Cello Recommendations
Ready to play cello?
Here’s what you’ll need to get started!
Renting a cello is recommended for all beginners, regardless of age.
The Baroque Violin Shop will ship a cello right to your door for a low monthly price.
Choosing a Size
(Sizes are approximate and vary with height of individual.)
Age 5-7 - 1/8-size cello
Age 7-9 - 1/4-size cello
Age 9-11 - 1/2-size cello
Age 11-13 - 3/4-size cello
Age 13 and older most likely can use a 4/4 size cello.
Adults with smaller builds may stay at the 7/8 or 3/4-size.
Books
I Can Read Music - Cello, Volume 1 by Joanne Martin
I Can Read Music - Cello, Volume 2 by Joanne Martin
Solos for Young Cellists, Volume 1 by Carey Cheney
Solos for Young Cellists - Cello Part and Piano Acc., Volume 1 by Carey Cheney
Solos for Young Cellists, Volume 2 by Carey Cheney
Solos for Young Cellists - Cello Part and Piano Acc., Volume 1 by Carey Cheney
Finger Exercises for Cello by Cassia Harvey
The ABC’s of Cello - Intermediate, Book 2 by Janice Tucker Rhoda
Celtic Tunes for Solo and Ensemble by Renata Bratt