WRITING THE ADVANCED GUZHENG PERFORMANCE TECHNIQUES INTRODUCTORY HANDBOOK FOR HIGH SCHOOL STUDENT AT JIAYINTANG LIUXING GUZHENG TRAINING SCHOOL

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This study used a qualitative method approach with the following objectives: (1) to study advanced Guzheng performance techniques from key informants at Jiayintang Liu Xing Guzheng Training School, and (2) to develop an advanced Guzheng performance techniques introductory handbook. Qualitative data were collected through interviews from key informants by using the interview form which was evaluated by experts, with score of 0.86.

The findings showed that training the basics of playing the guzheng is an important component of advanced techniques, such as sitting position, hand placement, left and right hand use, hand shaking, finger use, etc. There are 10 important techniques for high school students include: (1) Fan Yin (overtones), (2) Pa Yin (four note arpeggio), (3) Pa Yin (seven note arpeggio), (4) Shuang Shou Pa Yin (two hand arpeggio), (5) Dao Pa Yin (reverse arpeggio), (6) Lun Zhi (circular finger), (7) Da Zhi Yao (single finger shaking), (8) Shuang Zhi Yao (double finger shaking), (9) Sao Yao (sweeping shaking), and (10) Dian Zou (dotting). The introductory handbook on advanced Guzheng performance techniques is divided into 3 chapters: Chapter 1, Overview and background of the Guzheng; Chapter 2, Fundamentals and advanced playing techniques of the Guzheng; And Chapter 3, Advanced Guzheng performance techniques, which includes explanations of playing symbols, playing methods, practice methods, song applications, demonstration clips, music notes from user suggestions, and other important information.