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

Name: The Cello Etude System, Book 1A - SOLO book
SKU: CHP412
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Discover a new collection of rare cello studies with The Cello Etude System! 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, in order of difficulty, providing cello teachers and students with a library of essential resources for teaching and learning cello. 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. There is a separate duet accompaniment volume for this book: The Cello Etude System, Part 1A; First Position Studies, Duet Book (CHP413.)

This book, Part 1A, presents cello etudes in closed first position. The etudes cover techniques such as string crossing, embellishments, hooked bowing, and dynamics. This book could be followed by The Cello Etude System, Part 2A, which teaches extended first position and half position.

CHP412
by Cassia Harvey
92 pages
©2022 C. Harvey Publications

SKU: CHP412 Categories: Beginning Level II Cello, Cello, Cello Bowing, Cello Double Stops, 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 collection of progressive etudes in a simple, easy-to-read format. It is especially helpful for students who prefer reading a single musical line while practicing.

What will students learn from this book?

Students will strengthen string crossing, hooked bowing, embellishments, dynamics, rhythm, and overall cello technique through a carefully graded sequence of etudes that build confidence and prepare them for more advanced studies.

What is included in this book?

This book contains the same progressive collection of classic and rare cello etudes found in The Cello Etude System, Part 1A, presented in a single-line solo format. The studies are organized by difficulty and focus on developing technique in closed first position, making them ideal for daily practice and lesson assignments.

What makes this book different from similar books?

Most etude collections are either organized by a single composer or printed exactly as they originally appeared. The Cello Etude System combines carefully selected studies from many of the most respected cello pedagogues into one logical, progressive course.The Solo Book offers the added advantage of a clean, uncluttered layout that many students find easier to read. It is also slimmer, easier to keep open on the music stand, and especially convenient for independent practice, while containing the same carefully organized sequence of etudes as the teacher duet edition.