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Cello Position Handbook, Volume 1 (Book + Online Video)
by Halley Feaster
New cello students nearly always start in first position aided by finger tapes or guides for accurate finger placement. As they advance, they are expected to learn to shift out of first position, but the focus is on the movement of the shift rather than on note locations or pitch accuracy.

In this book, author and versatile cellist Halley Feaster introduces a step-by-step approach to understanding each position, leading to thorough comprehension of the cello fingerbo ...more
Product Number:
30990M
Format:
Book + Online Video
Skill Level:
Beginning-Intermediate
Notation Type:
Standard Notation
Pages:
52
Binding:
Saddle Stitched
Size:
8.75 x 11.75
ISBN:
1-5134-6816-2
ISBN13:
978-15134-6816-7
Publisher:
Mel Bay Publications, Inc.
Date Published:
2/3/2022
New cello students nearly always start in first position aided by finger tapes or guides for accurate finger placement. As they advance, they are expected to learn to shift out of first position, but the focus is on the movement of the shift rather than on note locations or pitch accuracy.

In this book, author and versatile cellist Halley Feaster introduces a step-by-step approach to understanding each position, leading to thorough comprehension of the cello fingerboard and a more confident and well-rounded player.

Together with its engaging video component, Cello Position Handbook shows advanced beginners and intermediate students what notes are available in each of 12 positions. Short exercises and excerpts are provided for practice in each location, ultimately enabling fluid performance without excessive shifting.

On completion of this volume, students will be familiar with what notes are available in each position and be able to move comfortably between them while expanding their repertoires. Includes access to online video.
Lesson 1 - Half Position
Exercises in Half Position
Examples of Half Position in Student Cello Repertoire
Lesson 2 - Half Extended Position
Exercises in Half Extended Position
Examples of Half Extended Position in Student Cello Repertoire
Lesson 3 - Low Second Position
Exercises in Low Second Position
Examples of Low Second Position in Student Cello Repertoire
Lesson 4 - Low Second Extended Position
Exercises in Low Second Extended Position
Examples of Low Second Extended Position in Student Cello Repertoire
Lesson 5 - High Second Position
Exercises in High Second Position
Examples of High Second Position in Student Cello Repertoire
Lesson 6 - High Second Extended Position
Exercises in High Second Extended Position
Examples of High Second Extended Position in Student Cello Repertoire
Lesson 7 - Low Third Position
Exercises in Low Third Position
Examples of Low Third Position in Student Cello Repertoire
Lesson 8 - Low Third Extended Position
Exercises in Low Third Extended Position
Examples of Low Third Extended Position in Student Cello Repertoire
Lesson 9 - High Third Position
Exercises in High Third Position
Examples of High Third Position in Student Cello Repertoire
Lesson 10 - High Third Extended Position
Exercises in High Third Extended Position
Examples of High Third Extended Position in Student Cello Repertoire
Lesson 11 - Fourth Position
Exercises in Fourth Position
Examples of Fourth Position in Student Cello Repertoire
Lesson 12 - Fourth Extended Position
Exercises in Fourth Extended Position
Examples of Fourth Extended Position in Student Cello Repertoire
 
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