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  Terry D./Leon

  TV Series Episode Video on Demand
  

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• Lost Melodies : Old Masterpieces for Cello and Piano

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  Terry D./Leon [HD]

  TV Series Episode Video on Demand
  

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  The Recorded Cello: The History of the cello on record, Vol. 2

  Music (Pearl)
  

  Rating (1 reviews):

  (2.0/5)

  

  The recorded cello:

  For the right person this may be a treasure. However I was looking for some cello music for my wife and did not realize this was composed of actual recordings from records complete with very scratchy background like a 1940's victrola. I did not see the listen option when I ordered "The Recorded Cello" The merchant requests that I pay the return shipping which I think is a fair request. 2/5 khousti - See all my reviews Amazon Verified Purchase(What's this?) This review is from: The Recorded Cello: The History of the cello on record, Vol. 2 (Audio CD) For the right person this may be a treasure. However I was looking for some cello music for my wife and did not realize this was composed of actual recordings from records complete with very scratchy background like a 1940's victrola. I did not see the listen option when I ordered "The Recorded Cello" The merchant requests that I pay the return shipping which I think is a fair request. Help other customers find the most helpful reviews  Was this review helpful to you? , January 16, 2012

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• Music's newest odd couple.(Entertainment)(Fraser and Haas string together fiddle and cello in ways old and new): An article from: The Register-Guard (Eugene, OR)

  Book (The Register Guard)
  List Price: $5.95
  

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  Cello and other Stories

  eBooks (Pewter Rose Press)
  List Price: $2.99
  

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  Suzuki Cello School: Cello Part Volume 1 Revise Edition (Suzuki Cello School, Cello Part Volume 1)

  Book (Suzuki Method International)
  

  Rating (8 reviews):

  (3.8/5)

  

  Just as ordered

  This is the book my cello teacher recommended. So I knew the entire product before ordering it. It's aimed at children but at age 65, I find it's an efficient way of getting started! 5/5 Michele Fairfield (Lacolle, Quebec) - See all my reviews, September 22, 2010

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  Well set up

  This method does a very good job of introducing new techniques one at a time without focusing too strongly on the fact that you're learning a technique. The little folk songs are enjoyable and pleasant to listen to a million times over. As a new Suzuki mother and longtime musician myself, I was a little concerned, but have been very impressed so far. I would definitely suggest this method to parents of younger children. I think that the songs are easy enough for a 5yr old, yet engaging enough for a teenager. 5/5 J. Laydbak - See all my reviews, March 1, 2012

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  YOU REALLY NEED THE CD TO GO ALONG WITH THE BOOK

  If you order the book by itself, I could see where one would be disappointed. However, with the CD the book is excellent. The book starts with a couple of simple exercises on the open A and D, then adds new notes with the fingering labeled. Very helpful for a beginner! Almost immediately one plays, and stick with me here, Twinkle Twinkle, HOWEVER, there are 4 somewhat rapid bowing patterns used, so right away you are learning rhythm and timing and fast bowing - all very useful things! In addition, it gets your ears used to the open string interval. You can tell by ear if those 2 strings are in tune. Starting on the next page, more simple melodies are introduced, and quickly one learns to count the beat and take repeats. Turn the page and you start using dynamics - crescendo, decresendo, ritard, etc. The songs are kind of fast, so you learn right away that you can't drag your feet, you have to keep up. This is real life in an orchestra - you have to count the beat, respect... 5/5 Mufkins (Sunny SoCal) - See all my reviews Amazon Verified Purchase(What's this?) This review is from: Suzuki Cello School: Cello Part Volume 1 Revise Edition (Suzuki Cello School, Cello Part Volume 1) (Paperback) If you order the book by itself, I could see where one would be disappointed. However, with the CD the book is excellent. The book starts with a couple of simple exercises on the open A and D, then adds new notes with the fingering labeled. Very helpful for a beginner! Almost immediately one plays, and stick with me here, Twinkle Twinkle, HOWEVER, there are 4 somewhat rapid bowing patterns used, so right away you are learning rhythm and timing and fast bowing - all very useful things! In addition, it gets your ears used to the open string interval. You can tell by ear if those 2 strings are in tune. Starting on the next page, more simple melodies are introduced, and quickly one learns to count the beat and take repeats. Turn the page and you start using dynamics - crescendo, decresendo, ritard, etc. The songs are kind of fast, so you learn right away that you can't drag your feet, you have to keep up. This is real life in an orchestra - you have to count the beat, respect... Read more Help other customers find the most helpful reviews  Was this review helpful to you? , July 20, 2011

