For Children, Sz.42 (Bartók, Béla)

Movements/SectionsMov'ts/Sec's 85 (79) pieces
Composition Year 1908-09, rev.1945
Genre Categories Pieces; For piano; Scores featuring the piano; For 1 player; For 4 accordions, percussion, double bass (arr); Scores featuring the accordion (arr); Scores featuring percussion soloists (arr); Scores featuring the double bass (arr); For 6 players (arr); For 4 accordions, double bass (arr); For 5 players (arr); For flute, oboe, clarinet, bassoon, horn (arr); Scores featuring the flute (arr); Scores featuring the oboe (arr); Scores featuring the clarinet (arr); Scores featuring the bassoon (arr); Scores featuring the horn (arr); for mandolin, banjo, resonator and classical guitar (arr); For 2 violins, viola, cello (arr); For 4 players (arr); Scores featuring the violin (arr); Scores featuring the viola (arr); Scores featuring the cello (arr); For strings (arr); Scores featuring string ensemble (arr); For oboe, clarinet, bassoon (arr); For 3 players (arr); For 2 clarinets, bassoon (arr); For clarinet, bassoon, horn (arr)

Contents

Performances

Recordings

 1. Children at Play
#469932 - 0.69MB - 0:30 -  0.0/10 2 4 6 8 10 (-) - !N/!N/!N - 9766×⇩ - MP3 - MCPP

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 6. Study for the Left Hand
#469925 - 1.03MB - 0:45 -  0.0/10 2 4 6 8 10 (-) - !N/!N/!N - 3831×⇩ - MP3 - MCPP

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Performer Pages Mississippi College Piano Pedagogy (piano)
Publisher Info. Mississippi College Piano Pedagogy, 2017.
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Scores

Original version (1909)

 Book 1 (Based on Hungarian Folksongs)
#42557 - 1.72MB, 39 pp. -  0.0/10 2 4 6 8 10 (-) - V/V/V - 46385×⇩ - Ottaviano

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Ottaviano (2009/10/20)

 Book 2 (Based on Slovak Folksongs)
#42558 - 1.67MB, 40 pp. -  0.0/10 2 4 6 8 10 (-) - V/V/V - 20927×⇩ - Ottaviano

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Ottaviano (2009/10/20)

Publisher. Info. Budapest: Rozsnyai Károly, n.d.(1909-1911). MPR
Reprinted New York: E.F. Kalmus, n.d.(1933-70).
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 Book 1, 2 (Vol.1-4, all 85 pieces) - Complete Score
#00857 - 3.78MB, 88 pp. -  0.0/10 2 4 6 8 10 (-) - V*/V*/V* - 25291×⇩ - Feldmahler

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Feldmahler (2006/3/27)

Publisher. Info. Moscow: Muzyka, n.d. Plate 8685.
from an unidentified collection
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Misc. Notes Russian translation of verses to folksongs used at the end (last 4 p.)
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Revised version (1945)

 Book 1 - Complete Score (EU)
#01553 - 5.95MB, 44 pp. -  0.0/10 2 4 6 8 10 (-) - V/42/V - 35995×⇩ - Aglover

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Aglover (2006/9/21)

Editor Revised version (Jan. 1945)
Publisher. Info. New York: Boosey & Hawkes, 1946.
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Misc. Notes This "revised" edition apparently has only 40 pieces in the first book.
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Arrangements and Transcriptions

Revised version (1945)

For 2 Violins, Viola and Cello (Bonds)

 Book 1 - Complete Score (EU)
#869461 - 4.63MB, 74 pp. -  0.0/10 2 4 6 8 10 (-) - !N/42/!N - 219×⇩ - Abonds

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 Book 2 - Complete Score (EU)
#869462 - 4.45MB, 71 pp. -  0.0/10 2 4 6 8 10 (-) - !N/42/!N - 116×⇩ - Abonds

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Abonds (2023/8/12)

Arranger Alan Ernest Bonds
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Selections

For Strings (Weiner)

