History of the Qin: A Comprehensive Discussion

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This book seizes upon the important junctures in the development of the guqin—from the Shang and Zhou, the Spring and Autumn and Warring States periods, to the Qin and Han, the Sui and Tang, the Song and Yuan, and the Ming and Qing—and demonstrates the evolution of the guqin's nature, status, and aesthetic qualities, appraising the views and value of important qin players and classic texts. It gives special discussion to the 'Six Masters of the Modern Qin World'—Zha Fuxi, Wu Jinglüe, Guan Pinghu, Zhang Ziqian, Pu Xuezhai, and Yao Bingyan—and their artistic characteristics and contributions, offering important inspiration to today's reader's understanding and appreciation of the guqin.

On performance technique: This book attends to the expressive intent and performance techniques of famous ancient pieces, with the author sharing playing methods, training steps for improvisation/chanting, the norms and secrets of making and selecting qin, and more.

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