Liszt: Wilde Jagd Etude

Learn to play Franz Liszt’s Transcendental Étude No. 8, “Wilde Jagd”, a virtuosic piano piece depicting a wild, mythical hunt. Designed for advanced pianists, this course covers the étude’s technical challenges, including rapid octave leaps, complex left-hand patterns, and dynamic contrasts. Through clear instruction, you’ll develop skills for the three-octave jumps, fast scales, and expressive phrasing, using practice techniques like mental grouping and close-to-the-keys fingerwork. The course includes video lessons, exercises, score analysis, and feedback to help you perform the piece with precision and energy.

Key Learning Outcomes:

• Play the étude’s octave leaps and scales accurately at tempo.
• Build stamina for the piece’s fast, intense passages.
• Shape dynamics and phrasing to capture the hunt’s dramatic feel.
• Use practice strategies to master technical and musical challenges.
• Prepare a confident, polished performance.

Duration: 50 min
Prerequisites: Advanced piano skills (e.g., ability to play Chopin Ballades or similar).
Materials: Score of Liszt’s Transcendental Étude No. 8