The guzheng is a national musical instrument with a long history in my country, and the art of guzheng, along with the development of Chinese history and culture, is still a form of music loved by people.

Playing tips and inspection requirements for each level of the Guzheng test
Level 1:
① Preliminarily master the correct playing posture, hand shape and basic fingering method (memorize the representative symbols of each fingering).
②Master the basic rhythm patterns, use fingering patterns and simple music with left and right hands.
③ Able to proficiently perform the traditional repertoire prescribed in the examination and the repertoire created or adapted.
secondary
①The playing method, hand shape, and basic fingering are further proficient and improved. At the same time, the training of four-point, two-hand wheel wiping, and left-hand pressing to change the tone should be strengthened.
②In the performance, we must pay attention to the training of the flexibility of the fingers, especially the use of the small joint of the big finger, and the practice of playing with the left hand should be strengthened.
③ In the study of stylistic repertoire, we should focus on cultivating a good pitch concept unique to folk music, and humming as many pieces as possible to experience their distinct local flavors.
Level 3
① Under the premise of further consolidating the requirements of the first two levels, pay attention to the sound quality, elasticity and independence of the fingers.
② Preliminarily master the correct playing essentials of remote finger (including short shake) and round finger.
③ Strengthen the training of 4/7 intonation, and at the same time emphasize the cultivation of tuning ability.
Level 4
①Master the correct playing essentials of arpeggios and chord decomposition techniques, pay attention to the unity of tone, volume and speed, emphasize the independence of fingers and the transformation of the center of gravity and the training of natural transition during the transformation of the center of gravity; the practice of remote fingering should pay attention to the movement of the wrist. Relaxation, uniformity of point, and unity of tone.
②Strengthen various rhythms (major and minor syncopated rhythms and rhythms containing thirty-second notes, etc.) and speed exercises.
③ Strengthen the improvement and training of sight-reading ability, and have certain musical expressiveness in performance.
Level 5
①Further improve the basic skills, and at the same time strengthen the technical training such as the singing ability of remote fingering, the speed of playing four o’clock faster, the independence of left and right hand fingering, and the proficiency of various combination fingerings.
② When playing traditional music, you should initially master the style, fingering, and performance characteristics of each genre; when performing creative or changing music, you should pay attention to the coordination of both hands and the balance of timbre and volume.
③ When playing the music, you must follow the speed, strength, timbre changes and emotional requirements indicated by the score, and emphasize the integrity of the performance and the expressiveness of the music.
Level 6
①Strengthen the training of various timbre changes and control, and practice some special tuning music.
②When learning traditional music of various genres, it is necessary to emphasize the characteristics of the left-hand charm, and practice it to master its rules; the performance must follow its fingering characteristics. The ultimate goal is to express its style more accurately and to master a variety of playing techniques.
③In the performance, emphasis should be placed on the contrast between strength and silver, investment in performance and better musical expression. Be strong but not dry, light but not empty, fast without rushing, slow without procrastinating.
Level 7
① Further improve the comprehensive skills of various remote fingering (short shaking, long shaking, sweep shaking, octave shaking, multi-string shaking, etc.), fast four-point, fast branch playing, arpeggio, etc. and the playing ability of both hands.
②Traditional music requires the mastery of style and characteristics to be accurate and in place; creation or arrangement of music requires skilled and complete performance.
③In the performance, emphasis is placed on the division of phrases and sections; the proportion of breath control; the arrangement of musical levels; the smoothness and ease of use of breath. Handle the relationship between the sentences and expressions of the whole song.
eighth grade
①Consolidate and master various skills, strengthen the training of finger strength, endurance, explosive power and speed, and emphasize the integrity and grasp of skills.
②In terms of traditional music, it is required to accurately master the techniques, style characteristics, flower variations and tonal laws of the representative repertoires of Shandong, Henan, Chaozhou, Hakka, Zhejiang and other schools; The mastery and training of the sharp and sharp, and the requirement to be proficient in playing, without obvious technical failure.
③Must meet the speed, strength and emotional requirements specified in the music, must have a certain depth in the expression of music, and strive to cultivate the sight-reading ability of staff.
Level 9
①All kinds of skills of both hands are more consolidated and used skillfully. When playing fast, you should try to complete the fastest speed with the smallest movement, and improve the performance of polyphonic music.
②Master the classic representative repertoires and repertoires with higher technical difficulty, and learn some newly created modern music.
③ The primary and secondary relationship between the left and the right hands should be well handled in the performance; the correct expression of the musical connotation should be emphasized, and there should be a certain tension in the performance. It is necessary to pay attention to the delicacy and exaggeration of the musical performance, and at the same time, the simplicity and naturalness of the music itself must not be lost.
grade ten
①Through a certain number of skills training with a certain degree of difficulty, you will have solid basic skills and strong performance skills, and make necessary preparations for further comprehensive improvement.
②Representative repertoires of traditional, creative or adapted and transplanted categories should be further studied and accumulated.
③ The performance requires the accuracy of the musical style and image of the music, and has a strong musical expression.