Cello Secrets - (Music Secrets for the Advanced Musician) by Brian Hodges & Jo Nardolillo (Paperback)

About the Book

With each technique carefully explained and illustrated, this book serves as an accessible resource for all cello players, from talented teenagers to college students, to conservatory professionals. It guides advanced students through technical maintenance and performance pre...

Book Synopsis

With each technique carefully explained and illustrated, this book serves as an accessible resource for all cello players, from talented teenagers to college students, to conservatory professionals. It guides advanced students through technical maintenance and performance preparation, helping them beyond what is often covered in lessons.

Review Quotes

Cello Secrets manages to take on the complex and rich world of cello playing and present a concise, whimsical and engaging travel guide, navigating its entirety. Filled with useful insights, the book addresses the myriad principles of cello playing with clear insights and methods to improve anyone's playing and pedagogical skills.

This book is an outstanding resource for advanced students and professionals. It can be either a great tool for students or a great tool for professionals and more advanced players to achieve and maintain good practice habits. The strategies are good for all instrumentalists, but the cello information is specific, clearly explained, and truly valuable.

While the art of musical interpretation often seems highly subjective, almost every other aspect of instrumental playing--technique, body mechanics, performance psychology--can be analyzed, discussed, and clarified. Cello Secrets provides a valuable resource to the cello community. Eliminating myths and perceived technical mysteries allows each of us to move closer to transcending the cello and fully achieving our artistic aims.

About the Author

Brian Hodges is an active cello soloist, chamber player and teacher.He has performed and given masterclasses throughout the United States, Canada, Italy and Germany. He is currently associate professor of cello and coordinator of chamber music at Boise State University. Dr. Hodges is principal cello of the Boise Baroque Chamber Orchestra and regularly performs with Classical Revolution: Boise.

Jo Nardolillo is a violinst who has performed as a concerto soloist, recitalist, concertmaster, chamber musician and orchestra member throughout the United States and in Europe. Dr. Nardolillo has taught at a number of prestigious institutions, including the Eastman School of Music, the Hochstein School of Music, and the Levine School of Music.