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WayneAUST
Registered User
(10/10/00 8:09:11 am)
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adult
beginners self learning kit
Can anyone recommend an adult
beginners self learning kit (book/cd etc). As in Australia, there
must be people in the USA who would like to learn but don't have
easy access to a teacher due to distance. I thought a book with an
accompanying CD or tape would be good so I can at least try to
dtermine if the sound is anywhere near correct!
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Ellen
G 
Registered User
(10/10/00 9:36:07 am)
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Re:
adult beginners self learning kit
We are simply going to have to get
started with a little videocam mounted on the computer monitor or
however they do it, and find someone able to give internet lessons
like I think Zuckerman does on violin. Hee hee.
In the
scheme of things, I am wondering whether it is more critical for you
to be able to see what someone on video is doing right, or for them
to see what you are doing wrong. Probably the latter.
Hang
in there, Wayne. In the alternative, you could come to the US, grab
a cello and some lessons and make a vacation of it. Well, it was a
thought....
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Rostroiamnot
Registered User
(10/10/00 1:44:30 pm)
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Cello
plus one
Wayne, I believe there exists a CD
series called Cello plus one or it could be minus one, whereby you
play along on the cello following music of a symphony or other. It's
worth looking into, but would be too difficult for a beginner with
no orchestra experience however.
Good luck!
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Mongkol
Registered User
(10/11/00 1:24:47 am)
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Re:
adult beginners self learning kit
Hi Wayne,
I am 39 and start
learning cello for 3 months. I feel very much "at home" with my
cello now compared to when I started. I think in the establishment
phase having a good teacher is crucial. Reading Laura Witcher's
topic below about teaching adult beginners will help you get the
idea. However, I also believe we can learn by ourself. I also
prepare when my teacher will leave Bangkok to continue his soloist
career abroard. I plan to buy some books for self study. Others on
this board may have some comments on these books.
Art of
Cello Playing by Potter
The Art of Cello Teacher by Gordon
Epperson
Dr. Dowing's tecnique doctor books on cello
Oh,
also buy a chromatic tuner. It helps with the intonation.
Good
luck
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Mongkol
Registered User
(10/12/00 1:49:32 am)
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Harry
Wimmer
Wayne, have you visit Harry Wimmer's
website
www.wimmercello.com/
He
has a virtual teaching studio that may be what you are looking
for.
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Mongkol
Registered User
(10/12/00 4:05:09 am)
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Doug
Bruestle Video
From Amazon there was a "Cello for
Beginners" VHS Video by Doug Bruestle which got a 5 stars review but
it is Currently Not Available
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