Changing Cello Strings - John Eckstein

Professional cellist John Eckstein demonstrates how to safely and properly replace the strings of a cello.
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About Your Instructor
John is an adjunct professor at The University of Utah and has also been a member of the Utah Symphony since 1989. He received his Bachelor of Music degree from the Eastman School of Music, and his Master of Music was completed under the tutelage of famed cellist Raya Garbousova.
John was also a founding member of the Abramyan String Quartet. With the Abramyan he performed extensively throughout the United States, as well as Japan on six occasions, performing hundreds of outreach and children’s concerts in addition to formal engagements.

[@georgiabruno7568]

This was a very helpful demonstration. Thanks!

[@Musicianstoolkit]

Glad you found it helpful!

[@MeredithBaillie]

Fantastic...intelligent commentary.

[@kiwihans100]

Why did you leave out how to fit the strings at the TAIL PIECE END WITH THE ADJUSTERS? ( Much more tricky than widing at the pegs?

[@ahyungrocks5509]

I get nervous when adjust the bridge with full string tensions. Thank you for the demonstration.

[@HTFilms7]

he actually changes it at 1:22 and puts it back in at 2:30

[@2000SkyView]

Excellent instruction, thank you!!!!