 Violins I
#300834 - 2.65MB, 4 pp. -  0.0/10 2 4 6 8 10 (-) - V/V/31 - 5622×⇩ - M.kowalski49

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⇒ 5 more: Violins II • Violins III (for Violas) • Violas • Cellos • Basses

 Violins II
#300835 - 2.53MB, 4 pp. -  0.0/10 2 4 6 8 10 (-) - V/V/31 - 2008×⇩ - M.kowalski49

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 Violins III (for Violas)
#300836 - 2.58MB, 4 pp. -  0.0/10 2 4 6 8 10 (-) - V/V/31 - 1546×⇩ - M.kowalski49

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 Violas
#300837 - 0.09MB, 4 pp. -  0.0/10 2 4 6 8 10 (-) - V/V/31 - 1733×⇩ - M.kowalski49

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 Cellos
#300838 - 2.58MB, 4 pp. -  0.0/10 2 4 6 8 10 (-) - V/V/31 - 1957×⇩ - M.kowalski49

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 Basses
#300839 - 2.28MB, 4 pp. -  0.0/10 2 4 6 8 10 (-) - V/V/31 - 1526×⇩ - M.kowalski49

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Arranger Leó Weiner (1885-1960)
Publisher. Info. Budapest: Editio Musica, 1952. Plate Z. 865.
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For 4 Accordions, Double Bass and Percussion ad lib. (Pasztor)

 Complete Score
#652837 - 0.52MB, 22 pp. -  0.0/10 2 4 6 8 10 (-) - !N/!N/!N - 257×⇩ - Sonoptikon

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Sonoptikon (2020/10/18)

Arranger Ernö Pasztor
Publisher. Info. SONOPTIKON, 2020.
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Misc. Notes small percussion parts by István Nagy - thanks!
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For Mandolin, Banjo, Resonator and Classical Guitar (Dillow)

 Volume 1-2 (Nos.1-39) - Complete Score
#850973 - 5.45MB, 152 pp. -  0.0/10 2 4 6 8 10 (-) - !N/!N/!N - 33×⇩ - Adillow

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Arranger Allen Dillow
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Selections (Book 2, Nos.11-13)

For Oboe, Clarinet and Bassoon (Goodman)

 Complete Score and Parts
#826502 - 0.30MB, 10 pp. -  0.0/10 2 4 6 8 10 (-) - !N/!N/!N - 131×⇩ - Roe.w.goodman

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Arranger Roe William Goodman (b. 1938)
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For 2 Clarinets and Bassoon (Goodman)

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#826500 - 0.30MB, 10 pp. -  0.0/10 2 4 6 8 10 (-) - !N/!N/!N - 76×⇩ - Roe.w.goodman

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Arranger Roe William Goodman (b. 1938)
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For Clarinet, Bassoon and Horn (Goodman)

 Complete Score and Parts
#826501 - 0.28MB, 10 pp. -  0.0/10 2 4 6 8 10 (-) - !N/!N/!N - 59×⇩ - Roe.w.goodman

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Arranger Roe William Goodman (b. 1938)
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My Little Graceful Girl (No.17)

For Flute, Oboe, Clarinet, Bassoon and Horn or Cello (Gouin)

 Complete Score
#130240 - 0.06MB, 2 pp. -  0.0/10 2 4 6 8 10 (-) - !N/!N/!N - 3200×⇩ - Pierre Gouin

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⇒ 6 more: Flute • Oboe • Clarinet • Horn • Bassoon • Cello (replacing Horn)

 Flute
#130241 - 0.04MB, 1 pp. -  0.0/10 2 4 6 8 10 (-) - !N/!N/!N - 748×⇩ - Pierre Gouin

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 Oboe
#130242 - 0.04MB, 1 pp. -  0.0/10 2 4 6 8 10 (-) - !N/!N/!N - 592×⇩ - Pierre Gouin

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 Clarinet
#130243 - 0.05MB, 1 pp. -  0.0/10 2 4 6 8 10 (-) - !N/!N/!N - 678×⇩ - Pierre Gouin

