“Traditional ” erhu songs , Chinese folk musician Hua Yanjun ( Bing ) masterpiece. Works in the early 1950s, according to Bing playing , recording, notation finishing by the musician Mr. Yang Yinliu soon swept the country after the filling is made album. This song is one suffered throughout the outpouring of bitterness and pain of human thoughts emotions blind artist , works showcase a unique folk musical skills and styles , as well as unparalleled deep mood , showing the unique charm of Chinese erhu art, it broadens erhu expressive arts , won the ” 20th century classical works of Chinese music awards .”
“Traditional ” is a treasure house of Chinese folk music culture truly a song of good works , is one of the treasures of Chinese folk instrumental in the creation of the track .
A creative background
Bing originally Wuxi city thunder statue temple priests , his childhood by the four head Wu small folk songs, long narrative song, tanhuang that causal and string and wind music and other local musical influence, very fond of music . In his father’s Mannequin , he will learn the structure of the sixteen -year-old complex , varied techniques Fine , blowing , drawing , playing , playing , singing, reading well versed and able to participate in official activities of Taoist ritual music played . After standing over , Bing situation worsened . First, contracting the opium habit leads to life , such as down and out , then suffering from diseases of the eye , eyes have been blind , and then later they busking on the streets , life is very poor . Underlying life so that he experienced the hardships of this world , suffered the bitterness of humiliation of the old society . But Bing superior talent , often through the erhu, pipa , said news of the ways to express their love and hatred , darkness was revealed through music . He put his feelings about the pain of life is reflected through music , producing the famous erhu song ” Reflection of the Moon .”
Another one said, ” Traditional” Bing is not the original, but Bing Yan adapted from a brothel in the song ” intimate guest .”
” Traditional” Bing is a portrayal of life, the emotional catharsis of his masterpieces . Bing to use their creative talents, to see, hear , feel , think turned into a section of exciting , tear-jerking notes that resonate with the audience in a melody. This is the first erhu is loved the world and cited as a classic , Bing successful creation is a manifestation of his creative genius .
Commissioned Origin :
1950 Central Conservatory of Music Yang Yin Liu, Professor Cao Anhuo Bing came to Wuxi to play the recording, the recording was still wish to participate in the World Marina gentleman .
Zhu Shi Kuang newspaper had published in Wuxi, ” named after the song ” a paper he wrote in the article : After recording the song Bing Yang asked the song title , Bing said: ” The tune was no name , the letter chain come on, over time, became like this now , ” Mr. Yang asked:” ? somewhere you often pull ” Bing said:” I often pull in the streets , but also benefits the court spring pull ” Yang blurted out. : ! ” it ” , ” it is called ” Erquan Bing said: “” Erquan ” not like a complete song title , Cantonese there first ,” Santanyinyue ” is not to call it” Erquan Indian month ” it ? ” Yang said:” The printing is copied from, not good enough, we have a mapping Wuxi rivers , called it “Traditional ” it ” Bing nodded in agreement , so the” Traditional ” on the song title . such set down.
Erquan : Wuxi Erquan pool has Yi Lan Hall, Erquan pavilion and other buildings. Wangri lunar month after month love water, pregnant months TONGHUI Aqua . Belle heaven.
2 music appreciation
Among the many forms of play , the people on the ” Traditional” meaning grasp also have different views. Listen to “Traditional ” is a fun , after into one, it would really perceive the more time goes by Jane aftertaste . In this mood of profound sadness but the music , not only showing the sad sad mood and high-spirited indignation , and sustenance Bing love of life and longing. The theme of the whole song sometimes quiet , sometimes restless variations, making the whole song sometimes deep , sometimes boosting, while the music itself meanders statement , extended and expanded so emotional Bing to express more fully the express profound bitterness started suffering , injustice and resentment Bing ‘s life , but also an open-minded expression of his inner life and a profound experience.
Structural Analysis
In addition to the whole song prelude and epilogue , but is divided into six paragraphs, namely its five themes and variations .
