Early Start on the Cello, Vol. 1: a cello method for children age four and older

For more than three decades The Sassmannshaus Tradition has been one of the leading violin methods for children in German-speaking countries. In fact, more than half a million players have successfully learned to play the cello using this method.

The Sassmannhaus Tradition in now available in English and has been adapted, both in content and songs, for today's English speaking children.

What makes this violin method so unique?
-Large print notes and texts as well as many colorful illustrations are ideal for pre-school as well as school children.
-Note reading is emphasized from the first lesson, encouraging ensemble playing from the very beginning.
-Songs and scales in different positions are easily mastered within the first year of playing to ensure that children are not confined to first position playing.
-Advanced violin techniques such as varied bow strokes and shifting are introduced in a basic form.

CONTENIDO:

- Preface
- Note values and symbols
- Open strings
- String crossing
- The "CuckooŽs Third" with the third finger
- The triad
- The first finger
- String crossings and fingerings on different strings
- The fourth finger
- Accidentals
- Scales on two strings
- More exercises, songs and stroke patterns
- New stroke patterns
- Slurred notes
- The portato stroke