Best Music For Cello Student – Sonata By J. B. Breval

Learn how to play this exciting music. Boost your technical skills with the creator of the famous “Cellopedia”.

What you’ll learn
Get an experience performing one of the best student cello sonatas
Improve counting skills working on new rhythm patterns
Learn how to play various embellishments – trills, mordents and grace notes
Improve listening skills by playing with piano accompaniment
Requirements
Basic note reading skills. Early intermediate technical level.
Description
Have you already learned all basic cello skills and are looking for new music to boost your level? Have you played enough repetitive exercises and are looking for more exciting music to work with? This cello course is made with you in mind!You will get access to edited cello parts and 28 lessons to learn how to play Sonata in C Major Op.40 No.1 by J. B. Breval. While studying it measure by measure in slow tempo, you will improve your rhythm, get a better understanding of bow distribution, get used to paying attention to sound quality, start playing staccato, get more creative understanding different moods of each movement and much more!Both movements have a pre-recorded piano accompaniment in slow and fast tempo to give you an unique experience playing with piano part from the convenience of your home. You can also use this course to prepare this Sonata for your concert performance.This course consist of the following parts:Lessons 2-9 The first movement, measure by measure tutorial.Lessons 10-13 The first movement, play through and piano accompaniment in slow and fast tempo.Lessons 14-25 The second movement, measure by measure tutorial.Lessons 26-29 The second movement, play through and piano accompaniment in slow and fast tempo.

Overview

Section 1: Introduction

Lecture 1 Introduction

Section 2: Breval Sonata Mov. 1

Lecture 2 Introduction to the first movement. Chords.

Lecture 3 Measures 7-22. Dotted rhythm.

Lecture 4 Measure 23-31. Triplet notes.

Lecture 5 Measures 32-39. Dotted rhythm and chords.

Lecture 6 Measures 40-51. Shifts and grace notes.

Lecture 7 Measures 52-58. Mordents and shifts.

Lecture 8 Measures 59-95. Off string bow stroke.

Lecture 9 Measures 96-106. Retake and bow change.

Lecture 10 Play through in slow tempo

Lecture 11 Piano accompaniment in slow tempo

Lecture 12 Play through in fast tempo

Lecture 13 Piano accompaniment in fast tempo

Section 3: Breval Sonata Mov. 2

Lecture 14 Introduction to the second movement – what is Rondo?

Lecture 15 Measures 1-4 Proper counting

Lecture 16 Measures 4-8 Ties

Lecture 17 Measures 8-16 Cords

Lecture 18 Measures 16-26 Retakes

Lecture 19 Measures 27-32 16th notes

Lecture 20 Measures 33-65 Bow distribution

Lecture 21 Measures 66-77 Extentions

Lecture 22 Measure 78-84 Retakes

Lecture 23 Measures 85-90 Bowings

Lecture 24 Measures 90-102 Dynamics

Lecture 25 Measures 101- the end Ritenuto

Lecture 26 Play through together in slow tempo

Lecture 27 Piano accompaniment in slow tempo

Lecture 28 Play through together in fast tempo

Lecture 29 Piano accompaniment in fast tempo

Lecture 30 Conclusion

All early intermediate cello students looking for an exciting music to improve their technical and performing skills.