The Magic Secret Music is a collection of ancient piano music compiled by Zhu Quan, the son of Ming Taizu. It was written in Hongxi Yisi in the early Ming Dynasty (A.D. 1425), and it is the earliest collection of piano music in China. The 64 piano pieces included in the book were selected by the editor from "thousands of piano pieces edited by several musicians" at that time, some of which were quite influential in history.
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Because of its high historical value, The Magic Secret Spectrum has been highly praised by people of insight at home and abroad since it was photocopied and published by 1956. Some ancient famous songs that have long been out of tune have also been unearthed, and many beautiful melodies have once again attracted contemporary audiences. Guangling San, which became a masterpiece after Ji Kang's death, has now resumed its high-pitched tune.
The original versions of "Three Lane of Plum Blossoms" and "Mountain Stream and Running Water", which are popular in Guqin, can be found in this book. Music recited in the past dynasties can also be found in the book, with early music examples.