Guzheng: stringed instrument. The structure of the guzheng consists of a panel, a wild goose column, strings, a front Yueshan, a string nail, a tuning box, a foot, a back Yueshan, a side plate, a sound outlet, a bottom plate and a chord hole. The appearance of guzheng is a rectangular wooden sound box, and the string frame "wild goose column" (that is, wild goose column) can move freely, and five sounds are arranged in one string. Usually, the model of guzheng begins with S 163-2 1, S stands for the S-shaped moon mountain, which was invented by father Xu, 163 stands for the length of guzheng, and 2 1 stands for the number of strings of guzheng.
Guqin, also known as lyre, Qin Yu and lyre, is one of the oldest plucked instruments in China. Guqin was popular in Confucius' period. It has been circulating in the history of China for more than 3,000 years without interruption. At the beginning of this century, it was called "Guqin". An ancient musical instrument that still rings in the study and on the stage. In the long historical stage of ancient China society, "Qinqi Calligraphy and Painting" has always been regarded as the only way for literati to cultivate their self-cultivation. Guqin, because of its clear, harmonious, light and elegant musical character, embodies the lofty and detached attitude of Feng Ling, a scholar, ranking first in music, chess, calligraphy and painting. "Qin, love also; Offenders are prohibited. " Playing the flute and playing the piano, reciting poems and painting, climbing high and traveling far, and singing wine songs have become a vivid portrayal of literati life. During the Spring and Autumn Period, Confucius loved playing the piano. Whether giving lectures in Xingtan or being trapped by Cai Chen, the sound of playing string songs is endless. The story of Boya in the Warring States period and the story of "finding a bosom friend in the mountains" in the sub-period became popular stories. Ji Kang in Wei and Jin Dynasties gave Guqin the highest evaluation of "among all musical instruments, Qin De is the best", and finally took playing Guangling San on the execution ground as the swan song of life. Liu Yuxi, a scholar in the Tang Dynasty, sketched a picture for us in his famous book "Humble Room Inscription": "You can play Su Qin and read the Golden Classics. The indifferent realm of "no confusing ears, no complicated work" Today, Guqin music is still the soul and essence of China's music, engraved on the gold-plated record of American Voyager spacecraft, echoing in the vast space day and night, looking for "bosom friends" in the universe.
The creators of Qin include Fuxi Playing the Piano, Shennong Playing the Piano, Shun Playing the Banjo and Singing the South Wind, etc. As a legend, you may not believe it, but you can see that Qin has a long history in China. "My Fair Lady, Friends of Rabbit and Rabbit" is recorded in The Book of Songs Guanluo, and "Rabbit and Rabbit beat drums to rule Tianzu" is also recorded in The Book of Songs Xiaoya.
On June 7th, 2003, 165438+ UNESCO published the second batch of "representative works of human oral and intangible heritage", among which Chinese guqin was listed.
The length of a piano is generally about three feet six inches and a half (about 120- 125 cm), which symbolizes 365 days a year (just like 365 degrees on Sunday). Usually about six inches (about 20 centimeters) wide. Generally about two inches (about 6 cm) thick. The lower part of the piano body is flat and the upper part is arc, symbolizing heaven and earth respectively. The overall shape is made according to the shape of the phoenix, and its whole body corresponds to the phoenix (or human body), including head, neck, shoulders, waist, tail and feet.
Guqin originally had only five strings, including gold, wood, water, fire and earth. External five tones, palace, business, angle, sign and feather. Later, King Wen was imprisoned in prison and missed his son Bo Yikao. He added a string to Wen Xian. King Wu cut a string for Wu Xian. Collectively known as the Wu Wen lyre.