🇭🇺Bartók Béla Viktor János ： Romanian Folk Dances No.1 Stick Dance BB 68 Sz 56

Within its brief span, this piece condenses sharp rhythms suggestive of a dance involving the striking of sticks with a simple yet powerful melodic character. The music moves forward through a clear pulse, while the placement of accents and changes in dynamics create vitality within its concise phrases, including repetitions. On the piano, it is important to let the melody stand out while keeping the accompanying patterns crisp and well coordinated. Staccatos should be light and clean, and strong beats should not be forced. Focusing on the direction of each short phrase brings out the natural momentum and rough-edged energy of a folk dance.