Cello

Category:

• String

History:

• Cellos originated in the 16th century.
• The cello has changed in size over the past several centuries, but otherwise it is basically the same.

Materials it is made of:

· The cello is usually made of maple, spruce, or pine.

· The bow is made out of a long piece of wood and horsehair.

· It is made up of 4 strings: C, D, G, and A.

· It is 75 centimeters long.

Famous Makers:

· Nicolo Amati (1596-1684)

· Antonio Stradivari (1644-1737)

Famous Cellists:

• Pablo Casals (1876-1973)
• Yo-Yo Ma (1955- )

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