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Suzuki Cello School, Volume 6: Cello Book & CD

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Suzuki Cello School, Volume 6: Cello Book & CD

Name: Suzuki Cello School, Volume 6: Cello Book & CD
Brand: Alfred Music
SKU: 00-45018
Price: 24.99 USD
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Cello performed by Tsuyoshi Tsutsumi

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Teach cello with the popular Suzuki Cello School. The Suzuki Method® of Talent Education is based on Shinichi Suzuki's view that every child is born with ability, and that people are the product of their environment. According to Shinichi Suzuki, a world-renowned violinist and teacher, the greatest joy an adult can know comes from developing a child's potential so he/she can express all that is harmonious and best in human beings. Students are taught using the "mother-tongue" approach. Each series of books for a particular instrument in the Suzuki Method is considered a Suzuki music school, such as the Suzuki Cello School. Suzuki lessons are generally given in a private studio setting with additional group lessons. The student listens to the recordings and works with their Suzuki cello teacher to develop their potential as a musician and as a person.

This Suzuki Book & CD is integral for Suzuki cello lessons. The CD features recordings by Tsuyoshi Tsutsumi, accompanied by Seizo Azuma, including piano accompaniments recorded with the cello part as well as piano accompaniments recorded alone.

Titles: The Swan from Carnival of the Animals (Saint-Saëns) * Allegro from Concerto in D Major, Op. 3, No. 9 (Vivaldi) * Tarantella, Op. 23 (Squire) * Rondo from Concerto No. 2 in D Major (Breval) * Allegro from Concerto in G Minor for Two Cellos, RV 531 (Vivaldi).

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Series: Suzuki Cello School

Publisher: Alfred Music

Page Count: 20

ISBN10: 1-4706-3029-X

ISBN13: 978-1-4706-3029-4

UPC: 038081509556

SKU: 00-45018

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About the Artist: Tsuyoshi Tsutsumi

Tsuyoshi Tsutsumi is a Japanese cellist and recording artist who has become central to the Suzuki Cello School through his authoritative interpretations of the standard repertoire. His recordings serve as the sonic foundation for countless young cellists learning the mother-tongue approach, modeling tone production, phrasing, and musical maturity at each level of study.

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Why we love this

Volume 6 represents the bridge into serious chamber and solo literature, and Tsutsumi's recordings here capture the elegance and technical sophistication students are ready to explore. The pairing of full recordings with piano-alone versions respects the Suzuki philosophy: students absorb artistry from listening, then build their own voice with informed accompaniment support.

What to expect

These pieces sparkle with baroque clarity and romantic elegance. The Swan invites you into lyricism and sustained tone; the Vivaldi concertos demand bright articulation and rhythmic precision; the Breval and Squire works offer playful rhythmic character alongside technical challenges. Throughout, there is the satisfaction of sounding like a real musician playing real repertoire.

Who it's for

Volume 6 serves cellists who have completed the earlier Suzuki volumes and are ready for more substantial baroque concertos and character pieces. This level is ideal for intermediate students (roughly ages 10 and up, depending on starting age) who have developed reliable intonation and bow control and are prepared to learn substantial solo literature.

How to get the most out of it

Listen to Tsutsumi's interpretation of each piece repeatedly before rehearsing the cello part. The Suzuki method depends on absorption through ear training, so make listening part of your daily practice routine.
Use the piano-alone recordings to practice maintaining your line while tracking the harmonic and structural movement of the accompaniment, building ensemble awareness even in solo practice.
Study the phrasing and vibrato choices in the full recordings to understand how mature musicianship shapes these baroque and romantic-era pieces.
Work through the more challenging passages with your teacher before attempting them with the recordings, so you can focus on musical choices rather than wrestling with technique.

How to use it

Volume 6 pieces work beautifully in student recitals and group performances once students have gained confidence with the material. The Swan and the Vivaldi selections are popular choices for chamber collaborations with other instrumentalists, while the faster movements offer showcase opportunities for advancing cellists in solo competitions or ensemble concerts.