Scale Studies for the Cello (One String), Book Two

Name: Scale Studies for the Cello (One String), Book Two
SKU: CHP111
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Map the Entire Cello Fingerboard!

Scale Studies (One String) for the Cello, Book Two gives you an exciting array of advanced cello scale studies and variations up the A and D strings.

Finger variations help you learn the shifts and spaces in each scale, while bowing and rhythm variations train the right hand in coordination. The exercises in this book are in treble clef and tenor clef to eliminate most clef-changing during the exercises.

The books in this series are particularly useful as essential daily technique, helping the cello player acquire a mental map of the higher positions of the fingerboard, and prepare for cello scales in concert literature.

To use this book in your daily cello practice, play 1-4 pages a day at the start of your practice session.

Other books in the series are Scale Studies (One String) for the Cello, Book One and Book Three, and related studies are included in Broken Thirds (One String) for the Cello, Books One and Two.

by Cassia Harvey
48 pages CHP111
978-0-615718-02-6
©2013 C. Harvey Publications

SKU: CHP111 Categories: Advanced Level II Cello, Cello, Cello Scales, Arpeggios, Broken Thirds

Additional information

Clefs Used	Tenor and treble clef
Heterogeneous Class Use	No, cannot be used in heterogeneous classes
Level	Advanced
Positions Used	Covers most of the fingerboard

Common Questions About This Book

Who is this book for?

This book is for advanced cellists who want to strengthen their knowledge of the entire fingerboard and develop greater confidence playing in the higher positions. It is ideal for students preparing advanced repertoire, auditions, competitions, and professional performances, as well as teachers looking for an effective daily technical routine.

What will cellists learn from this book?

Students will develop a stronger mental map of the cello fingerboard by practicing scales on a single string. The exercises improve shifting accuracy, finger spacing, intonation, bow control, and coordination while helping players become more fluent in the upper positions. Using treble and tenor clef throughout the studies also builds greater confidence reading advanced cello notation.

What is included in this book?

This book contains progressive one-string scale studies and variations on the A and D strings, along with finger, bowing, and rhythm variations that strengthen both left- and right-hand technique. The studies are written primarily in treble and tenor clef to encourage fluent reading in the upper register. The exercises are designed to be practiced as part of a daily technical routine.

What makes this book different from similar books?

Most scale books ask students to play across multiple strings, dividing their attention between shifting and string crossings. Scale Studies (One String) for the Cello, Book Twp isolates each scale onto a single string, allowing players to focus entirely on developing a secure understanding of the fingerboard, accurate shifting, and reliable intonation.The carefully designed finger, bowing, and rhythm variations go beyond simply practicing scales. They build a mental map of the higher positions that transfers directly to concerto, chamber, and orchestral repertoire, making this book an excellent daily study for advanced cellists.