Selected Writings on Pipa Music Theory

Author: Ren Hongxiang
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Publish Date: 2000-08-01
Features: In modern and contemporary compositions for the pipa, there are many multi-voice works, but most are limited by the instrument itself and the shortcomings of playing techniques, making it difficult for learners to access truly polyphonic pieces. The composition, arrangement, and adaptation of chamber music for the pipa are precisely aimed at addressing this practical issue. The essence of music is harmony; cultivating a sense of cooperation is a very important topic. Folk music is often filled with the spirit of ensemble performance and often has a tradition of multi-voice music. The melodic structure of folk music is fundamentally not monophonic; it always strives to adopt a polyphonic musical form. The chamber music selected in this book includes some exemplary polyphonic miniatures, some outstanding works composed in the fugue form, and some traditional Chinese folk chamber music. All of them have a polyphonic significance.