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Cello Handbook/Scales and Arpeggios

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A scale is a group of musical notes arranged by volume or pitch. There are many scales, such as G Major Scale, E Major Scale, etc.

G Major Scale for Cello




An arpeggio is very similar to a scale, but it is shorter. A famous arpeggio is the opening of "The Star-Spangled Banner."

"The Star-Spangled Banner" opens on an arpeggio
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