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The Forest is Getting Green Fast

by Huba de Graaff

Instrumentation
Cello, Piano
Composed
2012
Duration
2'34''
Publisher
Huba de Graaff
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About this piece

A rhythmically driven and energetic piece for cello and piano. It showcases many different cello techniques while emphasizing collaboration between the two instruments.

Technical overview

Pizzicato, sustain, some small shifts, syncopated rhythms, double stops

Level rubric

Late Beginner

Left Hand

  • Mostly 1st position with small extensions.
  • Early shifting to 2nd/3rd positions.
  • Controlled vibrato on sustained notes.

Right Hand

  • Expanded bow technique for faster passages & wider dynamics.
  • Longer slurs (3–4 notes).
  • Hooked bowing for dotted rhythms.
  • Practice basic martelé accents.
  • Increase speed in string crossings with minimal arm movement.

Bow Strokes

  • Standard détaché; add staccato, martelé, short slurs, hooked strokes.

Rhythm & Musicality

  • Incorporate dotted figures, compound meters (6/8), triplets & syncopation.
  • Develop subdivision sense; introduce rubato in small measures.
  • Slightly longer phrases.
  • Introduce basic dynamic shading.

Levels are approximate guides, not strict requirements.

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