The Diploma video will be a cherished memory for your family.
Entries are accepted until
March 15 and September 15 each year.
(You can apply two months in advance.)
Please click the button below and provide your name, song title, and assignment.
Assignment 1: 3,000 yen + tax (3,300 yen including tax)
Assignment 2: 3,500 yen + tax (3,850 yen including tax)
Assignment 3: 4,000 yen + tax (4,400 yen including tax)
About photography
When filming with a smart phone, please make sure to film in landscape mode.
The judging will be held for 1 minute and 30 seconds from the beginning of the performance.
Please try to film in a way that is appropriate for the grade assignment.
Example: Assignment / Fingering → Please film in a way that the movement of the fingers can be clearly seen.
Example: Assignment/Costume → Shoot the performer's entire body.
If the video cannot be judged, we may not be able to judge it.
Feel free to choose a grade assignment from 1-47 below and challenge yourself with a piece of your choice!
You may select up to 3 grade assignments per entry.
Basic Technique
This course is designed to help students acquire skills essential for piano performance, such as accents and legato.
1. right hand arpeggio with fingering
2. left hand arpeggio with fingering
3. legato technique
4. staccato
5. accent effects
6. balance of both hands
7. overtones
8. octaves
9. ornaments
10. hand crossing
11. pedaling
12. glissando
13. tunes with modulations
Basic Rhythm
You can learn the length of the notes, the tempo, and the grain alignment of the notes.
14. exact note length
15. additional points
16. triplets, etc.
17. syncopation
Courtesy
It enhances the overall impression from bowing to concentration on the performance.
18. stage manner
19. facial expressions on stage
20. posture and hand form
21. costume
Expressiveness
It fosters performance with feeling, expression, resonance, and originality.
22. happy song
23. graceful song
24. uplifting song
25. passionate song
26. tearful song
27. pastoral song
28. fiery song
29. festive song
30. spring theme
31. summer theme
32. autumn theme
33. winter theme
34. major scale
35. ♯ minor
36. major scale of ♭ family
37. flat minor scale
38. phrasing
39. expression of attack
40. strong and weak expressions such as f and p
41. fine expressions cresc. dim.
42. fine expression rit. a tempo
43. duet
44. with singing
45. with other instruments
46. composition of 8 bars or more (only the introductory part may be composed by the contestant)
47. medley of two or more pieces
Participant Benefits
(1) All participants will receive a notification of results.
(2) Successful applicants will receive a diploma.
(3) Upon completion of 15, 30, and 47 tasks, respectively, participants will receive a special commemorative gift!
(4) The names of successful applicants will be published in the All Japan Rakuraku Piano Association newsletter "Rakuppi Tsushin.
(5) Those who wish to do so will be featured on the official "Rakuraku Piano TV" (YouTube) and will receive a discount for the next entry.
Recently, the Internet video distribution service "YouTube" has been rapidly gaining attention.
The reason for its popularity is said to be the growing appeal of individuals, their ability to communicate, and the ability to empathize with their way of life.
Rakuraku Piano TV" also hopes to share our connection and growth with you through videos.
We hope you will enjoy watching your wonderful videos!
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