Schott Music Celloschule 3

Schott Music Celloschule 3 is a teaching method for children, teenagers and adults that aims to provide a solid and versatile musical education. Its simple structure contributes to an easy learning process and numerous playing pieces adapted to the respective topics ensure practice-oriented lessons. It is a selection of pieces of different genres composed especially for this school. In addition to baroque and classical compositions, there are also melodies in the style of contemporary music. This multifaceted mixture gives access to different styles and trains musical flexibility.

Since creativity and free interpretation are important components of music making, this edition also covers improvisation, memorization, transposition, and encourages variation or continuation of melodies. Exactly what is needed for successful cello playing.

The techniques and content covered in the third volume of the series include

• Expansion of playing in the 2nd-4th position
• Changing positions
• harmonics
• Vibrato
• Expressive, dynamic playing

Included downloads provide playbacks in mp3 format for most pieces, adding variety to practice at home while providing practical support.

Contents:

• Welcome
• The 4th position wide
• Flageolet
• Changing positions in legato
• The raised 4th position
• String change
• The 2nd position
• The 2nd position wide
• Double stops
• The 3rd position
• The 3rd position raised
• More harmonics
• Arpeggios
• Ornaments
• The intervals
• The barrée fingering
• The Vibrato
• More expression
• Spiccato
• The tenor clef
• Agogic
• Let's Swing
• Outlook to higher registers
• Stroke types and variations for scales and triads
• Contents of the CD