Sassmannshaus: Early Start on the Cello - Volume 1 (English)

Saßmannshaus, Egon / Sassmannshaus, KurtEarly Start on the Cello, Volume 1A cello method for children age four and older DetailsEdition no.: BA8996 ISMN: 9790006538560 Volume / Series: Bärenreiter's Sassmannshaus Product format: Performance score(s), Teaching material Includes the following individual parts: Violoncello Binding: Stapled Pages / Format: 64 S. - 30,0 x 23,0 cm For more than three decades the ' Sassmannshaus Tradition' has been the household name for excellence in beginner string methods in German-speaking countries.More than half a million stu de nts have successfully learned to play string instruments using this publication. The publication of the four violin books in 2008 in a fully adapted English version has been a big success.On the back of this success story Bärenreiter has now published the four books for cello in a newly adapted version for today's English speaking children.What makes this cello method so unique?- The leading German cello method now available in English.- Large print notes and texts as well as many colourful illustrations are ideal for pre-school as well as school children.- Note reading is emphasised from the first lesson, encouraging ensemble playing from the very beginning.- Songs and scales in different positions are easily mastered within the first year of playing to ensure that children are not confined to first position playing.- Advanced cello techniques such as varied bow strokes and shifting are introduced in a basic form"Overall, the series is an excellent, comprehensive set of manuals - simple and to the point."(Music teacher, Dec. 2010)"This is a fabulous addition to your pedagogical library."(American String Teacher November 2010)"...excellent method..."(Stringed Do, Oct. 2010)"I have thoroughly enjoyed using these books as a supplement to my teaching and think that you will also find them a useful addition to your teaching library."(American String Teacher August 2010)"The early e