Jean-Baptiste Bréval (1753 1823) was a member of the orchestra at the Paris Opéra and also a prolific composer. His works include concertos for cello string quartets comic operas and a violoncello tutor.However he is best-known for the Sonata in C major which has become a standard work for teaching purposes even in arrangements for other instruments. The two movements (Allegro and Rondo Grazioso) can also be performed independently from one another. This sonata belongs to the basic repertoire of every young cellist.Ideal for the first ?proper? recitalOf moderate technical difficulty but with brilliant impactDuration: approx. 8 minutes

Media Type : Book Level : Beginning-Intermediate Musical Genre : All Styles Number of pages : 40 Practice for Performance provides a rare and intimate view into a very thoughtful and successful performer's personal toolkit. Set in the context of his own personal history of growth as a performer, cellist Daniel Morganstern (principal cellist for the Lyric Opera of Chicago and the American Ballet Theatre at the Metropolitan Opera House in New York) displays rare honesty in discussing the problems that faced him at various point of his career, and the ways to solve them. The discoveries sensibly unfold in a fascinating account of experiences with many notable artists whose comments and examples shaped the author's thinking. These ideas are not to be found in any other treatise on the subject of musical preparation. The examples in this book, both musical and non-musical, offer a foundation to help evoke instinctive musical responses in the mechanical processes of playing the cello, and have been advantageously applied to other instruments as well, including voice.

Cello Easy Instrumental Play-Along: Classic Rock features ten classic rock songs in accessible arrangements designed specifically for Cello students in their first year of study. Audio demonstration tracks featuring real instruments are available to download allowing novices to hear how the song should sound and backing tracks are also included so learners can play along with the band.This songbook includes the hits I Heard It Through The Grapevine Brown Eyed Girl Fly Like An Eagle Another One Bites The Dust and more.

Arrangement für Cello und Klavier/ for Cello and Piano-Max Reger's well-known Romance in G major WoO II/10 was written as a supplement for the Neue Musik-Zeitung which was the recipient of works – particularly songs and piano pieces – by Reger in the years 1900 and 1901. Reger himself designated his Romance shortly after its publication as 'an occasional piece of the worst kind – for me!' The work was published in 1910 both in its original scoring for violin (and piano) as well as in its first arrangements for other solo instruments.

For solo Cello.'The title evokes the two gestures which are at the origin of the work: on the one hand the pattern which I call 'spinning tops' turning around on the one spot or undergoing changes and on the other timeless moments centred on the sound colour and texture.The entire piece unfolds either around or between these two gestures. I chose to re-tune the instrument in order to personalise the harmonic writing: the fifths arereplaced by structures favouring major sixths and minor thirds.Challenged by this scodatura the sonority of Spins and Spells reminds me of the music and the instrumental colours of another age far older than those ofthe cello that we know although seen and transformed again through my own universe.' - Kaija Saariaho

for violoncello and orchestra-Krzysztof Penderecki‘s fondness for the cello becomes apparent. The solo part is juxtaposed by four other cellos. The resulting sound blocks interplay with each other which is in turn repeatedly interrupted by the orchestra.

Cello-This volume in the Hal Leonard Instrumental Play-Along series contains 12 themes from the James Bond films in arrangements for solo Cello. A downloadable backing track is included for each piece so you can play alongand sound like a pro! From Monty Norman's classic James Bond Theme to Don Black's Diamonds Are Forever and Paul and Linda McCartney'sLive And Let Die this collection contains 12 of the best-knownpieces from the much-loved spy films. Other songs include: For Your Eyes only From Russia With Love Goldfinger Nobody Does It Better On Her Majesty's Secret Service Skyfall A View To A Kill Writing's On The Walland You Only Live Twice. This book includes Playback a multi-functional audio player that allows you to slow down audio without changing pitch set loop points change keys and pan left or right - availableexclusively from Hal Leonard.

The powerful solemn tone of the Cello lends itself wonderfully to sacred music as this collection proves. Sacred Melodies For Solo Cello features 12 pieces from the classical repertory arranged byCraig Duncan for solo Cello with Piano accompaniment. This collection includes favourites such as Schubert's Ave Maria Pachelbel's Kanon and Bach's Jesu Joy of Man's Desiring and more all ofwhich would make an excellent choice for recital at weddings memorial services or other times of worship. The Cello part is intermediate level and never goes higher than G on the A string. Access to an online PDF isincluded.

This fascinating introduction to the world of Baroque style and technique is perfect for players both young and adult who are learning on the modern Cello. Play Baroque! contains Twenty-six masterpieces from the Baroque period arranged and edited for Cello with teaching notes and Piano accompaniments. Angela East provides lively insights into bowing fingering vibrato and other aspects of baroque performance practice that are sure to enhance the study of this repertoire for all teachers. This book will also appeal to those who wish to study a historical style to enhance their experience of learning the instrument.Suitable for performers of a wide range of abilities from beginners to confident performances at an intermediate level this practical accessible guide is of invaluable benefit to any cellist who wants to learn about the Baroque style.   

Now in a third edition Abracadabra Cello has a fresh contemporary new look and is the perfect book for pupil and teachers.This title offers an identical selection of repertoire to the other books in the Abracadabra Strings series so they can be used in any combination for group or whole class lessons and mixed ensemble performances. Used alone they remain ideal for individual tuition.With tunes you know and want to play carefully graded in 20 learning steps this new edition of the popular tutor also includes duets trios and teacher's parts. Clear fingering and bowing diagrams and concise theory explanations help to teach thefundamentals of the instrument and each new technical aspect is reinforced by several pieces using that particular technique.Abracadabra Cello now also includes two CDs of performance and backing tracks featuring selected orchestral backings.

Indiana Jones and the Kingdom of the Crystal Skull-Play a selection of superb John Williams' compositions from Indiana Jones and the Kingdom of the Crystal Skull. This book is part of an instrumental series arranged for Violin Viola and Cello. The arrangements are completely compatible with each other and can be played together or as solos. Each book features a specially designed Piano part that can easily be played by a teacher or intermediate piano student and a carefully crafted removable part complete with bowings articulations and keys well suited to the level 2-3 player. A fully orchestrated accompaniment CD containing a demonstration track of each song featuring live instrumental performance plusa Play-Along track. This terrific edition also contains a tuning note plus a host of full-colour stills from the film.

This book is part of an instrumental series written specially for Violin Viola and Cello. The arrangements are completely compatible with each other and can be played together or as solos. The CD includes complete demonstration tracks for all the songs followed by a play-along accompaniment track.

69 Scottish tunes for solo cello including slow airs & laments marches strathspeys reels jigs polkas hornpipes and a quickstep. Intermediate to advanced standard (grades 4 to 8). Includes CD featuring Kevin McCrae's 'Bonnie' recorded by the composer and all other tunes performed by Neil Johnstone. Ideal for concert performances and informal sessions.