text admin_label=&#8221;Does a higher cost equate to a better-sounding cello?&#8221; _builder_version=&#8221;4.17.4&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;]<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Does_a_higher_cost_equate_to_a_better-sounding_cello\"><\/span>Does a higher cost equate to a better-sounding cello?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p data-wp-editing=\"1\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignright wp-image-14598 size-medium\" src=\"https:\/\/storage.googleapis.com\/stateless-blog-g4m-co-uk\/2022\/09\/Student-Full-Size-Cello-with-Case-by-Gear4music-Black-300x300.jpg\" alt=\"Man sat on the sofa playing cello whilst reading sheet music \" width=\"300\" height=\"300\" srcset=\"https:\/\/storage.googleapis.com\/stateless-blog-g4m-co-uk\/2022\/09\/Student-Full-Size-Cello-with-Case-by-Gear4music-Black-300x300.jpg 300w, https:\/\/storage.googleapis.com\/stateless-blog-g4m-co-uk\/2022\/09\/Student-Full-Size-Cello-with-Case-by-Gear4music-Black-1024x1024.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/storage.googleapis.com\/stateless-blog-g4m-co-uk\/2022\/09\/Student-Full-Size-Cello-with-Case-by-Gear4music-Black-600x600.jpg 600w, https:\/\/storage.googleapis.com\/stateless-blog-g4m-co-uk\/2022\/09\/Student-Full-Size-Cello-with-Case-by-Gear4music-Black-768x768.jpg 768w, https:\/\/storage.googleapis.com\/stateless-blog-g4m-co-uk\/2022\/09\/Student-Full-Size-Cello-with-Case-by-Gear4music-Black-1080x1080.jpg 1080w, https:\/\/storage.googleapis.com\/stateless-blog-g4m-co-uk\/2022\/09\/Student-Full-Size-Cello-with-Case-by-Gear4music-Black-980x980.jpg 980w, https:\/\/storage.googleapis.com\/stateless-blog-g4m-co-uk\/2022\/09\/Student-Full-Size-Cello-with-Case-by-Gear4music-Black-480x480.jpg 480w, https:\/\/storage.googleapis.com\/stateless-blog-g4m-co-uk\/2022\/09\/Student-Full-Size-Cello-with-Case-by-Gear4music-Black.jpg 1200w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/>Not necessarily.<\/p>\n<p>Very few beginner players have had the benefit of learning to play on a Stradivarius!<\/p>\n<p>It\u2019s easy to get caught up reading the opinions of forum users (whose credentials and experience may not be readily available!), but try not to take everything they say as fact.<\/p>\n<p>No matter what they may suggest, one thing&#8217;s for certain: every great cellist and teacher will be able to coax an incredible tone out of any cello, regardless of its price.<\/p>\n<p>Getting to that level of playing means taking the time to learn and understand the instrument.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>[\/et_pb_text][et_pb_divider _builder_version=&#8221;4.17.4&#8243; 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They&#8217;re designed to take all stress of that first purchase away.<\/p>\n<p>From the <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.gear4music.com\/Woodwind-Brass-Strings\/Student-1-4-Size-Cello-and-Beginner-Pack\/QE2\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Student 1\/4 Size Cello + Beginner Pack<\/a><\/strong> to the <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.gear4music.com\/Woodwind-Brass-Strings\/Full-Size-Cello-with-Case-and-Beginner-Pack-Black\/1QCS\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Full Size Cello Beginner Pack<\/a><\/strong>, the wide range includes the perfect set-up for every budding cellist &#8211; adult or child.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>[\/et_pb_text][et_pb_divider _builder_version=&#8221;4.17.4&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;72b2aac8-2a26-4106-af58-67527d130293&#8243; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][\/et_pb_divider][et_pb_text admin_label=&#8221;Find out more&#8221; _builder_version=&#8221;4.17.4&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;]<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Find_out_more\"><\/span>Find out more<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>If you&#8217;re a parent who has more questions about your child&#8217;s first cello or you&#8217;re interested in learning and would like to know more, feel free to leave a comment below and we&#8217;ll get back to you.<\/p>\n<p>In the meantime, why not check out our full range of cellos?