

🎻 Unlock your cello’s secrets with every finger tap!
The Fantastic Finger Guide for Cellos is a 3/4 size, self-adhesive vinyl sticker set designed to visually map all chromatic notes up to the 4th position on the cello fingerboard. Featuring a patented two-color, three-shape system (triangles for open strings, squares for natural notes, blue ovals for sharps/flats) and position markers, it helps beginners and intermediate players quickly learn note locations and improve fingerboard navigation. Easy to apply and remove without residue, this USA-made tool was developed by an orchestra teacher to enhance practice efficiency and confidence.






| ASIN | B088VG4FHL |
| Back Material | Wood |
| Best Sellers Rank | 5,752 in Musical Instruments & DJ ( See Top 100 in Musical Instruments & DJ ) 86 in Practice Aids |
| Body Material | Vinyl |
| Colour | Blue |
| Customer Reviews | 4.3 4.3 out of 5 stars (893) |
| Date First Available | 19 May 2020 |
| Item Weight | 10 g |
| Number of Strings | 4 |
| Product Dimensions | 23.3 x 8.6 x 0.1 cm; 10 g |
| Size | 3/4 |
| String Material | Steel Alloy |
| Top Material | vinyl |
S**S
Helpful learning aid
Not sure why so many people are bashing this. Yes we all know that you should use your ears to determine if you're hitting the right note or not - for me specifically who is playing along with tracks by ear it's nice to have a visual representation on the fingerboard where I should be rather than me been just off the mark as to where I should be playing (coming from bass guitar with frets). After applying this - it's also helped me run through my scales knowing where the notes are specifically so I can incorporate sound and finger position to cement muscle memory (or finger equiv) rather than trial and error. Some people might find it useful, others might not - all depends on your learning style but: - It was easy to apply - Stuck down well - Hasn't impacted my playing (no buzz or anything when playing notes) - The placement on a 4/4 electric cello matches the notes so it is accurate (played with an electric d'addario tuner so can confirm that notes played on indicated positions are the right notes. Worked for me
C**N
Good durable finger guide.
Works well, not too difficult to apply and seems durable. I’m pleased.
A**R
Inaccurate, un-usable, do NOT recommend
Do not buy!! It is very inaccurate. Un usable.
T**M
Excellent finger guide
I find this a valuable aid and spot on for tuning
A**R
It is so inaccurate as to be useless.
I purchased this 'Fantastic Finger Guide for Cellos' understanding from the product description that it would function as a beginners guide as to where to stop the notes on the fingerboard of a 4/4 size cello. My cello conforms to the 4/4 specification of measuring string length nut to bridge of 695mm. Playing up the notes on any string using the 'Fantastic Finger Guide for Cellos', the notes become increasingly hopelessly sharp. On the C string for instance, when the string is stopped at the G position, the note produced is about 1/4 tone above G. Thus, it is so inaccurate as to be useless for its avowed purpose.
J**P
Returned
Had to return as 3/4 cello I bought from Amazon was worse than a toy!
P**O
Just why? Not at all a benefit to students, it’s a hindrance.
I’m not really sure why this is needed. All string players have to learn to tune by ear — that’s the whole point of playing without frets: learning to play in tune. Did students back in the day need things like this? No, they had aural training. I’m pretty sure David Popper didn’t have stickers on his cello! Plus, constantly turning the head to look at the left hand actually hinders playing. Good technique relies on developing a sense of touch and sound, not visual cues.
C**.
L’idea é bella ma purtroppo i segni sulla guida non sono perfetti. Mano a mano che si scende se ti attieni a quei segni sei molto crescente. Ho dovuto mettere degli altri adesivi sovrapposti per correggere la distanza. SCONSIGLIATO
D**.
Learning cello on my own (with help from Udemy lol). This is a really great little tool to help me get my fingering right. I was able to hit notes by sound, like i could tell if i was a bit flat or sharp, but this makes it a lot easier. I'm hoping that with practice i'll start to know right where to place my fingers. I like this way better than those tape markers...I get that they're really basic but this is more helpful. You can see what note, not just where. I like too that they differentiated the natural and open notes, as well as the sharps and flats. It's a bit of a struggle to get it on correctly. Try sliding it behind the strings while still on the backing...that way you get the feel for where it needs to go and where you may need to do a little repositioning. Once you're ready, it takes a couple of minutes to apply, and to get everything aligned. It seems nicely sturdy, unlike the tapes that tend to plop off randomly. Really neat, useful little tool for the budding cello player. Highly recommend!
V**.
Very good product.
P**E
N’est pas pour un violoncelle
M**D
I was very happy with this product. I also ordered and received the fingerboard tape for my violin - a smaller version of this same product. What's awesome about this product is that the tape includes positions for both sharps and flats and half steps. It also identifies placement for First, Second and Third Position. I had to be careful putting on the tape and if you scan the QR code - the seller has made a short instructional video which shows you exactly how to do this. I was super impressed with both the product and the fact that the seller explained how to install the tape and gave warnings about not letting the tape set on the instrument longer than 15 mins before final placement. Great little product and cheaper than it's immediate competition. Have used ones from other sellers on Amazon which weren't as good as this one. Very impressed.
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