This site is like a library, use search box in the widget to get ebook that you want. Thumb position studies for the cello, book four covers more extensive shifting in thumb position. The easiest way to find this position is to play the natural harmonic an octave above the open string with the third finger, then find the correct places for the second and first fingers. Tagged beginner cello, cello advice, cello blog, cello extended position, cello finger positions advanced, cello finger positions intermediate, cello fingerboard, cello fingerboard chart, cello fingering positions, cello fretboard, cello lessons, cello method, cello notation, cello position diagram, cello positions, cello stretch position.
Thumb position studies for the cello, book four provides the advanced cellist with a fourth set of essential daily studies in thumb position. Cello thumb position book 1 by rick mooney janice168888. Shop for the alfred thumb position for cellothumbs of steel book 2 and receive free shipping on your order and the guaranteed lowest price. As in book 1, all of the pieces have been arranged as duets, with a second cello part for the teacher or other students in a group class to play. Get a low price and free shipping on thousands of items. Save on the thumb position for cellothumbs of steel book 2 from alfred. Learning the tenor clef by pat legg and alan gout this book is organized completely differently than rick mooneys position pieces book 2 yet it has many excellent qualities.
Drawing on a wealth of experience with beginner cellists, pat legg uses a wonderful array of familiar tunes and new pieces in both. The exercises are more difficult than those in thumb. This guide is intended to give you a rough idea of the size of instrument your or your child will require. This book is a noteby note introduction to thumb position on the cello. Thumb position for beginners introduces and then reinforces this technique at the earliest possible stage in a cellists development.
Unfurl your fist and rest it on the string, with your thumb on the a and d harmonics. Thumb position for cello, book 2 thumbs of steel rick mooney. Thumb position for the cello, book two this book continues the study of thumb position on the cello with exercises that work on low second finger. This book provides the cellist with further essential daily studies in thumb position. Strad readers submit their problems and queries about string playing, teaching or making to a panel of experts. Internet cello society, a worldwide cybercommunity of thousands of cellists. If you feel soreness when practising thumb position then stop, and leave it until the next day.
This book from rick mooney features easy classical music as well as folk songs, fiddle tunes and mooney originals composed to address specific technical points. Typically, the first three finger position we encounter on the cello is upper fifth. Thumb position for cello, book 2 expands on the four basic thumb position finger patterns in book 1 with daily warmups and fun duets for teacher and. In thumb position, to keep the hand rounded in correct position i cant keep the first knuckle joint curved as my nail grows right to the edge of my fingers and prevents the fleshy parts from surrounding the strings. Pdf thumb position for cello bk 1 download full pdf. Thumbs of steel paperback december 1, 1999 by rick mooney author. Relating neck positions to thumb position dominis piatti 12 caprices, op. This book continues the study of thumb position on the cello with exercises that work on low second finger. Hand shaping in thumb position cello practice, cello. The first difference is that it is organized around key signatures. Alfred thumb position for cellothumbs of steel book 2. Thumb position for cello, book 2 by rick mooney book. Get the guaranteed best price on cello method books like the alfred thumb position for cellothumbs of steel book 2 at musicians friend. Finally, for a gently graded approach to thumb position try thumbs of steel, the second book in rick mooneys thumb position for cello series.
Applebaum string builder belwin applebaum applebaum string method, vol. Beginning with shifting to only the thumb, then adding one finger at a time, the exercises allow the teacher to introduce thumb position to the student gradually and easily. Position pieces for cello download ebook pdf, epub. Book 2 continues where book 1 left off and includes classical music, folk tunes, and original pieces by rick mooney such as around the gypsy campfire, harry the hirsute housefly, petite partita and much more. The first difference is that it is organized around key signatures relative majors and minors instead of finger patterns. Pressing the thumb down comes with book 2, thumbs of steel. Thumb position for cello, book 2 expands on the four basic thumb position finger patterns in book 1 with daily warmups and fun duets for teacher and student to enjoy together. The exercises are more difficult than those in thumb position for the cello, book one, and thumb position on the g string is introduced. Cello warmups in thumb position includes exercise warmups by libby freidman and related repertoire materials by breval, locatelli, goltermann, and etude excerpts by popper, grutzmacher, and piatti. Gruetzmacher etudes with thumb position, opus 38 volume 2 of the technology of cello playing by friedrich gruetzmacher edited by julius klengel international music company edition no. Cello thumb position the thumb is used as a fret in thumb position. Each short exercise moves through six keys so the spaces can be learned in a variety of positions. Buy thumb position for cello, book 2 thumbs of steel. It can also apply to advanced or intermediate cellists.
