Online Resources

Tuner & Metronome Apps:

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• Tunable (Tuner, Drone, Metronome) *Recommended

• InsTuner FREE - Chromatic Tuner 

• Pro Metronome FREE- Tempo, Beat, Subdivision

• DroneToneTool (Drone)

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Music Game Apps:​

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• Music Tutor (Note Reading Game)

• ToneSavvy (Cello Fingerboard Game)

• Staff Wars Live 

• Cello Racer​

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Worksheets: ​​​

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• Music Notation Worksheets - Beginner

• Music Notation Worksheets - Intermediate 

• Cello Music Theory Part I & II by Stephanie Chen *request via email*

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Must-Haves & Essentials: 

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1. Cello & Bow (Please confirm the size with me before purchasing or renting) 

2. Rosin (Usually comes with rental)

   • Beginner Rosin ​

   • Jade Rosin

   • Andrea Rosin 

3. Rock Stop/Endpin Stop

   • Dycem Black Hole Endpin Stop

   • Xeros Cello Endpin Stop

4. Music Stand

5. Pencil & Notebook

6. Chair without Armrest

   • Adjustrite Folding Chair

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Extras: 

• Artino Practice Mute 

What Size Cello Do I Need? (Approx. Size - Age - Height)

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• 1/8 size:   4-6 years  

  • ​3′ to 3'6″ / 91cm to 110cm

• 1/4 size:   5-7 years

  • 3'6″ to 4′ / 110cm to 123cm

• 1/2 size:   7-11 years

  • 4′ to 4'6″ / 123cm to 140cm

• 3/4 size:  11-14 years

  • 4'6″ to 5′ / 140cm to 152cm

• 4/4 size:  14 and above, most adults 

  • 5’+/ 152cm+

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Local Instrumental Shops:

• Steve Thomas(Beginners: Buy & Rent)

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Online Music Stores

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• SHAR Music (Sheet Music, Accessories) 

• Johnson String Instrument

• Concord Music Supplies 

• The Practice Shoppe

• Cello Strings

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Practice & Play-along Recordings: 

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• Suzuki Book 1 Accompaniment

• Suzuki Book 2 Accompaniment

• Suzuki Book 3 Accompaniment

• PIano-accompaniment (Cello)

• Cello Online (Scales)

• Smartmusic(Subscription)

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