Each of these 'etudes is a miniature evocation of an American place and mood, written to help cellists learn in contemporary styles of jazz, blues, folk, and more. Technique certainly won't be dull with these lively pieces, which are also admirably suited for recitals and encores.

• unique, entertaining pieces
• a variety of contemporary styles, including Latin, rock and roll, blues, and more
• musical depictions of American places, activities, and moods
• technical challenges such as harmonics, left-hand pizzicato, and double stopping
• useful fingering and bowing suggestions


Table of Contents:

• The Train Whistle
• Truckin' Through the South
• Broadway
• Laid-back Devil
• Sailing Down the River
• The Flag Waver
• An American in France
• Like Crazy
• The Crack of Dawn
• October Waltz



Catalog:	9780193858176
Publisher:	Edition Peters
Composer:	Aaron Minsky
Artist:
Arranger:	Aaron Minsky
Voicing:	Cello
Level:	Intermediate to Advanced
Pages:	19