Piano Tutorial (Volume 3)

Author: Li Changming
Publisher: Henan University Press
Book Description:
The piano is an instrument that every music professional should master. It has a wide dynamic range and rich tonal colors, especially in performing polyphonic music, where it is unmatched by any other instrument. As a solo instrument, it can be played independently without the accompaniment of any other instruments. Its captivating tone and profound techniques have made countless performers strive for excellence throughout their lives. As an accompanying instrument, its powerful harmonic function, diverse tonal variations, and compatibility with various other instruments make it an ideal choice for concert accompaniment. Additionally, as a tool for learning music, the piano is easy to understand and learn, with broad applications, quickly becoming a valuable assistant for music learners. Therefore, the popularity of the piano surpasses that of any other instrument.
There are countless piano music works available, ranging from various styles, forms, and types. When compiling this textbook, we primarily considered the principle of gradual progression in teaching, ensuring systematic and comprehensive development for students. We also aimed to include a wide range of优秀 piano works from different eras and cultures. However, due to constraints in textbook length, it was impossible to encompass everything, and we had to make difficult choices regarding many excellent works.
This textbook is designed for the general piano course in music programs at universities and colleges. It can be adapted to the specific needs, foundation, and abilities of students, with the expectation that they will complete one book within a year. Additionally, it is suitable for piano majors as well as music enthusiasts for self-study.
The piano is an instrument that every music professional should master. It has a wide dynamic range and rich tonal colors, especially in performing polyphonic music, where it is unmatched by any other instrument. As a solo instrument, it can be played independently without the accompaniment of any other instruments. Its captivating tone and profound techniques have made countless performers strive for excellence throughout their lives. As an accompanying instrument, its powerful harmonic function, diverse tonal variations, and compatibility with various other instruments make it an ideal choice for concert accompaniment. Additionally, as a tool for learning music, the piano is easy to understand and learn, with broad applications, quickly becoming a valuable assistant for music learners. Therefore, the popularity of the piano surpasses that of any other instrument.
There are countless piano music works available, ranging from various styles, forms, and types. When compiling this textbook, we primarily considered the principle of gradual progression in teaching, ensuring systematic and comprehensive development for students. We also aimed to include a wide range of优秀 piano works from different eras and cultures. However, due to constraints in textbook length, it was impossible to encompass everything, and we had to make difficult choices regarding many excellent works.
This textbook is designed for the general piano course in music programs at universities and colleges. It can be adapted to the specific needs, foundation, and abilities of students, with the expectation that they will complete one book within a year. Additionally, it is suitable for piano majors as well as music enthusiasts for self-study.
Considering the characteristics of non-piano majors, we have appropriately increased the number of etudes in the textbook and included basic exercises such as scales, arpeggios, and targeted finger technique exercises like those in Czerny and Marguerite Long to enhance students' finger skills and better meet the learning needs of non-piano majors. In terms of pieces, we have also selected more Chinese and contemporary works, which is a distinguishing feature of this textbook.
The textbook alternates between etudes, polyphonic pieces, sonatas, and other types of works to ensure comprehensive development in piano playing techniques through its study.
Table of Contents:
1. Gigue (from French Suite No. 5)
2. Etude No. 2
3. Etude Op. 299 No. 9
4. Nocturne Op. 54 No. 4
5. Sonata Op. 49 No. 2, First Movement
6. Etude Op. 299 No. 10
7. Etude Op. 636 No. 2
8. Etude Op. 299 No. 15
9. Three-Piano Inventions No. 2
10. Etude Op. 636 No. 3
11. Etude Op. 636 No. 4
12. Allemande (from French Suite No. 5)
13. E Minor Sonata, First Movement
14. Lyrical Waltz (from Dance of the Marionettes)
15. Shepherd's Dance
16. Three-Piano Inventions No. 3
17. Venetian Boat Song Op. 30 No. 6
18. Lullaby
19. Etude Op. 299 No. 16
20. Etude Op. 299 No. 18
21. Three-Piano Inventions No. 5
22. Sonata K. 283, First Movement
23. Little Black Boy
24. Etude Op. 299 No. 19
25. Etude Op. 553 No. 4
26. Etude Op. 553 No. 2
27. Allemande (from English Suite No. 4)
28. D Major Sonata, First Movement
29. Etude Op. 718 No. 24
30. To Spring Op. 43 No. 6
31. Etude Op. 636 No. 24
32. Spring Bamboo Flute
33. Etude Op. 636 No. 13
34. Etude Op. 299 No. 23
35. Sonata K. 332, First Movement
36. Three-Piano Inventions No. 7
37. Water Weed Dance (from ballet The Fish Beauty)
38. Etude Op. 299 No. 24
39. Etude Op. 299 No. 26
40. Patterns Op. 18
41. Courante (from French Suite No. 5)
42. Etude No. 16
43. Etude No. 19
44. Three-Piano Inventions No. 8
45. Following the Moon
46. Etude Op. 299 No. 31
47. Etude No. 20
48. Three-Piano Inventions No. 15
49. Waltz Op. 69 No. 2
50. Blue Flower
51. Etude Op. 299 No. 34
52. #C Minor Sonata
53. Selling Groceries
54. Etude Op. 299 No. 36
55. Sonata K. 547, First Movement
56. November – Sleigh Ride
57. Etude No. 50
58. Sonata K. 576, First Movement
59. Impromptu Op. 90 No. 4
60. Embroidered Golden Banner
61. Five-Finger Exercises with Retained Notes