🇭🇺Bartók Béla Viktor János ： 7 Sketches No.2 Teeter Totter BB 54 Sz 44 Op.9b

“Teeter Totter” is a miniature marked by the side-to-side sway suggested by its title and by its lively motion. Short phrases seem to pass back and forth, while shifts in weight and the placement of accents create a sense of musical elasticity. The piece unfolds in a concentrated flow, highlighting changes in movement along the way. In performance, it is important not to emphasize only the surface of the beat, but to remain aware of the balance between the hands and the direction of each phrase. By preserving its lightness while giving the exchanges of sound subtle shifts of weight, the music’s playful vitality comes through. Carefully shaping the small dynamic changes helps maintain tension to the end.