Step 1: Remove the bow from the case and put it in a safe place. Open the case and remove the cello. Identify all parts of the cello.
Step 2: Adjust the length of the end pin so that the scroll of the cello is near your nose when standing.
Step 3: Sit on the front half of your chair with your feet positioned underneath your knees. Place the endpin directly in front of you one arm's length away.
Step 4:
Lean the cello slightly to the left and allow the instrument to rest against your chest. The C' ' peg should be near your head behind your left ear, and both knees should touch the cello just below the 'C' bout. It may be necessary to readjust the length or position of the end pin. Identify the letter names of each string: C (lowest pitch),G, D, A. Raise your right index finger over the strings and pluck them as directed by your teacher. Plucking the strings is called pizzicato, and is abbreviated pizz.