Lang Lang Piano Academy: mastering the piano level 2 (approximately equivalent to Grade 2/Elementary) includes sections on hand coordination, phrasing and developing dexterity.

Units:

1. Exploring the keyboard
2. Hand coordination
3. Rhythmic control
4. Phrasing
5. Developing dexterity
6. Finger control
7. The left hand
8. Dynamics

Mastering the piano is the first series of books to be launched in the Lang Lang Piano Academy. Comprising five progressive books, mastering the piano captures Lang Lang’s passion, drive and extraordinary mastery of the piano. Each book gives students the chance to learn from this exceptional talent, with: 8 units that develop key aspects of piano technique; specially devised exercises & studies; a diverse selection of repertoire including Lang Lang’s favourite works;  and inspirational commentary & guidance from Lang Lang himself.

Contents

1. Bear Dance (Schumann)
2. Ecossaise in G (Hassler)
3. Melody (Le Couppey)
4. To Begin With (Wilm)
5. A Joke (Bartok)
6. Tarantella (Bullard)
7. Night Journey (Gurlitt)
8. Takeda Lullaby (Traditional Japanese)
9. Arabesque (Burgmuller)
10. Gypsy Dance (Haydn)
11. Trumpet Voluntary (Clarke)
12. Soldier's March (Schumann)
13. Cello Solo (Lang)
14. Song (Reinecke)
15. Dedication (Heller)
16. Dance Of The Sugar Plum Fairy (Tchaikovsky)

Pages: 48
Language: English
Publisher: Faber Music