Second Position for the Cello, Book One

Name: Second Position for the Cello, Book One
SKU: CHP114
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Are You Ready to Learn Cello Second Position?

Second Position for the Cello uses technical exercises and carefully chosen position pieces to teach you the notes and shifts and give you essential intermediate cello skills.

Each exercise on the left hand page is followed by short pieces on the right-hand page that use the exact note or skill taught in the exercise, helping you to put cello technique in context and get ready to play repertoire.

This cello position method goes step by step through closed and extended finger patterns, introducing the positions in a way that establishes reliable muscle memory.

If this book seems too difficult, cellists can try Second Position Preparatory Studies for the Cello.

Teachers can assign Second Position for the Cello to their students, along with Fourth Position for the Cello and Third Position for the Cello, as part of a guided regimen of position training.

Continue learning cello positions today with Second Position for the Cello!

by Cassia Harvey
38 pages CHP114
978-1-932823-13-4
©2004 C. Harvey Publications

SKU: CHP114 Categories: Cello, Cello Positions and Shifting, Intermediate Level I Cello

Additional information

Clefs Used	Bass clef only
Heterogeneous Class Use	No, cannot be used in heterogeneous classes
Level	Early-Intermediate
Positions Used	First and second position

Common Questions About This Book

Who is Second Position for the Cello for?

This book is for intermediate cellists who are ready to learn second position and become more confident shifting beyond first position.

What skills does this book teach?

The book teaches the notes and finger patterns of second position, along with shifting, playing across strings, and both closed and extended finger patterns.

How do the exercises and pieces work together?

Each technical exercise is followed by short pieces that use the same notes or skills, helping cellists immediately apply what they have learned in a musical context.

Does this book teach third and fourth position?

No. This book focuses on first and second position. By concentrating on second position without the distraction of additional positions, students can build reliable muscle memory and truly learn the shifting distance between first and second position.