Written for the cellist looking for an approach that demystifies cello playing, Cello, Bow and You is an innovative text in the field of string pedagogy written by a 40+ year veteran of the New York Philharmonic Orchestra and certified teacher of the Alexander Technique. Author Evangeline Benedetti has a unique voice and approach, and invites cellists of all levels to explore, make discoveries and organically internalize technique. Benedetti's approach compliments the work that students do with their teachers by encouraging them to be more aware of themselves and responsive to internal and external guidance. The book is organized as its playful title implies. In the Cello and Bow sections, Benedetti explores the natural physical and mechanical properties of the instrument and bow, the laws of movement, the influence of gravity, and the dynamic interaction between them. The "You," or the one who plays, is explored from the point of view of the player's musical conception, anatomy, and principles of movement based on the Alexander Technique and bio-mechanics. Cello, Bow and You allows students and professionals access to Benedetti's vast performance and teaching experience. She has pioneered an approach to playing that is a synthesis of the cellist's musical thought, the knowledge of the dynamic properties of the instrument and bow, and the ability to move effectively according to the mechanics of the human body. The synergy of these elements leads to physically healthy playing and frees players to be musically expressive. Written in engaging, informal prose, the book is a must-read for cellists and cello teachers - beginning, intermediate, or professional.

About the Author
Evangeline Benedetti has been a member of the New York Philharmonic for more than 40 years. She is also a cello teacher and practitioner of the Alexander Technique.

Reviews
A good resource for teachers, especially new teachers, it would also be suitable for adult students of at least intermediate level. * Anne Berry, Cellist, researcher, teacher and ensemble director for Newcastle Conservatorium's Community Music Program, Australian Strings Association *
Cello, Bow and You: Putting It All Together is a distillation of valuable knowledge resulting from one woman's continual striving throughout the course of her career to become the best cellist that she could be ... I think much of the information contained within could be of value not only to players of other bowed string instruments but also to musicians in general as well as those teachers who work with all of the above. * Chris Mincer, AmSAT Journal *
Evangeline Benedetti, a veteran cellist of more than four decades with the New York Philharmonic, set herself the ambitious task of discussing all aspects of cello playing within 230 pages. She has succeeded remarkably well. Whilst some of the concepts she presents are well understood and commonly taught (such as the three parameters of bowing: speed, pressure, and placement), others (such as Alexander technique) are likely to be new both for cellists and for those who play other instruments. * Jeffrey Solow, Strad *
First and foremost this book is a very comprehensive companion for the cellists. The author's generosity and yet light touch in sharing her knowledge and experience makes it possible for the non-player to follow easily and to some extend transfer the skill to an enquiry into any instrument ... It should be on the shelf of any Alexander teacher who works with musicians. * Dorothea Magon, Statnews *



Book Information
ISBN 9780190497408
Author Evangeline Benedetti
Format Paperback
Page Count 256
Imprint Oxford University Press Inc
Publisher Oxford University Press Inc
Weight(grams) 363g
Dimensions(mm) 231mm * 155mm * 18mm