late beginner

Study for the Left Hand Sz 42 No.6

Béla Bartók

What's this piece like?
This piece is an excellent exercise for the left-hand. In order to maintain the fast repetitions, the left-hand needs to stay very close to the keys and keep a position that is firm but never stiff.
Who's this piece for?
A very nice piece for those who like original and creative styles.
1-2 pages
Modern
D minor

MOOD: Agitated, fast and intense.

TECHNIQUE: Left hand and repetitions.

Ranking
Equivalent to RCM level 5
Equivalent to ABRSM level 4
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1904

New York City subway opens.

1905

Albert Einstein publishes his theory of Special Relativity.

1906

Dmitri Shostakovich was born.

1907

Edvard Grieg died.

1908

For Children Sz 42 was composed by B. Bartók at the age of 27 years old.

1909

North Pole is reached by American explorers Robert E. Peary and Matthew Henson.

1912

Chinese Republic proclaimed after a revolution overthrows Manchu dynasty.

1912

New Mexico and Arizona admitted as states of the U.S.

1912

Titanic sinks on its first voyage.

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