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Quiz about Suzuki Cello Method Do you know the repertoire
Quiz about Suzuki Cello Method Do you know the repertoire

Suzuki Cello Method: Do you know the repertoire? Quiz


Hello fellow cellists and music educators! I created this quiz so we can determine just how much we know about the repertoire that is standard in cello pedagogy.

A multiple-choice quiz by VityaFan. Estimated time: 4 mins.
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Author
VityaFan
Time
4 mins
Type
Multiple Choice
Quiz #
326,479
Updated
Dec 03 21
# Qns
10
Difficulty
Average
Avg Score
8 / 10
Plays
151
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Question 1 of 10
1. This is typically the first full sonata that a Suzuki cello student will learn. It is a sonata in C Major, composed by French cellist and composer Jean Baptiste ________. Hint


Question 2 of 10
2. This British cellist and composer composed several fun, yet pedagogical pieces for cello. Pieces like "Danse Rustique" have been utilized by many music educators, and make up part of the Suzuki cello method. This composer's name is William Henry ______. Hint


Question 3 of 10
3. This sonata composed by Antonio Vivaldi gives the student real experience reading in the tenor clef. The key signature contains only one sharp. What key is this sonata in? Hint


Question 4 of 10
4. True or False: Vivaldi wrote a Double Cello Concerto.


Question 5 of 10
5. This Czech composer wrote many pedagogical works for cello, including a Gavotte, "Hungarian Rhapsody" and "The High School of Cello Playing." His name is David _____ . Hint


Question 6 of 10
6. True or False: Sammartini's "Cello Sonata in G Major" contains sections in thumb position.


Question 7 of 10
7. "The Swan" is a piece used for cello pedagogy. This piece is from "Le Carnaval des Animaux," and is written by Camille _____ Hint


Question 8 of 10
8. This study, entitled "Allegro Appassionato", is a great pedagogical piece for cello, written by _______ Saint-Saens Hint


Question 9 of 10
9. True or False: Haydn wrote a cello concerto in the key of C Major.


Question 10 of 10
10. This cellist is said to have sat in for the first violinist in his orchestra when they fell ill, and to have played their part, in the correct range, on cello. He is one of the most influential cello composers of all time. His name is _____ Boccherini Hint



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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts
1. This is typically the first full sonata that a Suzuki cello student will learn. It is a sonata in C Major, composed by French cellist and composer Jean Baptiste ________.

Answer: Breval

While Breval composed pieces for all levels of difficulty, this is certainly his most famous work.
2. This British cellist and composer composed several fun, yet pedagogical pieces for cello. Pieces like "Danse Rustique" have been utilized by many music educators, and make up part of the Suzuki cello method. This composer's name is William Henry ______.

Answer: Squire

The music of Squire (1871 - 1963) is very fun and somewhat easy to play. It is great for young students.
3. This sonata composed by Antonio Vivaldi gives the student real experience reading in the tenor clef. The key signature contains only one sharp. What key is this sonata in?

Answer: E minor

E minor is the relative minor to G major, and so contains one sharp.
4. True or False: Vivaldi wrote a Double Cello Concerto.

Answer: True

Vivaldi's double cello concerto, RV 531, is in G Minor.
5. This Czech composer wrote many pedagogical works for cello, including a Gavotte, "Hungarian Rhapsody" and "The High School of Cello Playing." His name is David _____ .

Answer: Popper

David Popper (1843 - 1913) was a virtuoso cellist and professor at the Budapest Conservatory. He wrote many works for cello, and is highly influential in the world of cello pedagogy.
6. True or False: Sammartini's "Cello Sonata in G Major" contains sections in thumb position.

Answer: True

This piece gives the student some of their first experience with thumb position, where the thumb is used on the cello strings, instead of resting behind the neck.
7. "The Swan" is a piece used for cello pedagogy. This piece is from "Le Carnaval des Animaux," and is written by Camille _____

Answer: Saint-Saens

This is a beautiful piece that gives a student great experience shifting positions.
8. This study, entitled "Allegro Appassionato", is a great pedagogical piece for cello, written by _______ Saint-Saens

Answer: Camille

This is a great piece to listen to, and it begins to show off a student's virtuosity.
9. True or False: Haydn wrote a cello concerto in the key of C Major.

Answer: True

Haydn's C Major cello concerto is one of the most popular cello concertos.
10. This cellist is said to have sat in for the first violinist in his orchestra when they fell ill, and to have played their part, in the correct range, on cello. He is one of the most influential cello composers of all time. His name is _____ Boccherini

Answer: Luigi

Boccherini (1743 - 1805) wrote a dozen cello concertos, many symphonies, and hundreds of chamber works.
Source: Author VityaFan

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