In the ancient land of China, there is a musical instrument that carries a history of more than 3,000 years and has witnessed the rise and fall of Chinese civilization. It is the sheng, the ancestor of this mysterious reed instrument. Today, let's take a closer look at the world of Sheng and explore its charm.
1. Uncover the mystery of Sheng.
Sheng, a reed wind instrument, belongs to the category of "eight tones". The history of sheng can be traced back to the Yin Dynasty, when the name "he" (i.e., Xiaosheng) has been recorded in oracle bone inscriptions. The structure of the sheng is unique, and it is mainly composed of three parts: the sheng spring, the sheng seedling (i.e., many bamboo pipes of different lengths on the sheng body) and the sheng bucket (i.e., the sheng base connecting the line mouthpiece). The sound of the sheng is bright and sweet, the treble is crisp and transparent, the midrange is soft and full, and the bass is deep and deep, and it is known as one of the infectious instruments.
2. Types and evolution of sheng.
Shengs are generally divided into North Sheng (round bucket) and South Sheng (square bucket), with North Sheng being more common. The traditional sheng is generally.
Ten. Three, seventeen or nineteen springs, after improvement.
Two. Ten. One, twenty.
Four, twenty. Six, thirty.
Six, thirty. Seven, forty-two springs and so on. While the traditional sheng uses a finger to press the hole to control which tube produces the sound, the modified sheng has a button that allows one finger to control multiple keys in order to control more sounds. Modern Chinese orchestras mostly use 36 reed sheng instead of traditional sheng, and have a treble sheng, alto sheng, tenor sheng and bass sheng to meet the needs of different styles.
Third, the charm of Sheng.
The timbre of the sheng and the sound it plays are particularly infectious. It has a wide vocal range, can coexist harmoniously with other ethnic instruments, and plays a role in harmonizing the timbre and enhancing the sound in the orchestra. The sheng can also play harmony by itself, and is the only traditional Chinese national instrument that can play harmony alone, which fully embodies the aesthetic idea of "harmony" in traditional China. Sheng's performance techniques are rich and diverse, including blowing, inhaling, trembling, sliding and other techniques, making Sheng's unique charm in solo, ensemble, accompaniment and other aspects.
Fourth, Sheng's masterpieces and famous style.
The list of Sheng's masterpieces is endless, and two of the most famous sheng players are Hu Tianquan and Yan Haideng. Hu Tianquan's "Phoenix Spreads Its Wings" and "Lusheng Dance" and Yan Haideng's "Peacock Opens the Screen" and "Yimeng Mountain Song" are all classics in sheng songs. These works not only demonstrate the performance skills and artistic expression of the sheng, but also inherit the cultural essence of the Chinese nation.
5. The inheritance and development of sheng in modern society.
Although Sheng's status in modern society is not as prominent as in ancient times, under the policy of attaching importance to and carrying forward traditional culture, Sheng's is still full of new vitality. Many ** academies and art groups have set up sheng majors or sheng performance teams, which have injected new vitality into the inheritance and development of sheng. At the same time, the sheng is also integrated and innovated with other ethnic and international musical instruments, showing a more diverse style.
Sixth, how to appreciate the beauty of Sheng.
Appreciating the beauty of sheng requires us to feel it from multiple angles. First of all, we can pay attention to the timbre and playing skills of the sheng, and appreciate its unique charm. Secondly, we can understand the cultural connotation and historical background behind Shengqu, and deeply appreciate its artistic value. Finally, we can participate in ** meetings and performances to feel the charm and atmosphere of Sheng's performance.
As the originator of reed wind instruments, the sheng carries the history and culture of the Chinese nation for more than 3,000 years. By understanding the types of sheng, performance skills, charm, etc., we can not only appreciate the unique beauty of sheng, but also feel the breadth and profundity of Chinese tradition. Let's pay attention to the inheritance and development of Sheng, so that the sound of this wonderful musical instrument can spread to thousands of households, adding more color and charm to our lives!
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