Short course: Chinese Music - Guzheng
Guzheng is a traditional Chinese stringed instrument that is plucked with plectra attached to four fingers of one or both hands with tape.
Next course
This course will be available next academic term.
Course description
Traditional playing styles for the Guzheng use the right hand to pluck notes and the left hand to change the pitch and produce vibrato by pressing the strings. Modern styles or advanced players use both hands to strike notes.
Students will have the opportunity to learn a range of traditional Chinese instrumental music tailored to their level.
Examples of songs studied include:
- On the Gold Hill, Beijing (beginner)
- Jasmine Flower (beginner)
- The Homebound Fisherman (intermediate)
- Mountain and Flowing Water (intermediate)
- Song of Dong Tin (advanced)
- Spring on Snow Mountain (advanced)
- Spring Comes to Xiang Jiang (advanced)
Students are responsible for bringing their own finger picks (plectra) and tape to each lesson.
Lessons
It is £40 per lesson.
There is a minimum of 5 sessions per student.
All 1-1 students receive a 10% discount when booking 10 lessons at once.
Location
Enquiries and support
If you have any questions about this course please contact confucius (@gold.ac.uk).
We are committed to providing reasonable teaching adjustments for students with disabilities that may impact their learning experience. If you require adjustments, please contact us at confucius (@gold.ac.uk) so we can respond to your requests as soon as possible.