Dmitri Borisovich Kabalevsky ： 30 Children’s Pieces No.24 Etude Op.27-24

Included in Kabalevsky’s “30 Children’s Pieces,” this work is brief yet combines the aims of an etude with expressive musical character. Etude-like motion carries the music forward, while the shaping of phrases and changes in dynamics provide points of interest. It is important to establish a steady pulse from the beginning, keep the smaller notes even, and remain aware of the direction of the melodic lines so that the performance does not become mechanical. Feeling the breaths between phrases, balancing the hands, and avoiding forced accents will help bring out the piece’s clear, lively character while maintaining concentration through the ending. Begin at a tempo that allows accuracy, then refine the piece without losing its expression.