Mikrokosmos 3: 85. Broken Chords

by Béla Bartók · Sz. 107

Broken Chords, from Mikrokosmos

OriginalLv 44·Intermediate1:08

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Mikrokosmos 3: 85. Broken Chords

Béla Bartók

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About Mikrokosmos 3: 85. Broken Chords

Free piano sheet music for Mikrokosmos 3: 85. Broken Chords by Béla Bartók. Grade 3 (Elementary (ABRSM Grade 3)) piece suitable for students comfortable with basic chords.

"Mikrokosmos 3: 85. Broken Chords" by Béla Bartók is a grade 3-level piano piece with a duration of approximately 1:08. 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.

Mikrokosmos is a progressive series of piano pieces by Béla Bartók, designed to develop piano technique and musical understanding. The piece 'Broken Chords' focuses on the exploration of chord structures and their rhythmic possibilities, making it an excellent study for intermediate pianists.

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 (ABRSM Grade 3)
Experience
2-3 years
Length
1:08

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
  1. Practice syncopated passages slowly and with a metronome
  2. Work on finger independence exercises
  3. Focus on smooth pedal changes
  4. Analyze the piece structure before starting

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