Guqin, as a traditional musical instrument with a long history in China, the beauty of its timbre, like a silent poem, a flowing painting, tells the profound cultural heritage and unique life philosophy of the Chinese nation for thousands of years. Guqin tone characteristics, just like the quiet between the mountains and rivers, but also like years of precipitation vicissitudes of life mellow, giving people with endless aftertaste and reverie space.
First of all, the tone of the guqin is known for the four characteristics of "clear, micro, light and far". The so-called "clear" means that the music is pure and clear, without impurities, such as mountain spring linling, washing dust heart; "Micro" means that although the volume is small, it can go deep into the heart, delicate and melodious; "Light" reflects the music is quiet but not publicity, introverted without losing strength; "Far" means that the music is endless, empty and far-reaching, as if it can penetrate time and space and touch the deepest resonance of the soul.
Secondly, the guqin has a wide range and can show a variety of timbre. The bass is thick and steady, like the earth reverberates, giving people a sense of stability and steadiness; The middle tone is warm and mellow, still like murmuring water, flowing out of the plain and harmonious life; The high note is crisp and melodious, just like the singing of birds in the mountains, showing the vitality and freedom of life.
Moreover, the change of the tone of the guqin is closely related to its unique production process and playing skills. The choice of instrument materials, the chop process, the thickness of the paint tire and the touch string strength, Angle, speed and other factors when playing will affect the final timbre effect. It is the differences in these subtle details that create the rich and diverse timbre and distinctive personality of Guqin.
Finally, the deep cultural connotation and humanistic emotion contained in the tone of the guqin make it go beyond the simple hearing experience and become the carrier of the core spirit of Chinese civilization. It can not only convey the sense of seclude and indifference of scholars, but also express ambition and feelings of family and country, reflecting the deep meaning of "music to carry the road" in traditional Chinese music.
In short, the beauty of the tone of the guqin not only contains the natural and harmonious rhythm, but also embodies the strong cultural atmosphere. It is a bright treasure of the Chinese civilization and a unique and charming landscape in the traditional Chinese music art.