Egon Sassmannshaus: Early Start 1: Cello Solo

For more than three decades the ‘Sassmannshaus Tradition’ has been the household name for excellence in beginner string methods in German-speaking countries.

More than half a million students have successfully learned toplay string instruments using this publication. The publication of the four Violin books in 2008 in a fully adapted English version has been a big success.

On the back of this success story Bärenreiter has now published thefour books for Cello in a newly adapted version for today’s English speaking children.

What makes this Cello method so unique?

- The leading German Cello method now available in English.

- Large print notesandtexts as well as many colourful illustrations are ideal for pre-school as well as school children.

- Note reading is emphasised from the first lesson, encouraging ensemble playing from the very beginning.

- Songsand scales in different positions are easily mastered within the first year of playing to ensure that children are not confined to first position playing.

- Advanced Cello techniques such as varied bow strokes and shiftingare introduced in a basic form.