Bartók Béla Viktor János ： For Children Revised Edition Vol.1 No.23 Dance Song BB 53 Sz 42

This short piece is marked by a lively rhythmic character and a simple, approachable melody. Within a structure built from short phrases, the layering of sounds and changes in dynamics create both a sense of dancing movement and a singing quality. Its appeal lies in keeping the rhythmic lift while bringing the melody clearly to the foreground, and in allowing the divisions between phrases to give the musical flow a natural breath. In performance, avoid making the rhythm overly mechanical, and vary the light accents and flexible touch. By not rushing the tempo and by treating the length of each note and every rest with care, the vivid dance-like character within its concise writing can be conveyed.