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B Bartók, Béla 1881 - 1945 · Early 20th century

First Term at the Piano, Sz.53

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Early 20th century
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Sheet music · public domain · 4 editions Open on IMSLP →
Composed
1913/1929
First published
1913 in Zongora Iskola, Vol.1
Period
Early 20th century
Catalogue
Sz.
Dedication
Movements
23

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23 pieces:; Step one. 96 (C major); Walking. Moderato (C major); Little invention. Moderato (G mixolydian); Conversation 1. Moderato (A minor); Conversation 2. 96 (A minor); Conversation 3. Moderato (C major); In steps together 96 (G major); Long and short. Moderato (G major); Brief conversation. (E major); Folk melody. Moderato (A minor); Imitation. 66 (A minor); Country song. Moderato (F major); Follow me. Andante (G major); Simple sentences. Andante (G major); Bedtime (Folksong). Allegro (F major); Menuetto. Andante (C major); I danced with a pig. Allegro (G minor); Are you near. Andante (G major); Smooth syncopations. Andnate (F major); I vow to thee. Moderato (G minor); Farmer in the dell. Allegro moderato (G major); Vigorous dance. Allegro deciso (D minor); Waltz. Tempo di valse (B minor)

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