I am looking for a challenging piece for a relatively new beginner. I've been playing for 10 months, and am about a level 2-3 as described in the Shar sheet music catalog. I'd like to find something that I'll actually have to work at but is easy enough so as not to be a totally elusive goal, while at the same time avoiding the cheesy beginner solos. (No folk songs, please!!) To give you a reference, as to my playing ability, I should say that the majority of the Bach Suites are still too difficult.

I get so frustrated when I go to the cello solo section of my favorite sheet music store, only to find that you have to be of near virtuosic quality to attempt anything there! Very frustrating. So if anyone knows of any piece, even if I have to order it from Shar, or some other company. thanks.

~ Aaron ~

Zambocello - Thank you very much. I'll have to print out that list for the next time I go cello music shopping. Hopefully they will have something that you listed. (I just recently found a copy of the Bach Suites at that music store after looking for months at the same store and them never having a copy!! It was probably a combination of not oredering new music quickly, and other people buying them when they do come in.)

Bobbie - I'd heard of the Breval Sonata(s) but wasn't sure about how difficult it is. Definitely another thing to check out.

Janet - Thanks. My parents are always so worried that I will do that, since I buy many books by the same composers (generally Chopin. i LOVE his music. ) No hurry. Do you still have my mailing address?

RemRem - I also started last November! November 1st, to be exact, was my first lesson. That would be wonderful. I'll give you my mailing address once you get all that music in.

Thanks to everyone.

~ Aaron ~