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Many of Martha's duets, such as the Handel Sonatas, La Folia and more, were simply impossible for me to find in duet form, before finding Martha's arrangements. She's also arranged duets for popular non-Suzuki pieces such as Meditation from Thais, plus books of Christmas melodies, hymns, American songs, wedding music and a raft of cello-violin duets and transcriptions for viola.
To my knowledge, I am unaware of any other duos available for the Handel Sonatas or the Meditation from "Thais." I also think that, quite possibly, my seven volumes of duos for violin and cello might be the largest collection of well-known classical pieces for these two instruments available today, covering all levels of difficulty, from the novice to the advanced.
I am also excited to let you know that I have just been awarded additional licensing from the International Suzuki Association for (1) La Folia for Two Violins, Violin/Viola or Violin/Cello. (2) six additional new books involving the viola and (3) duos for five pieces written by Dr. Suzuki in book 1 (Allegro, Perpetual Motion, Allegretto, Andantino and Etude). This brings my grand total to 19 books licensed by the International Suzuki Association!
Martha: Flip-Flop Melodies, Volumes I and Volume II, includes songs that are popular in beginning method books, including Suzuki books 1 and 2, as well as some tunes like "Hot Cross Buns," and "This Old Man," etc. The melody is showcased by the cello in verse one and in verse two, the instruments "flip-flop," with the violin then taking over the melody. Flip-Flop Melodies was born from my desire to feature both violin and cello getting a chance to play the melody.
The Suzuki Method is based on the principle that all children possess ability and that this ability can be developed and enhanced through a nurturing environment. All children learn to speak their own language with relative ease and if the same natural learning process is applied in teaching other skills, these can be acquired as successfully. Suzuki referred to the process as the Mother Tongue Method and to the whole system of pedagogy as Talent Education. The important elements of the Suzuki approach to instrumental teaching include the following:an early start (aged 3-4 is normal in most countries); the importance of listening to music; learning to play before learning to read; -the involvement of the parent; a nurturing and positive learning environment; a high standard of teaching by trained teachers; the importance of producing a good sound in a balanced and natural way; core repertoire, used by Suzuki students across the world; social interaction with other children. Suzuki students from all over the world can communicate through the language of music./p Song List
- Adagio and Allegro from the Sonata in E minor, Op. 1, No. 2 (B. Marcello)
- Chanson Triste, Op. 40, No. 2 for Piano (P. I. Tchaikovsky).
- Minuets from the Suite in G Major, BWV 1007 (J.S. Bach)
- Tonalization
- Sonata in C Major, Op. 40, No. 1 (Allegro, Rondo grazioso) (J.B. Breval)
Volume 4. Cello Part. Edited by Judi Gowe. This edition: International. MakeMusic Cloud; Method/Instruction; String - Cello (Suzuki); Suzuki. Suzuki Method. Instructional and Method. Instructional book. 16 pages. Alfred Music #00-0266S. Published by Alfred Music (AP.0266S).
The Sassmannshaus Tradition, Early Start on the Cello, Vol. 1 is beautifully illustrated by Charlotte Panowsky, giving it the feel of a children's book. As stated on the cover page, it is "A cello method for children age four and up". However, due to the illustrations and the oversized staff and notes, I wouldn't recommend the first volume for older students or adult beginners. In fact, the upper age limit would probably be seven or eight years of age. From the first volume, it is clear that the emphasis of this series is on note reading from the very beginning of study. This volume starts with simple rhythmic patterns on open strings and progresses through string crossings, third finger, the triad, first finger, string crossings, fourth finger, accidentals, scales on two strings, stroke patterns, slurs, and portato. In short, it is a wonderful volume for very young cello students. Beginning Level
The Sassmannshaus Tradition, Early Start on the Cello, Vol. 3 is meant to be a supplement to volume two. The third volume is comprised primarily of duets and reinforces concepts and finger patterns learned in volume two. I like that it emphasizes half steps between the third and fourth fingers, first and second fingers, and second and third fingers. This will help the student with finger spacing issues on the cello (i.e. the different half steps feel differently in the hand). Other new concepts are introduced such as ornaments, triplets, minor keys, and half position. This volume could also be used as a stand alone book to enable a young cello student to become fluid in the first position. The duets between teacher and student also help with ensemble playing. Late Beginning Level
Double Stops for Cello by Rick Mooney
This is an excellent book for cellists early in their studies. Most double stop cello books are too difficult for beginning cellists so this valuable resource fills the gap. Double stops are great for intonation and developing proper hand position. Late Beginning to Intermediate Levels
Intermediate Etudes in the Positions for Cello compiled by Francis Grant
This is an oldie but goody! This was my junior high etude book with Kathleen Lester of the Milwaukee Symphony and I still have the same well-worn book. Francis Grant played in the Cleveland Orchestra and after his retirement he devoted himself to full time teaching, publication of pedagogical books, and performance practice. He has a whole collection of etude books entitled, Fundamentals of Violoncello Technique , that are selected studies from the etude books of Romberg, Lee, and Kummer that take the student from first through thumb position. This book combines selected etudes of Schroeder, Dotzauer, Kummer, Lee, and others that take the student from 2nd through 4th positions. I still use this book today in my teaching of younger students. Intermediate Level
Technical Studies for the Violoncello, Vol. I by Julius Klengel
I used this scale book growing up and still use it today with many of my students. The book has scales, arpeggios, and scales in thirds from two octaves through four. Alternate bowings are provided. It is a well-organized technical study. Intermediate Level
Violoncello Technique by Mark Yampolsky edited by Gordon Epperson
When I was in High School my teacher gave me this scale and arpeggio book. It is an excellent resource. Included are scales, broken thirds, arpeggios (tonic, sub-dominant, dominant seventh arpeggios), triad with inversions, thirds in double stops, sixths in double stops, octaves, broken thirds in octaves, octave arpeggios, octave scales, tenths, arpeggios in double stops, scales in chords, chromatic scales, and a scales in natural and artificial harmonics. Whew! What is unique about this scale book is that Yampolsky makes the exercises musically attractive by varying the bowings and rhythms in each key.
