Canon with Sustained Notes
by Béla Bartók · Sz. 107 · Canon with Sustained Notes, from Mikrokosmos · also known as Mikrokosmos 2: 60. Canon with Sustained Notes
The complete piece, as the composer wrote it.
Canon with Sustained Notes
Béla Bartók
The complete piece, as the composer wrote it.
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About Canon with Sustained Notes
Piano sheet music for Canon with Sustained Notes by Béla Bartók, free to view and play along. Grade 3 (Elementary (Grade 3)) piece suitable for students comfortable with basic chords.
"Canon with Sustained Notes" by Béla Bartók is a grade 3-level piano piece with a duration of approximately 1:10. 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.
This piece is part of Béla Bartók's Mikrokosmos, a progressive series of piano pieces designed for teaching. The canon showcases sustained notes and intricate counterpoint, making it an excellent study in texture and harmony.
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
- 1:10
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