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  Book Pages: 24

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  Cello Playing for Music Lovers: A Self-Teaching Method

  Book (Vera Mattlin Jiji)
  

  Rating (33 reviews):

  (4.8/5)

  

  Fills an empty niche

  CPML is an attempt to bring the complex and daunting task of learning to play the cello down to earth and approachable for adult beginners. Unlike the typical beginning cello book, CPML contain easy-to-read explanatory text matched with simple, short, playable examples that illustrate the point of the text. The target audience for the book is a typical adult non-musician who might feel intimidated by technical-looking cello methods and etude books, but who, through life experience, is already familiar with many of the melodies and fragments of classics that make up the book. The learner can relate the point in the text to the already-familiar example; and then perform the example.I don't know of another book like this one for cellists with this mix of adult-beginner orientation, conversational style, widely-known examples from popular culture, a demonstration CD, and introductory discussions of concepts such as relaxation, dynamics, factors in choice of bowings and... 5/5 Terry "Terry" (SoCal, USA) - See all my reviews This review is from: Cello Playing for Music Lovers: A Self-Teaching Method (Spiral-bound) CPML is an attempt to bring the complex and daunting task of learning to play the cello down to earth and approachable for adult beginners. Unlike the typical beginning cello book, CPML contain easy-to-read explanatory text matched with simple, short, playable examples that illustrate the point of the text. The target audience for the book is a typical adult non-musician who might feel intimidated by technical-looking cello methods and etude books, but who, through life experience, is already familiar with many of the melodies and fragments of classics that make up the book. The learner can relate the point in the text to the already-familiar example; and then perform the example.I don't know of another book like this one for cellists with this mix of adult-beginner orientation, conversational style, widely-known examples from popular culture, a demonstration CD, and introductory discussions of concepts such as relaxation, dynamics, factors in choice of bowings and... Read more Help other customers find the most helpful reviews  Was this review helpful to you? , October 8, 2007

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  Good book, but not for everybody

  Beware of enthusiastic comments.When I bought the book I expected that some of the comments would be overrated. My fears where a gentle underestimation. After reading a few chapters, I felt that I was "hungry". There was not enough advice inside.In particular, bowing advice is not sufficient. My professor gave me basic bowing advices even in my third lesson, which do not appear in the book. Advice on changing string, like fingers flexion / extension is missing.This IS NOT a book for experienced musicians. Musicians with experience and a good musical background will find it very slow and plenty of already known information. Try this: take out all music theory paragraphs and keep only the cello pertinent ones. You will find that an important part of the book goes away.This IS a book for beginners with nothing else than a cello, enthusiasm and some time. They will find it rewarding, useful and instructive. The quality of the writing is good... 3/5 D. Aguero (France) - See all my reviews, July 20, 2010

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  Perfect book for beginners or those beginning again...

  I don't write reviews often but I had to take the time to praise this book. I've been working with it now for four months (along with a teacher once a week). I played cello as a child but did not continue as a teen and adult. This book is truly the only comprehensive textbook for serious adult students. The author even recommends two etude books (you pick one or both up to you) to go along with her chapters. I'm very impressed at the way she introduces various concepts and how the pieces chosen are exactly what you need to master each concept.If you are picking up the cello as an adult this is the book you need. I recommend hiring yourself a good teacher too who will be happy to use the book with you. 5/5 N. Valentine "nicoleva" (Philadelphia, PA) - See all my reviews, March 28, 2008

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• Old Masters for Young Players: Arranged for Cello and Piano By Alfred Moffet and Percy Such

  Book (B. Schott's Sohne /Associated Music Publsihers, Inc.)
  

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  The Old Bridge

  Digital Music Track (Solitudes)
  

  Rating (1 reviews):

  (5.0/5)

  

  Beautiful, Soothing Song

  I heard this on Pandora and fell in love with the soothing nature sounds and beautiful piano. I use this song as my morning wake up alarm. It's perfect because it starts with just the babbling brook sound, which leads to a gentle wake up. 5/5 J. Brown "I am-azon" - See all my reviews Amazon Verified Purchase(What's this?) This review is from: The Old Bridge (MP3 Download) I heard this on Pandora and fell in love with the soothing nature sounds and beautiful piano. I use this song as my morning wake up alarm. It's perfect because it starts with just the babbling brook sound, which leads to a gentle wake up. Help other customers find the most helpful reviews  Was this review helpful to you? , November 13, 2010

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