This volume gradually introduces the most important thumb techniques:

At first, the 4 finger patterns in thumb position are introduced systematically. The thumb first remains placed over the octave harmonics. Later, other thumb positions are added. At the end of the volume, the change from one thumb position to the other and the octave parallels are practised.

In order that the student does not miss out on the fun, each topic comes with 'tailor-made' pieces and arrangements of the author from classical, folk, rock, and jazz music. Many pieces also come with piano parts and mp3s for download. The programme is completed by many examples from the classical cello literature.

The author recommends using the comprehensive material in various ways. The order can be changed without any problems. Chapters or difficult passages can be skipped and practised later. This volume should be used over a longer period, yet can be occasionally laid aside for a while.

Ideal to complement, for example, Gabriel Koeppen's cello method (Schott, volume 1: ED 20841) or any other textbook.

Song Of The Liberty Bell (for unaccompanied cello) MO132

Cello Solo

Music by Mark O?Connor

2 pages - 3:00 minutes in length



Song Of The Liberty Bell for unaccompanied cello was composed by Mark O?Connor and used as the theme song for the critically acclaimed PBS documentary, ?Liberty! The American Revolution?. O?Connor wrote the piece to include three different instrument groupings - unaccompanied solo, folk ensemble, and string orchestra. The Sony Classical album ?Liberty!? features ?Song Of The Liberty Bell? in all three arrangements with Yo-Yo Ma as the guest cellist on the recording. Album notes author Thomas Fleming calls the music ?profoundly moving? with ?exquisite melody?. The music is suited for all levels.



Original music printed from the composer?s manuscripts.

Music editing, copying and engraving by Mark O?Connor

using ?Finale? on Apple Macintosh 1996



Composed by Mark O?Connor

The string orchestra version can be heard on ?Liberty!? Sony Classical

Mark O?Connor - violin, Yo-Yo Ma ? cello, and the Nashville Symphony Orchestra



Catalogue Number MO132

Copyright � 1996 by Mark O?Connor Music International

The Wellerman sea shanty arranged for solo cello by Alison Gillies.


Get on board with the Tik Tok sea shanty craze with this arrangement. The key (C minor) is the same as the original videos so you can even play along with them if you so wish! Soon may the Wellerman come!

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