EMB (Editio Musica Budapest) Kurtag G. - Jatekok Games Vol. 1 - Piano
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Summary of this score
"Jatekok (Spiele) Band 1 - Für Klavier" offers a lively progression, between exploration and learning, where each piece acts as a micro-study of sound, coordination, and musical imagination. It includes very accessible entries ("Basic Elements," "Exercises"), followed by pieces that develop pulse, articulation, legato, independence, and a sense of small-scale form (for example "Waltz (1)," "Little Chorale (1)," "Sarabande," "Mikro-rondo").
The table of contents also emphasizes specific gestures and timbral effects that enrich the palette of both the student and the advanced pianist: "Palm Stroke (1)" and "Palm Stroke (2)" work on attack and resonance, "Wrong Notes Allowed" demystifies mistakes and stimulates creativity, while "Playing with Overtones" and "Melancholic Overtones" invite listening to vibration, pedal, and harmonics. Recurring sequences ("Flowers We Are...," "Out and In," "Sound and Sound-ball") create landmarks and encourage regular practice, with a genuine artistic thread.
Between atmospheric pieces ("(sleepily)," "Falling Asleep," "C's Night Song"), character pieces ("Gallop," "Boisterous Csárdás," "Twittering"), and homages ("Hommage à Verdi," "Hommage à Ligeti," "Hommage à Tchaikovsky," "Hommage à Paganini"), this volume is a valuable resource for piano teachers: perfect for varying lessons, opening the ear to contemporary aesthetics, and developing technique in the service of sound.
Technical specifications
| Publication | Methods | ||
| Composer | György Kurtág | Genre | Educational pieces |
| Edition | Edition Musica Budapest | Language | Hungarian, English, German |
| Instrumentation | Piano (2 hands) | Pages | 88 |
| Collection | Jatekok (Spiele) | ||
Questions frequently asked
Is Jatekok Games Vol. 1 suitable for piano beginners?
The collection starts with "Basic Elements" and "Exercises", then introduces pieces that work on pulse, legato, and hand independence. The progression combines sound exploration and piano technique learning.
Which playing techniques are covered in this volume?
The pieces "Palm Stroke (1)" and "Palm Stroke (2)" address attack and resonance. "Playing with Overtones" and "Melancholic Overtones" focus on listening to harmonics and pedal usage.
For what ensemble is this score written?
The edition is written for two-handed piano and contains 88 pages.
In which languages are the indications of Jatekok given?
The editorial markings are provided in Hungarian, English, and German. The score belongs to the Jatekok (Spiele) collection by Edition Musica Budapest. The volume is composed by György Kurtág.
Which pieces are included in Jatekok Volume 1?
The table of contents notably includes "Waltz (1)", "Little Chorale (1)", "Sarabande", and "Mikro-rondo". Character pieces such as "Gallop", "Boisterous Csárdás", and "Twittering" are also featured.
