Bartók Béla Viktor János ： 3 Burlesques II Slightly Tipsy BB 55 Sz 47 Op.8c

“Slightly Tipsy” is a miniature marked by a rhythm that seems to stagger just a little and by unexpected accents. Short phrases appear and break off in succession, while repeated gestures and sudden shifts of register create a sense of unease beneath the lightness. Highlights include moments that seem to shift the center of gravity while maintaining the flow of the beat, as well as passages where sharp sonorities turn into humor. In performance, avoid making each note too heavy, and clearly articulate the rhythmic bite and the placement of the accents. Rather than keeping everything mechanically even, suggest a slight sway while maintaining a steady overall tempo to bring out its ironic lightness.