🇭🇺Bartók Béla Viktor János ： For Children Revised Edition Vol.1 No.3 Quasi Adagio BB 53 Sz 42

True to the indication “Quasi Adagio,” this miniature invites the listener to appreciate the expression of a simple, unaffected melody within a calm, measured pace. Over its brief span, the music moves naturally from the presentation of the melody through the shaping of phrases to the conclusion. Its appeal lies in the breathing of each phrase and the balance between the melody and its supporting accompaniment. In performance, avoid slowing so much that the flow comes to a halt, while maintaining the pulse carefully without rushing. Shape the melody in a singing manner, keep the accompaniment restrained, and listen closely to the overlapping sounds and rests to create a quiet lingering resonance.