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Long and short Sz 53 No.8

Béla Bartók

What's this piece like?
Bartók's piano collections for elementary and beginner levels are renowned across the world for its creativity. Each piece featured in the collection was written as student work, and they're ordered to progress slightly in difficulty. This piece is the eighth from Sz. 53, it has a lively character and is ideal for elementary-level pianists.
Who's this piece for?
Ideal for beginners who like original pieces with modern sounds and unique characters.
1-2 pages
Modern
G major

MOOD: Happy.

Ranking
Equivalent to RCM preparatory levels
This piece is easier than ABRSM level 1
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1925

Adolf Hitler publishes his autobiographical manifesto "Mein Kampf".

1925

Big record labels begin using electric microphones for recording.

1925

John T. Scopes convicted and fined for teaching evolution in a public school in Tennessee, U.S.

1927

First film combining music and speech ("The Jazz Singer") premieres.

1929

First Term at the Piano Sz 53 was composed by B. Bartók at the age of 48 years old.

1929

Edwin Hubble proposes theory of expanding universe.

1929

The Great Depression starts in the U.S.

1931

“The Star Spangled Banner” officially becomes the U.S. national anthem.

1933

Hitler is appointed German chancellor.

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