Boosey & Hawkes Colledge - Stepping Stones - Violoncelle + Audio Online
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Essential Information About This Book
Essential Information About This Book
- Ideal progression for beginners: a repertoire designed to establish solid foundations (open strings, first finger, simple rhythms).
- Recognized pedagogical approach: short and motivating pieces, highly appreciated in individual lessons as well as in string workshops.
- Included audio resources: demonstration and accompaniment tracks available for streaming or download.
- Two formats available depending on needs: student edition alone or enriched version with piano accompaniment booklet.
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Summary of This Book
From the Easy String Music collection by Boosey & Hawkes, Stepping Stones (Katherine and Hugh Colledge) offers a musical journey specially designed for beginner string players and those in the learning process. The goal is clear: to enable a progressive mastery of the instrument through accessible, structured, and musical pieces, while gradually introducing new techniques.
The content emphasizes open strings and first finger notes, with simple rhythms that help the student develop regularity, listening skills, and stability of movement. Each piece becomes a "stepping stone" towards greater ease: articulation, sense of pulse, precision of attacks, and familiarization with ensemble playing. The demonstration and accompaniment audio resources effectively support home practice, promoting autonomy and rhythmic accuracy.
Contents: First performance; Two by two; Snakes and ladders; Stepping stones; Waltz; Roundabout; Lighthouse; A restful tune; Ice-cream van; Hiding in the long grass; Buttercups and daisies; Musical box; At a snail's pace; Kangaroo; Party piece; Apple tree; Cowboys and Indians; Caterpillars; Hobby horses; Sea horses; Big grey elephants; On a high wire; Cockle shells; Totem pole; See-saw; Oom-pah band.
Technical specifications
| Publication | Methods | ||
| Composer | Katherine Colledge, Hugh Colledge | Collection | Easy String Music |
| Publisher | Boosey & Hawkes | Genre | method / pedagogical repertoire for strings |
| Instrumentation | strings | Difficulty | beginner |
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Questions frequently asked
Is this cello method suitable for a beginner?
Designed for the beginner level, this method from the Easy String Music collection focuses on open strings and first finger notes. Simple rhythms support the development of pulse and consistent bowing gesture.
What pieces are included in Stepping Stones for cello?
The collection features 26 pieces, including First Performance, Snakes and Ladders, Waltz, Lighthouse, Kangaroo and Oom-pah Band. The table of contents also includes titles such as Ice-cream Van, Cowboys and Indians, and Big Grey Elephants.
Are audio tracks included with the method?
Online audio resources for demonstration and accompaniment are provided to support practice of the pieces.
Which cello techniques are covered in this book?
Learning starts with open strings and notes played with the first finger. The pieces gradually introduce articulation, attack precision, and sense of pulse. Ensemble playing is also among the concepts covered.
Who wrote the Stepping Stones method?
Katherine Colledge and Hugh Colledge authored this work published by Boosey & Hawkes. The edition belongs to the Easy String Music collection, dedicated to pedagogical repertoire for strings.
