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Enhancing ourselves with cello playing

By jjohnson

Self enhancement is a quest to improve the quality of our lives with personal challenges. There are many ways to do this, but playing a cello can be a great way to not only learn this wonderful skill, but also increase our mental focus. This is true for our children as well as for us. We may have taken up playing cello as a child, but if not we can also take this opportunity as an adult.

There are electric versions of stringed instruments offer the same excellent function of the acoustic style. The benefit of electric is that playing and practice can occur silently. This means we can play without disturbing others. This uses an output jack linked to a headset for silent play. We can also connect to an amplifier for performances.

The 4/4 size is considered full size. This electric cello is a 4/4 style 4. It is constructed from solid maple for the body. Ebony wood is used for the fingerboard, pegs, and tailpiece. It is powered by a 9V battery that comes included. With this is a bow, rosin, aux cable, and headphones. There is also a soft padded case.
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A cello is one choice, but equally appealing is this electric 4/4 violin. It is a style 4. This has a metallic yellow solid maple body. The construction of the fingerboard, pegs, chin rest, and tailpiece are in ebony. The tuners are nickel plated and detachable. It comes with a 9V battery. The kit has a hard case, a Brazilwood bow with genuine Mongolian horsehair, a rosin cake, a bridge, an aux cable, and headphones.
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Standing when we play is one option for the violin. This Sky Solutions anti-fatigue mat is able to reduce stress on our feet, knees, and hips. It also can improve our balance and posture. Sitting in a chair on this mat is another choice, and our feet will be more comfortable with this cushion. This mat is has a non-slip bottom. It is durable commercial grade and easy to clean.
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This 4/4 electric cello is a style 2. It is metallic black maple wood with ebony fingerboard and pegs. The tailpiece has mother of pearl inlay. There are four detachable tuners. This has a 9V battery for power. The kit includes a well padded case. There is also a bow, rosin, aux cable, and headphones.
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Whoever takes on the challenge of learning the cello or violin will be experiencing personal enhancement that will enrich mental focus and creativity. If we have a child that will be learning this musical instrument, we might think about joining them as well.

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