Exercises for the Cello in Various Combinations of Double-Stops

Contreras, Horacio, arr.
Written by world renown pedagogue, Roland Vamos, this collection of
double-stop exercises fill a void in the literature of technical exercises
for cellists. These etudes feature a systematic series of fixed double-stops
that enables the player to practice and master every possible combination of
finger patterns across two strings without shifting. Mr. Vamos says of the
book, The most important accomplishment is the development of a strong left
handà These exercises, when practiced slowly and carefully, will help to
develop a keen sense of pitch and intonation. Adapted for cello by Horacio
Contreras, teacher, chamber musician, and recitalist.

Introduction
Forewords by Roland Vamos and Richard Aaron
About Horacio Contreras
Index of Basic Patterns
Book 1
Neck Positions: Pattern I
VI
Book II
Thumb Positions: Pattern I
VI
Alternative Bowing Patterns