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Cello Method for the Existing

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Nicholas Nirva



In tr od uc tion Pu rp ose

This cello method for the existing instrumentalists is designed to supplement a

class or one on one environment in which an educated player of another instrument wants

to gain some level of proficiency on the cello. If one assumes a certain base of knowledgeof music literacy and proper phrasing, the only aspects left to learning a new instrument

are correct technique and note location. While most method books focus on technique, I

have left it to the instructor to cover correct bow position and things of the like. The

purpose of this method is primarily to help the student become familiar with the

fingerboard and location of pitches on the cello.

I have designed this method in a way that facilitates quick learning of pitches on

the cello. There are eight initial etudes, two for each of the first four positions, and two

final etudes which incorporate position shifts. For each position, the first etude shows all

of the adjacent notes considered to be that position and a piece containing all of the

pitches at least once. The second etude is based on the same idea, except with the first

finger stretched back a half step. The etudes themselves are varied in style (which can beexpanded on by the instructor), however, the primary focus is to learn the notes of that

position. Tempos are suggested, but accuracy is the main goal.

Along with the goal of accuracy, careful attention should be paid to intonation.

Only with perfect intonation can the student feel the proper distance between fingers and

notes in that position. Also, in the back of this text, each etude bas been transposed to the

other positions (example, the first position etudes transposed to second, third, and fourth).

It is recommended that once the initial etudes are learned, the student picks an etude and

plays it in all four positions. With proper intonation, this will demonstrate the size

difference in positions (first is wider than fourth, etc.) for the student and help them gain

a more kinesthetic feel for the instrument.

While this method is not a map to virtuosity, the enterprising student wishing to~ moreabout the cet~111 find it very useful. Enjoy I

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Nicholas Nirva

December 16, 2005



Etude No 1

First Position Nicholas Nirva

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Etude No 2First Position Nicholas Nirva

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Etude No 8

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T he Fin al E tu des

The two final etudes in this book are intended to test your new knowledge of the

cello. There are two included based on tempo. The first is slower and the second a bit

quicker. The fingerings included above the notation are not necessarily the easiest way

the play them, however, they will test your knowledge of the positions and note

placement.



Final Etude No 1

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