Bartók Béla Viktor János ： Mikrokosmos Vol.3 No.80 Homage to Schumann BB 105 Sz 107

With its title paying homage to Schumann, this is a concise character piece intended for study. Centered on a familiar, songful melody, it moves forward as the two hands and multiple voices pass musical roles between them. Because expressions shift within short phrases, listeners should attend to the shaping of the melody and the direction of each phrase. In performance, keep the principal melody from being obscured, while balancing the accompaniment and inner voices discreetly. Rather than treating dynamics mechanically, carefully bring out the contrast between lightness and lyricism. Keep the tempo steady while allowing natural flexibility in the flow of the beat.