Cello
The cello is a large bowed string instrument tuned in perfect fifths, one octave below the viola. It reads bass, tenor, and treble clef and covers the tenor and bass registers.
| Instrument family | Strings (Bowed) |
| Clef | Bass, Tenor, Treble |
| Concert pitch | Yes |
| Concert range | C2–C6 |
Playable Range
Comfortable range: C2–C6
Standard Tuning
| String | Note |
|---|---|
| 1 | C2 |
| 2 | G2 |
| 3 | D3 |
| 4 | A3 |
Position Chart
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