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Cello Method for the Existing
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Nicholas Nirva
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In tr od uc tion Pu rp ose
This cello method for the existing instrumentalists is designed to supplement a
class or one on one environment in which an educated player of another instrument wants
to gain some level of proficiency on the cello. If one assumes a certain base of knowledgeof music literacy and proper phrasing, the only aspects left to learning a new instrument
are correct technique and note location. While most method books focus on technique, I
have left it to the instructor to cover correct bow position and things of the like. The
purpose of this method is primarily to help the student become familiar with the
fingerboard and location of pitches on the cello.
I have designed this method in a way that facilitates quick learning of pitches on
the cello. There are eight initial etudes, two for each of the first four positions, and two
final etudes which incorporate position shifts. For each position, the first etude shows all
of the adjacent notes considered to be that position and a piece containing all of the
pitches at least once. The second etude is based on the same idea, except with the first
finger stretched back a half step. The etudes themselves are varied in style (which can beexpanded on by the instructor), however, the primary focus is to learn the notes of that
position. Tempos are suggested, but accuracy is the main goal.
Along with the goal of accuracy, careful attention should be paid to intonation.
Only with perfect intonation can the student feel the proper distance between fingers and
notes in that position. Also, in the back of this text, each etude bas been transposed to the
other positions (example, the first position etudes transposed to second, third, and fourth).
It is recommended that once the initial etudes are learned, the student picks an etude and
plays it in all four positions. With proper intonation, this will demonstrate the size
difference in positions (first is wider than fourth, etc.) for the student and help them gain
a more kinesthetic feel for the instrument.
While this method is not a map to virtuosity, the enterprising student wishing to~ moreabout the cet~111 find it very useful. Enjoy I
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Nicholas Nirva
December 16, 2005
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Etude No 1
First Position Nicholas Nirva
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Etude No 2First Position Nicholas Nirva
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Etude No 3
Second Position Nicholas Nirva
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Etu·deNo 4
Second Position Nicbolas Nirva
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Etude No 5
Third Position Nicholas Nirva
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Etude No. Third Position Nicholas Nirva
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Etude No 7Fourth Position Nicholas Nirva
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Etude No 8
Fourth Position Nicholas Nirva
Andante
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T he Fin al E tu des
The two final etudes in this book are intended to test your new knowledge of the
cello. There are two included based on tempo. The first is slower and the second a bit
quicker. The fingerings included above the notation are not necessarily the easiest way
the play them, however, they will test your knowledge of the positions and note
placement.
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Final Etude No 1
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Final Etude No 2
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The Etudes Transposed
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Etude No 1
Second Position Nicholas Nirva
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Etude No 1
Third Position Nicholas Nirva
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Etude No 1
Fourth Position Nicholas Nirva
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Etude No 2Second Position Nicholas Nirva
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Etude No 2Third Position Nicholas Nirva
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Etude No 2Fourth Position Nicholas Nirva
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Etude No 3
First Position Nicholas Nirva
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Etude No 3
Third Position Nicholas Nirva
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Etude No 3
Fourth Position Nicholas Nirva
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Etude No 4
First Position Nicholas Nirva
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Etude No 4
Third Position Nicholas Nirva
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Etude No 4
Fourth Position Nicholas Nirva
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Etude No 5
First Position Nicholas Nirva
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Etude No 5
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Etude No 5
Fourth Position Nicholas Nirva
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Etude No 6First Position N ic ho la s N ir va
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Etude No 6Second Position Nicholas Nirva
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Etude No 6Fourth Position Nicbolas Nirva
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Etude No 7S e co n d P o si ti on Nicholas Nirva
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Etude No 7T h ir d P o si ti on Nicholas Nirva
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Etude No 8
First Position Nicholas Nirva
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Etude No 8
Second Position Nicholas Nirva
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Etude No 8
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