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Celtic Meditation

by Loreta Fin

Instrumentation
Cello, Piano
Composed
2008
Duration
1'
Publisher
Wilfin Music (also in AMEB Cello Series 2, Grade 1)
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About this piece

A one-minute legato piece in E minor for cello and piano, which the composer wrote to encourage young cellists to sustain legato phrasing; the piano part is arpeggiated with modal harmonies. It appears in the AMEB Cello Series 2 Grade 1 book. Loreta Fin is a Brisbane string teacher, former National President of the Australian Strings Association and AMEB Senior Syllabus Advisor for Strings.

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Level rubric

Beginner

Left Hand

  • 1st position on all strings with fingers 1–4.
  • Understand whole/half steps
  • No shifting; notes stay in 1st position.
  • Focus on accurate finger placement.

Right Hand

  • Consistent détaché for simple melodies.
  • Extend bow (mid‑bow) on a straight path.
  • Introduce short (2–3 note) slurs.
  • Begin basic string crossings; occasional open‑string double stops.

Bow Strokes

  • Détaché and on‑string staccato.
  • Introduce simple legato (short slurs) and bow retakes.

Rhythm & Musicality

  • Simple rhythms with basic subdivisions.
  • Short phrases; limited dynamic contrasts; echo dynamics.
  • Develop a singing, accurate tone.

Levels are approximate guides, not strict requirements.

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