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Bags of Tunes

by Mary Cohen

Instrumentation
Cello
Composed
2008
Publisher
Faber Music
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Fun, short tunes for solo cello. For a full description, please read Amazon's description: amazon.com

Technical overview

Continuing from "Bags of Fun", each piece gradually progresses. Sample pages are available here: amazon.com

Technical focus

  • A String Notes
  • D String Notes
  • G String Notes
  • C String Notes
  • Pizzicato
  • Dotted Rhythms
  • Articulation
  • String Crossings

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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