Chinese Folk Song Piano Polyphonic Miniatures 40 Pieces

Author: Chen Hong
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Publish Date: 2001-05-01
Features: This collection, 40 Piano Polyphonic Miniatures Based on Chinese Folk Songs, is composed of short pieces using familiar folk songs from various parts of China, arranged with common polyphonic techniques such as simple counterpoint, complex counterpoint, and imitation. It is the result of the compiler's ten years of polyphonic teaching experience in music departments of normal universities, combined with guidance in students' polyphonic composition exercises. Now, these pieces are compiled into a collection. On one hand, it is considered suitable as supplementary analytical material for students in music departments of normal universities learning polyphonic composition techniques. On the other hand, it is also suitable as practice material for beginners learning the piano to develop their skills in polyphonic music.
These 40 miniatures are presented in piano performance form. In addition to being playable as piano pieces, they are also used as practice material for polyphonic music because students typically compose their polyphonic exercises in piano form during their regular studies. In fact, under favorable conditions, it is possible to try writing polyphonic exercises in vocal duets or various instrumental ensembles. In such cases, the musical effect might be even richer.