Contemporary Cello Etudes

Studies in Style & Technique
Learn the contemporary techniques and practices of the modern cello. The collection is a vital exploration of 21st-century cello techniques that every contemporary cellist should know when playing music outside of the standard classical repertoire. By exploring techniques such as chopping, pizzicato, improvisation, chords, ornaments, modes, polyrhythmic playing, and more, you will be prepared to play in a variety of contexts, including folk, rock, funk, jazz, world music and accompanying yourself while singing. Compiled and edited by Mike Block, this volume of etudes contains pieces composed by: Ashley Bathgate · Mike Block · Stephen Braun · Rufus Cappadocia · Rushad Eggleston · Erik Friedlander · Eugene Friesen · Natalie Has · Giovanni Sollima · Mark Summer · Jacob Szekley · Matt Turner · Jeffrey Zeigler.

Additional Information

SKU: 00159292
UPC: 888680617127
ISBN-10: 0876391870
ISBN-13: 9780876391877
Series: Berklee Guide
Format: Book/Online Audio
Page Count: 128
Contributors: by Mike Block Foreword by Yo-Yo Ma