Have Fun Playing The Cello-The Koeppen Cello Method consists of 3 progressive method books each with a supplementary tune book and lays the foundation for a solid technical and musical training. Structured in an easy and understandable way and full of fun rhythmic exercises and popular styles it is aimed at young people and adults. All books are accompanied by a CD which will help motivate and inspire.

It is a surprising fact of Beethoven’s life that of all the categories of pieces he composed there are more settings of Irish songs than of any other type of music. Scottish poet Robert Burns convinced a Scottish music publisher to commission Beethoven to set his own words to Irish airs. The death of Burns in 1796 ended the project but Beethoven went on to harmonise and arrange the songs in 1814 through 1816 mainly and they were published though never achieved as great a popularity as a rival set by Thomas Moore.This simplified version for easy Cello and Piano was arranged by composer Hugo Cole an accomplished cellist who was for many years a music critic for theGuardian newspaper.

Popular themes from works by Classical and Romantic composers have been arranged for two violoncellos with added bowing and fingering. The pedagogic value of these easy arrangements lies primarily in the equal treatment of both parts.ContentsCarl Maria von Weber ?Jägerchor? (from ?Der Freischütz?) / Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart ?Das klinget so herrlich? (from ?The Magic Flute?) / Franz Schubert ?Wiegenlied? (?Cradle Song?) / Ludwig van Beethoven ?Ode to Joy? and many more

Strolling Strings Vol. 1-A collection of some of the most popular tunes of all-time arranged for easy level Cello with Piano accompaniment by James 'Red' McLeod.

Strolling Strings Vol. 1-A collection of some of the most popular tunes of all-time arranged for easy level String Quartet with Piano accompaniment by James 'Red' McLeod.

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