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Focusing on advanced techniques, this book bridges the gap between beginner and advanced cello instruction by introducing the fifth, sixth, and seventh positions. It emphasizes finding the correct finger placements and patterns through engaging cello duets. Creative titles such as "Surfing Cellos" and "Jumping Flea" make learning enjoyable, ensuring that intermediate students develop their skills in a fun and effective way. This resource is essential for enhancing the technical abilities of cello players at this level.

Focusing on enhancing cello technique, the second volume in Rick Mooney's series builds on the foundation of the first book. It features a diverse selection of classical music, folk tunes, and original compositions, including pieces like "Around the Gypsy Campfire" and "Harry the Hirsute Housefly." Each selection is arranged as duets, allowing for collaboration with a second cello part, making it ideal for teachers and group classes. The approach aims to make learning both effective and enjoyable.

This collection, edited by Rick Mooney, offers harmony parts for various pieces from the Suzuki Cello School, Volumes 1 to 4, facilitating ensemble play for cello teachers without piano access. The arrangements closely mirror existing piano accompaniments, allowing for effective student preparation for future piano collaboration. Volume 2 features a diverse range of classical works, including compositions by Bach, Mozart, Handel, and Schumann, providing both foundational learning and challenges for advanced players in group lessons.

Prepared and edited by Rick Mooney, a well-known Suzuki teacher, teacher-trainer and member of the Suzuki Cello Committee, these books contain harmony parts to go with many of the pieces in the Suzuki Cello School, Volumes 1, 2, 3, and 4. All of these pieces have been arranged to resemble, as much as possible, the existing piano accompaniments. These ensembles enable a cello teacher (who does not play or have access to a piano) to play harmony parts with students to prepare them for the time when a piano and pianist are available. These parts also provide additional challenges for the more advanced player during a group lesson. Volume 3 contents are: Berceuse (trio) (F. Schubert) * Gavotte (J.B. Lully) * Minuet from Sei Quintetti per Archi, No. 11, Op. 11, No. 5 (duet) (L. Boccherini) * Minuet from Sei Quintetti per Archi, No. 11, Op. 11, No. 5 (quintet) (L. Boccherini) * Scherzo (duet) (C. Webster) * Scherzo (quartet) (C. Webster) * Minuet in G, Wo0 No. 2 (trio) (L. van Beethoven) * Gavotte in G Minor, Gavotte en Rondeau from Suite in G Minor for Klavier, BWV 822 (J.S. Bach) * Minuet No. 3, BWV Anh. II 114/ Anh. III 183/ Anh. II 115 (J.S. Bach) * Humoresque, Op. 101, No. 7 for piano (A. Dvor?k) * La Cinquantaine (Gabriel-Marie) * Allegro Moderato from Sonata I in G, BWV 1027 for Viola da Gamba (duet) (J.S. Bach) * Allegro Moderato from Sonata I in G, BWV 1027 for Viola da Gamba (trio) (J.S. Bach).

The book offers a structured approach to mastering hand positions on the cello through engaging exercises such as "Target Practice" and "Geography Quiz." Each section culminates in original duets that encourage students to apply what they've learned in a musical context. With creative titles like "I Was a Teenage Monster" and "I've Got the Blues, Baby," the duets make the learning process enjoyable and memorable, ensuring that students not only understand fingerboard geography but also develop their playing skills in a fun way.

Harmony parts for Suzuki Cello School volumes 1-4 are provided in this collection, edited by Rick Mooney, a respected Suzuki educator. The arrangements closely mirror existing piano accompaniments, allowing cello teachers without piano access to play along with their students. This resource not only aids in preparation for future piano accompaniment but also offers advanced players additional challenges during group lessons. Volume 1 features a variety of pieces, including folk songs and classical works by composers such as Shinichi Suzuki, J.S. Bach, and W.A. Mozart.

This book from Rick Mooney features easy classical music as well as folk songs, fiddle tunes and Mooney originals composed to address specific technical points. A second cello part throughout promotes a student's ability to hear and play accurately.

Prepared and edited by Rick Mooney, a well-known Suzuki teacher, teacher-trainer, and member of the Suzuki Cello Committee, these books contain harmony parts to go with many of the pieces in the Suzuki Cello School, Volumes 1, 2, 3, and 4. All of these pieces have been arranged to resemble, as much as possible, the existing piano accompaniments. These ensembles enable a cello teacher (who does not play or have access to a piano) to play harmony parts with students to prepare them for the time when a piano and pianist are available. These parts also provide additional challenges for the more advanced player during a group lesson. Contents include: Sonata in C Major, Op. 40, No. 1 (Cello Duet, Allegro, Rondo grazioso) (Jean Baptiste Breval); Adagio and Allegro, from Sonata in E Minor, Op. 1, No. 2 (Cello Duet, Cello Trio Score, Cello Trio Cello 2, Cello Trio 3) (Benedetto Marcello); Chanson Triste, Op. 40, (Cello Trio Score, Cello Trio Cello 2, Cello Trio Cello 3, Cello Duet) (Piotr Ilyich Tchaikovsky)