Guzheng 1234567 position diagram

The guzheng is a pentatonic scale, there is no 4 and 7, only 1, 2, 3, 5, and 6.

The twenty-one strings of a typical guzheng come in white, green (or red) colors. The green or red strings, which are positioned at the 4th, 9th, 14th, and 19th strings, represent the 5 notes of different pitches. The first through fifth strings are doubled basses, represented by two dots below 1, 2, 3, 5, and 6; the next five strings are basses, with one dot below 1, 2, 3, 5, and 6; and the next five strings are in the alto range, 1, 2, 3, 5, and 6.

Next is the soprano range, with five strings, 1, 2, 3, 5, and 6, with one dot above; and the last string is a doubled soprano do, with one dot above 1, 2, 3, 5, and 6. 1 with two dots above it. The index finger moves toward the palm to play the technical symbols of the strings, play and then gently lifted up to play, and then put down, 6, 7 (xi) of the play is the left hand will be 6 (la) of the strings pressed down 1.5cm-3cm, and then play the string of the 6, 4 (a) is to play the 3 (mi) of the strings, the same way.

How to maintain the koto?

The optimal temperature for the occasions where guzheng is used is 20℃ and the optimal humidity is 50%. In general, the temperature is maintained at 16-28 ℃, humidity between 50% to 70% of the space to use guzheng on the instrument vibration and pronunciation are more favorable. The guzheng should be gently held and placed when in use, avoiding collision or violent vibration.

The guzheng should be placed in a dry, cool and ventilated place, avoiding humidity, rain and direct exposure to sunlight (in winter in the northern region, it can not be close to the heat radiator to avoid exposure or deformation), and should not be placed in the kitchen or in a place that is easy to contact with fumes and oils, as the adsorption of fumes and oils will directly affect the sound of the instrument. After the use of guzheng, you can use a dry soft cloth to wipe away the sweat stains on the strings to prevent the strings from rusting. When not in use, it is best to use the koto cover to reduce dust, light or humid air erosion on the koto.