A comparison of Modern and Baroque Cellos
From initial appearances one would not think that there is much difference between Baroque and Modern cellos. However, before public concerts really became mainstream events in the early 18th century the Violoncello differed slightly in both its characteristics, and its uses in performance. Because the cello was not primarily employed as a solo instrument in the Baroque period there are some significant elements in its setup that cause it to have a much different sound than a Modern cello. Most modern cellos are set up with higher bridges, which create a state of high tension that maximises tone production and the ability of the instrument to be heard well in l
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Approximate Word count = 450
Approximate Pages = 2 (250 words per page double spaced)
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