Abstract of China Traditional Guqin Papers

Guqin, also known as the lyre, Qin Yu, Stone and lyre, is a traditional musical instrument in China with a history of at least 3,500 years.

Ancient books recorded Fuxi's piano-making, as well as legends about Shennong's piano-making, Huangdi's piano-making and Tang Yao's piano-making. Shun set the piano as five strings, adding one string and reducing one string to seven strings; It can be seen that Guqin culture has a long history and is profound.

Guqin has 13 emblems marking melody, and is also a ritual vessel and musical instrument. The silk belonging to the octave. Guqin has a wide range, deep timbre and lingering sound.

Since ancient times, "Qin" has its specific meaning. /kloc-It was renamed Guqin in the 1920s to distinguish it from the piano. There is a saying in Qin that "a scholar does not withdraw the piano for no reason" and "left the piano and right the book". Qin ranks first among the four traditional arts "Qin, Qi, Book and Painting" in China. It is considered as a representative of elegance and an accompaniment instrument for literati to sing. Since ancient times, it has been a necessary knowledge and compulsory subject for many literati. Qin is found in a large number of poems. Ji Kang's Fu Qin said: Qin De is the best musical instrument. Qin is not only a musical instrument, but also a spiritual way of life for literati to cultivate their self-cultivation and even realize Taoism through meditation.