Paul Bazelaire (1886-1958) was a French pianist and cellist who trained at the Paris Conservatoire. He was an experienced teacher and authored several publications. Bazelaire's Études transcendentales were virtuosic adaptations of Kummer's mid-nineteenth-century studies and reflected the advancements in cello technique during his time. Throughout his career, he composed over a hundred pieces, including some for solo piano.
Paul Bazelaire (1886-1958) was a highly skilled musician proficient in playing both the piano and the cello. He began learning the cello at the age of seven from Clarinval, the director of the Philharmonic Company of Sedan. Three years later, he enrolled at the Paris Conservatoire, where he received training from Jules Delsart and won several prizes in harmony, composition, and counterpoint. Bazelaire was an experienced teacher and also worked as an instrumental professor at the Conservatoire. He wrote several publications, including one that explored the relationship between technical study and musical expression. His Études transcendentales were virtuosic adaptations of Kummer's mid-nineteenth-century studies and reflected the advancements in cello technique during his time. Throughout his career, Bazelaire composed over a hundred pieces, including some for solo piano.
Superstudies Cello Book 1 is a collection of 16 original studies for young cello players from grades 1-3. The book perfectly balances technical and musical development, covering diverse keys, modes, rhythms, and styles, including jazz. The descriptive titles help players express themselves appropriately for each study. It is enjoyable and stimulating for teachers and pupils alike.
"Superstudies Cello Book 2" is a compilation of 15 original and imaginative studies for solo cello, specially designed for young players between Grades 3-5. The book includes progressive technical points that go hand-in-hand with musical development. The studies cover a range of keys, modes, rhythmic patterns and styles (including jazz) while encouraging self-expression. The descriptive titles of each study are intended to help the cellist play in a style suitable to each survey. Both teachers and pupils will find this enjoyable yet informative collection to be a valuable resource.
This collection offers fourteen original and imaginative pieces for solo cello players. It is designed to take players from an elementary level to the more advanced material of Dotzauer and Popper. Each piece focuses on one or two aspects of cello technique, covering many skills, including spiccato bowing, string crossing, moto perpetuo, cantabile, and easy double stopping. Teachers and students will find this collection both enjoyable and stimulating.
"40 Easy Studies For Cello" is a compilation of basic study literature for all instrumentalists. It was written by Sebastian Lee and edited and arranged by Hugo Becker. The book is part of the Essential Exercises series and is published by Edition Schott. The series offers a range of technical exercises, methodological instructions, and new editions and reprints of successful standard study works.
Book 1 is an excellent resource for cello players who want to improve their sight-reading skills. It includes 50 graded melodies, ranging from grades 1 to 5. Each exercise helps build sight-reading skills and confidence. The book also offers tips to improve technique, making it a comprehensive resource for all cello players.
"The Technique of the Cello" is a collection of eight volumes of progressive studies that are selected, annotated, and fingered by Louis R. Feuillard. Louis Feuillard (1872-1941) was a renowned professor at the Paris Conservatoire, as well as a chamber musician and a quartet cellist. His publications are known for their logical and progressive approach and are still considered valuable resources for anyone studying cello. Notably, he was a teacher to Paul Tortelier, a highly respected cellist. Volume 4 of this collection is titled "Technic of the Cello".
Dotzauer was a skilled musician who composed operas, symphonies, overtures, mass, concertos, and chamber music. However, his educational compositions have proved to be of lasting value. At the end of the 19th century, there was an idea to compile and publish a selection of his educational life work that met the demands of the time. Several publications of this kind were made, but the work by Johannes Klingenberg has turned out to be the most successful.
