“Methodical” was how Telemann's six sonatas were described when they were published in 1732, because they included a second, ornamented version of the simple melody line of the solo instrument for the slow opening movements and for the second movement of the C-minor sonata. This edition has separate solo and bass continuo parts that contain the other part in each case for orientation purposes. There is also an additional part featuring only the figured bass line.

Volume 1 of “Methodical Sonatas” is also available, meaning that all twelve of Telemann's sonatas are now available as Henle Urtext editions.