Appreciation of the Erhu famous song "Dream of Sand River" : the desert dream in music

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In the long river of Chinese national music, "Dream Trace Shahe" is undoubtedly a dazzling pearl. With its unique artistic charm and profound emotional connotation, this song has moved countless listeners. It not only shows the infinite possibilities of the erhu, a traditional instrument, but also builds an imaginative art world through music.

Appreciation of the Erhu famous song

1. Introduction to music

Dream of Shahe is a solo Erhu composed by contemporary famous composer Li Ming. The song takes the desert scenery of western China as the background, through the depiction of different time and space in the desert, to show a vivid picture. In the song, Li Ming skillfully uses a variety of playing skills, such as glissando, trill, etc., so that the whole music has a strong traditional charm, without losing a modern sense.

2. Artistic features

Changes in melody and rhythm: The whole song is divided into three parts, the first part is soft and slow, like the first ray of sunshine in the desert morning; In the second part, the rhythm is accelerated to simulate the whistling sound of sand in the desert. The third part of the return to tranquility, like the desert after the fall of night, quiet and profound.

Emotional expression: Under the performer's interpretation, "Dream of Sand River" is not only a work depicting the natural landscape, but also a profound reflection on life, loneliness and dreams. The music contains the composer's reverence for nature and his thoughts on the philosophy of life.

Performance skills: The unique glisson effect of Erhu, as well as the superb skill shown by the player in the rapid change of strings, brings a strong audio-visual impact to the listener.

Third, cultural value

"Dream of Shahe" is not only an excellent Erhu solo, it also carries the spiritual core of Chinese traditional culture. Through music, the composer shows the unique features of western China to the world, and at the same time conveys a universal value that transcends time and space - whether in the bustling city or the desolate desert, people carry the yearning and pursuit of a better life in their hearts.

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Involving musical instruments

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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