Meet the Cello | Omaha Symphony Virtual Instruments

Discover what makes a cello unique among the string family of instruments. The cello is a large wooden string instrument that is played from a seated position. Its four strings are played by drawing a bow across the strings for a smooth sound, or sometimes plucking to create a quick sound.

Omaha Symphony cellist Tim Strang describes the instrument, its parts, what they do, and their importance. He shows how the instrument’s strings are similar but different to other string instruments.