Appreciation of Guqin Famous Songs - Fan Canglang

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The qin piece "Fan Canglang" was written by Guo Chuwang in the Southern Song Dynasty. This piece was first seen in "Magic Secret Pu", and later collected in "Zheyin Shizi Qinpu", "Fengxuan Xuanpin", "Xilutang Qintong", "Qinyuan Xinzhuan Complete Compilation", "Tianwenge Qin" A collection of qin scores such as "Music", "Xing Xin Qin Pu" and so on. The "Pan Canglang" played by Master Tianhong is based on the "Magic Secret Score", and the score is included in the "Xingxin Qinpu" written by Master Tianhong.

Appreciation of Guqin Famous Songs - Fan Canglang

The explanation of the title of "Fan Canglang" in "Xingxin Qinpu" says: "Guo Chuwang in the Southern Song Dynasty. His ambition is to drive a boat on the five lakes. Today and ancient times. And the heart is too empty."

In "Xing Xin Qin Pu", after "Fan Canglang", it is written: "This song has the style of Danbo leisurely. It is unrestrained and unrestrained. Therefore, it must be leisurely and unrestrained. Take it easy. Danbo is concise as the key point. Get his character."

Guo Chuwangzhe, a great qin master in the late Southern Song Dynasty, and the founder of the Zhejiang School. There are many qin pieces in his life, among which "Xiaoxiang Shuiyun" and "Pan Canglang" are the most widely circulated. These two pieces have different songs but the same interest. will. "Xiaoxiang Shuiyun" focuses on the description of the clear water connecting the sky, the clouds covering the nine ridges, the changing situation, the meaning of shadows covering all phenomena, and the momentum of waves in the comfort. "Fan Canglang" is relatively small in length. The author is rafting on the water of Canglang, seeing the changes of clouds, shadows and waves, and expressing the turbulent nature of world affairs. His ambition is to sail on the five lakes, in the illusory world. Feeling calm in the middle. Don't take the joy of things and don't feel sorry for yourself. The heart is in harmony with the heaven and the earth, and the Tao is in harmony with the past and the present. The ancient tune of Greek sounds, those who are familiar with it carefully taste it.

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Guqin (pinyin: Gǔ Qín) is a traditional Chinese musical instrument with a history of at least 3,500 years. Guqin is also known as Yaoqin, Yuqin and Seven-stringed Qin. The guqin has 13 emblems that mark the rhythm, and is also a ritual and musical instrument. It belongs to the silk in the octave. Guqin has a wide range, deep timbre and long aftertone.

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