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     The cello is one of the most popular stringed instruments in the world.  It's deep sound attracts musicians, composers, and listeners everywhere.  A lot of songs have been composed for this instrument.  It is a good solo instrument as well as a good instrument for orchestra playing.  This website will teach you a little about the cello.

     On this web page, you will learn about famous cellists.  There will be a short biographies about Yo Yo Ma and Pablo Casals, two of the most famous cellists in the world.

     Composers use a lot of music terms to describe how the music is to be played.  A lot of these terms are in Italian, so I translated it for you.

     There is also a method of teaching called the Suzuki Cello School.  It is a method of teaching the cello.  It is very widely used in the world.