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Cello - Beginner Strings
All the titles are now active links - just click on them to go to your SM

Orchestra Expressions Book

Rhythm Exercises

The link takes you to #1, but you should work your way through them.

Solos

Canon in D by Pachelbel
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Suzuki Book:
Allegretto by Shinichi Suzuki
Try to think of this in groups of 3.  Try 3 and then pause to think about the next 3.  Later on we will put it together.
Minuet in C by JS Bach

Etude #14 an Etude is a study.  Etude is the French word for study.

Dynamics

Dynamics refer to volume.  Look at the chart below to help you memorize the dynamic markings.
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​First and Second Endings
short video 
youtu.be/LMAYp2JMRiY
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This small musical example should read (when played correctly) I really like to eat. I really like puppies.  NOT I really like to eat puppies! That would be terrible!!!
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Fermata ​
A fermata is a symbol of musical notation indicating that the note should be prolonged beyond the normal duration its note value would indicate. Exactly how much longer it is held is up to the discretion of the performer or conductor, but twice as long is common.
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For FUN!

Caribbean Breeze
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Gonna Fly Now
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Celebration
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The Swan
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Book Work
3_50_coe_pages_1-2__copy.pdf
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Try this site to work on some music theory: www.mymusictheory.com/grade-1-course/123-1staffandnotes

Note Reading Exercises

Try recognizing: 
  • note name
  • position/fingering
  • play note
​C String
​G String
D String
A String
​Above A
Rhythm Worksheets:
Active Rhythm Worksheets
https://www.liveworksheets.com/worksheets/en/Music/Note_Values/Music_Math_1_io1325281rb
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https://www.liveworksheets.com/worksheets/en/Music/Note_values/Music_Math_eb1311421di 

What is the lowest note an instrument can play? And what instrument plays it?
Check it out on the Woodwinds Class page!

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