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Book 2
Assumes Book 1 material is already learned. Jumping in cold leaves gaps in the fingering sequence.
Product detailSKU #1288217329853
AlfredPosition Pieces for Cello Book 2
Independent shopping perspective
The Korena take
The second book in Alfred's Position Pieces cello series. For a student who has finished Book 1 and is expanding beyond first position.
Strong match
Who this is for
- Students continuing a teacher-assigned Position Pieces sequence
- Young cellists moving past basic first-position playing
- Teachers restocking a studio method they already use
Consider the trade-offs
When to look elsewhere
- Complete beginners — start with Book 1 instead
- Adults wanting repertoire rather than graded exercises
- Anyone playing a different string instrument
What matters in use
The specifications, translated
Catalog numbers tell only part of the story. These are the details most likely to change how this product feels, sounds, or fits into a setup.
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Position-based approach
Organized around hand positions on the fingerboard rather than by song, so it drills shifting systematically.
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Cello-specific edition
Written for cello fingering and clef. Violin or viola students need their own edition.
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$14.99
Standard graded method pricing. Expect to buy the next book in the series to continue.
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Alfred educational series
Widely used in school and private studios, so a teacher is likely to already know the sequence.
Final check
Know before you order
- 01Confirm your teacher uses this series before buying out of sequence
- 02Book only — no play-along recordings or accompaniment parts assumed
- 03Progresses fastest with a teacher checking hand position
Product questions
Before you decide
Straight answers to the questions shoppers most often ask about this product.
01Do I need Book 1 first?
Yes. Book 2 continues where Book 1 ends, so working through the first book first is expected.
02Can I use this without a teacher?
You can, but position work depends on correct left-hand shape, which is hard to self-check on cello.
03What level is this for?
Post-beginner. It suits a student who plays comfortably in first position and is ready to shift.
04Is this for cello only?
Yes. This edition is the cello book, written in the appropriate clef and fingering.
Reference
Full specifications
The complete catalog record, organized around the decisions musicians make when comparing gear.
1 detailsBody & build
- Color
- Red
