Thumb Position for Cello, Bk 1
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| Rating | : | 4.39 (831 Votes) |
| Asin | : | 0874877636 |
| Format Type | : | paperback |
| Number of Pages | : | 72 Pages |
| Publish Date | : | 2016-02-13 |
| Language | : | English |
DESCRIPTION:
Amazed that I like thumb position with Mooney's help I am an adult cellist who learned first as a teenager, and I have always dreaded and avoided thumb position. Who wouldn't?! So I was really surprised and amazed that Rick Mooney's book makes thumb position (SO FAR) appealing and easy.Mooney has a mix. "great book to use with a teacher" according to naeba. I teach cello so my comments may be more helpful for other cello teachers who are looking for a book that provides material with which to apply instruction on thumb position technique. It is arranged by hand position (ie. whole step, whole step, half. "Good exercises for beginning thumbs" according to W. Baxter. This is an exercise book, so don't expect much musical inspiration. The melodies are engaging enough to make you want to play them, some are fun, but all are exercises that help you concentrate on intonation and hand postition. It's a lot easier to l
This book from Rick Mooney features easy classical music as well as folk songs, fiddle tunes and Mooney originals composed to address specific technical points. A second cello part throughout promotes a student's ability to hear and play accurately.