Cello Method
by Christine Watts
Product Number: 96459
ISBN: 0786629215
Publisher: Mel Bay Pub., Inc.
Difficulty Level: Beginning
Format: Book
This method for the beginning cello student offers a progressive series of lessons and practice pieces, including duets for student and teacher. The author, a Curtis Institute graduate, begins with the fundamentals of string technique with ample attention given to sitting position and left and right-hand positions. Note and rest values are introduced together with the playing of notes on open and stopped strings in first position. The author then uses nursery rhyme tunes, folk melodies, symphonic themes, and short original tunes and exercises to develop the student's sight, reading ability, and musicianship, gradually introducing more complex rhythmic concepts over a broader range. Many of the melodies in this book have been altered slightly to illustrate a point, or simplified to be easier and more fun for the beginner. With technical drawings by the author and charming illustrations by her children, the overall tone of this volume is ideal for pre-teen students.
CONTENTS
Cello Parts
Cello Bow Parts
Bow Grip
Using Your Bow
Sitting Properly At The Cello
Using Your Bow
Simplified Counting
Time Signature
Whole Notes
Whole Note Rest
Half Notes
Half Note Rest
Quarter Note
Quarter Note Rest
Mixed Rhythms
Open String Songs
More Whole Notes
Left Hand Position
Reading Music
Open Strings
D String
A String
G String
C String
Polar Bears
Elephant
Old MacDonald Had A Farm
French Song
Twinkle Twinkle
Humpty Dumpty
Walking
Surprise Symphony
New World Symphony
Merrily We Roll Along
Halloween
Now We Will Dance
A Thanksgiving Song
Eighth Notes
Simple Gifts
The Little Cello
Hush Little Baby
Ode To Joy
Can Can
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