Part primer
Primers ( 1-2 section ) consisting of a four- shot short tones as a starting point to a downward scale type phrase , uttered a sigh full of bitterness . Erhu with a slight sound , deep subtle inner sound, the audience is introduced to describe the mood of the music . Mr. Qiao Jianzhong said: “For Bing , this is not accidental sigh issued to , it should be said that he suffered the misery of life in the age of 57 to have such an opportunity to issue such a sigh .” “This is a primer on such a sentence , but this primer , I think it ‘s all we hear folk music works inside, should be one of the most exciting prelude . ”
Paragraph
Reflection of the Moon scores
Song into the first section ( section 3 to 22 ) , this section has two parts subject , wherein 3 to 10 sections of the first part of the theme (a), 11 ~ 22 second portion theme section (b). The first theme of the melody in the bass erhu areas , deep depression, range is not wide, smooth melody lines into the main level , slightly undulating , showing the author goosebumps depressed feelings ; second theme of the first contrasting themes , the use of constantly changing up the melody and rhythm of the impact of the performance of the author ‘s complaint against the old society , but also unwilling to yield reflects his personality .
Next five paragraphs are around five themes paragraph two variations : it passed sentence amplitude expansion and reduction , combined with the rise and fall of the melody range , expressing the music gradually develop and advance . With the development of variations on a theme melody sometimes deep , sometimes passionate , sometimes tragic , sometimes proudly , showing the author’s profound bitterness and suffering, injustice and resentment .
Second
Second ( 23 to 52 sections ) is the first variation of the theme , of which 23 to 26 sections “a1”, consists of a phrase composed of sections 27 to 52 as “b1”, composed by the three phrases .
Third
Third ( 53 to 96 sections ) is a variation of the second theme , in which 53 to 64 sections of “a2”, composed by two phrases , sections 65 to 96 as “b2”, composed by the three phrases .
Fourth paragraph
Fourth paragraph ( 97 to 122 sections ) is the third variation of the theme , which is 97 to 104 sections “a3”, a phrase consisting of 105 to 122 sections as “b3”, composed by the three phrases .
Fifth paragraph
Fifth paragraph ( sections 123 to 154 ) is the fourth variation theme in which section 123 is “a4”, consists of a phrase composed of sections 131 to 154 as “b4”, composed by the three phrases .
Sixth paragraph
Section VI ( sections 155 to 174 ) is the fifth variation theme in which sections 155 to 162 of “a5”, consists of a phrase composed of sections 162 to 174 as “b5”, composed by two phrases . Through repeated variations tunes , a significant change in strong contrast and intensity of the sound area , in the fifth paragraph formed the climax of the song .
End
Young to suppression by the last paragraph , the tone mellowed down, into the bass region , to the end of the section ( section 175 to 176 ) , it is closely connected with the “b5” The second phrase , section 174 is “b5″ occult terminated, while coming to an end to section 176 , the end of the play of light on incomplete termination , it seems infinite melancholy and lament , sounds softer , more soothing and calming rhythm , giving the feeling of something more to say .
Tips Appreciation
” Traditional” created by the Bing , played by him personally . Bing Erhu playing skills of his artistic achievement is an important part of his erhu profound and delicate , chic majestic , vigorous and strong , hardness and softness, touching his extensive folk musicianship , superb superb musical skills in no time can match his . When playing the song, he used five of the erhu bit , and with a variety of efforts to change the bowing , the ups and downs in the variation in the scenes to show the mood was very profound , with strong lyricism .
On bowing , Bing known to short bow , a bow often use the word , volume plump , firm and strong , such as segmentation bow, bow quiver , bow Dayton , mention Bow , small bow shaking , Broken Bow , etc. Even his bow with not much, but very characteristic , he drew the bow string method of opera music , from weak shot into the strong beat , cut bowing on the formation of extended stay and be carried out . Where in long tones , he forced his right hand holding the bow light to heavy , so to maintain the vigorous tone , there are brighter effect.
On fingering , Bing application is given to the folk play portamento , always on the left hand while playing the second position on the erhu melody in the first and third position on the multi-use portamento playing, this technique only reduces the frequent change of the number of strings can slip through your fingers so that the effect of a more full-bodied melodic coherence . His index finger, middle finger glide applications , enriching the melodic charm, pull the soft, gentle pressure , relatively soft and without vibrato , fell flexible use of a variety of decorative tone on tone and playing sound with sound , the size of portamento , in situ deepened erhu expression.
