In the treasure house of Chinese traditional music, Erhu, as a unique national instrument, is famous all over the world for its melodious and slightly sad tone. The song "Clear Autumn" is a shining pearl among many Erhu classic works. Through delicate emotional expression and exquisite performance skills, it brings the audience into a quiet and far-reaching autumn mood.

Repertoire structure and performance characteristics

The whole song is roughly divided into three parts: prelude, main body and epilogue. The overture begins with a soft melody, as if the autumn wind were whispering through the trees; The main part is gradually strengthened, through the change of different techniques to show a variety of vivid scenes in autumn, such as falling leaves, autumn water and so on; The final epilogue returns to calm, ending the track on a distant and deep note, leaving the listener with room for infinite reverie.

Performance technique

Glissando: Used to simulate the sound of the autumn wind blowing through the leaves, increasing the dynamic and layered sense of the music.

Trill: shows the unique bleak beauty of autumn, making the melody more rich and delicate.

Overtone: Used to create an ethereal effect, symbolizing the height and clarity of autumn.

Music emotion analysis

"Qingqiu" is not only a song depicting natural scenes, but also a work containing deep emotions. From the fresh elegance of early autumn to the bleak solitude of late autumn, each note carries the composer's unique understanding of the season. In the music, there are both memories of the good times and feelings about the passing of life. These complex emotions are interwoven together, which constitute the unique artistic charm of "Qingqiu".