Classification of Guzheng Vibrato

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The classification of "vibrato" is divided into light and heavy in terms of stringing strength, continuous (continuous) and rhythm in terms of time and rhythm, and there are also various "vibrato" combinations of light and heavy combinations and up and down sliding combinations. ". The following are some commonly used "vibrato":

1. "Light vibrato" (~~) (also known as "flat vibrato", "normal vibrato", "general vibrato", "micro vibrato")

"Light vibrato" is after the right hand plays the string, the left hand is on the left side of the zither, on the string section about centimeters, with the three fingers of the food, middle and ring! The note point, the interval change does not exceed the minor second, and it has a decorative effect like microwave ripples. This kind of "vibrato" is often used in light, elegant and slow melodies. This kind of vibrato is the most widely used.

2. "Small vibrato" (the symbol is the same as "light vibrato", also known as "dense vibrato", "fine vibrato", "broken vibrato")

The left-hand pressing method of "Small Vibrato" is the same as that of "Light Vibrato". It is different from "Light Vibrato" in that the vibrato has a small amplitude and high frequency, and is often used in pressing notes (Fa, Si or other pressing notes). This "vibrato" is often used in bleak, sad melodies.

3. "Heavy vibrato" (≈≈) (also known as "big vibrato")

"Heavy vibrato" is after the right hand plays the string, the left hand is on the left side of the zither, on the string section about centimeters, with the three fingers of food, middle and ring! It has obvious points, and the interval changes are generally in the major second or minor third. It increases the amplitude of the vibrato on the basis of the "small vibrato" and increases the tension of the string sound. This "vibrato" is often used to intensify or expand In the melody with specific emotions and strong emotions, the "heavy vibrato" changes with the emotion of the music, and different players often have various combinations of fast and light, slow and light, fast and heavy, and slow and heavy.

4. "Continuous vibrato" (the symbol is the same as "light vibrato")

"Continuous Vibrato" The pressing method of the left hand is the same as before, the difference is that the left hand is always on the main string sound played by the right hand, and performs uninterrupted tremolo action, so that the backbone sound of the melody is not restricted by the barrier of its passing sound, and the sound wave continues. go down. This vibrato is often used in exciting, happy or tense, lingering melodies.

5. "Rhythmic vibrato" (the symbol is the same as "light vibrato", also known as "rhythmic vibrato")

The pressing method of the left hand of "Rhythmic Vibrato" is the same as before, the difference is that the vibrato action of the left hand is carried out rhythmically. This vibrato emphasizes and prolongs the rhythm of the strings and is often used in subtle, deep melodies.

6. "Press trembling", "slip trembling" (~~, ~~ tilted display) (also known as "shivering", "walking trembling", "travelling tremor")

"Trembling" is the act of trembling the strings while the left hand is doing the percussion. "Slippery" is the addition of a tremolo action with the left hand while doing ups and downs.

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Guzheng (pinyin: Gǔ Zhēng), also known as Hanzheng and Qinzheng, is an ancient national musical instrument of the Han nationality and is popular all over China. It is often used for solo, duet, instrumental ensemble and accompaniment of song and dance, opera and folk art. Because of its wide range, beautiful timbre, rich playing skills and strong expressiveness, it is known as the "King of Music", also known as "Oriental Piano", and is one of the unique and important national musical instruments in China.

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