Bartók Béla Viktor János ： First Term at the Piano III Dialogue BB 66

“Dialogue” is a concise and approachable miniature that suggests a brief musical exchange. It is important to distinguish the movement of the different voices or registers and to shape the flow naturally, as if it were a question and answer. By grasping the overall structure and observing the direction of each phrase, the simple material can take on an expressive, conversational character. Avoid pressing the sounds too forcefully; instead, adjust the dynamics and tone as though passing a voice from one speaker to another. While keeping the rhythms of each voice precise, make use of the rests and spaces between sounds to bring out the light, responsive interplay that is one of the piece’s main attractions.