Learn “the geography of the cello” with Popper’s infamous Etudes.
In this free PDF from tonebase, you’ll find the 5 most crucial Popper Etudes from his book of 40 as well as practice comments and guidelines to help you in your studies. Whether you are just beginning your Popper journey or have been working on these Etudes for many years, let this detailed PDF be your guide!
5 PDF scores of Popper's most crucial Etudes.
Helpful guidelines for each Etude to aid your practice.
Detailed annotations including bow strokes & fingerings
David Popper (1843-1913) was one of the most important figures in cello playing.
Known in his time as a virtuoso cellist, he played principal cello in the Hungarian and Vienna State Operas, including as first cellist under Mahler. Mahler believed Popper was the greatest cellist he had heard, and Popper was legendary for his incredible dexterity and virtuosity on the cello. Popper knew all the great composers of the day, such as Brahms, Liszt, Wagner, Grieg, and Tchaikovsky.
