"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.
Super Studies Book2 for Cello by Pat Legg (Faber Music)
"Superstudies Cello Book 2" is an exceptional collection of 15 original and imaginative studies for solo cello, tailored specifically for young players between Grades 3-5 level. The book is meticulously crafted to include a range of technical points that progress in tandem with musical development. The studies are diverse and inclusive, covering a variety of keys, modes, rhythmic patterns and styles, including jazz, which encourages self-expression. The descriptive titles of each study are thoughtfully chosen to convey an appropriate style for the cellist to play in, making it easier for young musicians to understand the intent of each piece. Both teachers and pupils will find this invaluable yet light-hearted collection enjoyable and stimulating, making it a must-have resource for anyone seeking to improve their cello-playing skills.
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.
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.
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".
Rick Mooney's latest book uses double stops to provide excellent learning material for young and advancing cellists. With over 60 familiar folk songs, many of which are in the Suzuki repertoire, this book helps students develop skills such as hearing intonation, shaping the hand correctly, shifting, extensions, and preparing for future repertoire.
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.
Lucio Amanti, an Italian cellist, combines classical and jazz music. His 'Jazz Suite' for cello solo fuses Bach's suites with modern jazz. He's created a series of études with pop, jazz, and improvisation influences. The études explore styles, from jazz ballads to samba rhythms and funk. Amanti's innovative approach is sure to captivate music enthusiasts.
