Deak Vol. 1 introduces the student to the cello through photographs and descriptions as to posture, placement. Scale tones and rhythmic divisions are explained, followed by exercises through 4th position. 6th and 7th positions and tenor clef are briefly touched upon.
Students who don’t understand the relevance of scales in their practice may gain an appreciation through this book. Wendy Bissinger presents scales in a workbook style for beginners or early intermediate players without a strong grasp of scales, fingerboard geography, intervals, note identification. Major and relative minor scales range only to four flats and four sharps, from one to three octaves. Includes Circle of Fifths. It helps push you through a routine you may not be dedicated enough to pursue on your own.
This book had historically been available to Mr. Doane’s students who already had the personal instruction. Think of it as a review book. Therefore cellists who order this thinking it’s a how-to book may be floundering. Were it not for the huge number of cellists who studied with Steve and are now teaching their own students, this book would likely not be available here. This is a caveat usually provided at the time the book is ordered, not knowing the background of some of our customers. There are 18 videos on youtube – search Steve Doane Cello Videos.
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