Bartók Béla Viktor János ： For Children Revised Edition Vol.2 No.36-37 Rhapsody BB 53 Sz 42

Nos. 36 and 37, titled “Rhapsody,” are free-flowing and energetic miniatures that explore changes of character through concise musical ideas. Their unaffected melodic quality combines with rhythms that drive the beat forward, while the musical expression shifts across the progression of the two pieces. The melodies should be shaped clearly without allowing the accompaniment or inner voices to disappear. Avoid rushing mechanically, preserving the elasticity of the rhythm and the space between phrases, and keep accents from becoming overly forceful. By highlighting the contrast between sections and carefully balancing tone color and pedal, the music’s vividness and momentum emerge from its concise writing.