Rest the cello body against your chest. Allow the cello to lean back against you. Position it so that the top of its body reaches your chest and can rest there.
- You may have to adjust the endpin, or piece at the bottom that touches the floor, so your cello is the right height for you. Simply loosen the screws and slide the endpin in or out depending on if your need the cello to be taller or shorter, then tighten the screws again before standing the cello back up.