GUZHENG PRACTICUM OF SRINAKHARINWIROT UNIVERSITY STUDENTS

Abstract

Guzheng learning of Srinakharinwirot University students at China Cultural Center in Bangkok, Thailand in termof Asian Music Practicum and Elementary of Asian Music Practicum subjects. The objective is to provide studentswith the study and practice of "Guzheng" which is a string instrument of China. The courses were educated by twoChina Professors that were Professor Li Yang and Professor Chen Xiang Wen. The courses took ten weeks, twohours per week. Students learnt about the general characters and the elements of Guzheng in particular; note readingprocess, symbols for producing melody and elementary ways to produce melody. For the elementary ways to usefingers especially; Gou, Ti, Tuo, Pi, Mo, Tiao, Xiao zuo, Ta zuo/Zuo, Hua/Fuo, Ti, Yao zhi, Gua zhou, Yin/Chan, Shanghua yin, Xia hua yin, Lou xian, Dian, An, Dian zou, Fan yin and Sao xian. Moreover, students did the exercises forexample; the relaxing ways, hands pattern for producing melody, Octave practicing (perfect eighth) and the practicingof string recitation. Due to various techniques, Guzheng is shown as unique musical instrument, and absolutelysupport the lively song creation. The result of this study is that students can deeply perform and understand theChinese culture through Guzheng musical instrument.Keyword: Guzheng; Practicum; China Cultural Center in Bangkok