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CELLO TECHNIQUE: Principles and Forms of Movement Paperback – August 22, 1995

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Back in print is Mantels classic discussion of the principles underlying cello technique; from finger and hand movements and positions to sound scales and the psychological factors which influence the techniques of playing. Anticipate a very technical yet involving coverage serious players will find in-depth. -- Midwest Book Review

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GERHARD MANTEL is Professor at the Staatliche Hochschule für Müsik, Frankfurt, and a noted concert artist. BARBARA HAIMBERGER THIEM teaches cello and is artist-in-residence at Colorado State University.

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Publisher : Indiana University Press; Reprint edition (August 22, 1995)
Language : English
Paperback : 256 pages
ISBN-10 : 0253210054
ISBN-13 : 978-0253210050
Item Weight : 12 ounces
Dimensions : 8.17 x 5.46 x 0.75 inches

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Matias

A fundamental book for a cello student or professional player

Reviewed in the United States on July 7, 2017

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This book makes a precise and beautiful analysis on every movement involved in playing the cello. It describes different ways of approaching the technique. And also makes a very interesting analysis on the psychological and emotional issues involved. I recommend it for every stage of the learning process. A book to have always in hand and read many many times.

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Claudio Jaffe

A must for all cellists!

Reviewed in the United States on July 30, 2013

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Gerhard Mantel succeeds in this classic cello technique book to analyze and explain cello technique in such a thorough and scientific way as I have never seen before. The book treats each aspect of cello playing in great, thoughtful detail, with very helpful diagrams. The translation by Barbara Haimberger Thiem is very accessible, and based on her own teaching experience. Mantel addresses issues of the use of muscles, weight, physics of the instrument and much more. It is organized into 3 main sections - Goal-Directed Movement, The Fingerboard, and The Bow. The book is endorsed by the late Janos Starker and the ultimate book of cello technique, and recommends it highly as a complement to his own Organized Method of String Playing. It is relatively dense and technical, but if you are a cello player (or string player), it should give you much food for thought.

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Lichi Acosta

Great reading for any level

Reviewed in the United States on May 6, 2020

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This book is amazing!!

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Rebecca Gilmore

This is an extremely heady and cello nerdy book, ...

Reviewed in the United States on October 11, 2016

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This is an extremely heady and cello nerdy book, but that's exactly what I was in the mood to read.

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Kelly Frazier

Five Stars

Reviewed in the United States on September 29, 2015

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It was in good condition :)

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Suzette K

This is an advanced book for experienced people

Reviewed in the United States on October 16, 2009

This book is a well written and complete book regarding physical cello technique. Every cello teacher has a copy, it seems. However, a beginning student will not get much out of this book because it is written for a more experienced audience. Describing body motions in a book is a challenging task in any endaevor, and this is no exception. However, it is obvious that the author, an experienced cello pedagogue, has written a complete book.

There were some good analogies about anticipating sound, and how playing the cello compares with pitching a baseball - namely how both deliveries must be adjusted while in motion, and that breaking a motion down into component parts will not result in successful coaching. Particularly useful for me was the section on bow speed.

I would have liked to see more complete drawings than the stick figures provided.

Probably the best way I can sum this up for a beginning cellist is "read more for inspiration than comprehension". Let your cello teacher show you the rest. However, I think as one advances this will continue to be a useful reference.

I would recommend reading other books first, and let your teacher communicate to you the essential ideas. But that does not take away from this book, which is well done for the right audience.

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Wonderful book, student of Prof. Thiem

Reviewed in the United States on October 28, 2016

I study cello performance with Barbara Thiem (the translator of this book) at Colorado State University and we have worked through this book.

The purpose of this book is to outline a style of cello playing that requires the least amount of physical effort. Yes, it can be difficult to understand, but I assure you that this will improve your technique, and thus enable you to play with the least physical stress possible.

Reading this book and applying it to your playing is not necessarily easy but it is a worthwhile pursuit and I would highly recommend it.

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Barry D. Johnson

A must read for any cellist.

Reviewed in the United States on February 7, 2011

I actually bought this book newly translated and publised nearly 40 years ago. With a forward by the great Janos Starker, this book dives into the physics of playing the cello. This will largely be greek to a non-cellist but for any serious student of the instrument, it is a must have book. The book is probably most useful in its very detailed discussion of the mechanics of producing sound (bow arm) and the physics behind drawing a sound with the bow. Detialed -- though somewhat simplistic -- illistrations assist you in grasping the concept. While the left (fingering) hand is covered in some detail, this book had the most personal impact on me with this lovely detailed discussion of sound production. This is not a technique book. You cannot put it on your stand and do "exercises". The best way to use this book -- in conjunction with a teacher -- is to read and understand the physical concepts discussed then apply them in conjunction with a good technique book. No detail of the physical aspect of paying the instrument is left un-discussed. Though the translation is at sometimes difficult, you simply must have this book to fully understand the mechanics of playing the instrument.

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Mr. Anthony JF Palmer

I love this book!

Reviewed in the United Kingdom on November 19, 2019

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The book is extremely useful or a cello teacher wanting an in depth look at the physics and movement patterns that would facilitate an economical playing style. The wording is slightly complex but still understandable. I am loving this book and have been sharing with my pupils my new deeper knowledge of cello technique. It helps me find more ways to explain the complexities of technique and muscular action.

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Leancello

Five Stars

Reviewed in the United Kingdom on May 30, 2015

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Great book to keep going back to.

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Quant practitioner

Excellent Discussion on Some Techniques & Postures

Reviewed in Canada on January 5, 2017

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Read this book if you are a serious cello student.

D. Aguero

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Reviewed in France on April 21, 2012

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Comprendre la mécanique des mouvements du violoncelle a beaucoup amélioré mon jeu.
Un livre très technique et très utile.
En particulier, la discussion sur la pronation / supination de l'archet aide à comprendre des choses qui prendraient des années à découvrir soi-même.

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