Bartók Béla Viktor János ： For Children First Edition Vol.1 No.17 Waltz BB 53 Sz 42

This miniature is shaped by the light dance character of triple meter, with a familiar melody interwoven with a concise accompaniment. Several short phrases unfold in succession, and attentive listening to the exchange of melodic lines and changes of register reveals an expressive quality beneath the simplicity. It is important to maintain the flow of the beat from beginning to end without making the strong beats too heavy. The right hand should sing, while the left hand supports the pulse with a light, even touch; natural breathing at the ends of phrases is also effective. Avoid rushing the tempo, and carefully coordinate the small accents and note lengths to bring out the Waltz’s buoyancy and transparency.