MusicYears 4–6Cello

Cello Grade 4: Scales & Arpeggios

Ab, B major, 2 octaves; E, Bb minor, 2 octaves; dominant 7ths; thumb position introduction

What you'll learn

  1. 1

    Imagine your cello bow is a magic wand 🪄. Scales are like walking up a ladder, one note at a time.

  2. 2

    How many notes do you play in a scale?

  3. 3

    Tap the notes of a D major scale in order — like stepping stones!

  4. 4

    Let's play a D major arpeggio together. 🎻

  5. 5

    What is the first note of a D major arpeggio?

  6. 6

    Now play the D major arpeggio yourself — tap the notes in order!

  7. 7

    Which fingers do you use for the D major scale?

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