I Can Read Music: For Cello, Volume I [Spiral-bound]

Joanne Martin (Author), Martin (Composer)

Book Description

Publication Date: May 1995

These easy-to-read, progressive exercises by Joanne Martin develop a student's reading skills one stage at a time, with many repetitions at each stage. I Can Read Music is designed as a first note-reading book for students of string instruments who have learned to play using an aural approach such as the Suzuki Method(R), or for traditionally taught students who need extra note reading practice. Its presentation of new ideas is clear enough that it can be used daily at home by quite young children and their parents, with the teacher checking progress every week or two.

Product Details

• Spiral-bound: 108 pages
• Publisher: Suzuki Method International (May 1995)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0874874416
• ISBN-13: 978-0874874419
• Product Dimensions: 8.4 x 11.2 x 0.3 inches
• Shipping Weight: 11 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 4.8 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (4 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #81,639 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

Customer Reviews

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7 of 7 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Great for the independent or self-teaching cellist!, December 14, 2009

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Evan Renee (Brooklyn, NY USA) - See all my reviews

This review is from: I Can Read Music: For Cello, Volume I (Spiral-bound)

I am 22 and currently self teaching the cello.

I have taken a few cello lessons in the past but I can't afford lessons right now.

I know basic bowing and posture, but I never got to learn to read my notes.

Now that I have a new cello I can finally begin again at home. If you are without a teacher or are unable to take lessons frequently this is a great way to build your basic music reading skills.

You will learn how to play any written note on the base cleff as well as great rhythms.

The book teaches each note one at a time, and mixes them in different patterns/melodies progressively so that you naturally develop a clear association between the notes and their finger positions. Before you know it you will see notes and automatically know what finger position and string you need. It's a cool feeling!

This is a great way to build a good foundation and I am very happy with my progress!

6 of 6 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Practicing while you learn how to read music, January 24, 2008

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Isabel Garcia "Musical Kat" (California,CA USA) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: I Can Read Music: For Cello, Volume I (Spiral-bound)

When i first heard about the book I was a bit skeptical due to the fact there are many books that say they will help you how to read music. I feel that the main purpose of the book is to teach how to sight read, which is also good but it takes a lot of effort to do so. The good thing about the book is that it includes the grand scale and it gives tiny illustrations on which string the note is located. I mainly use the book to practice as warm ups and it has improved my reading drastically. But I feel I made a good purchase I recommend this book to anyone who wants to learn how to sight read as well as to learn how to read music.

2 of 3 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Great for children to learn to read music, November 13, 2009

A Kid's Review

This review is from: I Can Read Music: For Cello, Volume I (Spiral-bound)

I have a 6 year old who has been taking violin lessons for 1.5 years and has now switched to cello. This is a great workbook and she is slowly learning her notes. I would recommend this to go along with the Suzuki books.