Introduction; 1. Violoncello and schools of performance; 2. Development of the violoncello; 3. The bow grip and instrument hold; 4. The development of fingering techniques; 5. Bow strokes and their execution; 6. Special effects; 7. Rules of ornamentation; 8. The art of accompaniment; 9. Elements of aesthetics and style; Bibliography.

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