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BL Open string pieces and tunes using the finger pattern 0-1-34 BL Quality original pieces from rock to calypso BL Careful introduction of new notes and rhythms BL Simple slurs and dynamics BL Easy duets BL Scales and arpeggios in the keys of G, D, and C major, one octave BL CD with performances of all the pieces to play along to - jazz and rock numbers add drumkit BL Book of straightforward piano accompaniments available
List of contents
Algy met a bear ; Ally bally ; Bow down, O Belinda ; C string boogie ; Calypso time ; Cattle ranch blues ; Cello Time ; Chinese garden ; Chopsticks for two ; City lights ; Clare's song ; Copy cat ; Distant bells ; Down up ; Fast lane ; Happy go lucky ; Here it comes! ; Hill an' gully rider ; In flight ; In the groove ; Jim along Josie ; Katie's waltz ; Knock, knock! ; Lazy scale ; Lift off ; Listen to the rhythm ; Off to Paris ; On the prowl ; Patrick's reel ; Phoebe in her petticoat ; Ready, steady, go now! ; Rhythm fever ; Rocking horse ; Rowing boat ; Runaway train ; Scaley Things ; So there! ; Stamping dance ; Summer sun ; Tap dancer ; The old castle ; Tiptoe, boo! ; Travellin' slow ; Under arrest! ; Walking bass
About the author
Kathy Blackwell, B. Mus. (Hons.), LTCL, LGSM, studied music at Edinburgh University and continued with post-graduate studies in music at the University of Oxford. Kathy is a string teacher with many years experience of teaching violin and viola. She developed her teaching ideas at the coalface in both Music Services and in private practice, working with groups large and small and in one-to-one lessons. She was a strings consultant for the ABRSM Music Medals initiative, a new§assessment specifically designed for students taught in groups, and a contributor to the accompanying book All together! Teaching Music in Groups (ABRSM, 2004).
David Blackwell has worked in publishing for both Oxford University Press and The Associated Board of the Royal Schools of Music. He has conducted both adult and children's choirs, and published several fine choral arrangements, as well as pieces for Oxford's Piano Time series.
Summary
Features open string pieces and tunes using the finger pattern 0-1-34 and includes original pieces from rock to calypso. Offering an introduction of new notes and rhythms, this work explains simple slurs and dynamics. It features easy duets and includes a CD with performances of all the pieces to play along to.
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The Cello Time books are more conventional and make excellent use of technology in the shape of CDs with very imaginative backing which includes the cello part. My pupils loved them . . . In both books the progression is excellent, the pieces not too long and there is a good glossary at the end . . . this is a most welcome publication.
Report
A pleasant surprise is in store for cello teachers who have not yet come across the Cello Time series . . . The repetitive aspect of practice goes unnoticed when we are presented with such a diverse choice of appealing material. Smiling faces and brightly coloured cheerful scenes on the front cover of both volumes set the stage for an enthusiastic learning atmosphere. Humorous illustrations throughout ensure the promise of happy lesson times. The books are not too long for youngsters to wade through and the pages are clearly spaced and easy to read. Stringendo (Australian String Assoc) Vol 1 2004
