What is the sound of traditional suona in Ming and Qing Dynasties?

The traditional suona tube in Ming and Qing dynasties has eight holes, which are pressed with the right index finger, middle finger, ring finger, little finger and left thumb, index finger, middle finger and ring finger to control the pitch. Pronunciation method is to put the reed flute in your mouth and blow hard to vibrate and make sound. After being amplified by the vibration of wooden pipes and metal bowls, it becomes the sound of suona.

Q: What are the classifications of suona in Ming and Qing Dynasties?

Suona in Ming and Qing dynasties can be divided into small suona, ordinary high-pitched suona and big suona according to the range and instrument size, but it can also be divided into various tonality suona. The so-called tonality refers to the sound blown out when the bottom three holes are released. Generally speaking, the common range of traditional suona in Ming and Qing dynasties is 17 degrees, which is the most commonly used high-pitched suona. Its range ranges from bass to treble.

During the reign of Kang Gan in Qing Dynasty, people improved the suona, which was called keyboard suona. Generally, it can be divided into keyboard with high-pitched suona, keyboard with alto suona, keyboard with alto suona, keyboard with bass suona and so on. , characterized by the addition of keys and semitone holes to increase the sound. Because of different regions and manufacturers, the shapes and methods of pressure holes are different. For the most common tenor suona with keys, the common range is generally 18 degrees.