Longdong Blowing "Flying Snow" from the album "Music of China Map: Hear Longdong Blowing in Gansu"

Longdong Wind and Percussion, also known as Longdong Suona, is a traditional wind and percussion music composed mainly of Qingyang Suona and supplemented by ensemble of gongs, drums, and eras, also known as wind and drum music. The Qingyang Suona, also known as the "Longdong Suona", is said to have been circulating since the Ming Dynasty. It has a loud volume, pure tone, delicate and tactful tone, rich playing techniques, and a coherent and smooth sound. It first appeared in weddings, funerals, village temple fairs, celebration ceremonies and other occasions. Through the continuous inheritance and improvement of generations of artists, it has become a unique genre of Chinese Folk music with its rich accumulation of Qupai, huge performing groups, rich folk culture and strong local style.

Snow flakes

Folk Music: Longdong Blowing and Playing Ethnic Group: Han Nationality Region: Qingyang, Gansu Province

Suona: Ma Zigang, Zhai Lipeng

Drum: Li Mingtao

Xiaoluo: Su Xin

"Flying Snow" is a representative piece of Qingyang Suona ditty. It is said that it was evolved from the Jiangsu folk song "Jasminum sambac Flower" (also known as "Flower Melody") after it was spread to Longdong. The simple and profound suona gave off a faint whimper, as if seeing snowflakes fluttering, causing a sense of melancholy and confusion. The cold on this plateau is far away from the scenery of our distant hometown. After a brief melancholic contemplation, the melody became lively and lively. It was a surprise to discover the beautiful scenery in the snow, covered in silver. The old tree in front of the door, which had fallen with snow, showed a thin and sharp tone, and I felt my soul become strong in the gentle caress of the snowflakes. What's even more delightful is that someone has returned from the snow, bringing news from afar.