Sebastian Lee's etudes are renowned for their relevance in cello training. The new two-volume edition includes marked deviations and valuable practice tips.
Sebastian Lee (1805-1887) was a German cellist and teacher who wrote the "Méthode pratique pour le violoncelle, Op. 30," a cello method book still used today. He's known for "40 Easy Etudes for Violoncello, Opus 70" and "Thema mit Variationen," a memorable cello study.
François Rabbath's three-volume series, New Technique of the Double Bass, significantly contributes to the field of double bass pedagogy. It covers physical and psychological approaches to the instrument, bowstrokes, and harmonics and contains exercises and studies. The series is a well-informed and essential accompaniment to all double bass studies.
Otakar Sevcik's works have been the foundation for many schools of string playing worldwide since 1901. Thousands of musicians still find Sevcik's techniques extremely helpful to develop their technical skills. When practising Sevcik's exercises, players should focus on four main elements: intonation accuracy, evenness of tone, rhythm precision, and physical freedom and ease. Specifically, Opus 1 Part 1 contains exercises for the first position.
"My Way of Playing the Double Bass Volume II" is a book by Ludwig Streicher, published by Doblinger, and is considered the standard reference on double bass. It is intended for level 2 players and includes tips and advice from Streicher, a renowned bassist who served as the Principal Bassist of the Vienna Philharmonic from 1954 to 1973.
With Tortelier's Book One, you can expect to enjoy a delightful and enriching musical experience that will take your cello-playing skills to the next level.
Fiddle Time Sprinters by Blackwell is a top choice for young violinists looking to advance their skills. This engaging book offers a range of lively pieces, clear guidance, and creative exercises that make learning fun and effective.
Fiddle Time Scales Book 1 by Blackwell is the perfect starter guide for beginner violinists to master essential scales. Packed with engaging exercises and clear fingering charts, this book makes scale practice effective and fun, supporting exam and performance preparation.