Cello thumb position book 1 by rick mooney youtube. Using the three different places that thumb position is taught in book one, the low second finger concept is taught through sound and by exercises that work on muscle memory of the physical spaces. I teach cello so my comments may be more helpful for other cello teachers who are looking for a book that provides material with which to apply instruction on thumb position technique. Cello power is a series of technique books by marion feldman designed to be used to expand the students facility and knowledge of the instrument. Fingers and thumb are curved in a c position, not collapsed. Thumb position for the cello, book two by cassia harvey. This book offers some wonderful basic information for any cellists needing a good foundation on thumb position. Thumb position for cello, book 2 specifications publisher. A second cello part throughout promotes a students ability to hear and play accurately. Alfred thumb position for cello, book 1 musicians friend. Book 2 continues where book 1 left off and includes classical music, folk tunes, and original pieces by rick mooney such as around the gypsy campfire, harry. It can also be used as a reference book to work on the regions on the instrument that are in the same range as a. Composers overview composer index performances anniversaries. It may seem odd to have an entire article devoted to the position of the left thumb in cello technique.
Shop and buy thumb position for cello, book 2 sheet music. Learning the seven points on the cello fingerboard. Pdf thumb position for cello bk 2 download full pdf. Now that, i am dreading, although i just ordered it. Click download or read online button to get position pieces for cello book now. The reason for this is because traditional cello technique maintains that the left thumb should always stay across from the second finger and i would like to provide an alternative perspective. The book teaches the transition to thumb position in every exercise, then focuses on high second finger, playing across strings, and ends with moving the thumb to different positions.
Thumb position for cello, book 1, paperback by mooney, rick, isbn 0874877636, isbn 9780874877632, brand new, free shipping in the us this book from rick mooney features easy classical music as well as folk songs, fiddle tunes and mooney originals composed to. Book 2 continues where book 1 left off and includes classical music, folk tunes, and original pieces by rick mooney such as around. Thumb position for cello, bk 1 by rick mooney, 9780874877632, available at book depository with free delivery worldwide. Thumb position for cello, book 2 by rick mooney book sheet. Position pieces for cello, book 2 fills the pedagogical gap between the first book of position pieces and the two thumb position for cello books in that it covers. Thumb position for cello, book 1 thumb position for cello, book 2 thumbs of steel they are carefully organized and systematic in.
The start companion book to essential elements for the cello technique books i like and how i use them. Thumb position studies, book two covers the spaces used in natural, harmonic, and melodic minor scales. Your fingers will look slightly sloped, just as they will in thumb position on the cello. Get the guaranteed best price on cello method books like the alfred thumb position for cello, book 1 at musicians friend.
But this is great, because it builds confidence and willingness about thumb position. For best results, you should consult with our string experts or your teacher before purchasing or renting. Thumb position for the cello, book one by cassia harvey. As a helpful and thorough resource, i heartily recommend checking out rick mooneys method books for thumb position. As my cello teacher says, if it doesnt hurt, youre not doing it right. Thumb position for cello, bk 2 by rick mooney, 9780874877649, available at book depository with free delivery worldwide. An advanced thumb position for cello, book 2 thumbs of steel is also available. If mooney can make that book enjoyable, then i will truly be amazed.
This book can be used in conjunction with thumb position duets for the cello, book one, and can be followed by thumb position for the cello, book two. A guide to improving pitch accuracy, body alignment, and shifting on the cello. Read download thumb position for cello bk 1 pdf pdf download. In the above example, place the thumb across the a and d strings where the first finger was in 7th position touch lightly to test, and youll hear a harmonic click here for a colorall cello fingering chart. The cello thumb position is introduced on the second or halfstring harmonic, because of the ease with which this note may be found, the succession of notes from seventh to thumb position being in a natural sequence and range, and the stretch required to reach seventh position without. Mooney, thumb position for cello book 2 simply for strings. The focus of the book is on low second finger whole step, half step, whole step in thumb position. No gain without pain is one of the worst sayings for string players. Thumb position for cello 2 from rick mooney buy now in stretta. Part of your daily fundamentals practice should be re.