Technique Takes Off- Solo Cello Book (14 Original Studies)

Technique Takes Off - Solo Cello Book

Level: Intermediate / Grade 4, Grade 5, Grade 6

14 Original, Imaginative Studies for Solo Cello

Technique Takes Off is a collection of fourteen original, imaginative studies for solo cello, specially designed to bridge the gap between elementary studies for younger players and the more advanced works of Dotzauer and Popper.

Each study focuses on one or two key technical aspects, helping students develop a wide range of left and right-hand skills. The set covers essential techniques such as spiccato bowing, string crossing, moto perpetuo, cantabile playing, and easy double stopping.

This light-hearted yet valuable collection is ideal for both teachers and students, offering an enjoyable and stimulating way to progress. With 24 pages of engaging material, it provides an excellent foundation for further development in cello technique.

"I have been meaning to write to say how much pleasure Technique Takes Off has given me and my students. Beautifully conceived, imaginative and great fun to teach. I have been using it at higher levels with more detail too. All power to your elbow!" - William Bruce (Head of Strings and ABRSM examiner)

Pieces Include:

• Dormez-Vous?
• Grandioso
• In Old Vienna
• Looping The Loop
• Prelude
• Reflection
• Ride Like The Wind!
• Romance
• Sarabande With Variations
• Sequenza
• Swirling Arabesques
• The Bees' Knees!
• The Mandolin Player
• Village Bagpipes

Other books in the Technique Takes Off Series:

• Technique Takes Off - Solo Violin Book
• More Technique Takes Off - Duets/Solos Violin Book
• Jazz Technique Takes Off- Violin Book
• Technique Takes Off - Solo Viola Book
• Technique Take Off - Solo Cello Book