Bartók Béla Viktor János ： Mikrokosmos Vol.6 No.142 From the Diary of a Fly BB 105 Sz 107

“From the Diary of a Fly” is a highly descriptive educational piece that suggests the restless movements and tension of a fly. Short figures appear in rapid succession and continually change character, while the contrast between sharp accents and delicate motion gives the music both humor and a sense of urgency. A key point of interest is hearing the changes in character from one section to the next. In performance, do not pursue speed alone; keep the figures clear and even while maintaining a light touch and agile responses. Accents should not be struck harshly, but shaped to indicate the direction of the movement, allowing the music’s character to come vividly to life.