Violoncello Method
Schirmer Library of Classics Volume 1169 Cello Method Sheet Music Book
By Friedrich August Kummer

In my orchestral formation I receive lessons with Lee’s method. However, I was on the need for a personal method book in English for my daily practice. I couldn’t find better book than Kummer’s. It has precise and clear comments from the very basic aspects of playing...

as well as practical explanations for every bowing technique. The number of exercises promise an always new way to avoid getting bored in daily warmups.

A fine book---It starts with the most basic technique with notation, including slurs, staccato and time-value notes. It moves to scales, and no where compromises on the integrity of musical theory. Soon, the student and instructor will be playing appealing duets which require precision and purity in their...

harmonies. With the first 30 pages of this book are some of the most valuable lessons a cellist needs. Advanced playing is also developed with the book, and awaits the practice and skills of the learner.

I am new to cello, but a pianist for almost 40 years. This cello method has really given me the "meat" that I need as far as variety, while allowing my new skills of cello to progress. When I play the duets with my teacher - I actually am beginning to...

sound like a cello player. The exercises in the beginning of the book are very challenging, but I'm up for the challenge if it helps my skills.