Instrumental Music
Arne showed little interest in writing concert music. The instrumental music he did compose derives mostly from his stage works. This list contains his instrumental works that have been published separately from his stage works. Not listed below are a few solo violin and solo double bass pieces whose composition date is now unknown and whose publication did not occur until 1978.
| Completion | Title | Genre | Other details |
| 1751 | Eight overtures in 8 parts | overture | This is a collection of overtures from various stage works by Arne including the overtures for Henry and Emma, Comus, and The Judgment of Paris. First used for a concert performance in 1751, the collection has been published numerous times, most recently by J. Herbage in 1937. |
| 1756 | VIII Sonatas or Lessons | sonata | Published in 1983 by C. Hogwood |
| 1757 | VII sonatas | sonata | Published by editor H. Murrill (London, 1939, 1951, 1960) |
| 1767 | Four New Overtures or Symphonies in 8 and 10 Parts | overture, symphony | Another selection of symphonic works mostly from Arne's stage works that were initially put together for a concert performance in 1767. Most recently published by editor R. Platt (London, 1973) |
| 1793 | Six Favourite Concertos | keyboard concerto | These keyboard concertos were a part of various stage works by Arne and were compiled for publication in 1793. They were most recently published by R. Langley (London, 1981) |
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