Analysis And Performance Techniques Of Shandong Zheng Music "Xiangyin

Home Melody is a creation of Han Tinggui in 1983.It has a style that is similar to the South Shandong Qinshu,also known as “Dulcimer-singing ”or“Shandong Dulcimer”.Its melody is inspired by the Shanghe Tone,a name of tune,and is combined with the language style of the southwest Shandong province.It presents a vivid picture of early summer,when the wheat is ripe,and when commune members from the southwest area of Shandong province cheer for harvest.The piece has a disciplined and regular structure,which is based on the tune name of Shandong Qinshu.Home Melody fully demonstrated the Shandong Zheng pieces ’ features through melody and skills,which is magnificent,powerful and bright.In addition,Mr.Han has added more Shandong color into the melody by onomatopoeia.This thesis will take Shandong Zheng piece Home Melody as an example,discuss the origin of Shandong Zheng pieces and the cultural background of Shandong Dulcimer,and precisely study the creation feature,music style and technical skill of the work.By doing the research,the author tries to seize the meaning and value of Mr.Han ’ s creations,and bring fresh vitality into the passing on and development of Shandong Zheng art for later generations.Home Melody,as the representative work of Shandong pieces,is not only a part of Shandong ’ s musical culture,but also a unique demonstration of Shandong Zheng pieces.