Bartók Béla Viktor János ： For Children Revised Edition Vol.1 No.18 Soldier’s Song BB 53 Sz 42

This is a concise, vigorous miniature in a march-like character. Short melodic phrases move forward in clearly defined units, while a distinct sense of meter and repetition creates an outline reminiscent of a soldier’s steps. The roles of melody and accompaniment are easy to hear, making the interplay and shape of each phrase important points of interest. In performance, avoid making the beat too heavy; maintain a steady stride while bringing out the melody with clarity and lightness. Vary the expression slightly in repeated passages and maintain a sense of direction toward the cadences to give this short work lively momentum.