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Reinsert the peg and try turning it to make sure the peg sticks before restringing the peg. To apply peg drops, remove the string from the peg, slide the peg out of the pegbox, and apply one or two drops to the part of the peg that contacts the pegbox.If this doesn’t work, some cellists use either peg compound or another product called peg drops to stop pegs from slipping (peg drops, also known as peg grip are used solely for slipping pegs). If your pegs are too loose and keep slipping, try pushing the peg in securely while turning the peg firmly.Wipe off any excess peg compound before restringing the peg. Turn the peg a few times to make sure it turns smoothly. Apply a small amount of peg compound to the part of the peg that contacts the pegbox and reinsert the peg. To apply peg compound, remove the string from the peg, and slide the peg out of the pegbox.When using peg compound or any other product to help with sticking or loose pegs, use it sparingly because a residue can build up over time (some cellists avoid these products). Peg compound will not only lubricate the peg, but it will also provide enough friction so the peg will not slip. If you experience this, you may want to try an inexpensive product called peg compound (also called “peg dope”). Humidity or temperature changes can sometimes cause wood pegs to stick or to have difficulty turning.If you live in a dry climate, you may want to consider using a humidifier made for cellos (excessive dryness can cause cracking or the seams of your cello to open).Do not store your cello in extreme hot or cold locations (since your instrument is made of wood, it could crack, warp, or the varnish could melt).

If you have a soft case, be sure to put the cello in first, then the bow (when taking your instrument out, take the bow out first, then the cello). Loosen the hair on your bow before putting it back in the case.

Put the cello endpin spike back in the instrument, and return your cello to its case.

Cleaning the cello with furniture polish and/or water could damage the varnish and acoustics of the cello (water could also cause the cello seams to open).

Polish is rarely needed, and when necessary, only a commercial cello polish should be used.

After playing the cello, gently clean it with a soft cloth to remove rosin build-up on the strings.

Hold the rosin in your left hand, place the bow hairs flat on the rosin and slowly move the bow back and forth on the rosin.

Put a small amount of rosin on your bow before playing.

Avoid making the bow hairs too taut-the separation between the bow stick and hair should be about the width of a pencil.

Tighten your bow before playing by gently turning the tension screw.