Description

Lang Lang Piano Academy’s Level 4 course, roughly equivalent to Grade 4 or Early Intermediate, delves into legato pedaling, phrasing, and rubato techniques. Additionally, it introduces new accompaniment styles.

Units:

1. Posture, movement and hand shape

2. Legato pedalling

3. New accompaniment styles

4. More on chords

5. More on rhythm

6. Musical context

7. Phrasing and rubato

8. Dexterity

The inaugural series of books in the Lang Lang Piano Academy is titled “Mastering the Piano.” This comprehensive five-book curriculum encapsulates Lang Lang’s unwavering passion, unwavering determination, and unparalleled mastery of the piano. Each book presents students with an unparalleled opportunity to learn from this exceptional virtuoso, offering:

- Eight units that systematically develop fundamental piano technique

- Specialized exercises and studies tailored to enhance proficiency

- A diverse repertoire that includes Lang Lang’s personal favorites

- Inspirational commentary and guidance from Lang Lang himself

Songs / Content

• 1. Little Study (Bartók)
• 2. Flower Drum Song (Trad. Chinese)
• 3. Waltz (Lang Lang)
• 4. Little Study (Schumann)
• 5. Arirang (trad. Korean)
• 6. Prayer (Glière)
• 7. Study In F (Dunhill)
• 8. Waltz (Brahms)
• 9. About Strange Lands and People (Schumann)
• 10. La Petite Réunion (Burgmüller)
• 11. Allegro Assai (Benda)
• 12. Morning Prayer (Tchaikovsky)
• 13. Study In G (Czerny)
• 14. Sonatina (Kabalevsky)
• 15. Let’s Call The Whole Thing Off (Gershwin)
• 16. Ballade (Burgmüller)
• 17. Watchman’s Song (Grieg)
• 18. Sweet Dreams (Tchaikovsky)
• 19. Der Dichter Spricht (Schumann)
• 20. Alla Siciliana (Guilmant)
• 21. Andante (CPE Bach)
• 22. Study (Le Couppey)
• 23. Sonatina No.3 (Clementi)
• 24. Invention In F (JS Bach)