Faber Music Cohen Mary - Technique Takes Off! - Cello
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Summary of This Method
This collection offers fourteen studies for solo cello, both musical and stimulating, specially designed to bridge the gap between elementary studies and more advanced pedagogical repertoire collections. The approach is progressive: the student consolidates their fundamentals while discovering more confident gestures, without facing disproportionate difficulties.
Each piece emphasizes one or two technical points to make practice concrete and immediately measurable. The book covers a wide range of skills, both bowing and left hand: spiccato to gain bounce and control, string-crossing to smooth coordination, moto perpetuo passages to develop endurance and regularity, more cantabile studies to refine legato, sound quality, and phrasing, as well as easy double stops to approach interval listening and hand stability.
The whole forms a collection with a light and motivating spirit: ideal for alternating technical work and the joy of playing. Teachers will find a practical tool to target specific difficulties during lessons, while students can use it as a daily technical routine or as short study pieces to incorporate into their weekly practice.
Technical specifications
| Musical Genre | Classical | Publication | Sheet music |
| Instrumentation | solo cello | Difficulty | progressive, from elementary to more advanced level |
| Genre | study method / technical studies | ||
Questions frequently asked
How many studies are included in Technique Takes Off! for cello?
The collection contains fourteen studies written for solo cello.
What level is required to work on these cello studies?
The progression starts at an elementary level and leads to more advanced difficulties. The pieces help consolidate the basics before approaching more demanding pedagogical collections.
Which bowing techniques are practiced in this book?
The work covers spiccato, string crossings, and moto perpetuo passages. These studies focus on bow bounce, coordination, and consistency of playing.
Are there studies for legato and tone production for cello?
Some cantabile character pieces develop legato, sound quality, and musical phrasing.
Are double stops addressed in this method?
Easy double stops are included to train interval listening and left-hand stability. Each study emphasizes one or two specific technical points. The collection can thus fit into a weekly practice routine.
