Bela Bartok - Mikrokosmos Volume 1 (Nos 1-36) Pink Piano Book

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Bela Bartok Mikrokosmos - Volume 1 Nos 1-36 Pink Piano Book

This definitive edition (1987) of Bela Bartok's classic piano teaching series includes an introduction by the composer’s son, Peter Bartok. Originally described by Bartok in 1945 as a cycle of 153 pieces for didactic purposes, Mikrokosmos encompasses a variety of styles, representing a small world or the experiences of children. The pieces reflect the influence of folk music on Bartok’s life, incorporating modern rhythms and harmonies that remain relevant today. 

Volume 1 contains 36 pieces arranged according to technical and musical difficulty, focusing on key teaching points such as unison melodies, question and answer, imitation, and inversion. This collection is an essential resource for piano students and teachers alike, offering a rich and engaging way to develop foundational skills.

Song Titles Include:

• Six Unison Melodies

• Dotted Notes

• Repetition

• Syncopation

• With Alternate Hands

• Parallel Motion

• Reflection

• Change of Position

• Question And Answer

• Village Song

• Parallel Motion With Change Of Position

• Contrary Motion

• Four Unison Melodies

• Imitation And Counterpoint

• Imitation And Inversion

• Pastorale

• Canon At The Octave

• Imitation Reflected

• Canon At The Lower Fifth

• Dance In Canon Form

• In Dorian Mode

• Slow Dance

• In Phrygian Mode

• Chorale

• Free Canon and more..

AMEB:

Piano / Grade 1 / List A

• Dance in Canon Form (No. 31 from Mikrokosmos Vol. 1 BB 105)

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Who Was Bela Bartok?

Bela Bartok (1881–1945) was a Hungarian composer, pianist, and ethnomusicologist, renowned for his significant contributions to 20th-century music. He was a pioneer in integrating folk music elements into his compositions, fusing traditional melodies and rhythms with modernist techniques.

Bartok's works span a wide range of genres, from orchestral and chamber music to piano solos and operas. He explored new tonalities and rhythmic complexities, shaping his distinct musical language. Beyond his compositional legacy, Bartok's passion for ethnomusicology led him to research and record traditional folk music from various cultures, preserving a vast cultural heritage. His artistic innovations and dedication to folk traditions have left an indelible mark on the world of music.