A concert cello is a large, bowed string instrument with a rich, warm, and versatile tone, often described as closest to the human voice. It has a four-stringed, hand-carved maple and spruce body (approx.
total length) tuned in 5ths: C2, G2, D3, A3. Played seated with an endpin, it is essential for orchestral bass lines, melodies, and solo repertoire.