The Guqin grading test is in progress. For those who have applied for or intend to apply for the test, please do the following three preparations.

(1) Artistic preparation

What are the criteria for the examiners to judge? Pitch, rhythm, and flavor are three of the most important points. Any kind of musical instrument, master the basic techniques, often practice hard to be successful. Intonation can be achieved with practice. The rhythm is strictly in accordance with the rhythm of the piano score, the tempo is uniform, and the melody advances smoothly. The charm of the qin music is closely related to the cultural background of the guqin, and the feeling of the qin music is only complete.

Suggestion: According to what the teacher taught in the past, practice hard and practice makes perfect. Informed to express the meaning, without losing the charm.

(2) Psychological preparation

The grade test is different from daily study and practice. This formal live performance is not only a test of the daily guqin learning effect, but also a test of psychological construction. In the face of danger, there is no chaos, self-confidence and calmness are the foundation of the state of mind.

It is recommended to actively participate in gatherings, concerts and other activities to gain experience and enhance self-confidence.

(3) Preparation before the exam

Guqin examinations need to register in advance, and make a reasonable choice according to your own situation. Plan ahead for the time and place of the exam. The test center will prepare to try the piano, no need to bring your own. You can use a video to record the piano at home so that you can become familiar with the playing during the recording.

Suggestion: Sign up as early as possible and practice the music in advance to increase your proficiency.

Everything is well prepared, success is not accidental, hard work pays off. The grading test is not the only criterion for measuring the skill of the guqin, but after the grading test, for the practice of guqin, we should learn from each other's strengths and learn from others' strengths, so that we can better improve ourselves on the road of guqin in the future. Its overall and objective effect is to promote the development of Guqin and improve Guqin skills. I wish you all the best of luck in your exams, and your wishes come true!