Appreciation of Erhu famous music: The Mountain Village has Changed -- the harmonious blend of tradition and modernity

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"Mountain Village Changed" is a classic Erhu solo, composed by the famous Erhu player Liu Tianhua. This piece not only shows the beautiful scenery of the Chinese countryside and the changes in people's lives, but also conveys the beautiful yearning for the new era through the beautiful melody.

Appreciation of Erhu famous music: The Mountain Village has Changed -- the harmonious blend of tradition and modernity

"Mountain Village Has Changed" was created in the 1950s, in the early days of the founding of New China, when the country was undergoing earth-shaking changes. During this period, many artists devoted themselves to reflecting the new face of China and the new life of its people with their works. It is in this context that Mr. Liu Tianhua composed this piece to express the great changes in rural areas under socialist construction.

The Mountain Village Has Changed is usually divided into three parts:

Introduction - The melodious melody depicts a peaceful and beautiful mountain village scene.

Theme - Show the changes and development of the mountain village through cheerful rhythm and rich timbre changes.

Epilogue - a return to tranquility, but full of visions of a better life ahead.

"The Mountain Village has Changed" requires the performer to master a variety of erhu playing skills. Here are some key playing points:

Glissando - The proper use of glissando in the melody can make the melody more smooth and natural, and enhance the expression of the music.

Vibrato - Vibrato can increase the melody's subtlety and make the music more vivid.

Jump bow - Use the jump bow technique in the fast-paced part to increase the movement and vitality of the music.

Intensity control - Through different intensity control, show different emotional levels of change.

With its beautiful melody, rich expression and deep emotional connotation, the Mountain Village has become a classic work in Erhu art. Both from a musical point of view and from a cultural point of view, this piece of music is worth our careful taste and in-depth study. I hope that through the appreciation and analysis of this article, more people can understand and love this charming Erhu famous song.

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Erhu (Pinyin: Erhu) originated in the Tang Dynasty, called "Xiqin", and has a history of more than a thousand years. It is a traditional Chinese stringed instrument. Erhu, or Erxian Huqin, also known as "Nanhu" and "Omzi", is one of the main bowed and stringed instruments (wiping strings) in the Chinese national musical instrument family.

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