Structured. Musical. Built for confident shifting.
Position Pieces for Cello by Rick Mooney is a cornerstone method that guides cellists from early position work into advanced fingerboard confidence across Books 1 and 2. Using a clear, step-by-step system, it introduces each position through targeted exercises before reinforcing it with engaging duets—ensuring students don’t just learn positions, but truly understand them.
Across the series:
By combining technical structure with real musical application, the series develops accurate shifting, strong intonation, and a clear sense of fingerboard geography—making it one of the most trusted methods for progressing beyond the beginner stage.