Henle Verlag Telemann - Sonates Methodiques Vol.1
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Summary of This Score
Methodical Sonatas for Flute or Violin and Basso Continuo, Volume I gathers sonatas by Georg Philipp Telemann, published in 1728 and described as "methodical" according to the usage of the time. Their distinctive, highly educational feature is the addition in the first movements of a second ornamented voice to the simple melodic line of the solo instrument: an excellent playground for working on ornamentation, rhetoric, articulation, and the style of early music, while maintaining a particularly playful character.
This publication stands out for its careful and especially practical presentation for both flutists and violinists. You have a solo part and a basso continuo part in which the other voice is always present: a real advantage for staying secure in the setup, clarifying harmonic progressions, and working intonation with a constant polyphonic reference. To go further, an additional part containing only the figured bass completes the set, perfect for musicians wishing to practice reading figured bass, realization, or vary the accompaniment (harpsichord, organ, theorbo, cello, viola da gamba, etc.).
The edition also includes a realized basso continuo, offering a reliable and musical model to understand chord choices, inversions, and voice leading. Whether you are preparing a lesson, interpretative work, or a Baroque music program, this Volume I constitutes both a pedagogical and inspiring resource, suitable for playing in duo or small ensemble with continuo.
Technical specifications
| Publication | Methods | ||
| Composer | Georg Philipp Telemann | Instrumentation | flute or violin and basso continuo |
| Arranger | Wolfgang Kostujak | Year of Publication | 1728 |
| Edition | Henle | ||
Questions frequently asked
Does this edition suit flute and violin?
The instrumentation provided combines a flute or violin with a basso continuo, featuring a solo part adapted to the melodic instrument.
What does the basso continuo of Sonates méthodiques volume I include?
The publication provides a basso continuo part with the other voice present, as well as an additional figured bass part alone. A realized basso continuo is also included. These elements allow for study of the realization and thoroughbass improvisation.
Are Telemann's ornaments indicated in these sonatas?
In the first movements, a second ornamented voice is added to the soloist's simple melodic line. This presentation, taken from the 1728 edition, serves for the practice of ornamentation, articulation, and Baroque rhetoric.
Can the figured bass be practiced with this score?
A separate part containing only the figured bass allows for reading the figures and practicing their realization.
Which edition of Telemann’s sonatas is offered?
This Henle publication, arranged by Wolfgang Kostujak, brings together volume I of Georg Philipp Telemann’s Sonates méthodiques, published in 1728.