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 Horn
#130244 - 0.04MB, 1 pp. -  0.0/10 2 4 6 8 10 (-) - !N/!N/!N - 631×⇩ - Pierre Gouin

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 Bassoon
#130245 - 0.04MB, 1 pp. -  0.0/10 2 4 6 8 10 (-) - !N/!N/!N - 550×⇩ - Pierre Gouin

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 Cello (replacing Horn)
#229645 - 0.04MB, 1 pp. -  0.0/10 2 4 6 8 10 (-) - !N/!N/!N - 364×⇩ - Pierre Gouin

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Parsley and Celery (No.21)

For Flute, Oboe, Clarinet, Bassoon and Horn or Cello (Gouin)

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#130247 - 0.06MB, 2 pp. -  0.0/10 2 4 6 8 10 (-) - !N/!N/!N - 1851×⇩ - Pierre Gouin

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 Flute
#130248 - 0.04MB, 1 pp. -  0.0/10 2 4 6 8 10 (-) - !N/!N/!N - 577×⇩ - Pierre Gouin

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 Oboe
#130249 - 0.04MB, 1 pp. -  0.0/10 2 4 6 8 10 (-) - !N/!N/!N - 496×⇩ - Pierre Gouin

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 Clarinet
#130250 - 0.05MB, 1 pp. -  0.0/10 2 4 6 8 10 (-) - !N/!N/!N - 524×⇩ - Pierre Gouin

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 Horn
#130251 - 0.04MB, 1 pp. -  0.0/10 2 4 6 8 10 (-) - !N/!N/!N - 496×⇩ - Pierre Gouin

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 Bassoon
#130252 - 0.04MB, 1 pp. -  0.0/10 2 4 6 8 10 (-) - !N/!N/!N - 486×⇩ - Pierre Gouin

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 Cello (replacing Horn)
#229646 - 0.05MB, 1 pp. -  0.0/10 2 4 6 8 10 (-) - !N/!N/!N - 302×⇩ - Pierre Gouin

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Mother, Dear Mother (No.31)

For Flute, Oboe, Clarinet, Bassoon and Horn or Cello (Gouin)

 Complete Score
#130234 - 0.11MB, 3 pp. -  0.0/10 2 4 6 8 10 (-) - !N/!N/!N - 1535×⇩ - Pierre Gouin

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 Flute
#130235 - 0.08MB, 1 pp. -  0.0/10 2 4 6 8 10 (-) - !N/!N/!N - 509×⇩ - Pierre Gouin

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 Oboe
#130236 - 0.08MB, 1 pp. -  0.0/10 2 4 6 8 10 (-) - !N/!N/!N - 456×⇩ - Pierre Gouin

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 Clarinet
#130237 - 0.09MB, 1 pp. -  0.0/10 2 4 6 8 10 (-) - !N/!N/!N - 483×⇩ - Pierre Gouin

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 Horn
#130238 - 0.07MB, 1 pp. -  0.0/10 2 4 6 8 10 (-) - !N/!N/!N - 445×⇩ - Pierre Gouin

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 Bassoon
#130239 - 0.08MB, 1 pp. -  0.0/10 2 4 6 8 10 (-) - !N/!N/!N - 440×⇩ - Pierre Gouin

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 Cello (replacing Horn)
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Book 1 (Based on Hungarian Folksongs)
Book 2 (Based on Slovak Folksongs)
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General Information

