In the vast ocean of Chinese traditional music, "Han Jiang Yun" is like a bright pearl, attracting countless listeners with its unique artistic charm. This kite song is not only light and lively, but also the emotions of the performer and the imagination of the listener are closely linked, weaving together a vivid picture.

Creation background

"Han River Rhyme" is a zheng song composed by Qiao Jinwen in the spring of 1962. The music is mainly based on the two Qu cards of "Han River" and "Book rhyme" in "Henan Melody", so it is named "Han River Rhyme". The song is the representative of Henan Zheng music, but also the language of Henan, when hearing this song, I think of the Henan people's heroic, stable, upright image, showing people happy busy spring farming, spirited harvest happy mood.

Musical characteristics

Beautiful melody: The melody of "Han River Rhyme" is smooth and full of changes, like the Han River water, with twists and turns, both exciting and soft, which well reflects the multi-faceted nature of the Han River.

Distinct rhythm: Through different rhythmic treatments, the song cleverly simulates different states of water flow, from murmuring to choppy, making the whole work full of movement.

Rich techniques: The use of various guzheng playing techniques, such as glissando, vibrato, dot string, etc., to enhance the expression of music, so that each paragraph is full of emotion.

Performance skill

To perform "Hanjiang Rhyme" perfectly, players need to master a variety of guzheng skills, including:

Quick fingering: To show the agility of the rapid flow of water.

Strength control: Show the change of different emotions through strong and weak changes.

Timbre change: Different parts of the zither are used to produce different timbre effects to depict different pictures.

"Hanjiang Rhyme" is not only a wonderful kite song, but also the epitome of Hanjiang culture. It allows people to feel the charm of traditional Chinese culture while listening. Every time I play, I look back on history and hope for a better future.