Bela Bartok For Children Volume 1 Piano Songbook (New Edition)

Bela Bartok For Children Volume 1 Piano Book(New Edition)

40 Hungarian Tunes For Student Pianists

This piano book, part of the “For Children” series, features a delightful collection of 40 Hungarian tunes based on folk melodies, carefully selected for student pianists. Bela Bartok, the renowned composer, created these short piano pieces with a focus on capturing the essence of traditional Hungarian music, making them accessible and enjoyable for young learners.

This new edition of Book 1 has been revised and re-engraved to ensure clear and legible notation. As an added bonus, the book includes an introductory note written by the composer’s son, Peter Bartok, providing valuable insights into the music and its background.

“Bela Bartok For Children Volume 1 Piano Book” is a piano teaching classic, cherished by teachers and students alike. The pieces in this volume offer a wonderful opportunity for young pianists to explore the rich and colourful world of Hungarian folk tunes while developing their technical and musical skills.

With its 46 pages of enchanting melodies, this book will inspire and engage students, nurturing their passion for music and fostering a deeper appreciation for the musical heritage of Hungary.

Also Available In This Series:

• Bela Bartok For Children Volume 1 Piano Songbook(Hungarian)
• Bela Bartok For Children Volume 2 Piano Songbook(Slovakian)

Song Titles Include:

• 1. Ballad
• 2. Children At Play
• 3. Children’s Dance
• 4. Children’s Game
• 5. Children’s Song
• 6. Choral
• 7. Dance Song
• 8. Drinking Song
• 9. Jeering Song
• 10. Jest
• 11. Old Hungarian Tune
• 12. Pentatonic Tune
• 13. Pillow Dance
• 14. Play
• 15. Play Song
• 16. Round Dance
• 17. Soldier’s Song
• 18. Song
• 19. Study For The Left Hand
• 20. Swine-herd’s Dance
• 21. Swine-herd’s Song
• 22. Winter Solstice Song
• And more..

AMEB:

Piano / Grade 1 / List C

• Allegro No. 1 from For Children Volume 1 BB53 (listed as A Toyshop Tune in Musical Cameos)

Piano / Grade 2 / List C

• Allegro molto No. 10 from For Children Volume 1 BB 53 (Listed as A train journey in Musical cameos)
• Lento No. 17 from For children Volume 1 BB 53 (Listed as Gipsy Dance in Musical cameos)

Piano / Grade 3 / List C

• Moderato No. 26 from For Children Volume 1 BB 53

Piano / Grade 4 / List C

• Allegro non troppo No. 33 [No. 35 in 1st edition] from For Children Volume 1 BB 53
• Allegro robusto No. 21 from For Children Volume 1 BB 53

Piano for Leisure / Grade 4 / Open Manual list

• No 27 Drinking song (32 piano pieces)