Work Title For Children
Alternative. Title Gyermekeknek
Name Translations Für Kinder; Pour les enfants; Pro děti; Pre deti; Por Infanoj
Name Aliases Sz. 42; BB 53
Authorities Wikipedia
Composer Bartók, Béla
Opus/Catalogue NumberOp./Cat. No. Sz.42
I-Catalogue NumberI-Cat. No. IBB 13
Key see below
Movements/SectionsMov'ts/Sec's 85 pieces in 4 volumes (original), 79 pieces in 2 volumes (revised):
  • Volumes 1 and 2. (after Hungarian folksongs)
1. Sweet as sugar. Allegro (C major)
2. Sunrise. Andante (C major)
3. Former friends. Andante (A minor)
4. Soft tears. Allegro (C major)
5. Former friends. Poco allegretto (C major)
6. Country dance. Allegro (D dorian)
7. Flower song. Andante grazioso (C major)
8. My gift to you. Allegro (D dorian)
9. Spring dance. Molto adagio (D dorian)
10. Exotic flowers. Allegro molto (A minor)
11. Me and the rain. Molto sostenuto (D dorian)
12. Trip (C major)
13. Runaway horse. Anante (D dorian)
14. To cook a goose. Allegretto (D dorian)
15. Hometown. Allegro (D major)
16. Almost innocent. Andante rubato (G minor)
17. The young bride. Adagio (E minor)
18. Sailors' homecoming. Andante non molto (D mixolydian)
19. At the Doboz Inn. Allegretto (D major)
20. Cheers! Poco allegro (G Minor)
21. Vigoroso. Allegro rubusto (A minor)
22. Doings in Debreen. Allegretto (F major)
23. She walks my way. Allegro grazioso (C major)
24. Water, water everywhere. Andante sostenuto (A minor)
25. Eve eats an apple. Allegro (D mixolydian)
26. Dance with me. Andante (G minor)
27. Happy dance. Allegramente (D major)
28. Mr. White goes to jail. Parlando (E dorian)
29. Dinner at my house. Allegro (B minor)
30. Cock-a-doodle-do. Andante (D dorian)
31. I remember mama. Allegro scherzando (E phrygian)
32. Wedding day and night. Allegro ironico (C major)
33. Light the way to my love. Andante sostenuto (F minor)
34. Evening Kiss. Andante (F minor)
35. Old maid. Allegro non troppo (F lydian)
36. Absent is my sweetheart. Allegro (B♭ major)
37. The lovely girls of Budapest. Poco vivace (G minor)
38. In a good mood. [Allegro] (G minor)
39. Insect wedding. Allegro (G minor)
40. Peasant prayer. Molto vivace (F major)
41. Let's elope! Allegro moderato (A minor)
42. The Swineherd's dance. Allegro vivace (D dorian)
  • Volumes 3 and 4. (after Slovakian folksongs)
43. All the grils will marry. Allegro (F major)
44. I love him from afar. Andante (F major)
45. A rose for my beloved. Allegretto (F major)
46. Wedding song. Andante (F major)
47. Bird of flight. Molto andante (G major)
48. Rondo: The old Witch's son. Allegro (C major)
49. Song of the Rogue. Andante (A minor)
50. Dance song: The lovers Bill and Coo. Allegro (E minor)
51. Children's song: The blossom unfolds. Andante (B♭ major)
52. The fallen soldier. Largo (A minor)
53. Sweetheart, wait for me. Lento (D dorian)
54. Oh, Mother-in-law! Poco andante (G minor)
55. A swim in the river. Allegro (G minor)
56. Ploughing a field. Moderato (D major)
57. Slow dance. Molto tranquillo (G major)
58. Lamentoso. Lento (E minor)
59. The maid chooses a mate. Andante (E minor)
60. Former flame. Sostenuto - Allegro vivace (E major)
61. Distant lover. Assai lento (A minor)
62. Stay home, Hanulienka. Prestissimo (F lydian)
63. A funny story. Allegro moderato (C major)
64. Country festival. Molto allegro (A minor)
65. The old shepherd. Molto rubato, non troppo lento (D dorian)
66. The pine forest. Poco andante (D minor)
67. Bird in space. Andante (A minor)
