Erhu Style Etude

Author: Wang Guotong / Zhao Hanyang (editors)
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Publish Date: 2006-03-01
Features: As a erhu player and learner, while mastering pitch, rhythm, articulation, various techniques, and musical expression, one must also grasp different musical styles, including specific glissandos, ornamentation, vibrato, and diverse bowing techniques. The application of these directly relates to the expressiveness and artistic charm of erhu performance. Therefore, practicing techniques for different styles is an indispensable and crucial part of erhu performance art and teaching. This book compiles 158 practice pieces, including tunes from over 30 distinct musical styles such as Peking Opera, Ping Opera, Hebei Bangzi, Hebei Hahahaha, Sichuan String Music, Shadow Opera, Wuyin Opera, Liuzi Opera, Lü Opera, Jiangnan String Music, Kunqu Opera, Xishu Opera, Yang Opera, Huai Opera, Shang Opera, Yue Opera, Guangdong Music, Cantonese Opera, Jinzhong Yangge, Shanxi Bangzi, Yu Opera, Henan Qu Opera, Qin Opera, Meihu Opera, Hunan Huaguxi, Ertai Opera, Caidiao Opera, Yunnan Huadeng Opera, Xiang Opera, etc. To help readers better grasp the stylistic features of the practice pieces in this book, each piece is annotated with detailed bowing, finger, and glissando/ornamentation symbols. By practicing according to the specified symbols in the pieces, performers will gain a deeper understanding of the stylistic characteristics and inherent charm of the music.