1, different shapes
Guqin seven strings, guzheng 2 1 string, 22 strings, 23 strings. Guzheng has goose columns, which are shaped like geese, while guqin has no goose columns. In the process of guzheng performance, because of the wild goose column, it can be played with various auxiliary chords and brackets, and the pronunciation is louder, the piano body is wider and the expressive force is stronger.
2, the volume is different
Guqin has a small volume, a low range, a clear and rich timbre and a simple style, while Guzheng has a large volume and a relatively bright and gorgeous timbre.
3. Different ways of playing
The performance of guqin is often called "fiddling", with the left hand pressing the strings and the right hand pulling the strings. However, the common playing method of guzheng is to pluck the strings with the big, middle and middle fingers of the right hand, pop up the melody and master the rhythm, and polish the melody with the left hand to adapt to the tension of the strings and control the changes of chords.
Guqin, also known as the lyre, Qin Yu, Stone and lyre, is a traditional musical instrument in China with a history of at least 3,500 years. Ancient books recorded Fuxi's piano-making, as well as legends about Shennong's piano-making, Huangdi's piano-making and Tang Yao's piano-making. Shun set the piano as five strings, adding one string and reducing one string to seven strings; It can be seen that Guqin culture has a long history and is profound.
Guqin has 13 emblems marking melody, and is also a ritual vessel and musical instrument. The silk belonging to the octave. Guqin has a wide range, deep timbre and lingering sound.
Guzheng, also known as Han Zheng, Qin Zheng, Yao Zheng and Luan Zheng, is a traditional national musical instrument in China, belonging to plucked instruments. It is one of the important national musical instruments unique to China. It has beautiful timbre, wide range, rich playing skills and strong expressive force, so it is deeply loved by the broad masses of the people.