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Cello Books for Beginners

By Espie Estrella, About.com

Taking music lessons is one of life's greatest joys. If you're a beginner, having good method books to guide you in your studies is essential. Here are the Top Cello Books for Beginners that are recommended by cello instructors to enchance your music education.

1. Strictly Strings - Book 1

This method book uses letter-note music notation to help students progress from rote to note reading. The lessons are sequenced and features various pieces for the students to learn and play.
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2. All For Strings - Book 1

A method book that may be used for group or individual lessons. Lessons start off with rote reading then moves on to note reading. Various tips, theory and lessons to build playing techniques and has illustrations for further reference.
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3. Essential Elements for Strings - Book 1

From the Essential Elements series. It teaches the basics of cello playing such as how to hold your instrument properly, fingerings and bowings. Lessons are interspersed with music theory and history.
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