Unforgettable Chinese Folk Music

Author: Zhong Mingyuan
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Publish Date: 2004-08-01
Features: Suit, cola, hamburgers, cars, computers, cement buildings, expressways, neon lights. The scenery of every corner of this world is becoming increasingly similar. People living in the modern rhythm have been mutually assimilated, and the streets are filled with faceless faces. But there is a sound that is unique, capable of deeply moving and captivating every Chinese descendant with the same blood. That is the national music of the Chinese people. It comes from the source, knocking on the door deep within the Chinese soul. Chinese national music originates from the continuous dreams and beliefs of the Chinese nation for thousands of years. It sings hope, praises labor and love, and narrates life. When the beautiful pipa sound of the ancient piece "Spring River Flower Moon Night" begins, in the pauses, it feels as if falling into the enchanting scenery of the spring river and moon night in Jiangnan. The setting sun dips below the horizon, the breeze blows over the river, creating ripples, distant fishing boats gently sway, the afterglow of the sunset dyes the river red, and the evening glow has not yet faded when the bright moon rises high. National music is like poetry, national music is like a painting. Not every ear can appreciate its beauty, only those who have the small bridges, flowing water, chrysanthemums, and ancient swords dwelling in their hearts can discern the sorrow of the erhu, the elegance of the pipa, and the passion of the guzheng, just like a damp rain alley, a woman in fine attire traveling at night by the riverside, and a homesick traveler. These national music instruments all have their own personalities. When you approach and understand them, you will surely be moved and fall in love with them. Music Survival Manual – The Chinese National Music You Must Know opens the door to Chinese national music for you, introducing twelve chapters of Chinese national music. After listening, it counts the famous masters, telling those distant stories in detail. Savor it carefully, and you will feel moved. Those beautiful melodies cross thousands of years of ancient walls, caressing us. We feel the traces of time carved on our faces as time slowly ages us. Everywhere in the world has become incredibly similar due to suits, colas, hamburgers, and cars. People living in the modern fast-paced life have been mutually assimilated, and the streets are filled with faceless faces. But there is a sound that is unique, capable of deeply moving and captivating every Chinese descendant with the same blood. That is the national music of the Chinese people. It comes from the source, knocking on the door deep within the Chinese soul. This book starts from the origin and types of national music, counting the glorious and profound history of Chinese national music, which has a long and rich heritage. It includes the appreciation of national music works, gathering 200 timeless masterpieces, and recommending performances by famous artists; famous national music masters, from the earliest musician Shi Kang to the blind musician A Bing, introducing the legendary experiences of 30 national music masters and their main works; music schools, starting from the basics of national music knowledge, it can be said to be a treasure trove of national music knowledge, explaining in detail the Chinese characteristic instruments such as silk and bamboo, string and wind, as well as their playing techniques, and including knowledge of regional music styles, national orchestras, and new national music.