Gathering of Famous Highhu Pieces from Guangdong Music of China Compiled and Annotated by Yu Qiwei, Demonstration Version

Author: Yu Qiwei (Editor and annotator)
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Publishing Date: 2003-07-01
Features: The book Chinese Guangdong Music—A Collection of Famous Gao Hu Pieces includes over 100 Cantonese tunes (primarily traditional, with a few innovative works), each meticulously corrected and annotated by Yu Qiwei with bowing and finger techniques. For those who love Cantonese music and Gao Hu playing, practicing according to the scores will enable them to grasp the essence of Yu Qiwei’s artistry and the unique charm of Cantonese music. Additionally, the book includes his recent thoughts and reflections on Cantonese music and Gao Hu performance. In the past decade or so, thanks to the extensive efforts by cultural departments at all levels to promote national culture and the rapid economic growth of the country, people’s lives have generally improved and been elevated. As a result, folk music societies in the Cantonese-speaking regions have experienced a rapid revival and development, and more and more people are learning to play Cantonese music and Gao Hu. It can be fully anticipated that the publication of Yu Qiwei’s Selected Pieces will undoubtedly play a positive role in revitalizing Cantonese music and promoting the popularization and improvement of Gao Hu playing skills.