The cello is a string instrument played with a bow or plucked with fingers. It is one of the four main bowed string instruments in the modern symphony orchestra, along with the violin, viola and double bass. We offer cello lessons in Melbourne. You can use your left hand to press down on strings and your right hand to move the bow or pluck strings. With its deep tones, it’s an incredibly rich sounding instrument that has been used for centuries by composers all over the world.