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Mărunțel from Romanian Folk Dance (No. 6) for viola and piano
23728921
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Piano, Viola - Level 2 - Digital Download
About the Arranger
Jennifer Mishra is a violist and experienced string educator who has taught middle school orchestra in Illinois and Colorado. A widely published researcher, she is the author of "iPractice: Technology in the 21st Century Music Practice Room" (Oxford University Press). Her arrangement of "Selections from Pictures at an Exhibition" has been a staple of the Alfred Music catalog for over 20 years.
SKU: A0.1888140
Composed by Bela Bartok. Arranged by Jenn Mishra. This edition: pdf. 20th Century, Classical, Folk, Multicultural, World. Score and part. 11 pages. Jennifer Mishra #1445947. Published by Jennifer Mishra (A0.1888140).Bring the raw energy of Romanian folk music to your studio with this arrangement of Béla Bartók’s Mărunțel. Originally composed for solo piano in 1915, the "Romanian Folk Dances" were inspired by Bartók's extensive ethnomusicological field research. He meticulously recorded authentic melodies played on fiddles and shepherds' flutes.
The Mărunțel ("the little dance" or "fast dance") serves as the exhilarating finale to the suite. It is characterized by high-octane rhythmic drive. This piece has been arranged for many instruments, and now the viola has a chance to dance!
The Modal Character
This arrangement specifically highlights the bright folk sound of the Lydian mode. In the opening section, the raised 4th scale degree (G-sharp) creates a unique acoustic tension and harmonic resonance. For the violist, this is an ideal study for developing a keen ear and technical precision in 20th-century modal repertoire.
About This Arrangement
- Arrangement Details: Transposed a fifth lower than the original to sit perfectly in the viola’s most resonant registers.
- Pedagogical Focus: A high-energy study in rhythmic precision, sfz accents, and characteristic folk articulation.
- Performance Ready: Includes a piano score and a clean, professionally engraved viola part.
- Authenticity: The accompaniment is adapted from professional cello and piano traditions, ensuring a balanced and robust chamber music experience.
- Format: Digital PDF download: includes both the fully realized piano score and a dedicated, standalone viola part for easy rehearsal and performance.
- Duration: 1:00
About the Arranger
Jennifer Mishra is a violist and experienced string educator who has taught middle school orchestra in Illinois and Colorado. A widely published researcher, she is the author of "iPractice: Technology in the 21st Century Music Practice Room" (Oxford University Press). Her arrangement of "Selections from Pictures at an Exhibition" has been a staple of the Alfred Music catalog for over 20 years.
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