Even the cheaply made cello sounds beautiful with the way you play. If I'm as good as you yet poor as I am now, wouldn't mind buying a cheap one if I can't afford the more expensive one.
I play on a borrowed cello from the earlier 20th century, which was crafted from cheap wood, but by a skilled master (probably for fun or something). It sounds truly great and lovely. I think it depends a lot on the right proportions and on the love and skill that goes into the building process.
wood does not need to sit for 30 years before use. With the appropriate sized cut it takes at most 3 years for spruce and about 5 or 6 years for maple. It is also not one piece of wood. The front plate was probably made from one or two pieces of spruce, the back plate from one or two pieces of maple and the sides made from multiple pieces of maple. Many Seraphin back plates are two pieces of wood. There are currently around 300 Seraphins still in circulation. Its nice to think he spent a year working on it but based on approximations on how many of his instruments were in circulation during the time he was alive, he may have cranked that sucker out in less than a week. And a final note, the biggest issue with sound quality with "cheap" cellos has nothing to do with the body of the cello or the wood used. The problem with cheap cellos is almost always the bridge placement, tailpiece quality, and most importantly, string and bow quality. A cheap cello can be retrofitted with better parts and easily match the quality of a master luthier. Unfortunately, many people have trouble getting over the fact that its still a "cheap" cello.
only a professional like him can make a student cello sound that great. But, like he said, it is harder to get a higher volume. On a good cello you don't have to worry to make it sound "good"
I did the same thing June. I bought a 1000 or so dollar cello at first an got a 3/4 size. I found out as I went along with my lessons an started getting more serious about playing the cello I needed a 4/4's cello. Make sure when you get your first cello that it is the right size because that will have a lot of impact on how you play an progress in your learning. So, now I have a 4/4s size cello the right size an it cost me around $2400.00. Also, don't go by the way the cello looks! Go by the way the cello sounds. If you dont play well at first have your cello teacher go along with you an play the cello for you an you can see the different tones that the cellos have. Love your video an keep them coming!!!
I actually started playing cello in the 6th grade, my cello was worth well over 1,000USD, and it was hand crafted, I remembered my teacher was admiring my instrument, while all the students played the their factory cellos that got donated to the school. It landed me first chair, and an Audition for chamber, which at that time was a huge deal for my school because I was in grade 6, and I was good enough to play in a symphony, Later that same year, I had to give up this angelic instrument because it was either my cello or my house. I had to play the manufacture cello, still had my first chair and audition, but couldn't audition without my instrument, that I had a bond with. all cellos sound differently, but if it is cheaply made, and you work hard to improve yourself, the cello with be beautiful sounding no matter what the price is.
You can definitely hear a difference. Thanks for sharing.
Even the cheaply made cello sounds beautiful with the way you play. If I'm as good as you yet poor as I am now, wouldn't mind buying a cheap one if I can't afford the more expensive one.
I play on a borrowed cello from the earlier 20th century, which was crafted from cheap wood, but by a skilled master (probably for fun or something). It sounds truly great and lovely. I think it depends a lot on the right proportions and on the love and skill that goes into the building process.
This video is SO helpful in considering the purchase of my first cello! I can't wait to start learning, thank you!
Mainly this video proves not the big differences in quality but that even the shabbiest piece of wood sounds good in the hands of a skilled player
I agree the antique sounds better but thousands of dollars better? I am not so sure.
Loved when you played Dvorak cello concerto number 2 since that's my very favorite!
Thank you for demonstrating. I am about to exchange my rental for a new one, so this gives me something to look out for when selecting the new one :-)
*affordable cello vs expensive cello. I played for 15 years and my most expensive cello was $1200
Thank you! I wanted to hear the difference like this. I hear the cheap one makes a bit "dull" sound than the other one.
Yo your hair has a mind on its own
wood does not need to sit for 30 years before use. With the appropriate sized cut it takes at most 3 years for spruce and about 5 or 6 years for maple. It is also not one piece of wood. The front plate was probably made from one or two pieces of spruce, the back plate from one or two pieces of maple and the sides made from multiple pieces of maple. Many Seraphin back plates are two pieces of wood. There are currently around 300 Seraphins still in circulation. Its nice to think he spent a year working on it but based on approximations on how many of his instruments were in circulation during the time he was alive, he may have cranked that sucker out in less than a week. And a final note, the biggest issue with sound quality with "cheap" cellos has nothing to do with the body of the cello or the wood used. The problem with cheap cellos is almost always the bridge placement, tailpiece quality, and most importantly, string and bow quality. A cheap cello can be retrofitted with better parts and easily match the quality of a master luthier. Unfortunately, many people have trouble getting over the fact that its still a "cheap" cello.
lol dude.. you make both of them sound good. I had no idea crappy cellos could sound this good too. I guess it's mostly in the person's skill
I love this - he plays the concerto so well. It’s an intelligent video 👍
only a professional like him can make a student cello sound that great. But, like he said, it is harder to get a higher volume. On a good cello you don't have to worry to make it sound "good"
I did the same thing June. I bought a 1000 or so dollar cello at first an got a 3/4 size. I found out as I went along with my lessons an started getting more serious about playing the cello I needed a 4/4's cello. Make sure when you get your first cello that it is the right size because that will have a lot of impact on how you play an progress in your learning. So, now I have a 4/4s size cello the right size an it cost me around $2400.00. Also, don't go by the way the cello looks! Go by the way the cello sounds. If you dont play well at first have your cello teacher go along with you an play the cello for you an you can see the different tones that the cellos have. Love your video an keep them coming!!!
I see he has no respect for the , cheap MDF Chinese, student cello .that's as it should be.
well difference is very little for ordinary people like me. this just convinced me chinese are not too bad.
the best comparison I can make with the chinese cello is that it sounds "constipated"
I actually started playing cello in the 6th grade, my cello was worth well over 1,000USD, and it was hand crafted, I remembered my teacher was admiring my instrument, while all the students played the their factory cellos that got donated to the school. It landed me first chair, and an Audition for chamber, which at that time was a huge deal for my school because I was in grade 6, and I was good enough to play in a symphony, Later that same year, I had to give up this angelic instrument because it was either my cello or my house. I had to play the manufacture cello, still had my first chair and audition, but couldn't audition without my instrument, that I had a bond with. all cellos sound differently, but if it is cheaply made, and you work hard to improve yourself, the cello with be beautiful sounding no matter what the price is.