Cello Chords is the perfect reference for the modern cellist. With 11 different chord types in all 12 keys, this is the only book on the market to focus solely on the cello’s massive chordal potential. If you need a fresh way to play an A Minor 7th, you’ll find 28 unique variations on that one chord. With intuitive categorization and suggested fingerings for every chord, finding new harmonic possibilities on the cello is easy. This book is suitable for cellists interested in all genres of music from rock, pop, and classical, to jazz and improvisation. Composers looking to expand the cello repertoire will also find this a handy reference. If you’re interested in harmony on the cello, look no further.
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A review of Cello Chords in The Strad.
“Cello Chords is a unique resource with the depth to inspire a wealth of new compositions for the cello that capitalize on the instrument’s rich harmonic capabilities. Cellists and composers alike will find something new and exciting in this book.”
“This book is useful in an almost limitless number of musical situations and will help cellists feel more comfortable playing harmonies regardless of their level or genre. It’s a real asset to the cello community.”
“Highly recommended for cellists and composers who are in need of suggestions for chord variations, cellists who wish to practice double-, triple-, and quadruple-stops, as well as a quick reference to understanding jazz notation.”