The Inspiring String: Arabic Orchestral Cello Method Vol 1

By Dr Prof Mahmoud Abdelmaksoud

This book is a part of a series of Arabic language education books which aims to teach playing on a string instrument (cello, violin, viola, contrabass) in a gradual manner. Starting from the first stage, beginner, through the intermediate, student stage (part three) and ending in stage four, which is the stage of Arabic singing on the instrument. It does not require to study to reach to the stage of professionalism, but it is enough to pass the first stage of the first player. As this book series is considered to be the first series of it's type in the world. The authors of our present method use suggested exercises and tools from some of the Arabic music forms, such as Sama'i, Muwashshah and Dawr. They also use some famous Egyptian and Arabic forms as selected exercises, as they represent the reality and feelings of Arabic people and translate what is inside their hearts and feelings.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1835636462
• ISBN13: 9781835636466
• Release Date: August 2025
• Publisher: New Generation Publishing
• Length: 122 Pages
• Weight: 0.88 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.3" x 8.5" x 11.0"