Method For Cello 1

Revised by W. E. Whitehouse and R. V. Tabb.

The first part of the comprehensive and renowned Method For Cello by nineteenth century composer, educator and celebrated cellist Alfredo Piatti. An extremely popular tutor, Piatti takes thestudent through the early stages of playing technique - such as the open strings, first position and bowings - up to exercises in the fifth, sixth and seventh positions (in the Tenor Clef). Arpeggios and scales arealso included throughout to train the hands, fingers and wrists, in order for the right technique to become ingrained. Whenever a new concept or technique is introduced Piatti provides a detailed explanation of it, sothatno prior Cello experience is required. However, a basic knowledge of music theory is assumed, the student is expected to be familiar with the notes of the bass clef, note lengths, key and time signatures etc.

CONTENIDO:

The open strings of the violoncello
Exercises on open strings
The left hand
Scales and exercises in the first position (normal)
Varieties of tone
Exercises in the first position (normal and extended)
The half position
Exercises on separate bowings
Finger exercises
Exercises on different bowings
Exercise for the right wrist
The second position
Exercise in the first and second positions
The third position
Exercise in the first, second and third positions
The fourth position
Exercises for the successive use of the first four positions
Exercise on the tenor clef
The fifth position
The sixth position
The seventh position
Glissando (gliding)