The composer states:'The term 'oblique strategies? was coined jointly by British musician Brian Eno and German-born British visual artist Peter Schmidt to describe a series of printed cards they developed throughout the 1970's. The cards had their origins in sets of uncannily similar working principles that both artists had established independently, and featured aphorisms intended as a means of triggering inspiration or providing useful stimulus during the creative process, particularly when encountering difficulties of fatigue or time constraint.As Eno and Schmidt wrote in their introduction to the first edition in 1975: 'They can be used as a pack (a set of possibilities being continuously reviewed in the mind) or by drawing a single card from the shuffled pack when a dilemma occurs in a working situation. In this case, the card is trusted even if its appropriateness is quite unclear. They are not final, as new ideas will present themselves, and others will become self-evident?.I chose eleven of Eno and Schmidt's strategies, ordering them in a way that revealed to me a logic and potential inter-relatedness within a hitherto disparate set of single ideas I had assembled for solo cello, each of them in turn a reflection upon the commission's initial purpose of creating a test piece for the 2014 Emanuel Feuermann cello competition.It's my hope then that the resultant composition may provide not only an interesting test of the competitors' talents but also offer the interpreter an opportunity to reflect upon the delights and pitfalls of creativity as he or she comes to terms with the various musical and technical challenges to be found within these ten minutes of music for solo cello.? / Violoncelle

Have fun playing the Cello. Par KOEPPEN GABRIEL. The second lesson book in the trailblazing new Koeppen Cello Method, putting the emphasis on having fun with your cello! Taking a playful and effective approach to learning the cello, the Koeppen Cello Method breaks new ground, sprucing up the usual Baroque and Classical repertoire by adding pieces in popular styles: rock, bossa nova, reggae, swing and more! Exciting pieces and exercises in these styles illustrate specific musical concepts and techniques, whilst teacher-pupil duets feature throughout, encouraging strong ensemble skills right from the get-go. Structured in an easy and understandable way, the Koeppen Cello Method lays the foundation for a solid technical and musical training. There is a core Lesson Book and a supplementary Tune Book at each level. All books are accompanied by a CD which will help motivate and inspire. For players from around the age of 10 right up to adult learners. / Méthode / Méthode / Violoncelle

The first part of the comprehensive and renowned Method For Cello by nineteenth century composer educator and celebrated cellist Alfredo Piatti. An extremely popular tutor Piatti takes the student through the early stages of playing technique ? such as the open strings first position and bowings ? up to exercises in the fifth sixth and seventh positions (in the Tenor Clef). Arpeggios and scales are also included throughout to train the hands fingers and wrists in order for the right technique to become ingrained. Whenever a new concept or technique is introduced Piatti provides a detailed explanation of it sothat no prior Cello experience is required. However a basic knowledge of music theory is assumed the student is expected to be familiar with the notes of the bass clef note lengths key and time signatures etc.

Instrumental Play-Along-14 holiday songs for solo instrumentalists in one accessible collection! The price of this book includes access to online audio demonstration and backing tracks that allow players to slow down the audio without changing pitch loop for challenging parts and more.Includes festive favourites such as Blue Christmas ? The Christmas Song (Chestnuts Roasting on an Open Fire) ? Christmas Time Is Here ? Feliz Navidad ? Happy Xmas (War Is Over) ? Have Yourself a Merry Little Christmas ? Here Comes Santa Claus ? Home for the Holidays ? It's Beginning to Look like Christmas and many more!

Instrumental Play-Along for Cello. Solo instrumentalists will love this collection of 15 timeless rock hits! Demonstration and backing tracks are included for each song, too, for practice and play-along fun. Songs include: Don't Fear the Reaper ? Fortunate Son ? Free Fallin' ? Go Your Own Way ? Jack and Diane ? Money ? Old Time Rock

Etudes - Sight-reading sont une des compétences plus importants encore négligées pour tout musicien et une composante importante du Conseil associés et autres examens de la musique. (Piano accompagnements par Anita Hew-tt-Jones) / Violoncelle