Children learning the Guqin

Author: Yang Qing
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Publish Date: 2004-08-01
Features:
Characteristics of this book: 1. It uses simplified notation to facilitate more readers; 2. It includes a DVD for reference, enhancing visual learning. 3. It provides diagrams of the pressed and resonant scales of common guqin tunings, helping players quickly familiarize themselves with the pitch positions on the guqin, thereby mastering pitch accuracy. 4. Following the pattern of the pentatonic scales (Gong, Shang, Jiao, Zhi, Yu), the starting notes of guqin glissandos are marked, offering beginners a clear framework. 5. When playing guqin pieces, sometimes one finger needs to press two or three strings simultaneously. This book marks such instances with symbols where necessary. 6. The book is rich in images, charts, vivid analogies, and descriptions, with text that is easy to understand. Accompanying the book is a DVD with clear visuals, enhancing its visual appeal. The demonstrations are primarily performed by children, making them very relatable and boosting readers' confidence in mastering the guqin.