Peking Opera, as a treasure of traditional Chinese opera art, has a rich historical background and cultural connotation. Among them, Xipi and Erhuang singing are important parts of Peking Opera, each with its own unique style and characteristics.
First of all, let's understand the basic concepts of Sipi and Erhuang. Xipi Erhuang, also known as Pi Huang, is the collective name of the opera tone. Xipi originated from the Qin dialect and evolved in combination with Hubei folk tunes; Erhuang is evolved from blowing cavity and high plucking. In Peking Opera, Han Opera, Hui Opera and other operas, Xipi and Erhuang tones are used together, collectively called "Pi Huang".
When it comes to distinguishing between Xipi and Erhuang, a clear difference is their Jinghu Dingxian. The Jinghu string of Xipi is a "6 3" (la mi) string, while the Jinghu string of Erhuang is a "5 2" (gol re) string. This different chord setting is caused by the different attributes of the two sound cavities, and also forms their own characteristics and styles. Sippi's melody is high-pitched and impassioned, with a distinctly northern character; And Erhuang is because it originates from the southern opera, its ** characteristics are more prominent, and the melody is stable and low.
In addition to the Jinghu Dingxian, there are also significant differences between the two singing voices in terms of the passage (i.e., the prelude before the actor is ready to sing). Sippy always falls on these two sounds, connected by an arrow line that starts with the "do" sound and ends at the "la" sound, forming a descending falling note. The end of Erhuang Guomener is attributed to the sounds "565 561", and the three and four "gol" sounds are connected by a line. By keeping these characteristics in mind, even people who are not very familiar with Peking Opera will be able to distinguish between Xipi and Erhuang to a certain extent.
Although there are many similarities between Xipi and Erhuang singing voices, by understanding their origins, Jinghu Dingxian, and the characteristics of Guomen'er, we can more easily distinguish between these two Peking Opera singing styles. This distinction not only helps to deeply understand the art of Peking Opera, but also makes the process of appreciating Peking Opera richer and more interesting.