Cello intonation

When learning a musical instrument, choosing suitable repertoire is an important part of making steady progress. For beginner cellists in particular, the right pieces can make the early stages of learning far more enjoyable and rewarding. A good beginner cello piece should do more than simply feel easy to play. Ideally, it should help develop a particular skill, such as bow control, intonation, rhythm, first-position fingering, string crossing or musical expression. Familiar melodies can be especially useful because students already know how the music should sound, allowing them to focus more closely on technique and tone. Arrangements can vary considerably in [...]