Cello String Basics Book 3

Kjos String Basics Book 3 for Cello – Steps to Success for String Orchestra

The Kjos String Basics Book 3 for Cello (117CO), by award-winning authors Terry Shade, Jeremy Woolstenhulme, and Wendy Barden, builds on the foundation of the first two books with advanced instruction designed to prepare students for grade 3 performance literature and beyond. With a strong pedagogical approach and step-by-step sequencing, Book 3 takes cello players into the next level of musical development.

Students begin with independent instrument tuning, followed by a thorough review to strengthen readiness for shifting and position work. The book introduces new major and minor keys, chromatic scales, advanced note values, and complex rhythm combinations. These concepts are reinforced through engaging technical exercises and a wide variety of classical and cultural music selections.

The book concludes with vibrato development exercises specifically tailored for group instruction, ensuring accessibility in heterogeneous classrooms. As with all String Basics books, Book 3 includes access to the Interactive Practice Studio (IPS) and Interactive Teacher Studio (ITS), along with a DVD containing video lessons and accompaniment practice tracks.

• Designed for advancing cello students preparing for grade 3 literature
• Focuses on shifting, position work, new key signatures, and chromatic scale
• Includes vibrato development for classroom instruction
• Advanced rhythms, dynamics, and musicality reinforced through technical exercises
• Diverse repertoire including classical pieces and cultural music
• Comes with DVD and access to the Interactive Practice and Teacher Studios
• Manufacturer SKU: 117CO