For younger beginners, I nearly always start with Early Start on the Cello by Egon and Kurt Sassmannshaus. The format of this book is very welcoming for young musicians, with very big print, and illustrations throughout. I find it has a great balance between a focus on reading, and aural development - many of the pieces are songs which children will already know. And there are plenty of open string pieces/exercises - a must in my book!
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Early Start on the Cello, Volume 1 A cello method for children age four and older. Composed by Egon Sassmannshaus; Kurt Sassmannshaus. Stapled. Barenreiter's Sassmannshaus. Instructional method. Performance score. 64 pages. Published by Baerenreiter Verlag (BA.BA8996). |
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Violin ABC - Handbook for Teachers and Parents Composed by Geza Szilvay. This edition: English edition. Handbook. Published by Fennica Gehrman (FG.55009-595-3). |
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Colourstrings Cello ABC, Book A Composed by Csaba Szilvay. Tutor. Published by Fennica Gehrman (FG.55009-477-2). |
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Methode Du Jeune Violoncelliste Composed by Louis R. Feuillard. Method / Etudes. Score. 65 pages pages. Published by Edition Delrieu (LM.J3102). |
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Melodies by Old Masters - Volume 1 For Young Cellists. Composed by Various. Arranged by Alfred Moffat and Eugen Rapp. Schott. Schott Music #ED2384. Published by Schott Music (HL.49003727). |