It is a treasure of China traditional culture. She is cherished by the world for her long history, rich literature, rich connotation and far-reaching influence. The physical objects unearthed from the tomb of Zeng Houyi in Hubei Province date back more than 2,400 years. Since the Tang and Song Dynasties, guqin products have been handed down from generation to generation. From the Southern and Northern Dynasties to the Qing Dynasty, there were more than 100 kinds of music and 3000 musical instruments. There are also a large number of documents about pianists, piano theory, piano system and piano art, and the rich remains are outstanding among Chinese musical instruments.
The playing form of guqin:
The playing forms of guqin are mainly piano music and solo. According to literature records, in the pre-Qin period, guqin was mainly popular among the gentry and above, and became folk music after Qin Dynasty except for sacrificial ceremonies, court meetings and suburban temple ceremonies. As for the piano as a form of vocal accompaniment, as early as in Shangshu, there have been records of playing the piano and singing. In the Zhou dynasty, harps and harps were often used to accompany singing, which was called string songs, which was the so-called piano songs since the Tang and Song Dynasties. There are five songs and poems in Cai Yong's Cao Qin in Han Dynasty, namely Zhou's string songs, among which Twelve Poems of Cao Cao, Jiu Yin and Hejian Miscellaneous Songs are all sung with the help of Qin.
Guqin, also known as "lyre", as its name implies, consists of seven strings. The "Guqin" that can be seen today was basically shaped around 2000. Earlier "Guqin" was made in various ways. Judging from the literature and unearthed cultural relics, the guqin used five strings before it was finalized, and its pitch was similar to that of the current guqin. Guqin is also a kind of accomplishment of the ancients, and it is an instrument they played by themselves. For example, when Confucius learned the piano from Xiangzi, he became a rare good student and an excellent pianist. This story is also praised by later generations. Its playing techniques are very rich. On the basis of eight right-handed techniques and four right-handed techniques, more than 50 different fingering techniques have been developed, and players can play dozens of different timbres with rich colors and strong reproducibility with one melody. Guqin's main works include Three Alleys of Plum Blossom, Running Water and Drunk Fisherman Singing Late. The "Qin" in the old saying "Qin, chess, books and paintings" refers to the guqin. Used to summarize the traditional culture of the Chinese nation. Many famous performers have emerged throughout the ages. They are historical and cultural celebrities, handed down from generation to generation. During the Sui and Tang Dynasties, guqin was also introduced to East Asian countries, and was absorbed and passed down by the traditional cultures of these countries. In modern times, with the footprints of China people all over the world, it became a symbol of oriental culture in the eyes of westerners. During the Spring and Autumn Period and the Warring States Period, Guqin solo music had certain artistic expression ability, such as the legend that Boya was good at playing the piano in his childhood. At that time, famous violinists included Shi Juan of Wei, Shi Kuang of Jin, Shi Wen of Zheng and Shi Bao of Lu. Famous songs such as Mountain, Running Water, Luo Chaofei, Yangchun and Snow White have gone down in history.