Twelve short (2 page) etudes for two cellos. Some of these can be performed, but the primary goal is to provide practice on specific technical items (listed below). They work well with either duet or a quartet.
| Etude # | Part 1 focus | Part 2 focus |
| 1 | Bowing patterns and tempo control | Bowing patterns and tempo control |
| 2 | Bowing and fingering patterns and cadences | Pizzicato and strumming techniques |
| 3 | Rhythm | Rhythm |
| 4 | Chords/double-stops | Chords/strumming |
| 5 | Bowing patters and rhythm | Bowing patterns and rhythm |
| 6 | Time signature and chords | Time signature and chords |
| 7 | Key signature | Key signature |
| 8 | Bowing patterns | Bowing patterns |
| 9 | Pizzicato technique and chords | Bowing patterns and cadences |
| 10 | Thumb position and reading in treble clef | Thumb position and reading in treble clef |
| 11 | Speed and syncopated rhythm | Multiple finger pizzicato technique, chords |
| 12 | Key & time signatures | Key & time signatures |
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Last modified: June 13, 2020
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