Gan-Zhi Harmony Theory

Author: Wu Shaoxiong
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Publish Date: 2006-04-01
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In contemporary music, the individuality and originality of musical language are issues of universal concern among composers and theorists. For some composers, the formulation of the "rules" they rely on during composition and the act of composing itself hold almost equal weight on the scales of artistic creation. It is precisely for this reason that in the past century, composers have been prolific in writing books and establishing their own "systems," a phenomenon that is truly unique and fascinating in music history! Since the 1980s, many Chinese contemporary composers have been drawing on various compositional techniques from traditional and modern Chinese and foreign music while also searching for, exploring, and creating their own distinctive musical language. The Theory of the Harmony of the Heavenly Stems and Earthly Branches holds reference value and inspirational potential for composers who remain concerned with the evolution of pitch factors, those who emphasize melodic and harmonic parameters and use them as important tools in their creative process, as well as for young students and their teachers in music conservatories.
Mr. Wu Shaonan demonstrated his creative talent and theoretical prowess early on during his studies at the Shanghai Conservatory of Music. In recent years, he has been active in the music world both domestically and internationally, achieving remarkable success in both musical composition and written works. May he continue to advance even further in the years to come!