The 18 Studies for Solo String Bass by Kreutzer, transcribed by Simandl and Zimmermann, is a valuable resource for bass players. Published by the International Music Company, it offers an excellent opportunity for players to improve their skills and techniques.

Rodolphe Kreutzer was a French violinist, composer, conductor, and teacher (1766-1831) most famous for being the dedicatee of Beethoven's Violin Sonata No. 9, Op. 47. This piece is commonly known as the Kreutzer Sonata. Although Kreutzer never played the work, he met Beethoven in 1798 in Vienna while serving the French ambassador, Jean-Baptiste Bernadotte.