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The 5 Most Popular Cello Method Books
What is a cello method book?
A cello method book is like a textbook or step-by-step guide to cello playing. Method books are usually written by music educators or players and can be geared towards complete beginners or more advanced players that want to improve one particular area of technique.
Beginner cello method books usually start with things like 'how to hold a cello and bow', basic rhythms and note reading, and move onto technical playing exercises and pieces that put these musical concepts into action.
Method books are a good resource for teachers looking for a simple way to provide structure to a lesson and monitor the player's progression.
Which cello method book should I buy?
Whether you you have a child that is just starting out or you are an adult beginner, it is always best to consult your teacher before buying a method book. There are hundreds of method books out there, and teachers often spend hours in the store sifting through the entire selection, picking out the ones that they think will work well for their students.
If you're a player who wants to start teaching young students, we hope that our best-sellers give you a good place to start. If you're looking for something for an older beginner, we recommend Essential Elements.
Our best selling method books for young cellists
1. Suzuki Method
The Suzuki Method combines a music teaching method with a philosophy, which embraces the total development of a child. The method aims to create an environment for learning music which parallels the linguistic environment of acquiring a native language.
2. Cello Time Series
A great series for young violinists, the Cello Time books are packed with lively, original tunes, well-known pieces, easy duets and colourful illustrations. Includes a CD with great backing tracks. The no.1 choice for teachers starting a junior school instrumental program.
3. Encore on Strings
This series has been specifically developed to meet the needs of beginner string students aged 7-12. Contemporary, vibrant, creative, engaging and comprehensive each piece features a particular teaching point such as introducing a new note, a new skill or perhaps reinforcing previous elements within a new context.
4. A Flying Start for Strings
A Flying Start for Strings series presents a carefully graded sequence of music for teaching the beginning string player. The books are suitable for teaching individuals or groups of the same instrument. Many tunes in the series for violin, viola and cello are in the same key and can be played together.
5. A Tune a Day
A Tune a Day series are packed full of lessons, illustrations, fingering charts, daily practice records, test questions, and manuscript paper for homework. Perfect for use in group lessons, school classes, or for individual lessons.