B. Bartok, For Children, Vol. 1, Nr 38-Winter Solstice Song , Sz42
Bla Bartk Revised and Arranged by the Composer, January 1945
Book 1 (after Hungarian Folksongs)
Piano · 1 min 3 sec
Open scoreFor Children Sz.42 sheet music
Bartók For Children Sz. 42 sheet music on this page covers individual numbered pieces from the set, including 'Children at Play' (Vol. 1 No. 1), 'Jeering Song' (No. 18) and 'Winter Solstice Song' (Vol. 1 No. 38). The available scores are piano scores, and their opening details vary: two begin with no sharps or flats in 2/4, while 'Winter Solstice Song' begins with one flat in 2/4. The records do not identify a complete edition or a difficulty grade, so compare the actual scores before choosing.
Scores 1–20 of 46
Sheet music
B. Bartok , For Children, Vol 1, Nr 1, Children at Play
Bla Bartk Revised and Arranged by the Composer, January 1945
For Children Nr 1 Sz 42
Piano · 29 sec
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Bartok: Jeering Song (No. 18 from For Children, Sz. 42)
Bla Bartk
XVIII from For Children Vol 2 Sz. 42
Piano · 55 sec
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Bartok: Game (VIII from For Children, Sz. 42)
Bla Bartk
VIII from For Children Sz. 42
Piano · 1 min 21 sec
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B. Bartok, For Children, Vol 1, Nr 2, Children's Song
Bla Bartk Revised and Arranged by the Composer, January 1945
For Children Nr 2 Sz 42
Piano · 1 min 22 sec
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Bartók, Béla, For Children, Book 2, 08. Dance Song:The Lovers Bill and Coo
Bla Bartk Revised and Arranged by the Composer, January 1945
For Children Nr 8 Sz 42
Piano · 29 sec
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B. Bartok, For Children, Vol. 1, Nr.21, Allegro robusto, Sz42
Bla Bartk Revised and Arranged by the Composer, January 1945
Book 1 (after Hungarian Folksongs)
Piano · 46 sec
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B. Bartok, For Children, Vol. 1, Nr.8, Children's Game
Bla Bartk Revised and Arranged by the Composer, January 1945
Book 1 (after Hungarian Folksongs)
Piano · 1 min 32 sec
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Bartok: Young Couple (XI from For Children, Sz. 42)
Bla Bartk
XI from For Children Vol 1
Piano · 52 sec
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B. Bartok, For Children, Vol. 1, Nr.10 Children's Dance, SZ42
Bla Bartk Revised and Arranged by the Composer, January 1945
Book 1 (after Hungarian Folksongs)
Piano · 40 sec
Open score
Bartók, Béla, For Children, Book 2, 39. The Highwayman
Bla Bartk Revised and Arranged by the Composer, January 1945
Book 2 (after Slovakian Folksongs)
Piano · 1 min 19 sec
Open score
Bartók, Béla, For Children, Book 2, 03-A Rose for My Beloved, 04. Wedding Song, Sz42
Bla Bartk Revised and Arranged by the Composer, January 1945
For Children Nr 3 Sz 42
Piano · 51 sec
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B. Bartok, For Children, Vol. 1, Nr.29-Pentatonic Tune, Sz42
Bla Bartk Revised and Arranged by the Composer, January 1945
Book 1 (after Hungarian Folksongs)
Piano · 48 sec
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B. Bartok, For Children, Vol. 1, Nr.15 Allegro moderato, SZ42
Bla Bartk Revised and Arranged by the Composer, January 1945
Book 1 (after Hungarian Folksongs)
Piano · 27 sec
Open score
Bartók, Béla, For Children, Book 2, 35. Johnny is a bully / 36. Roses for my sweetheart
Bla Bartk Revised and Arranged by the Composer, January 1945
For Children Nr 35 Sz 42
Piano · 1 min 25 sec
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Bartók, Béla, For Children, Book 2, 26- Little Scherzo
Bla Bartk Revised and Arranged by the Composer, January 1945
For Children Nr 26 Sz 42
Piano · 14 sec
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B. Bartok, For Children, Vol. 1, Nr.23, Dance Song, Sz42
Bla Bartk Revised and Arranged by the Composer, January 1945
Book 1 (after Hungarian Folksongs)
Piano · 45 sec
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B. Bartok, For Children, Vol. 1, Nr.11 Lento, SZ42
Bla Bartk Revised and Arranged by the Composer, January 1945
Book 1 (after Hungarian Folksongs)
Piano · 53 sec
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B. Bartok, For Children, Vol. 1, Nr.27-Jest, Sz42
Bla Bartk Revised and Arranged by the Composer, January 1945
Book 1 (after Hungarian Folksongs)
Piano · 46 sec
Open score
B. Bartok, For Children, Vol. 1, Nr.17 Round Dance, SZ42
Bla Bartk Revised and Arranged by the Composer, January 1945
Book 1 (after Hungarian Folksongs)
Piano · 1 min 0 sec
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What the available scores contain
The listed scores are separate numbered pieces rather than one continuous score. 'Children at Play' is identified as Volume 1 No. 1, 'Jeering Song' as No. 18, and 'Winter Solstice Song' as Volume 1 No. 38. Piano is given as the score part for each of these versions.
