Cello
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The app for cello players with interactive sheet music and method books.
Any level, every style.
All the Music You Love for Cello
Discover more joy in playing the cello with interactive sheet music, piano accompaniment, and a visual fingerboard.
Piano Accompaniment
Play with piano accompaniment or practise interactively by listening to the melody, following the notes on the visual fingerboard, and working on difficult passages with loops and a metronome.
Tutti & Solo Sheet Music
Choose the Tutti view with accompaniment parts, or use the Solo view to focus entirely on practising the cello.
Visual Fingerboard
Cello beginners learn to read music and quickly find the correct finger positions. The visual fingerboard shows exactly where to place each finger for every note.
Practise with Accompaniment
Learn step by step and play with piano accompaniment from the very beginning, while the sheet music scrolls automatically.
Interactive Sheet Music and Books for Your Level
Learn step by step and play with piano accompaniment from the very beginning as the sheet music scrolls automatically.
Works from Renowned Publishers
Concert Favourites
Maria Kliegel
The Entertainer
Beverly Ellis, Rainer Mohrs
Best of Cello Classics
Rainer Mohrs, Elmar Preußer
Women Composers 1
Beverley Ellis
Serenade
Beverly Ellis, Rainer Mohrs
Classical Highlights
Kate Mitchell
Joy of Music
Beverley Ellis, Rainer Mohrs
Concert Favourites
Maria Kliegel
The Entertainer
Beverly Ellis, Rainer Mohrs
Best of Cello Classics
Rainer Mohrs, Elmar Preußer
Women Composers 1
Beverley Ellis
Serenade
Beverly Ellis, Rainer Mohrs
Classical Highlights
Kate Mitchell
Learn the Cello with Books
Celloschule: Band 1
Gabriel Koeppen
Daumenlage
Gabriel Koeppen
Vom-Blatt-Spiel auf dem Cello 1
John Kember, Juliet Dammers
24 tägliche Studien in allen Tonarten
Justus Johann Friedrich Dotzauer
Tonleitern und Dreiklänge
Maurits Frank
Bags of Classics for Cello
Mary Cohen
Celloschule: Band 1
Gabriel Koeppen
Vom-Blatt-Spiel auf dem Cello 1
John Kember, Juliet Dammers
Daumenlage
Gabriel Koeppen
24 tägliche Studien in allen Tonarten
Justus Johann Friedrich Dotzauer
Bags of Classics for Cello
Mary Cohen
Tägliche Übungen
Louis R. Feuillard
Tonleitern und Dreiklänge
Maurits Frank
With Officially Licensed Sheet Music
Learn to Play the Cello with Music You Love
Beginners
The Basics and Smart Practice Tools
Build a strong musical foundation with simplified pieces and smart practice tools. Follow the notes on the visual fingerboard, add your own annotations, and practise interactively with the sheet music.
Restarters
Method Books and Piano Accompaniment
Enjoy piano accompaniment as you play your favourite pieces. Proven method books and targeted exercises help you refresh your intonation and bowing technique and regain your previous level.
Teachers
Repertoire for Every Level
OKTAV makes it easy to find suitable repertoire with music organised by level and a broad selection across all genres. Alongside pieces with piano accompaniment, you’ll also find a wide range of exercises.
Frequently Asked Questions About OKTAV for Cello
What is included in an OKTAV subscription?
Your subscription gives you full access to all sheet music and books. It also includes the complete OKTAV Piano offering, which requires a separate app download. You can of course use our complete offer on the web via browser as well. After creating a free account, you can choose between a monthly and an annual subscription. Plans that include a seven-day free trial will not be charged during the trial period and can be cancelled at any time. If you cancel, your access ends immediately. Once the trial has ended, you will be charged for the plan you selected.
How often is new content added to the app?
We are constantly expanding our content library, with new sheet music added every week.
Can I purchase individual pieces of sheet music in the app?
Individual pieces cannot currently be purchased separately within the app. All sheet music and books are available as part of an OKTAV subscription. This is different in our web offer where all sheet music can also be purchased individually.
Can I print sheet music, and how does printing work?
A monthly OKTAV subscription includes two printouts per month, while an annual subscription includes 24 printouts per year. You can print sheet music directly from the sheet music player.
On which platforms is OKTAV available?
The OKTAV violin and cello app is available for iOS and Android smartphones and tablets and can be downloaded free of charge. Our website currently offers piano content only, but violin content is already in development.
To use the app, your device must be running iOS 17 or later or Android 11 or later. For web usage an up-to-date browser works.
When will I be charged for my OKTAV subscription?
After choosing a subscription, enter your payment details or confirm the purchase in the app. New customers are charged after the seven-day free trial. Discounted offers may be charged immediately, but this will always be clearly stated before you subscribe.
Do OKTAV subscriptions renew automatically?
Yes. Subscriptions renew automatically unless cancelled. If your subscription includes a seven-day free trial, you can cancel during the trial at no charge. Otherwise, it automatically becomes a paid subscription when the trial ends. Paid subscriptions renew at the end of each billing period. You can cancel at any time, and your access will continue until the end of the period you have already paid for.
How can I cancel my OKTAV subscription?
If you cancel during a seven-day free trial, your access ends immediately. All paid subscriptions remain active until the end of the current billing period. You can cancel your OKTAV subscription in just a few clicks from the app settings. The cancellation is applied immediately, but you can reverse it before the subscription ends if you change your mind.
Which payment methods does OKTAV accept?
You pay using the payment method saved on your smartphone or tablet. On the web, you can use PayPal, Apple Pay, Google Pay, or a credit card.
Can I switch between monthly and annual subscriptions?
Yes. Plan changes take effect at the end of your current billing period. You can switch from an annual to a monthly subscription during the final month of your annual plan.