The Real Book for Beginning Cello Students (D and A Strings): Seventy Famous Songs Using Just Six Notes (The Real Book for Violin, Viola & Cello)

The Real Book for Beginning String Players is the perfect musical companion for young beginners eager to develop their music reading skills. With its innovative approach, this book presents seventy famous songs that utilize only six different notes, making it accessible and engaging for early learners.

The book is divided into two sections: the first half features letter names inside the note heads, providing a helpful visual aid for beginners to associate the notes with their corresponding letters. This assists in building a solid foundation of music literacy. In the second half of the book, the letter names are removed, encouraging students to rely solely on their growing understanding of note placement and music theory.

One of the standout features of this book is its extra-large notation, making it easy for young eyes to read and follow along. The simplified arrangements ensure that students can tackle each song with confidence, gradually building their repertoire.

To prevent overwhelming the learner, the book presents a limited amount of material per page. This allows students to focus on one concept at a time, progressively advancing their music reading abilities. The instructions and sheet music are presented in an easy-to-read format, ensuring a smooth and enjoyable learning experience.

The Real Book for Beginning String Players boasts a large selection of classic and time-tested songs. From folk tunes to popular melodies, this diverse repertoire exposes students to a wide range of musical styles, fostering an appreciation for music history. The inclusion of well-known songs also adds an element of familiarity and fun, motivating students to practice and progress.

Whether used in a classroom setting or for individual study, The Real Book for Beginning String Players is a valuable resource for budding musicians. With its user-friendly format, simplified arrangements, and gradual progression, it offers an excellent foundation for developing music reading skills. Dive into this musical adventure and watch as young learners unlock the joy of playing the piano or another instrument!

Features include:

• Extra-large notation
• Letter names inside the noteheads
• Simplified arrangements
• Clear and uncomplicated diagrams and charts
• Limited material per page
• Easy to read instructions and sheet music
• Fun and engaging format
• Large selection of classic and time-tested songs

The book helps promote and encourage important music fundamentals including:

• Music reading
• Basic rhythmic concepts
• Proper playing technique
• Melody and harmony
• Group performance
• Music theory fundamentals
• Creativity and expression
• Music appreciation

Editions are available for various instruments. Mix and match for ensemble groups and classes.

We know you'll appreciate the exciting teaching strategies employed by this nationally recognized music educator and author. Author Larry Newman is founder of Children’s Music Workshop and Music Fun Books. He has written more than 300 books and arrangements for piano, guitar, ukulele, strings, woodwinds, brass and percussion — including dozens of band and orchestra pieces for elementary and middle school ensembles.