Papercraft Cello Scales

Play any scale on the Cello. Identify intervals, notes, and finger positions with only two piece of paper.

String

Positioning

Cut

1st 2nd 3rd 4th

A/B

D/E

G/A

C/D

A/B

D/E

C/D

Cut

Out D
Here

F/G

Out G

D/E

Here

G/A

Cut B

Cut E

Out C

Out F

Here

C/D

Here

F/G

A/B

D/E

G/A

F/G

A/B

Major Intervals
Root

3rd

5th

1
2
3
4

1
2
3
4

1
2
3
4

1
2
3
4

Minor Intervals
Root
Cut out

Major Scale

Cut out

Minor Scale

3rd

5th

Version 1.2
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Directions:

On Page 1, cut out the notches where indicated. Place Page 2 under page 1 and slide left or
right to select scales. Black or colored notes are the on the scale. White notes are chromatic;
off the scale. Begin a major scale on the Purple note. Begin a minor scale on the Brown note.

G
A

A
B

G
A

G G

D
E

D D

G G
E

D
E

D D

A
B

Version 1.2
Made by Magnetovore
Magnetovore.com