In the treasure house of traditional Chinese music, "Guan Shanyue" is a very representative guzheng famous melody, which not only touches people's hearts with its unique melody beauty, but also is highly respected for its profound historical and cultural background. The song comes from the creative inspiration of the frontier poets in the Tang Dynasty, and shows the feelings of the ancient soldiers to defend the border through the description of the ancient frontier life.

Track background

"Guan Shanyuei" was inspired by the poem of the same name by the Tang Dynasty poet Li Bai. Li Bai's Guan Shan Yue expresses his deep sympathy for the frontier soldiers and his deep reflection on the cruelty of the war. This kite song is based on poetry, and conveys the emotion and artistic conception contained in the poem through the form of music.

Musical feature

The melody of "Guan Shanyue" is melodious and varied, and it skillfully uses the timbre characteristics of the guzheng to express the desolation of the border, the bravery of the soldiers and the feeling of homesickness. There are both impassioned passages and soulful parts in the song, and these changes make the whole piece full of power and tenderness.

The beginning part: The song starts with a slow rhythm, like the moonlight rising slowly on the side, creating a quiet and slightly sad atmosphere.

The climax: With the gradual advancement of the tune, the music becomes intense, simulating the sound of gold and iron horses on the battlefield, showing the bravery and tenacity of the ancient soldiers.

The ending part: The end of the song returns to tranquility, as if the yearning and yearning for the distant hometown, but also the desire for peace.

Performance skill

When playing Guan Shanyue, players need to master a variety of guzheng skills, such as glissando, trill, overtone, etc., in order to show the delicate emotional changes in the song. Especially for those heroic and homesick passages, the performer needs to convey different emotional colors through fingering changes.

Artistic value

"Guan Shanyue" is not only a musical work, but also an embodiment of traditional Chinese culture. It not only shows the charm of this instrument, but also reflects the unique charm of ancient Chinese frontier culture. Through this piece of music, we can not only appreciate the beautiful melody, but also feel the feelings and spiritual world of ancient literati.