Technology of Violoncello Playing

Technology Of Violoncello Playing Op.38 - Twenty-four Etudes for Violoncello Solo. Edited by Martin Rummel.

The German cellist Friedrich Grützmacher (1832-1903), an influential teacher andcomposer, wrote two important works containing studies: “ Tägliche Übungen ” (Daily Exercises) Op.67 and “Twenty-four Etudes” Op.38.

Grützmacher was greatly admired during the 19th century for his brilliant playingtechnique and this forms the central part of his studies Op.38. To this day the twenty-four studies form an integral part of cellist's study repertoire and the development of a well-grounded cello technique.

As withMartinRummel's editions of Popper's studies and the Duport Etudes, the new Grützmacher publication contains a booklet with valuable tips and references to other works in the Cello repertoire requiring similiar solutionsto technical problems.

- Fold-out pages for ease of playing.

- Large format.

- Additional modern fingering and bowing.

- Valuable comments in English and German on the technical goals of the etudes.