Lesson Books: How to Play Cello

A revolutionary method with a unique blend of time-tested attributes, advances in modern technology, and insights on how students learn and how teachers want to teach.  Available in two formats: the

Sound Innovations for String Orchestra, Book 2 continues your students' musical journey by teaching with segmented presentation of new concepts and introducing ensemble playing. Isolating concepts

Sound Development emphasizes playing with a characteristic beautiful sound. The components of producing this sound are broken into four levels, consistent with the revolutionary Sound

Continuing the emphasis on playing with a characteristic, beautiful sound, this method also focuses on three octave scales that students will need for auditions and competitions. Advanced technical skills

Steps to Successful Ensembles is a collection of 24 ensembles loosely correlated with String Basics Book 1, the comprehensive string method by Shade & Woolstenhulme. Arranged for

Young students will be playing real orchestra music in about four months, playing in three-part harmony with all four instruments playing on all four strings. This method utilizes a unique letter-note style

String Basics is a comprehensive method for beginning string classes. Through technical exercises, world music, classical themes, and original compositions, students will learn to play their

String Basics is a comprehensive method for beginning string classes. Through technical exercises, world music, classical themes, and original compositions, students will learn to play string

This orchestra method makes learning to play a stringed instrument a bold, exciting exploration! Students follow the adventures of Arco Dakota and Rosalyn le Bow as they systematically take on the

The adventures continue with Arco Dakota and Rosalyn le Bow as they lead your students on to new musical discoveries. Students will advance along their Explorer's Map as they conquer each new challenge. The

Designed for the orchestra classroom, this method book provides 17 pieces for string orchestra that are each performed using a single finger pattern, as found in the popular Bornoff methodology. Each

The String Player's Guide to the Orchestra includes orchestral repertoire, excerpts, scales and studies for string orchestra as well as individual study. The works may be played individually or in

This collection of 80 reproducible theory and technique worksheets can be used in the orchestra classroom or lesson studio. Twenty units provide brief writing and playing excerpts that can be used for

Especially written for string classrooms, all students will learn step-by-step exercises ultimately preparing the left hand for a healthy vibrato motion. Exercises segue into familiar melodies and excerpts