Lang Lang Piano Academy: Mastering the piano Level 1 (approximately equivalent to Grade 1
Early Elementary) looks at techniques such as playing legato and staccato and the left
hand.Units:1.Exploring the keyboard2.Feeling the beat3.Legato playing4.Staccato
playing5.Developing dexterity6.Playing chords7.The left hand8.Playing with dynamicsA full list
of repertoire contained in this book is shown in Additional Information below.Mastering the
piano is the first series of books to be launched in the Lang Lang Piano Academy a major new
piano programme from Faber Music encompassing a range of materials for pianists of all levels.
Comprising five progressive books mastering the piano captures Lang Langs passion drive and
extraordinary mastery of the piano. Each book gives students the chance to learn from this
exceptional talent who has impressed the world containing: 8 units that develop key aspects of
piano technique specially devised exercises and studies focusingon each technical area a
diverse selection of piano repertoire including Lang Langs best-loved works beautiful
arrangements of music from around the world inspirational commentary and guidance from Lang
Lang himself stunning photo section of the pianist and examples of art that has inspired his
own playing.
