Essential Exercises

This collection of etudes by the virtuoso Sebastian Lee was used as a standard work for cello lessons at the Paris Conservatoire back in the 19th century. For thorough technical training and education...

Charles Dancla (1817-1907) is considered to be the last great representative of the French Violin School. He knew, in a special way, how to implement the principle 'no music without technique, no tech...

Louis R. Feuillard (1872-1941) has become known chiefly as the teacher of Paul Tortelier who called him a man with an extraordinary educational instinct. His 'Daily Exercises' take up the most importa...

Refine your technique day by day: "Tägliche Übungen" (Daily Exercises) for cello from the prestigious Schott Musik publishing house is an essential standard work for every dedicated cellist. Whether u...

Dotzauer études have been part of the standard repertoire in cello lessons for generations. Friedrich Dotzauer (1783-1860) was among the major cellists and cello pedagogues of the 19th century and kne...

Garth Knox is one of the most prominent violists of his generation, and as former long-time member of the Arditti Quartet he has developed and maintained a fondness of contemporary music. In the mean...

Caprices for solo violin have a long tradition; the list of collections in which virtuoso violinist-composers archived testimonies of their virtuoso violin art ranges from Locatelli to Paganini, from...

The Austrian violinist and composer Jakob Dont (1815-1888) very early became a member of the Vienna Hofburg Theatre, later of the Court Chapel. Although he had made a name for himself as a soloist, he...

Caprices for solo violin have a long tradition; the list of collections in which virtuoso violinist-composers archived testimonies of their virtuoso violin art ranges from Locatelli to Paganini, from...

Studies are indispensable for a flawless cello technique. The present edition provides valuable material for individual isolated bowing and fingering techniques in an attractive musical context. Inclu...

This volume gradually introduces the most important thumb techniques: At first, the 4 finger patterns in thumb position are introduced systematically. The thumb first remains placed over the octave ha...

This volume gradually introduces the most important thumb techniques: At first, the 4 finger patterns in thumb position are introduced systematically. The thumb first remains placed over the octave ha...

As with sport, daily exercises are also important for the cello in order to familiarise yourself with the instrument and develop your technique. Lee's Daily Exercises offer ideal material for concentr...

The Violoncello Studies by Bernhard Cossmann (1822-1910) provide specific exercises for the development of the left hand such as double stop trill studies, finger dexterity exercises, chord, scale and...

An indispensable classic for cello education: Sebastian Lee's "40 Easy Etudes Op. 70 in the First Position" has been a cornerstone in the repertoire of aspiring cellists for generations. Edited by the...

Discover the perfect harmony of technical refinement and musical expression: With the "12 Melodic Etudes, Op. 113", cellists receive an indispensable repertoire piece for lessons, study, and expressiv...

The 'Etudes mignonnes' by the Italian flute virtuoso Giuseppe Gariboldi (1833-1905) are among the standard works for flute teaching. Our new edition in the 'Essential Exercises' series provides useful...

This is a series of study cycles for flute which can hardly be overlooked and which not only convey technical skills but also make artistic demands. Thanks to having taught at the Basle Academy of Mus...

Taffanel's flute playing, his merits for the flute music and his educational work are legendary. Among his pupils were the greatest French flautists, such as Fleury, Barrère, Moyse and Philippe Gauber...

Be enchanted by one of the most delightful and emotive masterpieces of the Romantic era: Edward Elgar's world-famous “Salut d'Amour” in a rich arrangement for cello and piano. This timeless piece capt...

Immerse yourself in the romantic sound world of Edward Elgar's unforgettable masterpiece: "Salut d'Amour" has enchanted generations of music lovers worldwide with its delicate melody and heartfelt poe...

The edition is part of the Trinity syllabus 2007 (grade 6)

This volume is a compendium of study literature from five centuries for the student, beginning with the first trumpet methods such as that of Fantini via the heyday of virtuoso literature in the early...

The introduction to the upper registers opens the door to advanced double-bass literature and expressive solo playing. With the volume Daumenlage [Thumb position], learning is easy and fun. Using many...

'About the wide variety of piano sounds' - this is how the content of this volume could be summarised. For Czerny's 'School of Legato and Staccato' provides much more than technical exercises for the...