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Beginning Technique for the Cello
by Cassia Harvey
ISBN-10: 1-932823-09-3
ISBN-13: 978-1-932823-09-7
 26 pages  © 2004

Written for the beginning cello student, this book presents simple exercises to train the left and right hands. These studies correspond to other cello methods that teach one finger at a time. Beginning Technique introduces students to the idea that studying exercises will show tangible results in their playing.

CHP110

$8.00

Early Exercises for the Cello
by Cassia Harvey
ISBN-10: 1-932823-81-6
ISBN-13: 978-1-932823-81-3
48 pages © 2007

Early Exercises for Cello is written specifically for students ages 4-7. Using three exercises each week, the book teaches finger strength, rhythm, and very basic bowing. Early Exercises covers only open string and first finger notes for several weeks before adding third, fourth, and then second finger notes to the exercises.

CHP183

$8.00

Finger Exercises for the Cello,
Book One
by Cassia Harvey
ISBN-10: 1-932823-01-8
ISBN-13: 978-1-932823-01-1
51 pages © 2004

These exercises train the beginning cellist’s left hand in strength and agility using a closed first position. Intended to continue where Beginning Technique finished, Finger Exercises includes elementary double stop exercises to encourage correct left hand and finger alignment.

CHP101

$10.00

The First Summer Study Book for Cello
by Cassia Harvey
ISBN-10: 1-932823-86-7
ISBN-13: 978-1-932823-86-8
22 pages © 2007

The First Summer Study Book uses short exercises and familiar songs to give the first-year student material they can play on their own; teachers can assign this book during vacation breaks. Including some patriotic tunes and bugle calls, this is a great book to take to play at summer camp.

CHP188

$6.00

The Hot Cross Buns Book for Cello
by Cassia Harvey
ISBN-10: 1-932823-52-2
ISBN-13: 978-1-932823-52-3
31 pages © 2006

The Hot Cross Buns Book uses fifty variations on Hot Cross Buns to teach basic finger patterns and rhythms on the cello. The book is especially useful as a training tool for very young beginners, with large notes and finger numbers.

CHP153

$6.00

Knowing the Notes for Cello
by Cassia Harvey
ISBN-10: 1-932823-33-6
ISBN-13: 978-1-932823-33-2
34 pages © 2005

This book reviews the notes in first position on the cello through basic finger technique and corresponding short pieces. A brief study of extended position is included.

CHP134

$6.00

Learning the Cello
by Cassia Harvey
ISBN-10: 1-932823-92-1
ISBN-13: 978-1-932823-92-9
40 pages © 2007

Learning the Cello, written specifically for the school string class, is an introductory method for the absolute beginner. The book uses short exercises and familiar songs to get the student to play as much as possible from the very beginning.

CHP194

$6.00

The Mary Had a Little Lamb Book for Cello
by Cassia Harvey
ISBN-10: 1-932823-66-2
ISBN-13: 978-1-932823-66-0
31 pages © 2006

The Mary Had a Little Lamb Book uses fifty variations on Mary Had a Little Lamb to reinforce basic finger patterns and rhythms on the cello. Intended for use after The Hot Cross Buns Book, this book is also written with large notes.

CHP167

$6.00

The Open-String Book for Cello
by Cassia Harvey
ISBN-10: 1-932823-80-8
ISBN-13: 978-1-932823-80-6
31 pages © 2007

The Open-String Book, written specifically for cellists ages 4-7, teaches basic bowing and rhythm skills using only open strings. While first helpful for the absolute beginner, the book is also useful after fingered notes have been learned, as a supplemental book that allows the teacher to focus on bow control and correct bow-arm movement.

CHP182

$6.00