There were differences between Fuxi Style and Zhongni Style in terms of shape, sound, and historical development. - In terms of shape, the Fuxi style had a curve at the neck and two curves at the waist, which made it look thicker than the Zhongni style. The Zhongni style had a curve at the neck and a straight waist, which made it look simpler. - In terms of sound, when the craftsmanship and materials were the same, the Fuxi Style had a heavier sound than the Zhongni Style. This was mainly caused by the difference in abdominal area. The Fuxi style mainly retained the large and round sound quality of the Tang zither, while the Zhongni style zither had a more delicate and slender sound quality. It began to flourish in the Song Dynasty, which was in line with the graceful, fresh and elegant style of the Song Ci at that time. - In terms of historical development, the Fuxi style was the oldest style. Since the appearance of this style in the Tang Dynasty, there were famous Fuxi style zither in the past dynasties. The Zhongni style zither began to flourish in the Song Dynasty.
Fuxi Style and Zhongni Style were different in terms of shape and tone. In terms of shape, the Fuxi style piano head is slightly round, the neck has a curved circle, the waist is two consecutive half moons, the neck is wide from the shoulder to the bottom and narrow with the piano head, the waist is a double-arc shape, the overall shape is thick and solid; The Zhongni style piano head is a square head, the neck and shoulders are retracted with a slanted arc, the waist is retracted with a square strip, the neck is folded inward, and the waist is folded in a straight line. The whole is simple and generous, the arc is round and square. The Fuxi Style had one bend at the neck and two bends at the waist, which made it look thicker than the Zhongni Style. The Zhongni Style zither had one bend at the neck and a straight waist, which made it look simpler. In terms of timbre, with the same craftsmanship and materials, Fuxi's voice was thicker than Zhongni's. This was mainly caused by the difference in the size of the abdominal cavity. The Fuxi style mainly retained the large and round sound quality of the Tang zither, while the Zhongni style zither only began to flourish in the Song Dynasty. Its sound quality was more delicate and slender, which matched the fresh and elegant style of the Song Ci.
The Fuxi style, Zhongni style, and Hundun style zither had differences in shape and tone. - ** Form **: - [Fuxi Style: There is one curve at the neck and two curves at the waist. Overall, it looks thicker than the Zhongni Style.] - [Zhongni Style: The neck has a curve and the waist is a relatively straight line. The style is relatively simple.] - ** Chaos Style **: The entire body is round and round, the shape is simple and round. It takes the meaning of the beginning of the chaos of heaven and earth. There is no beginning and no end, and it is repeated endlessly. - ** In terms of sound (if the craftsmanship and materials are the same)**: - [Fuxi Style]: The sound is heavier, mainly retaining the large and round sound quality of the Tang zither. - ** Zhongni Style **: The sound quality is more delicate and slender, fitting the graceful, fresh and elegant style of Song Ci. The Chaos Style did not mention any obvious differences in tone from the previous two styles.
Choosing between the Fuxi style or the Zhongni style, one could consider the following aspects: - ** Appearance **: - The Fuxi style is thick and solid. The head is slightly round, the neck has a curved circle, and the waist has two consecutive half-moons. The neck is wide from the shoulder and narrow from the bottom. It is integrated with the head. The waist is a double-arc shape. The Zhongni style head is a square head. The neck and shoulders are retracted by an arc. The waist is retracted by a square strip. The neck is folded inward. The waist is folded in a straight line. The whole is simple and generous. The arc is round and square. - ** Voice characteristics **: - In the case of the same craftsmanship and materials, the Fuxi style sounded heavier than the Zhongni style. The Fuxi style mainly retained the large and round sound quality of the Tang zither, while the Zhongni style zither flourished in the Song Dynasty, and its sound quality was more delicate and slender, which matched the fresh and elegant style of the Song Ci. - ** Cultural Connotation **: - The Fuxi Style was said to have been created by Fuxi, and the Zhongni Style was said to be related to Confucius. Although it was not certain whether it was created by Confucius, it was inevitable that people would think of Confucius because of its name. The Zhongni Style reflected the reserved style of Confucianism, and its voice was elegant and pure, fitting the voice of a gentleman. - ** Popularity and personal preference **: - The Zhongni style was one of the most widely spread and commonly used styles. It occupied a relatively high proportion in many Guqin collections. Scholars also liked the Zhongni style Guqin because its style was simple and simple, and its sound was neutral and peaceful. The Fuxi style was also a widely spread style, and was also loved by many Guqin friends. If you prefer a simple structure and a more elegant and delicate tone, the Zhongni style might be more suitable; if you like a thick voice and a more ancient and vigorous style, you can choose the Fuxi style. "Luo Mingxia Love Letter" is equally exciting. Everyone is welcome to click and read it!
