A Selection of Teaching Piano Pieces from Chinese Compositions ( CD)

Author: Wang Haibo
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Publish Date: 2002-03-01
Features: The pieces in this collection are arranged in order of increasing difficulty, roughly corresponding to the levels from Grade 1 to Grade 10 of amateur piano exams. They include various types of basic techniques, with a particular emphasis on arrangements of folk songs and studies in polyphony. This is beneficial for students to familiarize themselves with Chinese folk music, cultivate their sense of melody, phrasing, and rhythm in Chinese music, learn the "song-like" playing method, as well as related techniques such as touch, fingerwork, ornamentation, and pedaling. Additionally, in the selection of pieces, the editor has strived to include works that are considered valuable but have been somewhat overlooked, giving the collection a fresh feel. In summary, this collection is flexible for piano teachers to choose from based on the specific levels and practical teaching needs of amateur students, making it a practically significant teaching reference.
This collection is not large in scale, and its content is naturally limited. The selection and arrangement may not be perfect, but the editor's work is connected to the broader goal of advancing the teaching of Chinese piano music, fostering an appreciation for it, and ultimately promoting the creation of Chinese piano compositions. This serves to contribute to the development of Chinese piano art and fulfill the historical aspiration of the Chinese piano community.