Twenty-one Etudes

Book excerpt: Here's a collection of the solo cello etudes by Jean Louis Duport. The reforms that Duport introduced into the technique of the cello, including the true fingering of the instrument, a standardization of positions, and a methodical system of shifting, cleared the way for the development of modern technique. Kalmus Editions are primarily reprints of Urtext Editions, reasonably priced and readily available. They are a must for students, teachers, and performers.