Cello is the new guitar. Oh, wait, now it isn’t.
January 23, 2009Got a call this morning from Sara to relay this story. By way of background, I think I’ve mentioned Besh’s fascination with all things guitar. He has at least half a dozen from tiny to nearly full sized. He loves other musical instruments too, including keyboards (got one), drums (electric pad), banjos (NOT guitars and don’t even think about confusing the two), and many others.
This morning, Besh was watching some Curious George before going to school. In the introduction, a woman is playing a cello.
Besh: “Mommy, I want that cello!”
Sara: “You want a cello?”
“Oh yes. I love cello. I don’t want guitars anymore.”
“Really? No guitars?”
He confirmed. She thought it was funny enough to call me. So he got on the phone.
Besh: “Daddy, you know the cello?”
Me: “The cello?”
“Yes. I love the cello.”
“So I hear. No more guitar then?”
“No. Just cello.”
“Could be difficult–I don’t think they make toy cellos.”
“Yeah.”
Then Sara got back on the phone. While we were laughing and talking, he picked up one of the guitars and started playing.
Sara: “So guitar is back on, Besh?”
Besh (in background): “Yes. I love cello *and* guitar.”
Yoyo Springsteen, watch out.
