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Folk and Beyond

by Joanna Borrett

Instrumentation
Cello, Piano
Composed
2022
Publisher
Kevin Mayhew
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Folk and Beyond is a collection of 12 pieces for cello and piano by Joanna Borrett, published by Kevin Mayhew. It mixes re-imagined folk tunes such as The Water is Wide and Lilliburlero with original character pieces including Panache and Sleazy. The pieces call for effects such as stamping, tapping, ponticello, col legno, snap pizzicato, tremolo, natural harmonics and glissandi, and the publisher suggests the book for cellists from around Grade 5 upwards.

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Level rubric

Intermediate

Left Hand

  • Fluent in positions 1–4 with confident shifts & reliable intonation.
  • Introduce 5th position via scales/études.
  • Learn tenor clef for higher passages.
  • Early exposure to thumb position basics.
  • Refine combined shifting & extensions.
  • Advance double stops (two‑note chords).
  • Refine vibrato for expressive shaping.

Right Hand

  • High control over multiple bow strokes.
  • Advanced spiccato for fast passages; reliable sautillé.
  • Apply martelé at frog and mid‑bow.
  • Execute rapid string crossings with minimal arm movement.
  • Adjust contact point to modulate tone.
  • Introduce complex bow patterns & chord rolling.

Rhythm & Musicality

  • Faster tempos & varied meter challenges.
  • Tackle compound meters, intricate ornaments & syncopation.
  • Deepen expressive phrasing; analyze piece structure.
  • Clear dynamic contrasts; introduce slight rubato.
  • Enhance ensemble sensitivity.

Levels are approximate guides, not strict requirements.

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