Award-winning composer of Funny Song Thomas Hewitt-Jones and esteemed cellist, teacher and examiner Alison Moncrieff-Kelly have created twelve original new CelloSongs to capture the imagination of early-grade learners of all ages, and encourage a lifetime’s devotion to the instrument. 

Inspired especially by the example of Adam Carse, they have achieved a unique fusion of real musical expression and the technical basics required by the ABRSM and other exam boards, which are essential first steps in progressive mastery. 

Magically, this round dozen of varied and contrasting pieces is conjured from the player’s fundamental left-hand patterns, fashioned with deep understanding to explore and strengthen the permutations of first and fourth fingers across the fingerboard. Likewise, scales and arpeggios, the musical lifeblood so often however an obstacle to good practice, infuse these works with their presence, not as the traditional bugbear but as a joy and delight, all the while also laying firm foundations for the development of sight-reading skills. 

The cellist is sustained and transported throughout by masterly piano accompaniments: colourful, stylish, endlessly varied while always conceived in ideal partnership with the needs of the player making their first encounter with the solo cello. Singing, miming, tapping, pizzicato, glissandi and harmonics are explored along the way, enlivening the journey. 

QR codes give instant access to definitive performances by Alison and Thomas, with alternative piano-only tracks for download and fun home-practice. Beautifully illustrated throughout, CelloSongs has the feel of timeless repertoire, and is a collection to treasure. 

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 £18.95 – £16.95

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You can also listen to all of the tracks on Spotify (or your favourite streaming platform).