The volume comprises works by classical and romantic masters for beginners.

The chamber ensemble includes violin, viola, violoncello and piano, but if the viola is missing, its part can be played by a second violin from the version enclosed in the appendix. The string parts do not go beyond the first position.

As opposed to the basso continuo part that children are less fond of, the piano assumes a soloistic role alternating with the strings. A certain part of the pieces can already be played after two years of serious studies.

The colourful music containing dance movements and larger forms alike offers possibilities of common music making for string players and pianists.