Lesson Books
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**New students will be asked to buy 2 or 3 books, depending on the curriculum I will customize for you.
First position technique warm ups, plus some early scales in the back of the book. Perfect for middle to late beginners. By Cassia Harvey. $9 (also available on amazon.com)
Learn standard fingerings for the two octave scales, arpeggios, and broken thirds in all major and minor keys. Essential for late beginners to advanced. By Cassia Harvey. $10 (also available on amazon.com)
First position exercises and songs introducing tricky rhythms, finger patterns, and slurs. Good for early to late beginners. By Cassia Harvey. $9 (also available on amazon.com)
Short simple songs in large print that introduce fourth position gently, starting with just first finger. Good for late beginner or early intermediate players. By Cassia Harvey. $9 (also available on amazon.com)
Short simple songs in large print for the super beginner. By Cassia Harvey. $9 (also available on amazon.com)
Short but sophisticated classical duets for two cellos in first position (with extensions). Good for late beginners. By Sebastian Lee, Opus 126. $12 (also available from Sheet Music Plus, and sometimes amazon.com)
Warm ups and etudes organized in separate chapters for each position (half to third). Good for intermediate players. By Rick Mooney. $12
Progressive early beginner exercises and short songs, all in first position. Good for early to middle beginners. By Cassia Harvey. $9 (also available on amazon.com)
Warm ups, exercises, and fiddle songs for playing double stops in first position. Great for early intermediate players. By Cassia Harvey. $9 (also available on amazon.com)
Slur exercises and etudes for mastering string crossings and bow proportion technique. Stays in first position. Great for intermediate and advanced players. By Cassia Harvey. $9 (also available on amazon.com)
Master triplet rhythms with this first position book while also working on slurs, bow control, and left hand agility. Good for late beginner to intermediate players. By Cassia Harvey. $9 (also available on amazon.com)
Dive deeper and master fourth position. This book is a progressive collection of exercises, drills, and songs using only first and fourth positions. Good for intermediate players who enjoy technique warm ups. By Cassia Harvey. $9 (also available on amazon.com)
Over 100 short etudes that remain in first position with no extensions. They will challenge your sight reading, bow skills, and sense of musicality. An amazing resource for late beginner to intermediate players who crave more sophisticated music. By Cassia Harvey. $10 (also available on amazon.com)