by Mary Cohen (Composer)
Technique Takes Off! Cello presents fourteen original, imaginative studies for solo cello, specially designed to lead on from elementary studies for younger players to more advanced material by Dotzauer and Popper. Each piece concentrates on one or two aspects of technique, and the whole set covers a wide range of left and right hand skills, including spicatto bowing, string-crossing, moto perpetuo, cantible, and easy double stops.
Teachers and pupils will find this invaluable, yet light hearted, collection both enjoyable and stimulating.
**Trinity College London selected piece (Cello 2010-2012): Village Bagpipes (Cohen)
Format: Paperback
Pages: 24
Publisher: Faber Music Limited
Published: 09 May 2007
ISBN 10: 0571514200
ISBN 13: 9780571514205
Mary Cohen understands well what points of technique require special practice and has written music which will motivate the student. Each study concentrates on just a few technical points, and also has a musical character of its own to encourage an awareness of different styles. A useful addition to the teaching repertoire.
European String Teachers Association, Spring 1994