A comprehensive collection of 64 rounds arranged specifically for cello or bass solo or ensemble. Ideal for classroom or private lesson! Solos are broken into Freshman Sophomore Junior and Senior Level repertoire.

The present volume contains a selection of very easy recital pieces for Violoncello and Piano which can be played in the first position after 1-2 years of Cello lessons. The selected pieces are original works from the Renaissance period to the present day: from the Baroque minuet the classical sonatina or the Romantic character piece to contemporary music and tango blues or pop. The pieces are suitable for individual group and chamber music lessons for practising on one's own and especially for the first auditions concerts or competitions. The accompanying CD contains a full version of each piece as well as the piano accompaniment for playing along. The recordingsare intended for orientation and for making it easier to learn to play the pieces – for what is already going around in one's head will also be 'in the fingers' much faster. The CD also contains separately the piano part of each piece for playing along. A musical journey through 500 years of Cello music!

Bill Bay: Fun With The Cello is a collection of 47 big-note easy level one solos on folk favourites designed to build technique range and endurance while maintaining student interest.Fun to play andserves ideally as a supplement to any method. All of the solos in this text may be played together in ensemble with the Fun with Violin Fun with Viola and Fun with Bass books.Bill Bay: Fun With The Celloincludes many favourite tunes Battle Hymn of the Republic Bill Bailey Won't You Please Come Home Blue Bells of Scotland Cockles and Mussels Down by the Riverside Erie Canal and many more.