Detail 01
Book 3 level
Picks up where book 2 ends. Starting here without the earlier books means skipping assumed technique.
Product detailSKU #1281539726410
Hal LeonardEssential Technique for Strings - Cello 3 Book/Online Audio
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The Korena take
Third-level cello book from the Essential Technique for Strings series, with online audio. For a string student past the beginner stage.
Strong match
Who this is for
- Cello students who finished the first two books in the series
- School orchestra programs moving into third-year material
- Students who practice better with recorded accompaniment
Consider the trade-offs
When to look elsewhere
- Absolute beginners — this assumes two books of prior work
- Violin, viola, or bass players; each part has its own edition
- Anyone wanting solo repertoire rather than technique study
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.
Detail 02
Online audio included
Play-along tracks accessed online rather than on a disc. You need an internet connection to stream or download them.
Detail 03
Cello edition
Written in bass clef for cello. Other string parts in the series are separate books.
Detail 04
Softcover, 12 x 9 inch
Standard music-stand size and it lies reasonably flat, but a softcover wears fast in a school bag.
Detail 05
Author Robert Gillespie
Same authorship line as the rest of the series, so the teaching sequence stays consistent across books.
Final check
Know before you order
- 01Book and audio access only — no cello, bow, rosin, or strings
- 02Audio is online; keep the access code that comes with the book
- 03Confirm your program uses book 3 and not book 1 or 2
Product questions
Before you decide
Straight answers to the questions shoppers most often ask about this product.
01Does it come with a CD?
No. The accompaniment is online audio you stream or download, so you need a connection or you should download the tracks ahead of a lesson.
02Can I start with book 3?
Only if you already have two books' worth of technique. It builds directly on the earlier books and does not re-teach the fundamentals.
03Will this work for my violin student?
No. This is the cello edition, written in bass clef. The series has separate books for violin, viola, and bass.
04Is the online audio a one-time purchase?
Access comes with the book itself. Hold on to the code printed inside, since that is what unlocks the tracks.
Reference
Full specifications
The complete catalog record, organized around the decisions musicians make when comparing gear.
2 detailsBody & build
- Color
- Cello 3 Book/Online Audio
- Bridge Type
- Tremolo
5 detailsOther
- Size
- 12 inch x 9 inch
- Author
- Robert Gillespie
- Isbn
- 9780634069314
- Format
- Softcover
- Upc
- 073999680768
