This cello treatise from the end of the 1700's includes notational examples, exercises for first practice, and musical selections. Some of those selections are directly from the prominent Italian cellist Giacobbe Cervetto, d. 1783. What's more, there are even Folk tunes incorporated into the selections. The end of the treatise includes a short Dictionary of terminology.
Category: Cello Etudes
July 4, Americana
Anton Hegner was an immigrant to the U.S.A. He wrote fantasias on American melodies that were popular in the late 1800's. Celebrating Independence for July 4 in America.