The series Music lessons - exercises, studies has 48 volumes, six of which are dedicated to cellists. These add about 300 pieces to the cello étude repertoire. This volume by Natalya Baklanova concentrates mainly on position changing, and among the series' volumes for cellists, only this one contains music with piano accompaniment. Hence the title ''melodic exercises'' describing the pieces. Alongside technique, Baklanova's études assist in the practising of good ensemble playing.