An Organized Method of String Playing, Violoncello Exercises for the Left Hand by Janos Starker
This is not an etude or exercise book in the traditional sense of the term. Starker has put together a book that will enable you to map out the fingerboard in your mind, help you think in term of positions, and give you an efficient way to practice. At the end of the book are applications of the principles presented in the book via examples of how to practice specific passages from the repertoire. It may take a while to figure out how to use the book but study and ponder it and you will understand its organization.
Getting Into Gypsy Jazz Violin by Martin Norgaard
I admit to not being particularly adept at improvisation but this book comes highly recommended to me by Crispin Campbell, cello faculty emeritus at the Interlochen Arts Academy who also happens to be a fabulous improvisor!
Janice Tucker Rhoda is the author of the popular instruction book series The ABCs of Strings and Complete Technique. They are published by Carl Fischer Music. ALL TITLES
Her biography is included in Marquis Who's Who in America, Who's Who of American Women and Who's Who in the World.
She has designed her path-breaking series to encourage students of all ages to play the Violin, Viola, Cello and Double Bass. Her method makes learning to play a bowed string instrument easy and enjoyable.
She has presented string teacher training clinics and courses at New England Conservatory of Music, McGill University, Penn State University, Royal Conservatory of Music, Vancouver Academy of Music, Cambridge Center for Adult Education, and USA educational music conferences FMEA, MMEA, NJMEA, NYSSMA, PMEA, TODA and TMEA.
Ms. Tucker Rhoda gave a Music Industry Showcase Session for Carl Fischer at the American String Teachers Conference 2015 in Salt Lake City, Utah featuring her Complete Technique series published in 2014.
She received a Bachelor of Music degree in Violin Performance from New England Conservatory of Music where her primary teacher was Eric Rosenblith, former student of well-known pedagogue Carl Flesch. She attended NEC's Preparatory School for 3 years studying with Professor Rosenblith before enrolling in the college division and studying with him for a total of 8 years.
Other luminaries she studied with include Nancy Cirillo, Rudolf Kolisch, Yuri Mazurkevich, George Neikrug, Daniel Pinkham, Gunther Schuller, Roman Totenberg and Benjamin Zander. Her Suzuki teacher trainers were Shinichi Suzuki, Joan Reuning, Lorraine Fink, William Starr and Carol Sykes.
She taught at Longy School of Music, Brookline Music School and All Newton Music School, serving as director of the Suzuki program at the first two institutions. She emphasized a "modified" Suzuki approach introducing note reading early using solfege syllables and letter names.
She served as an adjudicator for solo competitions at Longy School of Music.
She has taught Violin, Viola, Cello and Double Bass, and has accompanied students on Piano. She has studied Guitar, Flute, Clarinet, Recorder and Mandolin, and had years of private voice lessons beginning at NEC for college credit. She learned to read music at age 6 in a Massachusetts public school and sang solos in school plays and graduations before studying Violin at age 9.
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Janice Tucker Rhoda's best-selling method series, The ABCs of Strings, was introduced in 1998. It encompasses Books, MP3s, PDFs, Digital downloads, CDs and DVDs for Violin, Viola, Cello, Double Bass, and String Orchestra. The books combine melodies from classical music standards, folk and fiddle tunes, rock 'n roll and jazz, and improvisation, and Ms. Tucker Rhoda's original compositions of these various styles along with warm-up exercises, scales and study pieces.
There are simple graphs showing left-hand finger placement, and practice charts in all of the books. Each absolute beginner book has additional duets, worksheets for note identification and a glossary of music terms and symbols.
The ABCs of Strings is designed with student and teacher in mind, and is compatible with current and classic methods. Throughout the series, new concepts, no matter how tricky or challenging, are introduced in an easy-to-learn manner that is enjoyable for the student and teacher.
Students advance gradually, logically and thoroughly to playing proficiently in a way that makes learning a stringed instrument easy and fun. They develop a solid foundation from the beginning. Difficulty levels in the series range from absolute beginner to budding virtuoso.
Each method book of the main series, The ABCs of Strings, has its own companion book of easy piano accompaniments to help facilitate study and recital performance. Many of these main method books have downloadable PDF files of the piano accompaniment books, as well as downloadable MP3s of all the melodies. The ABCs of String Orchestra is a valuable tool for a beginners' first experience playing in a string orchestra. The ABCs of Duets book supplements The ABCs of Violin Books 1, 2, 3, 4, 5.
Janice Tucker Rhoda Complete Technique series of books for Violin, Viola, Cello and Double Bass was introduced in 2014 with rave reviews. Details and Sample Pages -- Review
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The ABCs of Strings is for all ages. In the preface of violin book one, The ABCs of Violin for the Absolute Beginner, Ms. Tucker Rhoda writes: "To the adult student: I am convinced it is never too late to begin studying the violin. In fact, adult beginners learn to read music at a very quick pace, have excellent concentration and are highly motivated to practice."
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Violinist Yuki Beppu began with the ABCs of Violin method series at age 4 with Ms. Tucker Rhoda. Ms. Beppu won the New England Conservatory concerto competition at age 10. She has performed for the President, and was featured on Good Morning America. She performs all 69 pieces from the ABCs of Violin Books 1 and 2 in The ABCs of Violin for the Intermediate Player DVD. Yuki's Story
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