How to keep the sound quality of the guzheng unchanged

90 views · Organized by Fucui on 2022-03-22

The pronunciation principle of Guzheng is that the strings vibrate and the speakers resonate (mainly the soundboard). The length of sustain and the amount of reverberation are related to the material of the strings, especially the material of the soundboard.

How to keep the sound quality of the guzheng unchanged

First, in order to make the sound of the guzheng smooth and the sound quality soft, it is necessary to learn the maintenance method of the guzheng. Usually, the guzheng should be placed in a ventilated place, and should not be exposed to moisture or exposure, so as not to affect the pronunciation and sound quality (because the guzheng is a wooden musical instrument, it will be degummed and deformed when exposed to moisture; exposure to the sun will cause the panel to crack). Radiator;

Second, the guzheng panel should be kept clean and covered when not in use to avoid dust or rust on the guzheng strings;

Third, the guzheng instrument can be wiped off with a dry soft cloth after use to prevent the strings from rusting;

Fourth, when the guzheng moves the zither yard, the strings should be lifted to reduce the friction of the strings on the guzheng yard, and strive to reduce the wear of the inlays on the head of the guzheng and the front of the guzheng;

Fifth, when the guzheng is tuned to tighten the strings, it starts from the same name string and proceeds gradually to maintain the balance of the force on the guzheng body;

Sixth, the guzheng musical instrument should be used frequently, which is conducive to the stability of the tension of the strings, and the frequent vibration of the piano body, which can promote the stability and perfection of the timbre;

Seven, regularly take care of the musical instrument Guzheng, use a soft brush or soft cloth to clean and wipe the body of the instrument, and do not rinse with water;

If the guzheng needs to be transported long-distance, the zither code should be removed to prevent the strings from being broken, and care should be taken to handle it with care to avoid collision or violent vibration to prevent damage to the instrument.

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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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