Lu' an local storytelling

Shanxi Quzhong. Originated in Changzhi, Shanxi. Changzhi was established as Lu 'an Prefecture in Qing Dynasty, hence its name. Now it is popular in Changzhi City and the counties of Changzi, Tunliu, Huguan and Lucheng. During the Qianlong period of the Qing Dynasty, Gao Fushu, a singer of Lu 'an Prefecture, sang on a flat drum, which was called "dry banqiang". His rhythm is compact and his tunes are interesting. He sang songs such as "Playing Dengzhou", "Breaking Mengzhou" and "Prince Sweeping the North", which were deeply loved by the audience. Later, he taught his disciples and accompanied them with three strings. The aria of Lu 'an drum book belongs to plate variation, and it was sung only by running water plate in the early days. 1945 Yu, a blind artist, also absorbed the vocal music of Xiangyuan Drum Book, Wuxiang and Shangdang, enriched his singing, and created some transition boards such as flower board, sad board, stack board, starting, sending and turning. Accompanied by stringed instruments such as erhu and xiaohu, drums and boards are used for high-five. Fluent singing, strong rap, short rhythm, lively and smooth. The form of singing is mostly sitting, with six or seven people as a group, each holding a musical instrument, sharing roles, or chorus or solo, with complete business and lively activities. In addition to Gao Fushu's early works, traditional bibliography also includes Qiao Heyuan. Short paragraphs include My Wife and so on.