Publisher Description

Learn to play the cello with popular pieces – lessons and sheet music for beginnersThe Abracadabra approach to learning through songs and tunes has set countless beginners on a clear path of progress and enjoyment with their chosen instrument.Now in its third edition, features include:
• Technique carefully graded in 20 learning steps
• Clear fingering and bowing diagrams
• Concise theory explanations
• Enough flexibility to suit individual teaching approaches
• Duet accompaniments, trios and rounds throughout
• Can be used alongside the companion tutors for violin, viola and double bass
• Two CDs of performance and backing tracks, with selected orchestral backings

Review

I recommend this book as a good, clear and engaging teaching aid.'

Promotional

A fresh, new edition of this popular Cello tutor, which can be used with the Violin, Viola and Double Bass books for group lessons or mixed ensemble performances. Progressively graded in 20 learning steps, with concise theory explanations, duets and teacher's parts. Now with two CDs of performance and backing tracks.

Long Description

Learn to play the cello with popular pieces - lessons and sheet music for beginners The Abracadabra approach to learning through songs and tunes has set countless beginners on a clear path of progress and enjoyment with their chosen instrument. Now in its third edition, features include: * Technique carefully graded in 20 learning steps * Clear fingering and bowing diagrams * Concise theory explanations * Enough flexibility to suit individual teaching approaches * Duet accompaniments, trios and rounds throughout * Can be used alongside the companion tutors for violin, viola and double bass * Two CDs of performance and backing tracks, with selected orchestral backings

Review Quote

I recommend this book as a good, clear and engaging teaching aid.'

Promotional "Headline"

New edition of a well-established and respected series title. Now with two CDs of performance and backing tracks, including selected orchestral backing tracks. Fresh, updated look. Can be used in conjunction with Violin, Viola and Double Bass books - flexible enough for individual and group lessons or mixed ensemble performances. A comprehensive beginner's course in 20 learning steps, containing 88 popular songs and tunes - from classical and traditional pieces to themes from films and TV.

Feature

(b/w line) New edition of a well-established and respected series title.,Now with two CDs of performance and backing tracks, including selected orchestral backing tracks.,Fresh, updated look.,Can be used in conjunction with Violin, Viola and Double Bass books - flexible enough for individual and group lessons or mixed ensemble performances.,A comprehensive beginner's course in 20 learning steps, containing 88 popular songs and tunes - from classical and traditional pieces to themes from films and TV.

Description for Sales People

Learn to play the cello with popular pieces - lessons and sheet music for beginners The Abracadabra approach to learning through songs and tunes has set countless beginners on a clear path of progress and enjoyment with their chosen instrument. Now in its third edition, features include: * Technique carefully graded in 20 learning steps * Clear fingering and bowing diagrams * Concise theory explanations * Enough flexibility to suit individual teaching approaches * Duet accompaniments, trios and rounds throughout * Can be used alongside the companion tutors for violin, viola and double bass * Two CDs of performance and backing tracks, with selected orchestral backings Gold title New edition of a well-established and respected series title.,Now with two CDs of performance and backing tracks, including selected orchestral backing tracks.,Fresh, updated look.,Can be used in conjunction with Violin, Viola and Double Bass books - flexible enough for individual and group lessons or mixed ensemble performances.,A comprehensive beginner's course in 20 learning steps, containing 88 popular songs and tunes - from classical and traditional pieces to themes from films and TV.

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