Pipa Training and Performance (Simplified Chinese Notation Version)

Author: Lin Shicheng, Yang Shufang
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Publish Date: 2004-12-01
Features: This book is designed for pipa majors in music conservatories and amateur pipa players. It is divided into three parts: beginner, intermediate, and advanced.
The beginner section is arranged in a progressive manner, starting from the basics and focusing on training various left and right-hand techniques of the pipa. In addition to explaining which aspects to pay attention to when practicing a particular technique and how to practice it step by step, it also clearly introduces the causes of common mistakes and how to correct them. This helps beginners master the various common techniques of the left and right hands accurately, lay a solid foundation, and prepare for future intermediate and advanced exercises and pieces.
The intermediate section is equivalent to the level of pipa majors in junior and senior high schools in music conservatories. The advanced section is equivalent to the level of pipa majors in undergraduate programs in music conservatories.
After each exercise, the book includes written explanations. In addition to specifying the left and right-hand techniques used in the score, it also clearly states the key requirements of the exercise, making the purpose of the practice very clear. After each piece, there are also written explanations that introduce the historical background, techniques used, musical imagery, and emotions of the piece. This helps learners understand the context and strive to produce sounds that meet the requirements of the piece.
The book is available in both simple notation and treble clef versions, making it suitable for both popularization and improvement. At the same time, it serves as an excellent bilingual teaching material.