Cello Playing for Music Lovers


Book Description

You can teach yourself to play the cello. This comprehensive, authoritative guide covers basics to Bach. Including 116 selections, it explains reading music, playing-by-ear and theory. Play-along CD.




The Art of Cello Playing


Book Description

The author's stated purpose in writing The Art of Cello Playing is to present a progressive sequence of commentary and material as a basis for acquiring a sound technical foundation and basic playing competence to prepare the player for exploring the rich solo, orchestral, and chamber music literature of the instrument. To that end he has produced a comprehensive textbook and reference manual on beginning to advanced cello technique with emphasis on the vital beginning foundation. Louis Potter Jr., is particularly well qualified to make this contribution from his wide experience in teaching both classes and individuals at Michigan State University and at National Music Camp, Interlochen, Michigan.




170 Foundation Studies for Violoncello


Book Description

Compiled by Alwin Schroeder, a former cellist with the Boston Symphony Orchestra and an experienced teacher, this collection of 80 exercises constitutes the first book of a three-volume set. Schroeder drew upon his extensive experience to create original études for instructing students, and in this work he combines them with several others by his distinguished nineteenth-century European colleagues: Karl Schröder. Ferdinand Büchler, Friedrich Dotzauer, Auguste Franchomme, Friedrich Grützmacher, and Sebastian Lee. The carefully selected studies are arranged in order of increasing complexity, and Schroeder provides suggestions for fingering, bowing, and dynamics. Cello students and teachers will find these exercises a splendid resource for the improvement of technique and performance.




Cello Technique


Book Description

An analysis of the physics and physiology involved in playing the cello. For performers, teachers, and mature students.




113 Etudes for Cello


Book Description

Perhaps Dotzauer's most famous cello work is his 113 Etudes in four volumes. Masterfully prepared by him, this edition is a reprint of the authoritative G. Schirmer plate 26746 printed around 1917. This is the first volume in the series. 57pps, Extra note and staff paper in back for teacher annotations. Edition Fleury 2013. A must have for any student, teacher or cellist to have in his/her library.




The First Hour


Book Description

A Cellist's Daily Technical Regimen




Violoncello Technique (Music Instruction)


Book Description

(Instructional). This classic book offers studies of scales and arpeggios in all of their various bowed, fingered and rhythmic combinations, with excellent exercises progressing in difficulty and encompassing four octaves. A great resource for teachers of students at all levels!




Modern Cello Method, Grade 1


Book Description

A Step-by-step method written for beginning cello students of any age, with or without a teacher.The left page gives information about the tune: where the hard spots are, various techniques and some music theory.The right page provides different bowing patterns and a line of music at the bottom showing you all the notes that are used in the tune. Scales and arpeggios are included with most tunes.The companion CD teaches all of the tunes, studies, scales and arpeggios in this book by ear.Learn to read notated music in the first position of the cello, playing classical, American, Celtic and blues tunes as well as how to follow a chord chart and accompany other musicians.




Cello Method


Book Description

A wonderful new edition of our Cello Method book which teaches the beginning cello student everything they need to know. The book starts with Seating and Bow Hold, then covers all the details of the Language of Music, reading, writingand playing. Cello Method follows with Extensive Bowing Exercises and Stretch Position with Thorough Instruction and Material all the way through Shifting to 4th Position. Enchanting New Songs and Old Classics follow and are mixed with Detailed Explanations and Many Bowing Exercises to Create a Beautiful Soundwith the Bow. Cello Method has three different levels of bow instruction with bowing variations, exclusive to this method book only. Includes access to onlineaudio




Cello Method Volume II


Book Description

Cello Method Volume 2 is a comprehensive method for learning and mastering positions one through four on the cello. This book covers essentials such as sliding to and from lower positions, closed and stretch positions, understanding where the notes lie on the fingerboard, and knowing which fingers to use in each position. Fun etudes and exercises are included to help you learn to change positions correctly.