These books are excellent resources for students who want to learn cello-playing. They are carefully selected and arranged from some of the best instructive works of renowned cellists such as Buchler, Cossmann, Dotzauer, Duport, Franchomme, Kummer, Grutzmacher, Lee, Merk, Piatti, Schroeder, and Servais. These studies cover a wide range of difficulty levels, from easy to advanced, and they are an essential part of any cellist's program of study.
Since 1901, the works of Otakar Sevcik have been the foundation of various schools of string playing worldwide. Many players have found Sevcik's works to be of great value in their technical development. When practising Sevcik's exercises, there are four primary aspects to consider:
• Maintaining pure intonation.
• Ensuring evenness of tone.
• Achieving exactness of rhythm.
• Promoting physical freedom and ease.
Op. 6 Part 1 contains exercises in the First Position.
This book series is for beginner violin students and focuses on enhancing all aspects of their technique. Each book includes exercises and melodies. Part 2 has exercises for keeping fingers down on the string, semitone intervals, the G major scale and basic melodies.
Franz Simandl was a renowned double bassist and educator, famous for his book "New Method for the Double Bass." His collection of 30 Etudes is considered one of the most significant pieces for the double bassist, covering all aspects of technique. These etudes are arranged in a progressive order, and it is best to practice them slowly initially.
The highly acclaimed method book titled "New Method for the Double Bass Book II" was written by Franz Simandl. Lucas Drew and Frederick Zimmermann have edited the book. This edition of the book includes extensive editorial notes in both English and Japanese, making it an indispensable resource for bass students.
This guide includes exercises on open strings, legato bowing, thirds, fifths, and sixths, and exercises in all major and minor keys. You'll also learn spiccato, portato, the trill, and more.
Tortelier's Cello Book Two includes twelve classical and folk pieces arranged for the cello in the first position, with accompaniment for a second cello or piano. This book features classics from renowned composers such as Bach, Mozart, and Schubert and traditional tunes from France, Norway, and Israel. The French cellist and composer Paul Tortelier edited and arranged the book.
Introducing the Positions is a widely-used series critical for string students seeking to improve their playing skills. Learning position playing allows students to extend their range and move into intermediate and advanced ensemble groups.
Volume 2 introduces the 2nd, 4th, 6th, and 7th positions using etudes and short pieces by famous composers, making it an indispensable component of every string student's training.
