Practise early - but how? Christine Löhr has developed a creative and colourful method to teach pre-school children how to play the cello using images and ideas that are already alive in the children as emotional and physical knowledge. All the senses are used, with fruit varieties, colours and animals, which not only make learning easier for the young children, but also encourage them to enjoy playing the instrument. The first step for the cello is a travel guide that takes teachers and students on a journey to the wonderful land of sound. On 72 colourful, illustrated pages, there are twelve stops to make and discover. From simply plucking the strings to using the bow to learning musical notation. Familiar and new songs and rhymes are fun and at the same time encourage interaction between teacher and student.

With explanations and over 180 practice questions on all aspects of the cello Teaching students theoretical knowledge is no easy task. However, Maria Evers and Andreas Franzky provide a brief and clear explanation for every musical term and musical symbol that frequently appears in cello publications. In the entertaining questions that follow, the material is considered from a variety of perspectives, thereby reinforcing it. A knowledge quiz at the end of each of the three sections reinforces this process. A publication that not only motivates younger students but is also engaging for older cellists.