Cello players, if you have a B FLAT, then what finger do you play (2nd or 3rd) on the A, D, G, and C strings?

Question

Cello players, if you have a B FLAT, then what finger do you play (2nd or 3rd) on the A, D, G, and C strings?

Answer 1

Like the person above me, it depends on what octave your wanting to play in. You can play one in 4th position on the C string with your 4th finger, or shift up to play it with 2ed or 3rd.

On the G string you can play Bflat in first position with your 2ed finger.

On the D string, you can play one in 4th position with your 2ed finger, or with your thumb on the A harmonic and first finger  Bflat.

And finally you can play a Bflat on the A string with a low 1st finger.

I hope this helps alittle. =]

Answer 2

That answer really depends on which octave of Bb you are playing.  Use this link to see a complete fingering chart.  You will find all the Bb's you need.  Have fun.

http://www.celloonline.com/cellofingerin...