Playing a stringed instrument such as the violin, viola, cello or bass is endlessly demanding. You make progress on ...

Since the 18th century it has been the middle or alto voice of the violin family, between the violin (which is tuned a perfect fifth above it) and the cello (which is tuned an octave below it).

My eldest brother is a very good viola player and his string quartet used to rehearse at our house. I was drawn to the sound of the cello. I have pretty diverse tastes, from the guitar music of my ...

The cello, otherwise known as a violoncello, is a bowed instrument with four strings. It's a close cousin of the violin, viola, and double bass. The cello can be played as a solo instrument, as well ...