Cello Solo - Level 1 - Digital Download
SKU: A0.812889
Composed by Adrianus Valerius, Folklore, Folliott S. Pierpoint, Franz Lehar, Franz Schubert, Franz Xaver Gruber, Johannes Brahms, John Newton, and Traditional. Arranged by Yellow Cello Music. Celtic,Christian,Folk,Romantic Period,Standards. Individual part. 27 pages. Sheryl Smith #4981963. Published by Sheryl Smith (A0.812889).
Includes 15 songs for the beginner cellist. Specially created for students using Suzuki and similar methods. For students who play in first position only, and for those beginning to learn shifting.
What makes this book special? It includes:
1. Pieces in the low register of the cello. Beginner books often focus on the A and D strings.
2. More lyrical pieces, meaning more song-like, more Romantic than Baroque style.
3. A teacher accompaniment part (teacher edition only). The students find it enjoyable, and it teaches them how important it is to listen and to play in time, in tune, and with dynamics. Can also be used for recitals.
4. Familiar tunes. What is familiar to one person is unknown to others, but I tried to put in pieces that many people would be familiar with.
5. Shifting with familiar tunes. When I was a student, I found it easier to learn a shift if the piece was familiar. My ear knew where to go. I have included a few pieces with two versions: first position and shifting . The student can learn the first position version and then be able to learn shifting with a familiar tune.
6. There is plenty of empty space on the pages for teachers to add markings.
7. Created by a cello teacher for cellists. Not adapted from another instrument. Tested by real students.
