What kind of musical instrument is Lusheng?

Lusheng is a Lusheng musical instrument of Miao, Yao and Dong nationalities in southwest China.

Lusheng originated in the Central Plains and was later introduced into minority areas. Its predecessor was the Han family. Villages inhabited by ethnic minorities all over Guizhou are known as "the hometown of Lusheng" and "the hometown of singing and dancing". Lusheng is a Lusheng musical instrument of Miao, Yao and Dong nationalities in southwest China. On holidays, they will hold various colorful Lusheng parties, play Lusheng and dance to celebrate their national festivals.

Lusheng, as a musical instrument, has its own unique musical rules and dance forms. Lusheng can be divided into two types: light-tone Lusheng and stressed Lusheng. The modes are "56 1235" and "6 12356". The stressed Lusheng is deep and loud, while the soft Lusheng is light and high. The use of its musical tunes is very strict, which can be roughly divided into three categories: sacrifice, lyric and narrative.

Lusheng timbre characteristics

Lusheng's timbre is very broad, from low to high, from soft to passionate, which can be perfectly expressed. This wide range enables Lusheng to show rich musical levels and emotional changes when playing. The timbre of Lusheng is very pure. Because Lusheng is mainly made of bamboo, its timbre is very pure without any impurities. This pure timbre makes Lusheng feel fresh and natural when playing, which makes people feel like they are in nature.

The timbre of Lusheng is also melodious. Because the pipe of Lusheng is long, the timbre is melodious and can last for a long time. This melodious timbre makes Lusheng feel melodious when playing, which makes people feel like they are in the clouds. In a word, the timbre of Lusheng is very unique, with broad, pure and melodious characteristics. These characteristics enable Lusheng to show rich musical levels and emotional changes when playing, and at the same time give people a fresh, natural and melodious feeling.