Play Cello Today! : A Complete Guide to the Basics

Adrien Zitoun

ISBN 10: 1495045935 / ISBN 13: 9781495045936

Published by Hal Leonard Publishing Corporation Mai 2016, 2016

About this Item

Neuware - (Play Today Instructional Series). The ultimate self-teaching method designed to offer quality instruction, terrific songs, and audio with 86 demonstration tracks! This cello method can be used by students who want to teach themselves or by teachers for private or group instruction. Simply follow the tips and lessons in the book as you listen to the audio. You'll learn: how to hold and care for the instrument; producing a sound; playing tips and techniques; reading music notation and rhythms; glossary of music terms; and more. Learn at your own pace and open the door to the world of cello music! 84 great songs and examples! The audio is accessed online for download or streaming and includes PLAYBACK+ tools such as tempo adjustment, looping, and more.

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Bibliographic Details

• Title: Play Cello Today! : A Complete Guide to the Basics
• Publisher: Hal Leonard Publishing Corporation Mai 2016
• Publication Date: 2016
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 1495045935
• ISBN 13: 9781495045936
• Binding: sonst. Bücher
• Condition: Neu
• Dimensions: 302W x 225H x 7D millimeters 302 millimeters width by 225 millimeters height by 7 millimeters depth
• Weight: 155 grams

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Synopsis

Play Cello Today! by cello educators Adrien and Braden Zitoun is a beginner-focused instructional method designed for students seeking a clear, structured introduction to the instrument. Part of the trusted Play Today series, this book supports both self-learners and guided instruction, making it an accessible starting point for anyone new to cello. It introduces core fundamentals such as holding and caring for the instrument, producing a consistent tone, and reading standard music notation and rhythms, helping build a strong technical and musical foundation from the very beginning.

The method combines step-by-step lessons with musical application, helping beginners build confidence through both technique and real playing experience. With 84 songs and examples presented in standard notation and 86 accompanying audio tracks available online, learners can clearly hear how each exercise should sound and follow along with guided demonstrations. The included PLAYBACK+ tools allow tempo adjustment, looping, and focused practice, making it easier to isolate challenging sections and gradually improve accuracy, timing, and control at a comfortable pace.

What makes this method especially useful is its balance of instruction and musical application. Rather than focusing only on theory, it integrates real songs, listening-based learning, and guided exercises that reinforce essential skills through repetition and practical use. This approach supports steady development while keeping practice engaging and rewarding, helping beginners stay motivated as they gain confidence with rhythm, pitch, coordination, and expressive playing.

Whether used for personal study, private lessons, or group instruction, this cello method provides a reliable and well-rounded introduction to the instrument.