Boosey & Hawkes Colledge K. & H. - Fast Forward - Violoncelle +piano
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Summary of This Book
Fast Forward is the third collection in a series of easy pieces designed to support the early years of cello study. Written by the duo Kathy & Hugh Colledge, this volume is part of the Easy String Series, a collection that has become a staple among many teachers due to its balance between playing enjoyment and technical progression. Each piece helps consolidate fundamentals: left hand/bow coordination, steady tempo, rhythmic accuracy, fingering transitions, and reading reflexes, while remaining accessible at a beginner level.
With the piano, the student develops a sense of pulse and form, learning to play "with" rather than "over" the accompaniment: a real advantage for musicality, intonation, and confidence. The collection is also listed as part of the Trinity syllabus 27 (grades 1 & 2), making it a relevant resource for structuring practice and preparing level goals.
The content includes 21 pieces with varied characters: At harvest time, Boogie-woogie, Clever clogs!, Drifting, Fast forward, Hallowe'en, Hornpipe, Hustle, bustle, Lazybones, Mellow cello, Once upon a time, Polly's polka, Singapore sunset, Something or other!, Sweet dreams, The ceilidh, Weeping willow, What's the time?, Windmills, Winter's night, Wondering. Presented in DIN A4 format over 38 pages, this book is an excellent choice to diversify the cello lesson repertoire, stimulate motivation, and establish lasting foundations.
Technical specifications
| Publication | Methods | ||
| Composer | Kathy Colledge, Hugh Colledge | Genre | pedagogical collection, easy repertoire for cello |
| Instrumentation | cello and piano | Difficulty | beginner (Trinity grades 1 & 2) |
| Series | Easy String Series | Pages | 38 |
Questions frequently asked
Is Fast Forward suitable for a beginner cellist?
The collection is designed for beginner level and corresponds to grades 1 and 2 of the Trinity syllabus 27. The 21 pieces especially work on coordination between the left hand and bow, as well as rhythmic accuracy.
Is the piano part included in Fast Forward?
The instrumentation indicated is cello and piano. The accompaniment helps to develop pulse and ensemble playing.
How many pieces are included in this cello collection?
This volume contains 21 pieces, including Boogie-woogie, Hornpipe, Polly's polka, and Winter's night.
What technical skills are addressed in this book?
The pieces focus on tempo steadiness, fingering transitions, and reading reflexes. Practicing with piano also contributes to intonation development. The collection is part of the Easy String Series by Kathy and Hugh Colledge.
How many pages does Fast Forward for cello and piano have?
The book has 38 pages and is presented in DIN A4 format.
