The level of difficulty of this simplified piano accompaniment is very high. The piano writing by the composer Clara Schumann is very complex, but the possibilities for reduction are limited. With this arrangement, Philip Lehmann makes it possible to play the accompaniment even without studying the piano. In the third movement, the present form of notation was chosen in order to offer the most manageable options possible, depending on the performer's ability: Accompaniment with the bass note only, chordally on the main beat or with tremolo in the specified rhythm. The rhythmic structure is notated from the first bar in order to preserve these rhythmic peculiarities (quintuplets, semiquaver rests) of the accompaniment in the right hand. The greatest possible simplifications should nevertheless be quickly recognisable. Level of difficulty 4 : Compared to the original, the piano part is 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)’

In the copy by Johannes Sperger, which must serve as the source today, the double bass is in D major, but the parts are in E flat major. In the meantime, D major has established itself as the key for the double bass part. Accordingly, the key was chosen for the tuning of the double bass used. Dynamic and articulation indications are taken from the first edition by Franz Tischer-Zeitz (B. Schott's Söhne, Mainz 1938), but should only be understood as suggestions. The playalongs offered only contain the respective main parts of the solo: 1st movement T17 - T106 2nd movement T13 with upbeat - T53 3rd movement T29 with upbeat - ending 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)’.

Another volume from the Elisabeth Pfeiffer presents series: What would it have been like if Franz Schubert had written for ukulele? Sebastian Krämer asked himself this question and composed five variations on his own ‘Theme Viennese Style’ for Elisabeth Pfeiffer. She writes about this work: ‘Sebastian Krämer has shown that the ukulele is capable of complex, polyphonic music. Not only does he utilise the characteristics of the ukulele; he also brings them to full expression. These variations are among the most beautiful and some of the most technically demanding pieces in my repertoire.’

The series ‘dumb it down’ offers simplified piano accompaniments by Philip Lehmann to standard works for violin, viola, violoncello, flute, clarinet and other instruments. The level of difficulty is strongly dependent on the tempo. The notation clearly differentiates which quavers should be played and which are optional by indicating the repetition marks (see the notation from bar 11 in the 3rd movement in particular). This additional possibility of simplification as well as a low tempo (realistic in a teaching context) justify the rating of the piano movement as 2. The faster the music is played, the closer one gets to difficulty level 4. The edition contains QR codes for play-alongs in various tempi with the original piano setting. Level of difficulty 2 : Must be looked at before the lesson, practised before the concert Level of difficulty 3 : Fingerings may need to be entered and practised 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)’.

The ‘dumb it down’ series offers simplified piano accompaniments to works for violin, viola, violoncello, flute, clarinet and other instruments. The edition includes QR codes to playalongs in various tempi with original piano settings. Level of difficulty 1 : Beginners, can be sight-read 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 pianists without a degree the opportunity to accompany their pupils, children, friends etc.. In keeping with the intention of this series of editions to provide simplified piano accompaniments, no pedagogical entries are added to the part of the solo instrument. The aim is to simplify the piano part as much as possible. The arrangements therefore do not claim to be original or musicological. The editor and publisher feel the need to clearly point this out, especially in the case of this concerto by Telemann. Here, an examination of the performance practice of the Baroque period is required in order to be able to appropriately organise and embellish the basic structure of the solo part offered here. The edition contains QR codes for play-alongs in various tempi with the original piano setting. 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)’.

The series ‘dumb it down’ offers simplified piano accompaniments to works for violin, viola, violoncello, flute, clarinet and other instruments. Original for violin and piano. The edition includes QR codes to playalongs in various tempi with original piano parts. 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)’

According to the encyclopaedia ‘Musik in Geschichte und Gegenwart’, the ‘Sicilienne’ became famous through the arrangement for violin and piano by Samuel Dushkin. The key he used is E flat major. The edition contains QR codes to playalongs in various tempi with the original piano setting. 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)’.

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. Often only the first movement of this standard work of violin literature is used in lessons. We have therefore decided to indicate the level of difficulty as ‘3’. Despite the simplifications, the last movement is rather more difficult. On the other hand, the accompaniment with the left hand only is attractive from a musical point of view. Some of the repeated quavers/sixteenth notes have been notated with abbreviations. These repetitions can, but do not have to be played. The edition contains QR codes to playalongs in various tempi with the original piano setting. Level of difficulty 3* : Fingerings may need to be entered and practised * 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. This ‘Chanson triste’ is the second movement of the cycle ‘12 Piano Pieces op. 40’, which Tchaikovsky composed for piano two hands. The edition contains QR codes to playalongs in various tempi with the original piano setting. 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)’.

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. The edition includes QR codes to playalongs in various tempi with the original piano setting. Level of difficulty 3* : Finder movements may need to be memorised and practised * 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)’.

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. Paganini wrote the ‘Moto Perpetuo’ like many other works for himself for violin and orchestra. The edition includes QR codes to playalongs in various tempi with the original piano setting. 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 (in class). The edition is also available as a pdf file. Click on the drop-down menu under ‘Edition (please select)’.