<\/p>\n<p>[\/et_pb_text][et_pb_button button_url=&#8221;https:\/\/www.gear4music.com\/orchestral\/string-instruments\/cellos?page=1&#038;filters%91manufacturer_id%93=170&#8243; url_new_window=&#8221;on&#8221; button_text=&#8221;SHOP CELLOS&#8221; button_alignment=&#8221;center&#8221; _builder_version=&#8221;4.17.4&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;e6ee07a9-4e60-40b4-a547-e1aa0a89644a&#8221; custom_button=&#8221;on&#8221; button_text_size=&#8221;14px&#8221; button_text_color=&#8221;gcid-a3f0e0c4-68cb-4983-969e-b86a5466020b&#8221; button_border_color=&#8221;gcid-45928375-1fd3-4d7e-b1f0-0adee316b54f&#8221; button_border_radius=&#8221;0px&#8221; button_font=&#8221;Arial|700|||||||&#8221; button_icon=&#8221;&#x35;||divi||400&#8243; button_icon_color=&#8221;gcid-45928375-1fd3-4d7e-b1f0-0adee316b54f&#8221; button_on_hover=&#8221;off&#8221; custom_margin=&#8221;||||true|false&#8221; custom_margin_tablet=&#8221;&#8221; custom_margin_phone=&#8221;13.3vw||0px||false|false&#8221; custom_margin_last_edited=&#8221;on|phone&#8221; custom_padding=&#8221;9px|45px|9px|30px|true|false&#8221; custom_padding_tablet=&#8221;15px|45px|15px|30px|true|false&#8221; custom_padding_phone=&#8221;&#8221; custom_padding_last_edited=&#8221;on|tablet&#8221; custom_css_main_element=&#8221;||height: 44px !important;&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{%22gcid-a3f0e0c4-68cb-4983-969e-b86a5466020b%22:%91%22button_text_color%22%93,%22gcid-45928375-1fd3-4d7e-b1f0-0adee316b54f%22:%91%22button_border_color%22,%22button_icon_color%22,%22button_bg_color__hover%22%93}&#8221; custom_css_main_element_tablet=&#8221;width: 258px !important;||height: 55px !important;&#8221; custom_css_main_element_last_edited=&#8221;on|tablet&#8221; button_bg_color__hover_enabled=&#8221;on|hover&#8221; button_bg_color__hover=&#8221;#f08000&#8243; button_bg_enable_color__hover=&#8221;on&#8221; button_text_color__hover_enabled=&#8221;on|hover&#8221; button_text_color__hover=&#8221;#FFFFFF&#8221; button_icon_color__hover_enabled=&#8221;on|hover&#8221; button_icon_color__hover=&#8221;#000000&#8243; custom_css_main_element_phone=&#8221;width: 258px !important;||height: 55px !important;&#8221;][\/et_pb_button][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][\/et_pb_section]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>A common misconception amongst beginner cellists is that the bigger the cello, the greater the surface space, and, therefore, the larger the sound. However, this isn\u2019t true. The best sound happens when the cello is properly fitted to the cellist and the player has solid bowing technique.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":27,"featured_media":14597,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_acf_changed":false,"_et_pb_use_builder":"on","_et_pb_old_content":"<p>Gear4music\u2019s beginner <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.gear4music.com\/orchestral\/string-instruments\/cellos?page=1&filters%5bmanufacturer_id%5d=170\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">cellos<\/a><\/strong> are ideal for budding cellists that are serious about mastering the art of playing. They're also good for parents who'd prefer their child to own a cello rather than rent one.<\/p><p>In this article, we'll explore a few of the common questions that can arise when picking your first cello. Hopefully, you'll feel confident and well-informed about making the purchase. We'll also give you our top picks of Gear4music's exciting cellos, so you'll have the best start possible.<\/p><hr \/><h3>What size cello is right for me?<\/h3><p><img class=\"size-medium wp-image-14599 alignright\" src=\"https:\/\/storage.googleapis.com\/stateless-blog-g4m-co-uk\/2022\/09\/Student-3-4-Size-Cello-with-Case-by-Gear4music-300x300.jpg\" alt=\"Student-3-4-Size-Cello-with-Case-by-Gear4music\" width=\"300\" height=\"300\" \/>A common misconception amongst beginner cellists is that the bigger the cello, the greater the surface space, and, therefore, the larger the sound. However, this isn\u2019t true.<\/p><p>The best sound happens when the cello is <strong>properly fitted<\/strong> to the cellist and the player has <strong>solid bowing technique<\/strong>.<\/p><p>So, who is each cello size for?