Description

This pupil's book offers an engaging and thorough introduction to the foundational aspects of playing the cello. As part of the Abracadabra Strings Beginners series, it serves as a precursor to the established Abracadabra books. The titles within this series are designed to complement one another, making them suitable for ensemble, group, and whole-class instruction, while also being effective for individual lessons. The book features a variety of activities, games, and musical pieces that cover essential skills such as maintaining proper posture, mastering bow hold, finger positioning, and pitch recognition, alongside developing rhythm and reading notation. Additionally, the accompanying CD supports pitch development through performances and backing tracks, encouraging students to practice outside of lessons. The curriculum consistently reinforces core concepts, guiding students toward "performance pieces" that integrate and highlight the skills they have acquired.