Sonatinas are short, usually less demanding sonatas that are often intended for beginners. In this edition, Louis Köhler and Adolf Ruthardt collect 30 of the most popular works by Kuhlau, Clementi and Dussek as well as by the best-known composers such as Haydn, Mozart and Beethoven. Both volumes are arranged roughly chronologically, and this one contains 17 sonatinas by the aforementioned composers.