Central Conservatory of Music Examinations Repertoire · Yangqin. Levels 1~6

Author: Gui Xili
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Publish Date: 2004-04-01
Features: Since the 1950s, Chinese yangqin has experienced vigorous development in professional teaching, performance techniques, musical composition, theoretical research, and instrument improvement. Particularly in the past decade, with the promotion of social music education and graded examination activities, the yangqin world has flourished even more vibrantly. This textbook is divided into nine levels, with Levels 1-3 being beginner, Levels 4-6 intermediate, and Levels 7-9 advanced. After Level 9, our institution offers a performance diploma level, which is higher than all domestic examination institutions' advanced level and roughly equips students with the performance skills needed for professional development.
The textbook is compiled based on the principle of progressing from simple to complex, integrating technicality with fun, professionalism with accessibility. It starts with the basic single-note techniques of the yangqin and the easy-to-learn middle registers in C and F keys. It combines etudes and pieces, emphasizing both technical exercises and repertoire, enabling learners to gradually master correct and standardized yangqin playing methods and various common techniques. This allows for a deeper understanding and musical expression of the stylistic characteristics of traditional yangqin art forms as well as the musical connotations of both Chinese and foreign compositions.
Technically, the textbook provides comprehensive training in seven categories of techniques: single notes, double notes, arpeggios and broken chords, two-voice harmonization, and colorful techniques. Artistically, it strives to broadly incorporate the stylistic features of music from ancient and modern times, as well as from China and the world. Following the principle of combining nationality with modernity, as well as breadth with representativeness, the textbook includes both traditional masterpieces and modern works. These pieces have both social influence and high value in performance, teaching, and appreciation.