Cello Time
The Cello Time series provides some of the best and most exciting repertoire for young cellists.
Packed with lively original tunes, easy duets, and traditional pieces, the books are carefully paced and organized to build confidence every step of the way. Try them today!
New ABRSM cello syllabus, 2020-2023. We’re delighted to have a number of our pieces selected on ABRSM’s new cello syllabus – see the full list here.
New Trinity College, London cello syllabus, 2020-2023. We’re delighted to have a number of our pieces selected on this new syllabus – see the full list here.
Cello Time Starters
A beginner book for cello
A great beginner book for the budding cellist – 60 tunes, quizzes, games, songs, and listening activities. Fully compatible with Fiddle and Viola Time Starters, and suitable for individual and mixed group lessons. Download the audio from the OUP Companion Website.
Starters Teacher’s Handbook + CD
Notes and accompaniments to Fiddle, Viola, and Cello Time Starters
Piano and string accompaniments, plus notes, warm-ups, photocopiable pages, and additional material.
Cello Time Joggers + CD
A first book of very easy pieces for cello
Open string pieces and tunes using the finger pattern 0-1-34. Well-known tunes and original pieces from rock to calypso, duets, and play-along CD.
Cello Time Joggers Piano Accompaniments
Piano accompaniments for Cello Time Joggers.
Cello Time Joggers Cello Accompaniment Book
Cello accompaniments for all the pieces in Cello Time Joggers, suitable for a teacher or more advanced student.
Cello Time Runners + CD
A second book of easy pieces for cello
Pieces using 2nd finger and backward and forward extensions. Traditional tunes, original material, and plenty of duets.
Cello Time Runners Piano Accompaniments
Piano accompaniments for Cello Time Runners.
Cello Time Runners Cello Accompaniment Book
Cello accompaniments for all the pieces in Cello Time Runners, suitable for a teacher or more advanced student.
Cello Time Sprinters
A third book of pieces for cello
Extended pieces in first position and introducing and exploring fourth position. Original pieces, pieces by a range of composers, and duets. Download the audio from the OUP Companion Website.
Winner, Best Education Publication, Music Industries Association, 2006
Cello Time Sprinters Piano Accompaniments
Piano accompaniments for Cello Time Sprinters.
Cello Time Sprinters Cello Accompaniment Book
Cello accompaniments for all the pieces in Cello Time Sprinters, suitable for a teacher or more advanced student.
Cello Time Scales
Pieces, puzzles, scales, and arpeggios
Covers the finger patterns used in Joggers and Runners and includes all the scales and arpeggios for ABRSM Grades 1 and 2. Packed with creative ideas to make learning scales and arpeggios easy.
Cello Time Christmas + CD
A stockingful of 32 easy pieces for cello
Well-known carols and festive pieces in a range of keys with words to sing along. Includes solos and duets.
Cello Time Christmas Piano Accompaniments
Piano accompaniments for Cello Time Christmas.
Cello Time stickers
Pack of 6 sheets of fun cello stickers – ideal for motivating pupils!
