Bartók Béla Viktor János ： Mikrokosmos Vol.3 No.75 Triplets BB 105 Sz 107

Béla Bartók’s Mikrokosmos Vol. 3, No. 75, “Triplets,” is an educational piece focused on the rhythmic character and sense of motion created by triplets. Within its concise musical span, the performer moves forward while maintaining even triplets and attending to the grouping of beats and the divisions of the phrases. Its appeal lies in the momentum arising from the regular motion and in the expressive changes created by the phrasing. In practice, it is important first to keep every note clear and even and to stabilize the placement of the beats. Avoid rushing the tempo, release unnecessary tension in the hands and arms, and aim for a natural, flowing triplet sound. Maintaining a sense of musical direction rather than playing mechanically brings out both the work’s educational purpose and its musical interest.