Bags of Folk for Cello by MaryCohenis a wonderful introduction to the world of traditonal music and is ideal for cellists of Grades 1-2 standard. The pieces are gently progressive and are all based around the first two finger patterns. They are ideal for consolidation work, for using alongside any method or tutor and are enjoyable sight-reading practice.
I find the simple, honest presentations of both of these volumes refreshingly unpatronising the melodies are presented for what they are, simple, good tunes that are worth playing and hearing. The keys are chosen carefully so that everything lies as comfortably as possible in first position
Music Teacher Magazine, March 2009
These really useful volumes are cello version of the violin books from Mary Cohens successful Superseries. Laid out to Fabers highest standard, both books are admirably uncluttered on the page. Bags of Folk takes over at about Grade 1 level, with an impressive collection of traditional British and American folk tunes. I really like the evocative performance directions in English of course; Early one morning, for example, is headed Telling a story. Bowings are marked here, and the hornpipes are helpfully identifies, following a suggestion in the introduction to experiment with swung quavers.
European String Teachers Association, Autumn 2008