Bartók Béla Viktor János ： Mikrokosmos Vol.1 No.34 In Phrygian Mode BB 105 Sz 107

This educational miniature from Volume 1 of Bartók’s Mikrokosmos explores the sound of the Phrygian mode. The shading and tension characteristic of the mode, with its semitone inflection, are concentrated within a concise musical design. It is important to connect the short phrase units with a clear sense of direction and to listen for the differences in sonority between each section. Keep the melodic line distinct and maintain the flow of the beat, while giving the semitone movement weight without making it sound harsh. Use the pedal sparingly so that the modal color and the clarity of the individual notes remain distinct.