Quick Overview
A progressive system of scales for Cello in four levels
by Orfilia Saiz Vega
French and English Language Version
We all agree that scales are a basis for learning cello technique, which is
why we include scales in our teaching. The trick of course, is how to
integrate scales into the learning process so that at the moment the
repertoire demands the technique, the fingers are able to respond. All too
often scales are divorced from their musical environment or teachers are
compelled to cut and paste from traditional scale books to try to match
technique and learning.
Here, in this new series, Scale Builder - progressive system of scales for
Cello, Orfilia Saiz Vega, over four levels, meticulously matches scale
development to the appropriate level of technique. Through this, the
patterns and rhythms expected of the student at their level of musical
competence are precisely those practised. Moreover, the skilful
integration of bowing and other techniques specific to the instrument
mean that acquiring the scales across a whole range of technical devices
means that when they appear in the music they are expected to play,
teachers can concentrate on the musical elements safe in the knowledge
that the technique is secure.
" Great musicians are formed from early age. We finally have
this gradual, attractive and adapted system of scales to start
building student's technique, which will be at the service of
their artistry in the future. I strongly recommend it! "
ASIER POLO Cello player, soloist and Artistic director at the
Faculty of Music and Performing Arts of the University'Alfonso X
el Sabio' , (Madrid).
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