68. Little scherzo. Allegretto (C major)
69. High spirits. Allegro (C major)
70. The Shepherd's Pipe. Andnate molto rubato (E modal)
71. A jest. Allegro (A lydian)
72. Sad tale. Andante, molto rubato (G minor)
73. Canon. Poco vivace (E minor)
74. Young love. Vivace (G major)
75. Deep in the Forest. Poco andante (D minor)
76. The hidden horse. Poco allegretto (F major)
77. Johnny is a bully. Allegro (F major)
78. Roses for my sweetheart. Largo (C major)
79. On the banks of the Danube. Molto tranquillo (C minor)
80. At parting. Adagio (A minor)
81. The highwayman. Poco largo (D minor)
82. Sweet summer breeze. Parlando, molto rubato (D mixolydian)
83. The strong farmer. Allegro moderato (G minor)
84. Arioso Lamentoso. Lento (C minor)
85. Remembrance. Lento (D major)
  • Volume 1. (after Hungarian folksongs, revision)
1. Children at Play. Allegro (C major)
2. Children's Song. Andante (C major)
3. Quasi adagio (A minor)
4. Pillow Dance. Allegro (C major)
5. Play. Allegretto (C major)
6. Study for the Left Hand. Allegro (D dorian)
7. Play Song. Andante grazioso (C major)
8. Children's Game. Allegretto (D dorian)
9. Song. Adagio (D major)
10. Children's Dance. Allegro molto (A dorian)
11. Lento (D major)
12. Allegro (C major)
13. Ballad. Andante (D minor)
14. Allegretto (D minor)
15. Allegro moderato (D major)
16. Old Hungarian Tune. Andante rubato (G minor)
17. Round Dance. Lento (E minor)
18. Sailors' Song. Andante non molto (D mixolydian)
19. Allegretto (D mixolydian)
20. Drinking Song. Poco allegro (G minor)
21. Allegro rubusto (A minor)
22. Allegretto (F major)
23. Dance Song. Allegro grazioso (C major)
24. Andante sostenuto (A minor)
25. Parlando (E dorian)
26. Moderato (G minor)
27. Jest. Allegramente (D major)
28. Choral. Andante (D dorian)
29. Pentatonic Tune. Allegro scherzando (E phrygian)
30. Jeering Song. Allegro ironico (C major)
31. Andante tranquillo (F minor)
32. Andante (F minor)
33. Allegro non troppo (F lydian)
34. Allegro (B♭ major)
35. Con moto (G minor)
36. Drunkard's song. Vivace (G minor)
37. Swine-herd's Song. Allegro (G minor)
38. Winter Solstice Song. Molto vivace (F major)
39. Allegro moderato (A minor)
40. Swine-herd's Dance. Allegro vivace (D dorian)
  • Volume 2. (after Slovakian folksongs, revision)
1. Allegro
2. Andante
3. Allegretto
4. Wedding Song. Andante
5. Variations. Molto andante—A tempo—A tempo—L'istesso tempo
6. Round Dance I. Allegro
7. Sorrow. Andante
8. Dance. Allegro non troppo
9. Round Dance II. Andante
10. Funeral Song. Largo
11. Lento — attacca
12. Andante rubato — attacca
13. Allegro
14. Moderato
15. Bagpipe I. Molto tranquillov16. Lament. Lento
17. Andante
18. Teasing Song. Sostenuto
19. Romance. Assai lento
20. Game of Tag. Presto
21. Pleasantry I. Allegro moderato
22. Revelry. Molto allegro
23. Andante tranquillo - attacca
24. Andante
25. Scherzando. Allegretto
26. Peasant's Flute. Andante, molto rubato
27. Pleasantry II. Allegro
28. Andante, molto rubato
29. Canon. Allegro non troppo
30. Bagpipe II. Vivace
31. The Highway Robber. Allegro
32. Pesante
33. Andante tranquillo
34. Farewell. Adagio
36. Ballad. Moderato
37. Rhapsody. Parlando, molto rubato
38. Dirge. Lento
39. Mourning Song. Lento
Year/Date of CompositionY/D of Comp. 1908-09, rev.1945
First Publication. 1909-11 (first issued in 4 vols.)
Composer Time PeriodComp. Period Early 20th century
Piece Style Early 20th century
Instrumentation piano
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