Serial Shifting; Exercises for the Cello
by Cassia Harvey
- Instrumentation
- Cello
- Publisher
- C. Harvey Publications
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About this piece
Serial Shifting; Exercises for the Cello takes the cellist through the positions with basic shifting exercises. The studies are in rows and patterns, systematically covering "same-finger shifting," "substitution shifting," and "creeping." The first section of the book teaches first to fourth positions, while the second half teaches first to eighth positions. This book can follow a study of the position books (Second Position for the Cello, Third Position for the Cello, Fourth Position for the Cello, and Fifth Position for the Cello) and help the student incorporate their knowledge of individual positions into a reliable shifting technique. Teachers can also assign this book to more advanced students to help solidify their technique as they prepare for the concerto repertoire.
Technical overview
This intermediate cello positions book gives you exercises in rows and patterns that teach you the spaces in each position and improve accuracy.
Technical focus
- Shifting