Cello - Grade 2 SKU: AP.20145UK 2. A progressive system of scal...(+)
Cello - Grade 2
SKU:
AP.20145UK
2.
A progressive system
of scales for Cello.
Composed by Orfilia Saiz
Vega. Book. Alfred Music
#00-20145UK. Published by
Alfred Music
(AP.20145UK).
ISBN
9780739096840.
English.
We all
agree that scales are a
basis for learning cello
technique, which is why
we include scales in our
teaching. The trick of
course, is how to
integrate scales into the
learning process so that
at the moment the
repertoire demands the
technique, the fingers
are able to respond. All
too often scales are
divorced from their
musical environment or
teachers are compelled to
cut and paste from
traditional scale books
to try to match technique
and learning. Here, in
this new series, Scale
Builder Orfilia Saiz Vega
meticulously matches
scale development to the
appropriate level of
technique. Through this,
the patterns and rhythms
expected of the student
at their level of musical
competence are precisely
those practised.
Moreover, the skilful
integration of bowing and
other techniques specific
to the instrument mean
that acquiring the scales
across a whole range of
technical devices means
that when they appear in
the music they are
expected to play,
teachers can concentrate
on the musical elements
safe in the knowledge
that the technique is
secure. Great
musicians are formed from
early age. We finally
have this gradual,
attractive and adapted
system of scales to start
building student's
technique, which will be
at the service of their
artistry in the future. I
strongly recommend
it! ASIER POLO Cello
player, soloist and
Artistic director at the
Faculty of Music and
Performing Arts of the
University'Alfonso X el
Sabio' (Madrid).
Cello - Grade 1 SKU: AP.20144UK 1. A progressive system of scal...(+)
Cello - Grade 1
SKU:
AP.20144UK
1.
A progressive system
of scales for Cello.
Composed by Orfilia Saiz
Vega. Book. Alfred Music
#00-20144UK. Published by
Alfred Music
(AP.20144UK).
ISBN
9780739087787.
English.
We all
agree that scales are a
basis for learning cello
technique, which is why
we include scales in our
teaching. The trick of
course, is how to
integrate scales into the
learning process so that
at the moment the
repertoire demands the
technique, the fingers
are able to respond. All
too often scales are
divorced from their
musical environment or
teachers are compelled to
cut and paste from
traditional scale books
to try to match technique
and learning. Here, in
this new series, Scale
Builder Orfilia Saiz Vega
meticulously matches
scale development to the
appropriate level of
technique. Through this,
the patterns and rhythms
expected of the student
at their level of musical
competence are precisely
those practised.
Moreover, the skilful
integration of bowing and
other techniques specific
to the instrument mean
that acquiring the scales
across a whole range of
technical devices means
that when they appear in
the music they are
expected to play,
teachers can concentrate
on the musical elements
safe in the knowledge
that the technique is
secure. Great
musicians are formed from
early age. We finally
have this gradual,
attractive and adapted
system of scales to start
building student's
technique, which will be
at the service of their
artistry in the future. I
strongly recommend
it! ASIER POLO Cello
player, soloist and
Artistic director at the
Faculty of Music and
Performing Arts of the
University'Alfonso X el
Sabio' (Madrid).