The Lang Lang Piano Method: Level 2

Synopsis

Join the superhero world of Lang Lang and come on a piano adventure with The Lang Lang Piano Method Level 2. 

Level 2 builds on the first book by introducing:

• eighth notes (quavers)
• simple hands together
• and thumb-under technique.

The five progressive books in The Lang Lang Piano Method provide a unique and imaginative way for complete beginners to learn the piano with the world's most successful concert pianist, Lang Lang. There's plenty to play all around the keyboard right from the start. Fun, imaginative pieces develop the left and right hands equally and supporting audio features exclusive performances by Lang Lang of the concert pieces. Musicianship is developed through theory pages and listening to exclusive performances by Lang Lang of piano classics for children. 

"I've written The Lang Lang Piano Method to inspire today's kids with my passion for the piano."     Lang Lang

 

Summary

Chapter 1: The Five-Finger Position and Scale Patterns

* Introduces the correct five-finger position on the keyboard.
* Teaches finger independence through finger-crossing exercises.
* Presents major and minor scale patterns for one octave in C, G, and F major.
* Provides exercises to develop finger dexterity and fluidity.

Example: Practice the C major scale pattern with the right hand: C-D-E-F-G-A-G-F-E-D-C

Chapter 2: Arpeggios and Broken Chords

* Introduces arpeggios and broken chords played with both hands.
* Covers open-position arpeggios in C, G, and F major.
* Teaches broken chords in the tonic, subdominant, and dominant keys.
* Provides exercises to improve hand coordination and chord recognition.

Example: Play an open-position arpeggio in C major with the right hand: C-E-G-C'

Chapter 3: Double-Note Exercises and Chords

* Introduces double-note exercises to develop coordination and rhythmic control.
* Teaches four-note chords in the root position and inversions.
* Covers chord inversions in the tonic, subdominant, and dominant keys.
* Provides practice exercises to enhance chord recognition and proficiency.

Example: Play a four-note chord in the first inversion in G major with the left hand: G-B-D-F

Chapter 4: Intervals and Finger Licks

* Introduces intervals including seconds, thirds, fourths, fifths, and octaves.
* Teaches finger licks and licks to improve dexterity and rhythmic patterns.
* Covers finger licks in various keys and time signatures.
* Provides exercises to reinforce interval recognition and finger independence.

Example: Practice a finger lick in the key of D: D-E-F#-G-A-B-C#-D

Chapter 5: Basic Music Theory

* Introduces basic music theory concepts such as notes, rests, and time signatures.
* Covers the circle of fifths and major and minor scales.
* Teaches musical symbols and terms used in music notation.
* Provides exercises to develop music literacy and comprehension.

Example: Identify the notes in a simple melody and determine its time signature and key.

Chapter 6: Finger Crossings and Hanon Exercises

* Reviews finger crossings to improve finger independence and dexterity.
* Introduces Hanon exercises designed to develop finger strength and flexibility.
* Covers a variety of Hanon exercises with different rhythmic patterns and finger combinations.
* Provides practice exercises to enhance finger technique and endurance.

Example: Practice Hanon Exercise No. 1 with alternating fingers: C-D-E-F-G-A-G-F-E-D-C