Compared with a konghou (Chinese harp), which is priced at least RMB 300,000, a guzheng is affordable to most people.Īccording to historical records, guzheng first became popular during the Spring and Autumn Period (770-476 BC). Besides this accidental “hype,” another important factor is that the price of a guzheng is normally less than RMB 2,000, much cheaper than most other classical Chinese instruments.
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The question that begs an answer is why does the guzheng not have any rival in popularity among all the classical Chinese instruments? The unexpected “hype” for guzheng in movies is one of the contributors, especially in the 1990s where guzheng was played by some famous movie stars like Brigittee Lin, Gong Li, and Joey Wong, and thus naturally became known to millions of people. There are a number of guzheng clubs and studios hosted by schools throughout China. Played by around 100 million people in China, guzheng is now a popular traditional Chinese musical instrument. The musical instrumnent is building a link between the traditional Chinese art and the new generation.Ī man is playing a traditional type of guzheng with a lit incense burner. A guzheng club is also available for those who hope to learn more about it.
Two minutes later during the school concert, the spotlight shined on her as she played her guzheng solo debut in the Dream Theater of Beijing 101 Middle School.Īt Beijing 101 Middle School, guzheng classes have been included in the curriculum for students at the international department. With an audience of around 200 seated people in the school theater and 100 more watching live streaming online, 14-year-old Xirong paced up and down behind the stage, looking a bit tense, but there were also sparkles of excitement in her eyes. Relax and just focus on your playing,” said Cao Yuanyuan, a young guzheng teacher at Beijing 101 Middle School, while adjusting the collar of Xirong, a girl who was dressed in an elaborate hanfu (a traditional style of Chinese clothing).
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