--- product_id: 107646083 title: "The Two Octaves Book for Cello" brand: "cassia harvey" price: "£15.79" currency: GBP in_stock: true reviews_count: 6 url: https://www.desertcart.co.uk/products/107646083-the-two-octaves-book-for-cello store_origin: GB region: United Kingdom --- # The Two Octaves Book for Cello **Brand:** cassia harvey **Price:** £15.79 **Availability:** ✅ In Stock ## Quick Answers - **What is this?** The Two Octaves Book for Cello by cassia harvey - **How much does it cost?** £15.79 with free shipping - **Is it available?** Yes, in stock and ready to ship - **Where can I buy it?** [www.desertcart.co.uk](https://www.desertcart.co.uk/products/107646083-the-two-octaves-book-for-cello) ## Best For - cassia harvey enthusiasts ## Why This Product - Trusted cassia harvey brand quality - Free international shipping included - Worldwide delivery with tracking - 15-day hassle-free returns ## Description The Two Octaves Book for Cello ## Images ![The Two Octaves Book for Cello - Image 1](https://images-na.ssl-images-amazon.com/images/I/41BbKRPfXEL.jpg) ![The Two Octaves Book for Cello - Image 2](https://images-na.ssl-images-amazon.com/images/I/51NUGHve3NL.jpg) ![The Two Octaves Book for Cello - Image 3](https://images-na.ssl-images-amazon.com/images/I/3107mw7LuQL.jpg) ## Customer Reviews ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ A must-have addition to every cellists’ collection *by E***S on Reviewed in the United States on January 11, 2020* As a professional cellist and private teacher, this is by far my favorite scale book overall. It will carry a student from late beginner to intermediate. There’s a whole page For every scale (Major and minor)- the straightforward scale at the top and then several variations separated by double bar lines. The opposite page has broken thirds in the same key (also with variations). I find that the variations are too difficult for beginners but great for intermediate students who already know their scales but are working on mastery before moving to 3-octave scales.Two minor drawbacks to this book: there is no table of contents, which becomes a problem because I don’t like the way the book is organized. It’s difficult to find the scales you’ll use most because It’s grouped using parallel keys not relative keys; so d minor comes right after D major. But keys that share the same key signature, like D Major and b minor are like 15 pages apart. ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Maybe your second scale book? *by A***E on Reviewed in the United States on May 9, 2017* Extra points for a binding that lays flat on the stand. I usually have to have the office supply store cut off the binding and add a comb or spiral, but this book came ready to use, no extra hassle or $.I also like the rhythm and bowing challenges that spice up the scale practice and get one ready for orchestra and other realities of cello life.That said, for me this would have been a better second scale book because of the added challenges. I see nothing wrong with learning the scales first, then usimg this book, which adds the real-world layers of rhythms and bowings. For me, as a first book, this was frustrating. Other reviewers here don't seem to have that issue, so good for them. Maybe I am a wimp. But if this book is too hard for you to do one scale exercise group (2 pages) per week, and play it well, in tune and with a metronome (in your head or actual), then I suggest learning the straight scales very well first. I was very frustrated with the weekly "fails" and I think my teacher wanted me to feel incompetent so I would keep taking lessons. I hate to say that, but I'm not sure why else she would have continued to make me try to learn scales using this book. (And I should say that I had to actually play them the first time through, at tempo, which I think was the problem. Take your time and learn slowly, then up the tempo.) I took a break (and ended up finding a new and better teacher) and became very comfortable with straight scales first, to the point where I could play them in Circle of Fifths order without stopping, from memory. This book was then very helpful for me to add the layers and I liked it a lot. So consider yourself talented if you can learn scales, rhythms, and bowings all at the same time. I am a klutz and had to come back to it. The exercises are excellent and will help get you up to speed on pieces for solo or orchestra. ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Great for adult re-learner *by U***C on Reviewed in the United States on October 11, 2019* I played cello all through high school, but haven't touched it in 30-years. My ear is pretty good, but my fingering (and sore fingers -ouch!) and even bass-clef music reading ability have gone out the window. This book is just what I need to "relearn" what I've lost. I'm not an absolute beginner, but I think this is going to start me out in just the right place. --- ## Why Shop on Desertcart? - 🛒 **Trusted by 1.3+ Million Shoppers** — Serving international shoppers since 2016 - 🌍 **Shop Globally** — Access 737+ million products across 21 categories - 💰 **No Hidden Fees** — All customs, duties, and taxes included in the price - 🔄 **15-Day Free Returns** — Hassle-free returns (30 days for PRO members) - 🔒 **Secure Payments** — Trusted payment options with buyer protection - ⭐ **TrustPilot Rated 4.5/5** — Based on 8,000+ happy customer reviews **Shop now:** [https://www.desertcart.co.uk/products/107646083-the-two-octaves-book-for-cello](https://www.desertcart.co.uk/products/107646083-the-two-octaves-book-for-cello) --- *Product available on Desertcart United Kingdom* *Store origin: GB* *Last updated: 2026-05-16*