New Downloadable Books for Strings

Shift Through the Positions This book takes the cellist through the positions with basic shifting exercises. The studies are in rows and patterns, systematically covering “same-finger shifting,” “substitution shifting,” and “creeping.” The first section of the book teaches first to fourth positions, while the...

Map the Entire Cello Fingerboard! Scale Studies (One String) for the Cello, Book Three gives you an exciting array of advanced cello scale studies and variations up the A and D strings. Finger variations help you learn the shifts and spaces in each scale, while bowing and rhythm variations train...

Map the Entire Cello Fingerboard! Scale Studies (One String) for the Cello, Book Two gives you an exciting array of advanced cello scale studies and variations up the A and D strings. Finger variations help you learn the shifts and spaces in each scale, while bowing and rhythm variations train...

Map the Entire Cello Fingerboard! Scale Studies (One String) for the Cello, Book One gives you an exciting array of advanced cello scale studies and variations up the A and D strings. Finger variations help you learn the shifts and spaces in each scale, while bowing and...

Advanced Daily Training that Solidifies Your Thumb Position Octave Scales for the Cello, Book One gives you daily training in advanced thumb position using double stop octaves that shift in scale patterns. All advanced cellists can benefit from daily study of octaves. Octaves form...

Master Shifting with a Systematic, Progressive Approach Serial Shifting for the Violin is a progressive exercise book designed to develop confident, accurate shifting through fifth position. Using carefully organized rows and patterns, the book builds the essential skills needed for smooth, reliable position changes...

Master Shifting with a Systematic, Progressive Approach Serial Shifting for the Viola is a progressive exercise book designed to develop confident, accurate shifting through fifth position. Using carefully organized rows and patterns, the book builds the essential skills needed for smooth, reliable position changes...

Are You Ready to Learn Viola Fourth Position? Learning fourth position opens the door to a wider range of repertoire, smoother fingerings, and greater confidence across the fingerboard. Fourth Position for the Viola provides a clear, systematic approach that helps students master this important...

Featuring the beloved hymn Tis So Sweet to Trust in Jesus, this violin and cello duet arrangement by Myanna Harvey is ideal for worship services, sacred concerts, weddings, funerals, and seasonal celebrations. This arrangement highlights the timeless beauty of William Kirkpatrick's tune with soaring...

You know your scales—but can you perform them confidently when the pressure is on? Scale Performance Book One: Three-Octave Major Scales was created for advanced cellists who want to move beyond simply playing scales correctly and develop the mastery required for playing demanding repertoire...

Featuring the beloved hymn The Lord's My Shepherd, this violin and cello duet arrangement by Myanna Harvey is ideal for worship services, sacred concerts, weddings, funerals, and seasonal celebrations. This arrangement interweaves the hymn's soaring melody with original lilting counter-melodies that evoke the grace...

Want to learn Bach’s Second Suite for Solo Cello without feeling overwhelmed by the technique? Are you looking to improve your intonation, shifting, and trills — or are you preparing the Suite for an audition or performance? This book can help. The Bach Cello...

Bring your practice to life with this complete set of companion MP3 play-along tracks for The Bach Cello Suite No. 2 Study Book. Designed for intermediate players, this downloadable audio “album” provides all the backing you need to master the Second Bach Solo Cello...

A hauntingly beautiful duet for viola and cello, this early-advanced arrangement of O Come, O Come, Emmanuel blends the ancient plainchant melody with warm, cinematic harmonies. Flowing rhythmic lines pass seamlessly between the instruments, giving each player an expressive, rewarding part. Ideal for holiday...

Bring your practice to life with this complete set of companion MP3 play-along tracks for Double Stop Beginnings for the Violin, Book One. Designed for late-beginning to early-intermediate players, this downloadable audio “album” provides all the backing you need to master double-stop technique and...

Add a touch of mystery and drama to your music-making with this expressive arrangement of Camille Saint-Saëns’ Danse Macabre for cello and piano! This edition includes two complete versions of the piece—Intermediate I (early-intermediate) and Intermediate II (late-intermediate)—so you can choose the version that...

Add a touch of mystery and drama to your music-making with this expressive arrangement of Camille Saint-Saëns’ Danse Macabre for viola and piano! This edition includes two complete versions of the piece—Intermediate I (early-intermediate) and Intermediate II (late-intermediate)—so you can choose the version that...

Add a touch of mystery and drama to your music-making with this expressive arrangement of Camille Saint-Saëns’ Danse Macabre for violin and piano! This edition includes two complete versions of the piece—Intermediate I (early-intermediate) and Intermediate II (late-intermediate)—so you can choose the version that...

Bring expressive beauty to your winter concert with this lyrical arrangement of the Polish carol Infant Holy, Infant Lowly, arranged by Myanna Harvey. Soaring melodies and warm harmonies are interwoven with rich original material, creating a musical tapestry that feels both classic and fresh....

Begin your Thanksgiving service, concert, or family gathering with this stirring and joyful violin and cello duet arrangement of Come, Ye Thankful People, Come by Myanna Harvey. Filled with energy, warmth, and gratitude, this late-intermediate level arrangement captures the spirit of Thanksgiving and is...