Lang Lang Piano Academy: mastering the piano level 1 (approximately equivalent to Grade 1/Early Intermediate) looks at techniques such as playing legato and staccato and the left hand.
Units in Level 1:
Exploring the keyboard
Feeling the beat
Legato playing
Staccato playing
Developing dexterity
Playing chords
The left hand
Playing with 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
Lantern Song (Traditional Chinese)
Canzonet (Christian Neefe)
Hopscotch (Richard Harris)
Mission Impossible (Pam Wedgwood)
Allegretto in F (Johann Georg Witthauer)
Simple Gifts (Joseph Brackett)
Twilight (Richard Harris)
Cuckoo (Emil Breslaur)
Chasing Tails (Alan Bullard)
Minuet in C (Domenico Scarlatti)
Ode To Joy (Ludwig van Beethoven)
(Allemande (Ludwig van Beethoven)
The Elephant (Camille Saint-Saens)
Lullaby (Johannes Brahms)
Mo li hua (Jasmine Flower) (Traditional Chinese)
Embrukoi (Traditional African)
 
 
Pages: 48Language: EnglishPublisher: Faber Music

Sonny Chua’s Cool Keys 2 is packed with irresistible tunes that progress from Grade 3 to Grade 5 standard (Intermediate level). Featuring an assortment of exciting original pieces, from Feeling kooky jazz to modern waltz and feisty Firestorm, these creative piano solos offer a wide range of styles and moods – sure to spark the imagination of every player. With hints and tips from the composer throughout to encourage performance and support technique, as well as online audio of all the pieces.
Sonny Chua (1967–2020) was an Australian composer, educator and pianist, known for his characterful and energetic musical style. It is hoped that these imaginative piano solos will be a fitting tribute to Sonny and inspire pianists of all ages to perform, for many years to come.
Contents
Airy Fairy
Around The World In 2 Minutes….Or Less
Angel
Feeling Kooky
Firestorm
Going Bananas
Hot And Sassy
Midnight Snack
Ready To Rumble
Waltz It All About? No.8
 
 
Pages: 32Language: EnglishPublisher: Faber Music

Paul Harris’s brilliant Improve your scales! Piano Grade 3 workbook contains the complete scales, arpeggios and broken chords for the current ABRSM, Trinity, LCM and MTB Grade 3. It also uses finger fitness exercises, key pieces, sight-reading and simple improvisations to help you play scales, arpeggios and broken chords with real confidence.
An invaluable resource for students, the Improve your scales! Piano series covers all the keys and ranges required for each syllabus, helping you pick up valuable extra marks in exams.
New edition, revised to support all major exam syllabuses from 2020.
 
 
Pages: 40Language: EnglishPublisher: Faber Music

First published in 1954, John Thompson’s Easiest Piano Course is one of the most-loved and best-selling Piano methods in the world.John Thompson’s timeless approach to teaching has been trusted by generations of teachers to start millions of students on their musical journey. Featuring popular smash hits, this book includes 15 repertoire pieces to complement the Easiest Piano Course, helping to reinforce basic technique, develop musicality and increase the enjoyment of learning. Includes smash hits by Ed Sheeran, Lady Gaga, George Ezra, Billie Eilish, and Camila Cabello.
Contents
All Is Found from Frozen 2
Count on Me [Bruno Mars]
Dynamite [Taio Cruz]
Firework [Katy Perry]
Get Back Up Again from Trolls
Havana [Camila Cabello]
A Million Dreams from The Greatest Showman
Ocean Eyes [Billie Eilish]
Old Town Road (I Got the Horses in the Back) [Lil Nas X]
Perfect [Ed Sheeran]
Shallow from A Star Is Born
Shotgun [George Ezra]
Sign of the Times [Harry Styles]
Someone You Loved [Lewis Capaldi]
A Thousand Years [Christina Perri]
 
 
Pages: 32Language: EnglishPublisher: Willis Music