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@EdwardMH Did you purchase an endpin rest to keep the cello from sliding across the floor?  I don't think they normally come with a cello, but I could be wrong.

I have this one

https://fiddlershop.com/produc.....ndpin-rest

I used to use the typical disc with the indent in the middle for the endpin, but found that it still slid, especially on carpets. It also slid on wood or linoleum. It just didn't slide as fast on the wood and linoleum.

You can try it without one. Maybe your carpet pile will do the trick. Often times they do. But, if you find you do need it, since you have carpet, I highly suggest the one I linked you to. It hooks under the chair leg and you adjust it to the length you need. It will not slide away. The others, on a carpet, will, most likely, slip. It did on my carpet. 

If you play it on anything other than the carpeted area, you will most likely need one. But, try it without one, if you will only be playing on the carpet. I had an instructor come to my house once, we were just playing together. She forgot her stopper. We had a carpet at the time. Her cello kept slipping. It was weird. I had a good pile on my old carpet, since replaced by wood laminate. So, I guess it depends on a lot of different pieces. 

Your cello has a really really nice sound, @EdwardMH. That will help immensely. 

I can understand that. I hope you can get started soon. Have you found a teacher? I looked back in this thread, but may have missed it. I am thinking you have one lined up that starts in January. You will enjoy it. 

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