<\/p><h4><a href=\"https:\/\/www.gear4music.com\/orchestral\/string-instruments\/cellos?page=1&filters%5b133%5d=1403&filters%5bmanufacturer_id%5d=170\">1\/4<\/a> - Players aged 5-7<\/h4><p>Our top 1\/4 cello pick: <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.gear4music.com\/Woodwind-Brass-Strings\/Student-1-4-Size-Cello-with-Case-by-Gear4music\/F9R\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Student 1\/4 Size Cello with Case by Gear4music<\/a><\/strong>, also in <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.gear4music.com\/Woodwind-Brass-Strings\/Student-1-4-Size-Cello-with-Case-by-Gear4music-Purple\/3HK2\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">purple<\/a><\/strong> and <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.gear4music.com\/Woodwind-Brass-Strings\/Student-1-4-Size-Cello-with-Case-by-Gear4music-Blue\/3HK1\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">blue<\/a><\/strong><\/p><h4><a href=\"https:\/\/www.gear4music.com\/orchestral\/string-instruments\/cellos?page=1&filters%5b133%5d=1402&filters%5bmanufacturer_id%5d=170\">1\/2<\/a> - Players aged 8-11<\/h4><p>Our top 1\/2 cello pick: <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.gear4music.com\/Woodwind-Brass-Strings\/Student-1-2-Size-Cello-with-Case-by-Gear4music\/64G\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Student 1\/2 Size Cello with Case by Gear4music<\/a><\/strong>, also in <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.gear4music.com\/Woodwind-Brass-Strings\/Student-1-2-Size-Cello-with-Case-by-Gear4music-Blue\/3HJZ\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">blue<\/a><\/strong>, <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.gear4music.com\/Woodwind-Brass-Strings\/Student-1-2-Size-Cello-with-Case-by-Gear4music-Purple\/3HK0\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">purple<\/a><\/strong>, <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.gear4music.com\/Woodwind-Brass-Strings\/Student-1-2-Size-Cello-with-Case-by-Gear4music-Black\/3HK3\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">black<\/a><\/strong>, and <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.gear4music.com\/Woodwind-Brass-Strings\/Student-1-2-Size-Cello-with-Case-by-Gear4music-White\/3HK4\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">white<\/a><\/strong><\/p><h4><a href=\"https:\/\/www.gear4music.com\/orchestral\/string-instruments\/cellos?page=1&filters%5b133%5d=1401&filters%5bmanufacturer_id%5d=170\">3\/4<\/a> - Players aged 11-14<\/h4><p>Our top 3\/4 cello pick:\u00a0<strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.gear4music.com\/Woodwind-Brass-Strings\/Student-3-4-Size-Cello-with-Case-by-Gear4music\/246\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Student 3\/4 Size Cello with Case by Gear4music<\/a><\/strong>, also in <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.gear4music.com\/Woodwind-Brass-Strings\/Student-3-4-Size-Cello-with-Case-by-Gear4music-Blue\/3HJX\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">blue<\/a><\/strong>, <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.gear4music.com\/Woodwind-Brass-Strings\/Student-3-4-Size-Cello-with-Case-by-Gear4music-Purple\/3HJY\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">purple<\/a><\/strong>, and <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.gear4music.com\/Woodwind-Brass-Strings\/Student-3-4-Size-Cello-with-Case-by-Gear4music-Antique-Fade\/L03\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">antique fade<\/a><\/strong><\/p><h4><a href=\"https:\/\/www.gear4music.com\/orchestral\/string-instruments\/cellos?page=1&filters%5b133%5d=1399&filters%5bmanufacturer_id%5d=170\">4\/4<\/a> - Players aged 14+<\/h4><p>Our top 4\/4 cello pick: <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.gear4music.com\/Woodwind-Brass-Strings\/Student-Full-Size-Cello-with-Case-by-Gear4music\/247\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Student Full Size Cello with Case by Gear4music<\/a><\/strong>, also in <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.gear4music.com\/Woodwind-Brass-Strings\/Student-Full-Size-Cello-with-Case-by-Gear4music-Black\/1K8G\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">black<\/a><\/strong>, <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.gear4music.com\/Woodwind-Brass-Strings\/Student-Full-Size-Cello-with-Case-by-Gear4music-White\/1K8I\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">white<\/a><\/strong>, <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.gear4music.com\/Woodwind-Brass-Strings\/Student-Full-Size-Cello-with-Case-by-Gear4music-Blue\/3HJV\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">blue<\/a><\/strong>, <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.gear4music.com\/Woodwind-Brass-Strings\/Student-Full-Size-Cello-with-Case-by-Gear4music-Purple\/3HJW\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">purple<\/a><\/strong>, and <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.gear4music.com\/Woodwind-Brass-Strings\/Student-Full-Size-Cello-with-Case-Antique-Fade-by-Gear4music\/L04\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">antique fade<\/a><\/strong><\/p><hr \/><h3>What colours do Gear4music cellos come in?