Waves
by Béla Bartók · Sz. 107 · Waves, from Mikrokosmos · also known as Mikrokosmos 2: 51. Waves
The complete piece, as the composer wrote it.
Waves
Béla Bartók
The complete piece, as the composer wrote it.
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About Waves
Piano sheet music for Waves by Béla Bartók, free to view and play along. Grade 3 (Elementary (Grade 3)) piece suitable for students comfortable with basic chords.
"Waves" by Béla Bartók is a grade 3-level piano piece with a duration of approximately 49 seconds. A Grade 3 piece introducing syncopation, wider hand span, and a broader range of key signatures. A solid step up for developing pianists. This arrangement is ideal for pianists with 2-3 years of experience. Béla Bartók's composition showcases syncopation and key signatures up to 3 sharps/flats, making it an excellent choice for developing these essential skills.
Waves is a piece from Béla Bartók's Mikrokosmos, a collection of progressive piano pieces. This work explores the fluidity of sound and rhythm, evoking the movement of water. It is suitable for intermediate pianists looking to enhance their expressive playing.
Is it right for you?
Who it's for
- Students comfortable with basic chords
- Pianists with solid two-hand coordination
- Those ready for syncopation and wider range
Skill level: Grade 3
- Level
- Elementary (Grade 3)
- Experience
- 2-3 years
- Length
- 49 seconds
What you'll learn
Technical skills
- Wider hand span
- Syncopated rhythms
- More complex chord shapes
- Pedal technique
- Hand independence
Musical concepts
- Syncopation
- Key signatures up to 3 sharps/flats
- Expressive dynamics
- Phrase shaping and articulation
How long it takes
To learn
2-4 weeks with regular practice
Practice time
20-40 minutes daily
To master
5-8 weeks to performance-ready
Practice tips
- Practice syncopated passages slowly and with a metronome
- Work on finger independence exercises
- Focus on smooth pedal changes
- Analyze the piece structure before starting