What is fifth position on cello?

In music, fifth position on the cello is a hand position used to play notes in the higher registers of the instrument. It is one of the most commonly used positions on the cello, along with first, second, third, and fourth positions.

To play in fifth position, the cellist places the thumb on the A string, the index finger on the D string, the middle finger on the G string, and the ring finger on the C string. The thumb is placed on the A string at the fifth fret, the index finger on the D string at the fourth fret, the middle finger on the G string at the third fret, and the ring finger on the C string at the second fret.

Fifth position is used to play notes that are higher than those that can be played in fourth position. It is also used to play scales, arpeggios, and other technical exercises.

Here is a diagram of fifth position on the cello:

[Image of a cello with the hand in fifth position]

The numbers in the diagram indicate the frets on the fingerboard. The thumb is placed on the A string at the fifth fret, the index finger on the D string at the fourth fret, the middle finger on the G string at the third fret, and the ring finger on the C string at the second fret.

Fifth position is a versatile hand position that can be used to play a variety of notes and musical passages. It is an essential position for cellists to master in order to play a wide range of music.