Études Caractéristiques has formed many generations of Trombone players. The compilation by French cornetist conductor and composer Jean-Baptiste Arban (1825-1889) successfully addresses requirements of modern technique and characteristics. Arban studied at the Paris Conservatoire and led a prosperous career as a versatile and accomplished musician. Études Caractéristiques contains fourteen studies each addressing a variety of musical characteristics. These elements include chromaticism articulation rhythm range intervals breath control and tempo among otheraspects. Arban's Études Caractéristiques is not to be missed by aspiring Trombone players.