Comparing opening key, metre and tempo
In the available scores, 'Children at Play' and 'Jeering Song' open with no sharps or flats and in 2/4; 'Winter Solstice Song' opens with one flat and in 2/4. The opening tempos are listed as 92 BPM, 80 BPM and 160 BPM respectively. These details describe only the start of each piece, not its full character or difficulty.
Choosing a piece from the set
Start with the numbered title if you need a specific piece, then compare the opening key, time signature and tempo shown for each score. A lower number does not establish that a piece is easier, and the records do not grade these pieces; examine the score itself when difficulty matters.
Scores to open first
- B. Bartok, For Children, Vol. 1, Nr 38-Winter Solstice Song , Sz42
Score parts: Piano. Catalogue duration 1 min 3 sec. Opening key signature: 1 flat. Opening time signature: 2/4. Opening tempo: 160 BPM.
- B. Bartok , For Children, Vol 1, Nr 1, Children at Play
Score parts: Piano. Catalogue duration 29 sec. Opening key signature: No sharps or flats. Opening time signature: 2/4. Opening tempo: 92 BPM.
- Bartok: Jeering Song (No. 18 from For Children, Sz. 42)
Score parts: Piano. Catalogue duration 55 sec. Opening key signature: No sharps or flats. Opening time signature: 2/4. Opening tempo: 80 BPM.
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Common questions
What is Bartók's For Children Sz. 42?
For Children Sz. 42 is identified in these listings as a Bartók work made up of numbered piano pieces. The scores shown here include 'Children at Play' (Vol. 1 No. 1), 'Jeering Song' (No. 18) and 'Winter Solstice Song' (Vol. 1 No. 38).
Which pieces from For Children Sz. 42 are available here?
The page lists three pieces: 'Children at Play' from Volume 1 No. 1, 'Jeering Song' as No. 18, and 'Winter Solstice Song' from Volume 1 No. 38. These are individual scores, not a complete edition of the set.
Are these For Children Sz. 42 scores for piano?
Piano is the score part given for each For Children Sz. 42 score listed here. That makes the available versions piano scores; the records do not show other instrumentation for these pieces.
What key and time signature do these pieces open in?
In the listed scores, 'Children at Play' and 'Jeering Song' open with no sharps or flats in 2/4, while 'Winter Solstice Song' opens with one flat in 2/4.
How do the opening tempos compare across the three pieces?
The opening tempo is listed as 92 BPM for 'Children at Play', 80 BPM for 'Jeering Song' and 160 BPM for 'Winter Solstice Song'. These are starting tempos for the individual scores, not a complete tempo scheme for each piece.
Does For Children Sz. 42 have separate volumes?
The titles on this page refer to Volume 1 for 'Children at Play' and 'Winter Solstice Song'; 'Jeering Song' is identified only as No. 18. The supplied records do not show the complete volume structure or list every piece in the set.
Can the difficulty of these pieces be judged from their numbers?
Piece numbers do not provide a difficulty grade in the records for For Children Sz. 42. Compare the actual scores, including key, tempo and texture, rather than assuming that a lower or higher number is easier.