In traditional Chinese music, Guzheng plays an important role with its unique charm and rich expression. Among them, as a classic, "Thrush Jump" is not only loved by professionals, but also known by the majority of listeners because of its vivid image. This piece of music shows a relaxed and pleasant emotional atmosphere through the delicate portrayal of the thrush.

Creation background

The author of "Thrush Jumping Frame" is not known, but it is said that the song may be based on folk music arrangement. It may have been a local minor tune spread in the south of the river at first, and after the processing and improvement of many artists, it gradually became a work of high artistic value.

Musical structure

This piece adopts the more traditional A-B-A structure, that is, introduction-theme-reproduction form. In the introduction part, the unique glissando technique of Guzheng simulates the song of the thrush, creating a clear and pleasant atmosphere; The theme part expresses the scene of the thrush jumping merrily in the branches through the quick plucking technique and the change of melody; The reproduction part is a review of the theme, which makes the whole work complete and hierarchical.

Performance skill

"Thrush jumping frame" needs to use a variety of guzheng skills when playing, such as large pinch, small pinch, trill, glissando, etc. The clever combination of these skills not only enhances the expression of the music, but also makes the whole piece full of vitality and vitality. In particular, the use of trills and glissols can well simulate the sound of thrush singing, so that the listener seems to be in the nature of birds and flowers.

Artistic value

In addition to the musical beauty, "Thrush Jumping" also contains profound cultural significance. It is not only a praise for the natural world, but also a reflection of the concept of "harmony between nature and man" in traditional Chinese culture. Through this piece, people can feel a beautiful vision of harmonious coexistence.