A Collection of Children's Piano Pieces Based on Chinese Folk Songs

Author: Gong Yaonian
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Publish Date: 2000-09-01
Features: In terms of selection, the author meticulously chose from nearly a thousand folk songs, some of which were collected during the author's fieldwork and life experiences in the border regions in the 1970s and 1980s. Ultimately, a hundred folk songs spanning the Yangtze River and Yellow River regions, covering the border areas of the motherland, from the Han ethnic group to various minority groups, were retained. The author carefully arranged the melodies, harmonies, and structures, tailoring them to the stylistic differences. Some emphasize the clarity of the melodic line, while others use a versatile harmonic language to give them new colors. Some focus on rich and varied rhythmic treatments, striving to retain the tunes of folk songs while adding novelty and interest. Others use different polyphonic methods to interpret the themes of folk songs, depicting their graceful and diverse aspects.