Sebastian Lee: 40 Easy Studies for Violoncello in the First Position, Op. 70

Product Details

• ISMN: 9790080121955 / 979-0080121955
• Item Number (MPN): 12195
• Brand/Publisher: Editio Musica Budapest Zeneműkiadó
• Product Type: Sheet Music / Etudes, Exercises
• Composer: Sebastian Lee
• Opus: Op. 70
• Editor: Árpád Pejtsik
• Genre: Study (Etude), Technical Exercise
• Setting: Violoncello Solo
• Series: Music Lesson - Exercises, Studies
• Focus: First Position (A dedicated instructional focus)
• Language: Hungarian, English, German (Trilingual preface/instructions)
• Length: 32 pages
• Weight: $0.127 \text{ kg}$
• Format: Paperback, Bach (23 x 30.2 cm)
• Release Date: 1983
• Country of Origin: Hungary

Overview

The 40 Easy Studies for Violoncello in the First Position, Op. 70 by Sebastian Lee (1805–1887) is an essential collection of etudes for the beginning cellist. Sebastian Lee, a celebrated cellist and influential pedagogue of the Romantic era, designed these studies specifically to build fundamental technique without requiring position changes, focusing entirely on the first position.

This volume, part of the Music Lesson series, is a staple in cello education worldwide. It methodically addresses basic rhythmic, bowing, and finger coordination challenges that are crucial for young students. Edited by the distinguished Hungarian cellist and educator Árpád Pejtsik, this edition ensures the studies are clearly presented and pedagogically sound. With instructional text provided in Hungarian, English, and German, this is an accessible and vital resource for any student starting their journey on the violoncello.

Áttekintés (Hungarian)

Sebastian Lee (1805–1887) Negyven könnyű gyakorlat gordonkára az első fekvésben, Op. 70 című gyűjteménye alapvető fontosságú etűdök gyűjteménye a kezdő csellisták számára. Sebastian Lee, a romantikus korszak neves csellistája és befolyásos pedagógusa, ezeket a gyakorlatokat kifejezetten az alapvető technika fejlesztésére tervezte, teljes mértékben az első fekvésre összpontosítva, elkerülve a fekvésváltást.

Ez a kötet, a Zeneóra sorozat részeként, a csellóoktatás egyik alappillére világszerte. Módszeresen foglalkozik azokkal az alapvető ritmikai, vonókezelési és ujjkoordinációs kihívásokkal, amelyek kritikusak a fiatal növendékek számára. A neves magyar csellista és oktató, Pejtsik Árpád által közreadott kiadás biztosítja, hogy az etűdök világosan és pedagógiailag megalapozottan legyenek bemutatva. A magyar, angol és német nyelvű utasításokkal ez a kiadás könnyen hozzáférhető és létfontosságú forrás minden gordonkán tanuló számára.

Product Features

• Focused Practice: Exclusively uses the first position, simplifying the technical approach for absolute beginners and ensuring a strong foundation before introducing shifting.
• 40 Etudes: A comprehensive collection providing extensive practice on rhythm, dynamics, simple scales, and bowing patterns.
• Trilingual Instructions: Instructional text is provided in Hungarian, English, and German, enhancing its usability in international pedagogical settings.
• Solo Cello: Scored for unaccompanied violoncello, focusing the student entirely on their own tone, intonation, and technique.
• Expert Editing: Edited by Árpád Pejtsik, guaranteeing a modern, reliable, and pedagogically effective score.
• Pedagogical Series: Part of the Music Lesson - Exercises, Studies series, dedicated to core educational music.

Interesting Facts

• Lee's Pedagogical Impact: Sebastian Lee was a highly respected educator whose works, including this Op. 70, have remained standard teaching material for over a century due to their clear structure and incremental difficulty. His focus was always on developing both technical skill and musicality.
• The Importance of First Position: The first position is where the cellist develops proper hand shape, finger placement, and intonation fundamentals. Mastering this position is the essential first step before learning to shift, making this book a critical preparatory work.
• Árpád Pejtsik's Editions: Pejtsik has contributed significantly to the modern repertoire for young cellists, editing numerous historical works to include clear, contemporary fingering and bowing markings, making them accessible to today's students.

Publishers

Editio Musica Budapest Zeneműkiadó Published in Budapest, Hungary. First appearance in 1983.

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