Improve your beginning cello technique! Early Exercises for the Cello helps beginning cello students build a stronger technique. The book helps you develop finger control and dexterity, while also teaching basic rhythm and bowing skills . Early Exercises covers only open string and first finger notes in the first pages before adding third and fourth fingers, and finally second finger, to the exercises. Teachers can use this book at the beginning of each lesson as a warm-up, as a supplement to cello methods.