Tension Table - Equal Tension Cello
This table shows the tensions that result from equal tensioned gauges available for the cello. The string length is assumed to be about 68cm and the pitch standard is assumed to be a=415. If the string length on your instrument is a little longer, then the tension will be a little more. If the string length on your instrument is a little shorter, then the tension will be a little less.
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| Equal Tension Cello: Light Gauge — Each string = 11.2 Kg | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Note | Freq. (Hz) | Length (m) | Diameter (mm) |
| a | 207.65 | 0.67 | 1.18 |
| d | 138.59 | 0.67 | 1.77 |
| G | 92.5 | 0.67 | 2.65 |
| C | 61.73 | 0.67 | 3.98 |
| Equal Tension Cello: Light+ Gauge — Each string = 11.6 Kg | |||
| Note | Freq. (Hz) | Length (m) | Diameter (mm) |
| a | 207.65 | 0.67 | 1.20 |
| d | 138.59 | 0.67 | 1.80 |
| G | 92.5 | 0.67 | 2.70 |
| C | 61.73 | 0.67 | 4.05 |
| Equal Tension Cello: Medium Gauge — Each string = 12.0 Kg | |||
| Note | Freq. (Hz) | Length (m) | Diameter (mm) |
| a | 207.65 | 0.67 | 1.22 |
| d | 138.59 | 0.67 | 1.83 |
| G | 92.5 | 0.67 | 2.75 |
| C | 61.73 | 0.67 | 4.12 |
| Equal Tension Cello: Medium+ Gauge — Each string = 12.4 Kg | |||
| Note | Freq. (Hz) | Length (m) | Diameter (mm) |
| a | 207.65 | 0.67 | 1.24 |
| d | 138.59 | 0.67 | 1.86 |
| G | 92.5 | 0.67 | 2.79 |
| C | 61.73 | 0.67 | 4.19 |
| Equal Tension Cello: Heavy Gauge — Each string = 12.8 Kg | |||
| Note | Freq. (Hz) | Length (m) | Diameter (mm) |
| a | 207.65 | 0.67 | 1.26 |
| d | 138.59 | 0.67 | 1.89 |
| G | 92.5 | 0.67 | 2.84 |
| C | 61.73 | 0.67 | 4.25 |
| Equal Tension Cello: Heavy+ Gauge — Each string = 13.2 Kg | |||
| Note | Freq. (Hz) | Length (m) | Diameter (mm) |
| a | 207.65 | 0.67 | 1.28 |
| d | 138.59 | 0.67 | 1.92 |
| G | 92.5 | 0.67 | 2.88 |
| C | 61.73 | 0.67 | 4.32 |