How to classify traditional national musical instruments in China?

At present, Chinese traditional musical instruments can be divided into four categories according to their playing methods and acoustic effects: blowing, beating, playing and pulling.

First, play musical instruments.

The wind instruments of China national musical instruments are mainly bamboo and wood, and their pronunciation is similar to that of western musical instruments in principle. Wind instrument is an ancient musical instrument in China. Musical instruments unearthed from Hemudu site in Zhejiang, such as "Yu Tao", have a history of more than 7,000 years. Wind instruments are widely used in national orchestras.

Due to the different pronunciation principles, the types and timbres of musical instruments are extremely colorful and have strong personality. And because of the differences in playing skills of various instruments, as well as the differences in regions, nationalities, times and performers, wind instruments in national instrumental music have formed extremely rich playing skills in the long-term development process, with unique playing styles and genres.

Representative musical instruments: Sheng, Lusheng, Paixiao, Hulusi, Guanzi, Bawu, Lian, Suona and Xiao.

Second, play musical instruments.

China's plucked instruments can be divided into horizontal and vertical types, and the timbre of the instruments played is bright and crisp. There are two ways to play the right hand: fake nails and Paizi. Most of the instruments played are rhythmic, except solo, but the aftertaste is very short, so you need to roll or turn long notes. Generally, the strength of plucked instruments does not change much. In the band, except guqin, other instruments have strong sound penetration.

In addition to single stringed instruments, plucked instruments mostly divide the pitch by code (or column), and vertically divide the pitch by phase and quality, which can be divided into two types: no phase and no quality. Generally speaking, it is easy to tune except the common zither arranged in five tones. All kinds of playing instruments have a good effect on the playing of overtones. Besides piano solo, you can play two notes, chord, pipa and interval jump.

Representative musical instruments: pipa, Zheng, dulcimer, lyre (guqin), Rewap, Dongbula, Ruan, Sanxian, Yueqin and piano.

Third, percussion instruments.

China has a wide variety of national percussion instruments, rich skills and distinctive national style. China's percussion music is not only a rhythmic instrument, but each percussion group can play independently, which plays an important role in setting off music content, drama plot and increasing musical expression. Western orchestras in China often use national percussion instruments.

National percussion music can be divided into fixed pitch and non-fixed pitch. There is no fixed pitch, such as drum, gong, cymbal, board, bang, bell, etc. Have a fixed pitch, such as drums, drums, cymbals, etc.

Typical musical instruments: hall drums (drums), tinkling bells, drums, timpani drums, bronze drums, Korean long drums, gongs and drums, drums, drums and cymbals.

Fourth, play stringed instruments.

String instruments mainly refer to huqin instruments. Although its history is shorter than other national musical instruments, it is widely used in solo, ensemble, ensemble and accompaniment because of its beautiful pronunciation, rich expressive force and high playing skills and artistic level.

Typical musical instruments: Erhu, Banhu, Gehu, Ma Touqin, Jinghu, Zhonghu and Gao Hu.