Thumb Position For Cello Book 2 "thumbs Of Steel"

Position Pieces for Cello, Book 2 fills the pedagogical gap between the first book of Position Pieces and the two Thumb Position for Cello books in that it covers the fifth, sixth, and seventh positions. Position Pieces for Cello, Book 2 systematically introduces ways to find the correct location of each position and also to understand the various finger patterns required. As with Mr. Mooney's other books, this is accomplished in an enjoyable and creative manner through the use of cello duets. With titles like Surfing Cellos, Jumping Flea, and The Happy Certified Public Accountant, these pieces are really fun for students to play! This book will prove to be an indispensable tool for intermediate level cello students.

Reinforcing thumb position technique through real pieces, 'Thumb Position Repertoire' helps the developing player establish complete confidence with this technique. The book builds on the foundation laid in 'Thumb Position for Beginners', presenting rich varied repertoire by composers such as Handel, Tartini, Mozart, Schubert and MacDowell, along with tailor-made original pieces. Simple piano parts have been included throughout. For players of Grade 5+ standard.

- Follows on from book 1- Uses bass tenor and treble clefs- Uses all positions including the thumb position- Range extended to include high notes- A variety of styles and keys- Preparation for solo ensemble and orchestral playing- Grade 4 to advanced

This book contains a selection of exercises for hand moving and notably thumb moving on cello.

Finger Exercises-Volume I of this multi-part treatise features precise but creative exercises for serious pianists looking to build flexibility and skill. All of these original exercises were written specifically for this book by world-famous masters ??? including Leopold Godowsky Joseph Lhevinne Ignaz Friedman Ernst von Dohn?nyi and Emil von Sauer ??? who also share their ideas about technique pedaling fingering and other methods.These creative finger exercises include some with a fixed position of the hand exercises for flexibility and dexterity of the thumbs diatonic and chromatic exercises special exercises with held notes exercises for the strengthening of individualfingers and exercises for lateral motion of the fingers. Additional exercises involve diminished sevenths combined legato and staccato touch for one hand the crossing of the hands and development of speed and lightness of fingers. Introductory material is presented in English German Italian and French. This new edition from a long out-of-print series includes a new Introduction and Foreword plus rare photos by the author's last living student.Reprint of Master School of Modern Piano Playing and Virtuosity Carl Fischer Publishing New York 1922.