November 4 - November 10 Listening/Instrumental Assignment (remember that listening assignments apply to the weeks during which the listening is assigned.)

Cello

http://www.dsokids.com/listen/by-instrument/cello.aspx

Listening: 

Please listen to all the examples on the page of the link. Also listen to this YouTube: 

Yo-Yo Ma (the premier cellist of the world) playing Bach Prelude no. 1 for cello: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dZn_VBgkPNY

Question: What is the difference between a cello and a violin (think about how you hold it, how big/small it is, etc.)? Extra credit: Who plays the cello in our studio?!