A Grand Tour of Cello Technique is a thought-provoking practice guide, enabling cellists at all levels to develop their own style through an exploration of different ways of fingering and bowing. The book not only helps cellists improve their playing, but also promotes an understanding of musical art, through nine stimulating chapters: Introducing Twelve Tones Triads and Seventh Chords Circle of Fifths Scales Metronome Games Harmonics and Open Strings Lateral Motion Extended Techniques and a Discussion of the Bow Practicing Together With a particular emphasis on music of the 20th and 21st centuries, and its connections with earlier music, Fred Sherry takes the readeron a voyage of discovery of the art and science of cello technique, informed by music ranging from Bach all the way through to Berio.

A very different sort of cello method, A Modern Cellist's Manual combines technical information and plenty of photographs with advice on approach. Topics addressed range from the basics of a painless bow grip to injury avoidance, working with a metronome, and tenor clef. Emily's tone and sense of humor lighten the mood of any practice session. A Modern Cellist's Manual is suitable for those taking private lessons as well as returning cellists looking to bolster rusty technique.

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.

The Advancing Cellist¿s Handbook is the most thorough guide to practicing the cello available. It covers everything that an aspiring musician would expect to find in such a book, plus many things that other books do not address, such as the psychology of practicing and how to practice without the instrument. It also includes a walk-through of a hypothetical practice session along with specific descriptions of how to practice several common works from the cello literature. Perfect for the person who sincerely wants to improve as a cellist, or for those who want to get the most out of individual practice time but don¿t know how.

A superb compendium of instruction, this dual-language edition features French/English instruction side by side on the page, complemented by numerous photographs, diagrams, and music examples. 1922 edition. Preface by Pablo Casals.

(Berklee Guide). Learn the contemporary techniques and practices of the modern cello. The collection is a vital exploration of 21st-century cello techniques that every contemporary cellist should know when playing music outside of the standard classical repertoire. By exploring techniques such as chopping, pizzicato, improvisation, chords, ornaments, modes, polyrhythmic playing, and more, you will be prepared to play in a variety of contexts, including folk, rock, funk, jazz, world music and accompanying yourself while singing. Compiled and edited by Mike Block, this volume of etudes contains pieces composed by: Ashley Bathgate * Mike Block * Stephen Braun * Rufus Cappadocia * Rushad Eggleston * Erik Friedlander * Eugene Friesen * Natalie Has * Giovanni Sollima * Mark Summer * Jacob Szekley * Matt Turner * Jeffrey Zeigler.

This books presents a very practical approach to Advanced cello technique. It can be used as a warm-up routine, or as a supplemental technique book to master specific traits of the cello technique. It can also serve as a powerful tool in the classroom to aid young cellists achieve higher levels of playing.

With each technique carefully explained and illustrated, this book serves as an accessible resource for all cello players, from talented teenagers to college students, to conservatory professionals. It guides advanced students through technical maintenance and performance pre...

The Core method includes warm-up, tone, scales, shifting, facility, and strength. Detailed explanations with accompanying exercises cover all the basics of cello technique. Provides preparation and practical applications for using the method. 81 pages.

This book and associated demonstration videos are unique newcomers to the colourful marketplace of teaching on cello technique. For the first time an advanced cello technique is explained and demonstrated via a thoroughly integrated book/video pairing. Even more importantly, the one author of both media is a unique mix of experience and expertise.After 53 years of playing and 45 of teaching, David Pereira is better than ever. He still is growing. He has been an outstanding, though not internationally celebrated, player and teacher, with a long and passionate drive to find, use, and teach, the best cello technique possible.As a student David received excellent tuition that prepared him for orchestral, chamber and solo professionalism, but left him with some technical weaknesses. These weaknesses led to mid-life injury and playing breakdown whose chief benefit was his starting over from scratch. He painstakingly invented his own technique ¿ from carefully chosen first principles, for example ¿ Can cello playing be natural and healthy? How? Years later this technique mostly closely resembles other virtuosic techniques, but it now is analysed with rare clarity and authority.Meanwhile, the author/player has lived and worked mostly far from the northern hemisphere mainstream of cello playing. He has been allowed a view of that mainstream like that of the Little Boy in ¿The Emperor¿s New Clothes.¿ He remains inquisitive and trusts his senses.Pereira Cello Technique is for any other cellist who is seeking truths about cello playing. The science of cello technique is studied in the practice and teaching studio, and on the stage. The good scientist is eager to discover their errors and seeks expert peer review.Pereira Cello Technique is precise and human, practical and philosophic, confident and open-minded, familiar but fresh, orthodox yet inventive. It is a distillation of sophisticated cello technique that is for Students of Cello at every level of development.Try it. Find out how good it feels and sounds.