The speed is relatively unified whole song , but the intensity is quite big changes . Bing whim transport needed emotional bow, bow tie strength fluctuations transported to the left of Anxian , caused by the severity of that force frustrated tone , feel even have to sound off, sound off Italy continued, tunes even more vivid and vibrant . Famous erhu theory expert Mr. Zhao Yanchen had summed Bing playing style : “OK astringent dignified bow , a sense of power Smirnov, lag meaning more and more frustrated , inherent with forbearance , gives a sense of depression , stubborn sense , the performance of a kind of subtle but vigorous incomprehensible beauty . ”
3 Songs impact
“Traditional ” is not only in the field of folk music are people willing to play , but play was also adapted into a variety of forms, such as violin soloist , string quartet , folk music ensemble .
4 Social Assessment
” Traditional” song title is not only beautiful , very poetic , more importantly, is the expression of the aspirations of the heartfelt lament and curse the darkness , looking forward to bright. For many years , because this song has a strong folk flavor and profound thoughts that spread like wildfire in the international music scene , widely circulated , as many famous orchestras playing classical repertoire. Chairman Mao Zedong in the early 1950s in Shanghai after listening erhu ” Traditional” , commented: ” It has a strong folk flavor , well, to carry forward to.” Premier Zhou Enlai also very appreciative of this song , irrigation system specifically instructed relevant departments to record , as a precious gift presented to international friends visiting . Chairman Mao Zedong attached great importance to and respected national culture , friendly to Beijing to watch the Liaoning Ballet ballet performances , ” Reflection of the Moon .” On the evening to celebrate Macao’s return to the motherland , Jiang Zemin also dedicated stage , listened with interest to Macau cellist playing “Traditional .” Famous musicians in the 1950s served as president of the China Conservatory of Mr. Ma Sicong with renowned cellist Mr. Liu Liewu after listening to Bing erhu playing recordings of Bing Erhu consummate artistry great admiration : “He ( A Bing ) stringed erhu looks like endless train tracks , it is difficult to hear the signs for the bow , ” the biggest impact is the world’s most widely circulated renowned conductor Seiji Ozawa evaluation of the song : .” should I kneel to listen …… “That was in 1978 , Seiji Ozawa invited as chief conductor of the Central Philharmonic , during his command played Brahms ‘ second Symphony” polyphonic ensemble ” Traditional” ( adaptation ) , At that time , Seiji Ozawa did not say anything. The next day, Seiji Ozawa came to listen to the Central Conservatory of specialized hospital with a 17 -year-old girl playing erhu original song ” Traditional” , he moved to tears , whisper said: “If I listened to this play , I would never dare command this track yesterday , because I did not understand this music , so I am not qualified conductor tracks …… this kind of music should only kneel to listen . ” talking, really want knelt down . He added: ” heartbroken sense of this sentence too appropriate .” In the same year on September 7 , the Japanese “Asahi Shimbun” published a special article from Beijing , ” Mr. Ozawa moved tears .” Since then, the ” Traditional” across the oceans , has been highly praised by the world music scene .
In 1985 the United States named its 10 most popular pop music Westerners , ” Traditional” topped the list . In 1991, a British musician at a concert in the United States after listening to ” Traditional” excitedly to a recording of Beethoven ‘s hometown , said: ” ! Chinese Beethoven China ‘s ” destiny ” ! ”
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Bing ( 1893-1950 ) , formerly known as Hua Yanjun , folk musicians. Jiangsu Wuxi , Zhengyi priests . Once reduced to street artists, the suffering , suffering from eye diseases and blindness . Assiduously Taoist music , excellence , and to draw extensively on folk music tunes, a lifetime of writing and played more than 270 first folk music. There retained erhu ” Traditional” ” pines ” ” Cold Spring Song” three and pipa “Ebb Tide ,” ” Dragon Boat ” ” Wang Zhaojun ” three . His works permeated with the essence of traditional music , sincere , touching the heart, full of artistic vitality.
