Ancient Pipa rhyme "Yue Er Gao" : a thrilling moonlight night carol and musical poem

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The pipeggio "Yueergao" is one of the most popular songs in Chinese classical music. It is loved by many music fans for its melodious and profound artistic conception. This song originated from the Pipa song of the Ming and Qing dynasties. Through the unique musical language, it depicts a picture of peace and tranquility under the bright moonlight.

Ancient Pipa rhyme

The name "Yue Er high" means that the moon rises to the sky, bright and clean as a wash, symbolizing the yearning and hope for a better life, and also reflecting the ancient people's awe and reverie of the universe. The melody of the whole song is smooth and beautiful, like the moonlight raining down on the earth, sometimes light and elegant, sometimes deep and introspective, both of praise for the bright moonlight, and full of profound feelings for the parting of acacia and the circulation of years.

In terms of playing skills, Yue 'er Gao integrates various traditional fingerings of the pipa, such as rolling, separating, rotating fingers, etc., showing the rich and varied expressive force of the pipa. The rhythm layout is clever, and the musical notes are full of poetic picture, so that the listener seems to be in a moonlit, elegant and pleasant night, the heart is moving with music, and the mind is myriad.

This piece of music is not only the treasure of ancient Chinese music art, but also a musical representation of the spirit of traditional Chinese culture. It has a unique way to interpret the Chinese nation's humanistic feelings of advocating harmony and pursuing beauty. It is still active on the music stage in China and around the world, continuing to inherit the ancient Oriental charm and endless artistic charm.

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Pipa (pinyin: pí pa), the first plucked instrument, is a traditional plucked instrument in East Asia, a plucked stringed musical instrument. Made of wood or bamboo, the speaker is half-pear-shaped and has four strings on the top. It was originally made of silk thread, but now it is mostly made of steel wire, steel rope and nylon.

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