Basic Introductory Knowledge of Guzheng

The guzheng is an ancient and wonderful musical instrument with a unique sound and elegant appearance. As a guzheng enthusiast, I am happy to share with you some basic introductory knowledge about the guzheng.

First of all, let's learn about the origin and development of the guzheng. The guzheng can be traced back to ancient China thousands of years ago, and the earliest guzhengs consisted of silk strings and wooden ****ing boxes. Over time, the guzheng evolved into the form we know now, with 21 strings and a moving instrument code.

Before you start learning the guzheng, you need to know some basic playing techniques. The first is proper sitting and hand position. Sit on a stool of the right height with your feet on the floor to keep your body balanced. Place your hands on the koto's saddle, with your thumbs underneath the strings and the other fingers used to play the different strings. Keep your fingers relaxed and flexible so that you can control the tone better.

Next, let's understand the basic structure of the koto. The guzheng consists of a zheng body, a zither code, strings and a bridge. The body of the koto is the koto's *** sound box, usually made of wood. The saddles are a series of wooden beams that are fixed to the body of the koto and are used to adjust the pitch. The strings are the part of the koto that connects the yard to the bridge and are usually made of silk thread. The bridge is the wooden structure that supports the strings, and its position can be moved to adjust the pitch.