How do i tune my cello?
If you are new to the cello, we suggest you have your instructor assist you with tuning. The strings are delicate and if tightened too much can snap and cause damage to your new instrument. As you are tightening the strings to correct pitch keep pulling the top of the bridge back toward the tailpiece. It will tend to lean toward the fingerboard as you tighten the strings. If you let it lean too far it will SLAM down and could result in damage to your instrument. Use the pegs for general tuning and the fine tuners for further adjusting. Follow these directions to get started: • The cello notes are C-D-G-A from low to high • Use a pitch pipe or an electronic turner for reference • Start by tuning the C-String first. The C-String is the lowest pitch and the first string from the left as you are looking at the cello • If you are using a pitch pipe, blow into it to produce a C note • Pluck the string and adjust the tension of the string with the peg to get relatively close to the pitch. You
