In six books, Maxime Alphonose provides 200 progressive studies for the Horn. The third volume of Deux Cents Études Nouvelles Mélodiques Et Progressives is essential to intermediate level Horn players seeking to improve their technique on the instrument.

Alphonose's studies focus on elements including tempo, rhythm, articulation, rests, dynamics, syncopation, breath control and neatness, among other musical aspects. Compiled in 1924, Alphonse's Deux Cents Études Nouvelles Mélodiques Et Progressives has enhanced the studies of many prolific Horn players. With notes in French, English, German and Japanese, this Alphonse book is versatile and crucial to the progress of any Horn player.