Gradebusters Grade 1 Cello Book/Ola (Popular Songs for Grade 1 Cello)

Gradebusters Grade 1 Cello Book and Online Audio

15 Awesome Solos from ABBA to Aladdin Arranged for the Grade 1 Cello Players

Explore a delightful mix of music genres with the "Gradebusters Grade 1 Cello Book," tailored specifically for the Grade 1 cello. This engaging collection includes 15 awesome solos, ranging from pop hits like "Perfect" and "Dancing Queen" to beloved film and musical theatre pieces such as "Beauty and the Beast." Each song has been meticulously arranged to suit beginner players, providing an enjoyable break from the rigours of exam practice.

The pieces in this volume are organised in increasing order of difficulty, ensuring a smooth progression that matches the student's skill level. Accompanying each song are helpful technical tips and detailed performance notes aimed at enhancing your playing and interpretive skills.

Included with the purchase is access to fully orchestrated backing and demo tracks, which can be streamed online or saved. Additionally, piano accompaniments are available as down-loadable A4-size sheets, perfect for practice and performance. With the innovative Playback+ feature, audio tracks can be adjusted in speed and looped, enhancing practice sessions by allowing you to focus on difficult sections or to play along at a more manageable pace.

Whether you're a young learner or returning to the clarinet this book offers a fun and educational way to develop cello skills while playing music you love.

Song Titles Include:

• ABC (Jackson 5)
• Ain't No Sunshine (Bill Withers)
• Any Dream Will Do (aus Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat)
• Beauty and the Beast (aus Beauty and the Beast)
• Can You Feel The Love Tonight (Lion King)
• Chim Chim Cher-ee (Mary Poppins)
• Dancing Queen (ABBA)
• Every Breath You Take (The Police)
• Hallelujah (Leonard Cohen)
• Let It Be (The Beatles)
• Make You Feel My Love (Adele)
• Memory (aus Cats)
• Perfect (Ed Sheeran)
• A Thousand Years (aus The Twilight Saga: Breaking Dawn, Part 1)
• A Whole New World (Aladdin's Theme)