The series ‘dumb it down’ offers simplified piano accompaniments to works for violin, viola, violoncello, flute, clarinet and other instruments. The original is arranged for violin and piano. Level of difficulty 2: must be looked at before the lesson, practised before the concert The edition is also available as a pdf file. Click on the drop-down menu under ‘Issue (please select)’

The ‘dumb it down’ series offers simplified piano accompaniments to works for violin, viola, violoncello, flute, clarinet and other instruments. This bourrée is from the Sonata op. 1, no. 5 for flute, violin (or oboe) and basso continuo. The original key is G major. Level of difficulty 2*: must be looked at before the lesson, practised before the concert * For the most part, it is sufficient to play the left hand (during lessons) The edition is also available as a pdf file. Click on the drop-down menu under ‘Issue (please select)’

About this edition The difficulty level of this simplified piano accompaniment is very high. The piano part by the composing pianist Clara Schumann is highly complex, and the possibilities for reduction are limited. Philip Lehmann achieves, with this arrangement, the possibility of an accompaniment even without prior piano study.In the third movement, the present notation format has been chosen to provide as manageable options as possible, depending on the performer‘s abilities: accompaniment with just the bass note, chordally on the downbeat, or with tremolo in the specified rhythm. To preserve this rhythmic specific feature (quintuplets, sixteenth-note rests) of the accompaniment in the right hand, the rhythmic structure is notated from the first measure. Despite this, the greatest simplifications should still be quickly recognizable. Level of difficulty 4 : Compared to the original, the piano movement has been greatly simplified, but can still be practised by amateurs The edition is also available as a pdf file. Click on the drop-down menu under ‘Issue (please select)’

From practice for practice: ‘dumb it down’ is a series of simplified piano accompaniments to standard works for various instruments, which also offer piano players without a degree the opportunity to accompany their pupils, children, friends, etc. The Concerto in F major for violin, harpsichord and strings (Hob. VII:1) is one of the earliest concertante works by Joseph Haydn - and is also a musical curiosity. The rare combination of two equal solo instruments makes the work an exciting dialogue between two worlds of sound. Haydn unfolds baroque elegance and classical clarity here. This edition is scored in B flat major for trumpet (Bb) and piano. Level of difficulty 4 : Compared to the original, the piano writing has been greatly simplified, but can still be practised by amateurs The edition is also available as a pdf file. Click on the drop-down menu under ‘Issue (please select)’

- based on a theme from the 16th century. Julian Schlitzer enriches the ukulele repertoire with virtuoso ‘Folia Variations’, which combine baroque tradition and modern playing techniques. The folia, originally a wild dance from Portugal, has become an integral part of music history over the centuries. Schlitzer makes full use of the tonal possibilities of re-entrant tuning - from strumming and tremolo to tapping. This edition is part of the ‘Elisabeth Pfeiffer presents Ukulele’ series published by Heinrichshofen Verlag, which establishes the ukulele as a versatile solo instrument. The ‘Folia Variations’ are both a demanding concert piece and a didactic etude - ideal for advanced players who want to expand their technical repertoire. The edition is also available as a pdf file. Click on the drop-down menu under ‘Issue (please select)’

From practice for practice: ‘dumb it down’ is a series of simplified piano accompaniments to standard works for various instruments, which also offer pianists without a degree the opportunity to accompany their pupils, children, friends, etc. Johann Sebastian Bach originally composed this arioso for voice, choir and chamber ensemble. Level of difficulty 1 * : Beginner, can play at sight * For the most part, it is sufficient to play the left hand (during lessons) The edition is also available as a pdf file. Click on the drop-down menu under ‘Issue (please select)’

The Meditation is only a very short piece in the opera ‘Thais’, which is originally scored for violin and orchestra. The original key is D major. In order to do justice to the ambitus of the violoncello, G major was chosen. Because of the many rubati, we have decided against providing play-alongs. From practice for practice: ‘dumb it down’ is a series of simplified piano accompaniments to standard works for various instruments, which also offer piano players without a degree the opportunity to accompany their pupils, children, friends etc. Level of difficulty 2 : must be looked at before the lesson, practised before the concert The edition is also available as a pdf file. Click on the drop-down menu under ‘Issue (please select)’

Simplified piano accompaniments by Philip Lehmann from practice for practice. ‘Dumb it down’ is a series of simplified piano accompaniments to standard works for various instruments, which also offer pianists without a degree the opportunity to accompany their pupils, children, friends etc. Johann Sebastian Bach originally composed this arioso for voice, choir and chamber ensemble. Difficulty level 1* : Beginner, can be played at sight *for the most part it is sufficient to play the left hand in class The edition is also available as a pdf file. Click on the drop-down menu under ‘Issue (please select)’

From practice for practice: ‘dumb it down’ is a series of simplified piano accompaniments to standard works for various instruments, which also offer piano players without a degree the opportunity to accompany their pupils, children, friends, etc. Level of difficulty 4 : Compared to the original, the piano writing has been greatly simplified, but can still be practised by amateurs The edition is also available as a pdf file. Click on the drop-down menu under ‘Issue (please select)’

From practice for practice: ‘dumb it down’ is a series of simplified piano accompaniments to standard works for various instruments, which also offer piano players without a degree the opportunity to accompany their students, children, friends, etc. Brahms originally composed this waltz for piano four hands and later arranged it for piano two hands. In this case, therefore, there is no original piano setting for the accompaniment of a melody instrument. The ‘original’ piano setting used by Philip Lehmann as a model is a self-created essence of various sheet music editions available on the market. Difficulty level 1 : beginner, can be sight-read The edition is also available as a pdf file. Click on the drop-down menu under ‘Issue (please select)’

Simplified piano accompaniments by Philip Lehmann from practice for practice. ‘Dumb it down’ is a series of simplified piano accompaniments to standard works for various instruments, which also offer piano players without a degree the opportunity to accompany their pupils, children, friends etc. Difficulty level 1* : Beginners, can be sight-read * For the most part, it is sufficient to play the left hand in lessons The edition is also available as a pdf file. Click on the drop-down menu under ‘Issue (please select)’

From practice for practice: ‘dumb it down’ is a series of simplified piano accompaniments by Philip Lehmann to standard works for various instruments, which also offer piano players without a degree the opportunity to accompany their pupils, children, friends etc. Seitz wrote the original of this student concerto for violin and piano. Level of difficulty 3 : Fingerings may need to be entered and practised The edition is also available as a pdf file. Click on the drop-down menu under ‘Issue (please select)’