Is it hard to learn cello?
I play clarinet, piano, bass guitar, and cello. And out of all of them, cello was the hardest. It will be completely different from anything you’ve done. Maybe reading music will be easy for you, but technically, its quite difficult at first. It also depends on how much time you’re willing to commit to playing. If you practice at least an hour a day, for i’d say about 6 months you should have the basics down, but it could vary. To me, it was hard trying to get a good tone. You will have to mess around with how much pressure you put on the bow onto the string. You should also take lessons if you do get a cello, since there are many hand positions and extensions to learn and the way you hold the cello and put your hands on the cello is EXTREMELY important and could affect your overall performance. I spent almost a month trying to perfect the hand position. But just know it’s not just about being able to produce the sound and play the music but how you play it and your technique!
