Bartók Béla Viktor János ： Mikrokosmos Vol.2 No.61 Pentatonic Melody BB 105 Sz 107

Bartók’s Mikrokosmos Vol. 2 No. 61 is a pedagogical miniature based on a pentatonic scale. The melodic outline that emerges from a limited collection of notes is clear, making the piece well suited to developing an ear for melodic movement and phrase structure. Within its concise flow, careful attention to the length and placement of each note, as well as the breathing between phrases, allows the musical direction to come across naturally. In performance, rather than simply playing each note evenly, performers should be aware of the peaks of the melody and its sense of resolution, shaping the music with appropriate articulation and a light touch.