The Cello Etude System, Book 1A: Closed First Position – DUET book

Name: The Cello Etude System, Book 1A - DUET book
SKU: CHP413
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Compiling and organizing some of the most effective etudes written for cello, this series of foundation studies gives you a comprehensive step-by-step method for perfecting your cello playing!

The Cello Etude System presents both rare and classic etudes interspersed with newly written material. Compiled in order of difficulty, the system provides cello teachers and students with a library of essential resources for teaching and learning. Recognizing that students learn at different speeds, The Cello Etude System books allow cellists to learn at either a relaxed pace or an accelerated pace.

With works by Dotzauer, Kummer, Lee, Nolck, Werner, Davidov, Popper, and more, this book has a huge array of rare studies for early-intermediate cello. Where duet parts were not already written, Myanna Harvey has composed cello accompaniment parts so that a teacher can play along with the student on every etude. This is especially helpful in working on rhythm and other chamber music skills!

There is a separate solo cello part to this book, which can be helpful for students who read a single line better than a duet score: The Cello Etude System, Book 1A; Closed First Position, Solo Book.

This book, Part 1A, presents cello etudes in closed first position. The etudes cover techniques such as string crossing, embellishments, hooked bowing, and dynamics. The duet part in this book is intended for an instructor and includes more advanced techniques, including positions. This book could be followed by The Cello Etude System, Part 2A, which teaches extended first position and half position.

CHP413
by Cassia Harvey and Myanna Harvey
149 pages
©2022 C. Harvey Publications

SKU: CHP413 Categories: Beginning Level II Cello, Cello, Cello Bowing, Cello Double Stops, Cello Duets, Cello Etudes, Cello General Technique, Cello Left Hand Agility, New Releases

Additional information

Clefs Used	Bass clef only
Heterogeneous Class Use	No, cannot be used in heterogeneous classes
Level	Beginning
Positions Used	First position only

Common Questions About This Book

Who is this book for?

This book is for early-intermediate cellists who want a carefully structured approach to developing strong technique through etudes. It is ideal for private lessons, studios, and teachers who want a progressive collection of essential studies organized by difficulty.

What will students learn from this book?

Students will build a solid technical foundation while developing string crossing, hooked bowing, embellishments, dynamics, rhythm, and musical expression. Because the etudes progress gradually in difficulty, students gain confidence while preparing for more advanced repertoire and technical studies.

What is included in this book?

This book contains a carefully graded collection of classic and lesser-known cello etudes by composers including Dotzauer, Kummer, Lee, Nolck, Werner, Davidov, and Popper, along with newly written material.Each study includes a teacher duet part whenever an accompaniment was not part of the original etude, allowing instructors to play alongside students while reinforcing rhythm, ensemble skills, and musicality. The book focuses on closed first position and is designed to lead naturally into The Cello Etude System, Part 2A.

What makes this book different from similar books?

Most etude collections simply reproduce studies in the order they were originally published. The Cello Etude System carefully selects, organizes, and grades etudes from multiple composers into a single progressive curriculum, making it easier for teachers and students to know what to study next.Unlike traditional collections, this edition also includes teacher duet parts for many of the studies, transforming solo etudes into engaging lesson material that develops rhythm, listening skills, and ensemble playing while making lessons more enjoyable.