<\/h3><p>Whilst we offer a number of cellos that sport traditional, <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.gear4music.com\/orchestral\/string-instruments\/cellos?page=1&filters%5b133%5d=1399&filters%5b138%5d=1471&filters%5bmanufacturer_id%5d=170\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">natural<\/a><\/strong> finishes, we also offer cellos in a variety of colours such as <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.gear4music.com\/orchestral\/string-instruments\/cellos?page=1&filters%5b138%5d=1461&filters%5bmanufacturer_id%5d=170\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">black<\/a><\/strong>, <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.gear4music.com\/orchestral\/string-instruments\/cellos?page=1&filters%5b138%5d=1463&filters%5bmanufacturer_id%5d=170\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">blue<\/a><\/strong>, <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.gear4music.com\/orchestral\/string-instruments\/cellos?page=1&filters%5b138%5d=1477&filters%5bmanufacturer_id%5d=170\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">purple<\/a><\/strong>, and <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.gear4music.com\/orchestral\/string-instruments\/cellos?page=1&filters%5b138%5d=1484&filters%5bmanufacturer_id%5d=170\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">white<\/a><\/strong>.<\/p><p>These are perfect for players who wish to make a statement and parents who want to keep their child engaged.<\/p><hr \/><h3>Does a higher cost equate to a better-sounding cello?<\/h3><p><img class=\"size-medium wp-image-14598 alignright\" src=\"https:\/\/storage.googleapis.com\/stateless-blog-g4m-co-uk\/2022\/09\/Student-Full-Size-Cello-with-Case-by-Gear4music-Black-300x300.jpg\" alt=\"Student-Full-Size-Cello-with-Case-by-Gear4music,-Black\" width=\"300\" height=\"300\" \/>Not necessarily.<\/p><p>Very few beginner players have had the benefit of learning to play on a Stradivarius!<\/p><p>It\u2019s easy to get caught up reading the opinions of forum users (whose credentials and experience may not be readily available!), but try not to take everything they say as fact.<\/p><p>No matter what they may suggest, one thing's for certain: every great cellist and teacher will be able to coax an incredible tone out of any cello, regardless of its price.<\/p><p>Getting to that level of playing means taking the time to learn and understand the instrument.<\/p><p>\u00a0<\/p><hr \/><h3>What accessories are good to accompany a Gear4music cello?<\/h3><p><img class=\"size-medium wp-image-14600 alignright\" src=\"https:\/\/storage.googleapis.com\/stateless-blog-g4m-co-uk\/2022\/09\/Student-1-4-Size-Cello-Beginner-Pack-300x300.jpg\" alt=\"Student-1-4-Size-Cello-+-Beginner-Pack\" width=\"300\" height=\"300\" \/>Figuring out what you need when you\u2019re a beginner can be a pricey and daunting endeavour.<\/p><p>Some of the most common accessories that cellists need are <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.gear4music.com\/orchestral\/string-instrument-accessories\/cello\/bags-cases?page=1&filters%5bmanufacturer_id%5d=170\" 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you prefer the convenience of an all-inclusive package then we have a variety of <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.gear4music.com\/orchestral\/string-instruments\/cellos?page=1&filters%5b1256%5d=8436&filters%5bmanufacturer_id%5d=170\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">bundles<\/a><\/strong> available, designed to take all stress of that first purchase away.<\/p><p>From the <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.gear4music.com\/Woodwind-Brass-Strings\/Student-1-4-Size-Cello-and-Beginner-Pack\/QE2\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Student 1\/4 Size Cello + Beginner Pack<\/a><\/strong> to the <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.gear4music.com\/Woodwind-Brass-Strings\/Full-Size-Cello-with-Case-and-Beginner-Pack-Black\/1QCS\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Full Size Cello Beginner Pack<\/a><\/strong>, the wide range available means there's the perfect set-up for every budding cellist - adult or child.<\/p><p>\u00a0<\/p><p>\u00a0<\/p><hr \/><h3>Find out more<\/h3><p>If you're a parent who has 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