Tsuyoshi Tsutsumi Performs Suzuki Cello School (Volume 1 and 2) [Audio CD]

Tsuyoshi Tsutsumi (Narrator), Shinichi Suzuki (Composer)

Book Description

Publication Date: July 1999

The Suzuki Method(R) of Talent Education is based on Dr. Shinichi Suzuki's view that every child is born with ability, and that man is the son of his environment. According to Dr. Suzuki, a world-renowned violinist and teacher, the greatest joy an adult can know comes from developing a child's potential so he/she can express all that is harmonious and best in human beings. Students are taught using the "mother-tongue" approach. Suzuki Cello School materials include: Cello Parts (Vol. 1-10) * Piano Accompaniments (Vol. 1-8) * Cassettes (Vol. 1-3, 7, & 8 performed by Tsuyoshi Tsutsumi, Vol. 4-6 performed by Ron Leonard) * Compact Discs (Vol. 1-3, 7, & 8 performed by Tsuyoshi Tsutsumi, Vol. 4-6 performed by Ron Leonard). Suzuki Method(R) Core Materials available for piano, violin, viola, cello, string bass, flute, harp, guitar, and recorder.

Product Details

• Audio CD: 1 pages
• Publisher: Birch Tree Group Ltd (July 1999)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 087487940X
• ISBN-13: 978-0874879407
• Product Dimensions: 4.8 x 5.5 x 0.4 inches
• Shipping Weight: 3.2 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 4.4 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (7 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #26,622 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)
  • #8 in Books > Books on CD > Music

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2 of 2 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars A MUST IF YOU ORDER THE BOOKS, 1 & 2, July 30, 2011

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This review is from: Tsuyoshi Tsutsumi Performs Suzuki Cello School (Volume 1 and 2) (Audio CD)

The CD is a must if you order the books, volumes 1 & 2, and I do suggest you get them and this CD.

As others have stated, the CD is piano and cello playing the pieces from the books; you play along. Although I have an excellent teacher, as a beginner practicing on my own, I could never tell precisely where the correct intonation (note) is; one millimeter off is not the note, and I was feeling quite frustrated.

If you are struggling with finding the exact proper pitch, this system will help immensely. I don't know what the Suzuki method is per se, but I do know that playing with accompaniment is crucial to developing intonation, plus you learn to keep time, employ the dynamics, etc. I work on the things my teacher assigns, and I also use these Suzuki pieces, usually as warm-up. I like that I am getting a lot of exercise for my 3rd and 4th fingers, which are relatively weak, I like that I am learning to keep time. Highly recommended if you are a beginner or can't find the notes exactly just yet. If you can find the notes exactly, this system would be of limited use in my opinion. For me, at this point, it is just what I needed.

2 of 2 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Great for learning and practicing cello, October 21, 2010

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My Stuff "Sheri" (Texas) - See all my reviews

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This review is from: Tsuyoshi Tsutsumi Performs Suzuki Cello School (Volume 1 and 2) (Audio CD)

I purchased the Suzuki Cello school volumes 1 and 2 books and the CD. My daughter's cello teacher said listening to the CD will help her hear the notes better. Getting and staying in tune is difficult and critical to playing a stringed instrument well. The student can listen and also play along with the music.

4 of 5 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Good way to learn Suzuki music, April 12, 2007

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ChaosAkita "literary masochist" - See all my reviews

This review is from: Tsuyoshi Tsutsumi Performs Suzuki Cello School (Volume 1 and 2) (Audio CD)

Even though I don't practice the Suzuki method, I still use the music, and I have found this a good way to learn the pieces. After several months of listening to this, my cello skills have improved, and I have discovered that listening to the tracks makes playing them easier.