"Scratching the Head to Ask the Heavens" -- the deep thinking and endless questioning in the ancient music

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"Scratching the Head to Ask the Heavens" is a traditional Chinese piano song full of profound philosophy and emotional power. Its creation is inspired by the ancient people's deep thinking and endless exploration of nature, life and even the mystery of the universe in the face of the sky. With its unique art form and profound connotation, this piece vividly shows the philosophical thinking and inner emotion expressed by the ancient literati in the face of the vicissitudes of the world and the ups and downs of life.

Melody ups and downs, both passionate momentum, but also contains a touch of melancholy and helpless. The beginning part describes the vast expanse of the sky through the melodious melody, as if the listener is under the silent starry sky, looking at the sky, thoughts are myriad; Then the rhythm of the music gradually changed, as if the performer replaced words with music, sending out a series of profound inquiries about the meaning of life, the origin and destination of all things in the world, and placing personal emotions in the vast universe.

"Scratching the Head to Ask Heaven" not only shows the artistic charm of Guqin music, but also reflects the ancient Chinese literati's devotion to mountains and rivers, yearning for freedom in the spiritual world and the unremitting spirit of pursuing truth. It is like a philosophical poem woven with musical notes, which encourages the listeners of later generations to think in listening, feel in thinking, and grow in feeling, so as to better understand themselves and the world, and realize the dialogue and transcendence in the depths of their hearts.

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Guqin (pinyin: Gǔ Qín) is a traditional Chinese musical instrument with a history of at least 3,500 years. Guqin is also known as Yaoqin, Yuqin and Seven-stringed Qin. The guqin has 13 emblems that mark the rhythm, and is also a ritual and musical instrument. It belongs to the silk in the octave. Guqin has a wide range, deep timbre and long aftertone.

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