Lesson Books: How to Play Cello

This workbook is a part of the String Basics curriculum, designed to be used alongside any first-year string method book in the beginning string classroom. In the Music Theory section, new concepts are

Basic Music Theory and History for Strings Book 2 by Wendy Barden & Terry Shade picks up where Book 1 left off. This visually engaging workbook written especially for strings is a resource that no

A complete beginning curriculum that includes studies in Tone Production, Finger Patterns and Repertoire. This "how to" guide was created for those with little or no experience using the Bornoff Approach

This book focuses on skill development. The open string cycle, finger patterns, and one-finger shifting provide the repetition needed to master various skills thorough creative review. All four strings and

This is a memory/concentration-style card game, perfect for reinforcing the note names on the tenor clef staff. The range was specifically created for young cellists and include the notes from D on the line

This is a memory/concentration-style card game, perfect for reinforcing the note names on the treble clef staff. The notes are specifically made for young cellists and include the notes from G below the

This is a memory/concentration-style card game, perfect for reinforcing the note names on the bass clef staff. The notes are specifically made for young cellists and include the notes from C below the staff

Exercises in seven major keys covering slurred, legato, staccato and detached bowings.

Completely compatible with Essential Elements 2000 Book 2, this comprehensive orchestra method develops performance skills with exercises in new keys, additional rhythms and advancing finger positions. Now

Completely compatible with Essential Elements 2000, this comprehensive orchestra method integrates history, theory, creativity, and listening skills from the very first page. With familiar songs and

Supplement your beginning string curriculum with this ensemble series from the authors of Essential Elements for Strings. Essential Musicianship for Strings: Ensemble Concepts is a

Supplement your beginning string curriculum with this ensemble series from the authors of Essential Elements for Strings. Essential Musicianship for Strings: Ensemble Concepts is a two-level series

This updated version contains scales, etudes, short chorales, and music technique exercises and is fully compatible with Essential Techniques 2000 for Strings. The CD contains individual instrument

A sequential approach to teaching sight-reading in the string ensemble, appropriate for middle school through high school. The method features over 45 sequenced sight-reading pieces, sight-reading notes for

A sequential approach to teaching sight-reading in the string ensemble, applicable to performing ensembles from middle school through high school. Volume 2 features 29 individual sight-reading pieces

This collection of beloved standards from traditional American fiddling literature will introduce young players to an aspect of string playing that is motivational, fun, and pedagogically appropriate.

In String Class Fingerboard Geography, Finger Marches establish the 1st finger "home base" note on all four strings. Finger Pattern Exercises - four basic color-coded patterns for violin, viola, cello and

This unique book for the developing orchestra will immediately improve the group's intonation, rhythmic accuracy, and balance. Five major keys are comprehensively explored with scales, arpeggios, broken

This book was written to provide music for the string teacher who has his or her own teaching concepts and simply wants accessible music for the students to play and read. This book seeks to reinforce each

This field-tested musical collection of over 300 sequenced exercises for building fundamentals can be used with a string orchestra or individual student. This series contains carefully... view details

Habits of a Successful String Musician is a field-tested, vital, and musical collection of almost 400 sequenced exercises for building fundamentals. Perfect to use with the entire string