A string instrument derived from the viola da braccio, created around the year 1560 shortly after the appearance of the violin. Unfortunately, the cello did not have as much luck as the violin, in the shadow of its rival the viola da gamba, it had to wait a while before being recognized by musicians. The first solo piece dedicated to this instrument appeared around 1689. It was the “Ricercare e canzioni” by Domenico Gabrielli and Sonare de Jacchini. In reality, it was Gabrielli who is considered the first composer to write works for solo cello, which were four sonatas for cello and basso continuo, seven ricercari, and a canon for two cellos. However, this bass instrument only advanced to the ranks of solo instruments thanks to Boccherini's efforts, and began to be appreciated in the orchestra during Beethoven's time. The construction of the cello is similar to the other instruments in its family - violin, viola, double bass. It has a resonant body, a neck ending in a scroll, a bridge, and four strings C, G, d, a, which are tuned with pegs located in the upper part of the instrument. The only thing that has changed in the construction of the cello over the years is the strings, which were once made of animal gut, twisted gut, or silver. Currently, they are mainly made of steel.
BAROQUE
Domenico Gabrielli sonata in G minor. Performers: Roel Dieltiens, Richte van der Meer, Konrad Junghänel, Robert Kohnen.
Meinl Sonic Energy TF-E-PL kamerton Earth Platonic Year 172,06 Hz
PWM Blackwell Kathy, David - Viola time sprinters. A third book of pieces for viola (utwory na altwk + CD)
PWM Blackwell Kathy, David - Viola time starters. A beginner book for viola (utwory na altwk + CD)
