"This work has been especially written to enable the cornet student to conquer any technical difficulties he might encounter in the literature for the instrument.
By carefully following the instructions in this book, the student will build up strength and endurance without strain or injury to his embouchure. If the lips remain flexible and the tone is not forced, it will be possible to play easily any note, regardless of the register.
The exercises in this book are not very difficult if practiced slowly at first. I have used them for years in my daily practice to maintain my endurance and prevent fatigue.
The third book of this series contains slightly more difficult studies of every description wich have been graded with the same care as the contents of this second series." (H. L. Clarke).