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 finger crossing
2. Left-hand arpeggio with finger crossing
3. Legato technique
4. Staccato
5. Accent effects
6. Balance between both hands
7. Double notes
8. Octaves
9. Ornaments
10. Hand crossing
11. Pedaling
12. Glissando
13. Pieces with modulations
Basic Rhythm
You can learn the length of the notes, the tempo, and the grain alignment of the notes.
14. Accurate note length
15. Dotted notes
16. Triplets, etc.
17. Syncopation
Courtesy
It enhances the overall impression from bowing to concentration on the performance.
18. Stage manner
19. Expression on stage
20. Posture and hand position
21. Performance attire
Expressiveness
It fosters performance with feeling, expression, resonance, and originality.
22. Cheerful piece
23. Graceful piece
24. Uplifting piece
25. Passionate piece
26. Touching piece
27. Pastoral piece
28. Powerful and expressive piece
29. Celebratory piece
30. Piece with a spring theme
31. Piece with a summer theme
32. Piece with an autumn theme
33. Piece with a winter theme
34. Piece in a major key with sharps
35. Piece in a minor key with sharps
36. Piece in a major key with flats
37. Piece in a minor key with flats
38. Phrasing
39. Expression of attack
40. Dynamic expression such as f and p
41. Subtle expressions: cresc. and dim.
42. Subtle expressions: rit. and a tempo
43. Piano duet
44. Performance with singing
45. Performance with other instruments
46. Original composition of 8 bars or more (the introduction may be composed by the contestant only)
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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