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Personal growth and productivity with a cello

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Stimulating personal growth can bring great benefits to productivity. One of the ways to do this is by studying a musical instrument. A stringed instrument, such as a cello, is considered one of the most challenging to play, but also will stimulate great enhancement to mental focus. We may have taken this up as a child, but we may be starting out as a beginner as an adult. Either way, playing the cello will become something we can enjoy.

Electric versions of stringed instruments offer the same excellent function of the acoustic style with one major difference. Playing and practice can occur silently, so this does not disturb others. This is done through an output jack that allows connection to a headset for silent play. This will extend where we can play to any area, including our office.

This is a 4/4 full size electric cello that is a style 4. It is hand carved from solid maple. The fingerboard, pegs, and tailpiece are ebony. It is powered by a 9V alkaline battery that is included in the kit. There is also a padded soft case, a bow, rosin, aux cable, and headphones.
$389 from Amazon $330 from Walmart

This electric cello is a 4/4, style 2. It is metallic black with ebony fingerboard, pegs, and tailpiece with mother of pearl inlay. There are four detachable tuners. It uses a 9V battery for power. The kit includes a well padded case, bow and rosin, aux cable and headphones.
$333 from Amazon $327 from Walmart

This electric cello is in pearl white. It is a 4/4 style 4. The body is hand carved solid maple and the fingerboard, pegs, and tailpiece are ebony. There is pearl inlay for the tailpiece. The kit has a 9V alkaline battery, bow, rosin, aux cable, and headphones. There is also a padded soft case.
$464 from Amazon $464 from Walmart

If a cello seems too large, this electric violin might be preferable. It is a 4/4 style 4. It has a metallic yellow maple varnish. It is made from solid maple wood for the body. Ebony wood is the construct of the fingerboard, pegs, chin rest, and tailpiece. There are four nickel plated detachable tuners. This has a 9V battery for power. It comes with a hard case, Brazilwood bow with Mongolian horsehair, a quality rosin cake, a bridge, an aux cable, and headphones.
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A great thing to add to our acquisition of the cello or violin is a comfortable mat to practice on. This Sky Solutions anti-fatigue mat has ¾ inch cushion that reduces stress on knees, hips, and back. Standing on the mat while we play will help improve our balance and posture. Sitting in a chair on this mat will also enhance the experience. This mat is commercial grade with a non-slip bottom. It is durable and easy to clean.
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With a goal of stimulating personal growth and productivity, our study of cello or violin will take time and effort. The good news is that the enhancement of our mental focus begins almost immediately, and soon enough we will become accomplished musicians.

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