Mikrokosmos, Bela Bartok's major contribution to piano pedagogy, was originally intended as a series of studies for his son. A cornerstone of piano pedagogy today, this series of 153 pieces (published in six volumes) offers a more modern and challenging approach than most beginner books. The works evolve in progressive order, developing technique and musicianship hand-in-hand. Newly engraved and edited, this clear and easy-to-read edition contains an introduction and teaching suggestions to hel...

• Introduction
• ComposerÂ’s Preface to the Six Volumes
• ComposerÂ’s Notes to Volume 1
• Nos. 1–6. Six Unison Melodies
• No. 7. Dotted Notes
• No. 8. Repetition (No. 1)
• No. 9. Syncopation (No. 1)
• No. 10. With Alternate Hands
• No. 11. Parallel Motion
• No. 12. Reflection
• No. 13. Change of Position
• No. 14. Question and Answer
• No. 15. Village Song
• No. 16. Parallel Motion with Change of Position
• No. 17. Contrary Motion (No. 1)
• Nos.18–21. Four Unison Melodies
• No. 22. Imitation a...