Béla Bartók - Mikrokosmos Volume 1 | 153 Progressive Piano Pieces for Beginners and Students | Classical Piano Method and Sight-Reading Exercises | Boosey and Hawkes Edition - 438

A Timeless Piano Teaching Classic * Mikrokosmos Volume 1 by Béla Bartók is a foundational piano method that has shaped generations of musicians. Originally composed as a series of didactic exercises, these pieces introduce technical skills, musical expression, and stylistic diversity in an engaging and progressive way. This volume includes Nos. 1-36, making it ideal for beginner pianists who want to develop finger independence, articulation, and sight-reading skills. * * Progressive Learning for Beginners and Students * Designed to gradually increase in complexity, Mikrokosmos Volume 1 focuses on essential piano techniques such as staccato, legato, accents, and broken triads. Each piece offers a new challenge, allowing students to build their technical foundation while exploring Bartóks unique harmonic language. Teachers and students alike will appreciate its structured approach to learning. * * Authentic Edition with Multilingual Introduction * This 1987 definitive edition includes an introduction by Peter Bartók, the composers son, providing historical context and interpretative insights. The text is available in English, Spanish, Japanese, and Portuguese, making it accessible to pianists worldwide. Published by Boosey and Hawkes, this volume preserves the integrity of Bartóks original vision while offering a modern layout for ease of reading.
ASIN: 0851626076
VSKU: PKV.0851626076.G
Condition: Good
Author/Artist:Bartok, Bela
Binding: Paperback