Bamboo Wood Chan Qin (One volume, four books)

Author: (Qing) Shi Kongchen
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Publishing Date: 2005-03-01
Features: The Kumu Zen Guqin Spectrum by Qing Shi Kongchen, published in the 19th year of the Guangxu reign (1893), consisting of eight volumes. The first two volumes cover guqin theory and finger techniques, while the remaining volumes include thirty-two ancient guqin pieces. When compiling this guqin spectrum, the author [conducted extensive research over many years, collecting secret manuscripts from renowned masters, as the spectrum schools varied and titles were often inconsistent. This work is primarily based on the Wuzhiqi and Ziyuantang spectra, incorporating personal insights for correction and preserving the essence of the Guangling school.] It can thus be inferred that The Kumu Zen Guqin Spectrum belongs to the Guangling school. The pieces in The Kumu Zen Guqin Spectrum are those the author practiced over the past decades, with several being his own creations. All [focus on refining themes and meanings, eliminating clutter and complexity, capturing the essence of yin and xiao, paying attention to finger techniques, and ultimately aligning with the harmony of sound.] In the prefaces at the beginning of the book, the author highly praises Shi Kongchen both as a person and as a master of the art.