The study of double-stop octaves on the cello, for advanced cellists, continues in Octaves for the Cello, Book Five. Exercises and short pieces teach basic scale patterns using the notes learned in Octaves for the Cello, Books One, Two, Three, and Four. Teachers can use this book to train their students in advanced double-stop playing on the cello before they are required to play octaves in solo literature, or as a technique supplement for students already playing octaves in cello literature. Professional-level cellists can use this book to refine and update their skills. This book can be followed by Octave Scale Studies for the Cello, Book One.
Arpeggio Studies in Two Octaves for the Cello helps teach first though seventh positions through major arpeggios in all keys. Each two-page study presents the arpeggios in a different rhythm or bow variation to solidify your technique. Who this book can help Intermediate students who have learned some higher (5th-7th) positions and would like to move beyond scales and improve their shifting. How to use this book Play two pages near the beginning of your practice, after scales and finger exercises.
Position Pieces for Cello is designed to give students a logical and fun way to learn their way around the fingerboard. Each hand position is introduced with exercises called "Target Practice," "Geography Quiz," and "Names and Numbers." Following these exercises are tuneful cello duets which have been specifically composed to require students to play in that hand position. In this way, students gain a thorough knowledge of how to find the hand positions and, once there, which notes are possible to play. Using these pieces (with names like "I Was a Teenage Monster," "The Irish Tenor," and "I've Got the Blues, Baby"), position study on the cello has never been so much fun!
The first scale book to guide students of all levels in a step-by-step fashion through the most essential scale exercises. Rhythmic and bowing variations of gradually increasing difficulty take the monotony out of daily scale practice, and because each scale and associated scale work is located on facing pages, assigning scales has never been easier. Institutes a new approach to practicing octaves, thirds, and even tenths. Designed to help cellists achieve unparalleled command of even the most advanced techniques.
New large print edition! (Regular edition is also available on Amazon.) Probably the only scale book you will ever need! Contains all 24 major and melodic minor scales AND arpeggios. Each scale and arpeggio has complete fingerings for one, two, and three octaves. It is very hard to find books that have one, two, and three octaves scales shown separately! Also includes some suggested bowing patterns, which are shown at the bottom of the page. Many books are in circle of fifths order, which is less practical. When students are working on F major, an easy scale, you must hunt for it way in the back. This book is organized in the order that most students will learn scales. The order (major scales) is C, G, F, D, Bb, etc. Each page has all of the scales and arpeggios for that key. This can start conversations about future playing: here's where you will be someday! By having the arpeggios on the same page as the scales, you can easily see the structure of chords as they relate to scales. It is helpful to show 1, 2, and 3 octave scales separately, but hard to find. Students can get confused if they are learning a one octave scale while seeing a two octave scale on the page. It is often hard for them to stop in the middle and pick it back up near the end.This book is meant to be easy to read and follow. The scales are not obscured with bowings or theory notations. The goal is simplicity, clarity, and completeness.
(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!
CelloMind is a two-part pedagogical method book that focuses on intonation and left-hand cello technique. The coauthors of the book are Hans Jørgen Jensen, Professor of cello at the Bienen School of Music at Northwestern University and Minna Rose Chung, Associate Professor of Cello at the Desautels Faculty of Music at the University of Manitoba. Part I: Intonation. The mystery of intonation is revealed by defining and explaining the scientific principles that govern it. To know and understand how to combine the three primary intonation systems has never before been expounded in a methodology publication--and for good reason. Playing with exquisite intonation has mostly been reserved for those who possess a strong intuitive sense; however, CelloMind breaks down this taboo using a systematic approach with a highly attuned manner. The three systems of intonation that string players most commonly use today--equal temperament, just intonation, and Pythagorean tuning--are each explored and explained in great detail. All chapters in the book include many practical samples and listening exercises that bridge the gap between the theory and its application. The chapters on intonation conclude with practical examples from the following repertoire: "Intonation Performance Practice in the Bach Solo Cello Suites" and "Intonation Performance Practice with Piano." Part II: Left-Hand Technique. The left-hand technique chapters in this section complement the study of intonation by providing a solid foundation of skills for essential cello playing. The topics and exercises have been selected to cover a wide range of technical skills that include playing with a light left-hand touch, speed, coordination, balanced vibrato, agility, finger independence, and efficient shifting. Original exercises developed for students over many years have also been incorporated into these chapters, as well as studies from Julius Klengel, Bernhard Cossmann, Louis R. Feuillard, Jean-Louis Duport, Yakov Rosenthal, and Fritz Albert Christian Rudinger.
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.
Written to follow Learning the Cello, this book combines fun songs and easy exercises to help the beginning cello student play as much as possible. Cello Book One is an excellent companion to Knowing the Notes for Cello and The First Summer Study Book for Cello. Teachers can use this book as a method or as a supplemental study book for their beginning students who know a few notes but need more work on note-reading. Ce livre combine chansons amusantes et des exercices simples pour aider l'étudiant débutant jeu violoncelle autant que possible. "Cello Book One" est un excellent compagnon pour «Knowing the Notes for Cello". Les enseignants peuvent utiliser ce livre comme une méthode ou comme un livre d'étude supplémentaire pour leurs élèves débutants qui connaissent quelques notes, mais nécessite plus de travail sur la note de lecture. Este libro combina canciones divertidas y ejercicios sencillos para ayudar al estudiante violonchelo principio el juego tanto como sea posible. "Cello Book One" es un excelente compañero para "Knowing the Notes for Cello". Los profesores pueden utilizar este libro como un método o como un libro de estudio suplementario para sus estudiantes principiantes que saben unas pocas notas, pero necesita más trabajo en la nota de la lectura. Dieses Buch verbindet Spaß Lieder und einfache Übungen, um den Beginn cello student Spiel so viel wie möglich zu helfen. "Cello Book One" ist eine hervorragende Ergänzung zu "Knowing the Notes for Cello". Lehrer können dieses Buch als eine Methode oder als ergänzende Studie Buch für ihre Beginn Studenten, die sich ein paar Notizen wissen, brauchen aber mehr Arbeit auf Notenlesen zu verwenden.