The Fuxi style zither had one bend at the neck and two bends at the waist, making it look thicker than the Zhongni style zither, while the Zhongni style zither had one bend at the neck, making the waist straight and simpler. In the case of the same craftsmanship and materials, the Fuxi style had a heavier sound than the Zhongni style. In addition, the Fuxi style was said to have been created by the Fuxi clan. The body of the zither was broad and grand. In ancient times, most men liked it more and it was suitable for both men and women. The Zhongni style was said to have been created by Confucius (Zhongni) and was the most common style of the zither.
The Fuxi style and Zhongni style were both common styles of the zither. The Fuxi style was said to have been created by the Fuxi clan. The shape was thick, the head was slightly round, the neck had a curved circle, and the waist had two consecutive half-moons. The neck was wide from the shoulder and narrow from the bottom. The waist was a double-curved shape. The whole shape was simple and generous. Since the appearance of this style in the Tang Dynasty, there have been famous Fuxi style zither in the past dynasties. It is the most ancient style. The Fuxi Style had a curve at the neck and two curves at the waist. It looked thicker than the Zhongni Style. In the case where the craftsmanship and materials were the same, the Fuxi style was thicker than the Zhongni style, mainly retaining the large and round sound quality of the Tang qin. In ancient times, most men preferred the Fuxi style, which was broad and generous. The Zhongni style was also known as the Confucius style. It was said that it was created by Confucius and was one of the most widely spread and commonly used styles. The head of the zither was a common square head. The neck and shoulders of the zither retracted into a slanted arc, the waist retracted into a square strip, the neck folded inward, and the waist folded into a straight line. The whole was simple and generous, with a circle and a square arc. It was quite the Confucian way of life. The Zhongni style only had two concave lines on the waist and head of the body. There were no other decorations on the whole body. The simple and smooth, subtle and generous shape best reflected the moderate and restrained style of Confucianism. The Zhongni-style zither began to flourish in the Song Dynasty because the lyrics of the Song Dynasty were more melodious. The unique slender and delicate tone of the Zhongni zither was more in line with the style of Song Ci. Both were commonly used practice styles for beginners. They were relatively easy to cut and were loved by many people.
Fuxi Style and Zhongni Style had their own characteristics, so it was difficult to judge which was better. The Fuxi style was thick and vigorous. The head was slightly round, the neck was curved, and the waist was two consecutive half-moons. The neck was wide from the shoulder and narrow from the bottom. The waist was a double-arc shape. The whole style was simple and generous, and it was the oldest style. Since the appearance of the Tang Dynasty, there were famous Fuxi style zither in the past dynasties. The Zhongni-style zither head was a common square head. The neck and shoulders of the zither retracted into a slanted arc, the waist retracted into a square strip, the neck folded inward, and the waist folded into a straight line. The whole was simple and generous. The arc was round and square. It was quite the Confucian way of life. It was one of the most widespread and commonly used shapes. The choice of Fuxi style or Zhongni style depended on many factors, such as personal aesthetic preferences, performance habits, and the needs of the tone characteristics of the qin. "Luo Mingxia Love Letter" is equally exciting. Everyone is welcome to click and read it!
The zither style of Zhongni was also known as the Confucius style or the Confucius style. The head of the zither was a common square head. The neck and shoulders of the zither retracted into a slanted arc, the waist retracted into a square strip, the neck folded inward, and the waist folded into a straight line. The whole body was simple and generous, and the arc was round and square. It was quite the Confucian way of life. The biggest difference between it and the other zither was that it was very simple. There were only two concave folds at the waist and neck, and the rest were not decorated. There was a song in the straight, and the song was straight, reflecting the Confucian style of the mean. It is precisely because of the simple structure, the sound is elegant and pure, in line with the gentleman's voice. It was said that it was created by Confucius and belonged to the category of saints who made zither. However, there was no literature to verify this statement, but it was appropriate to use the name "Zhongni". This shape was one of the two most widely spread and commonly used shapes. Most scholars loved the Zhongni-style zither because its style was simple and unadorned. It had the air of a scholar, and its voice was neutral and peaceful. It was an elegant sound that was the confidant of most scholars. From the number of production, since ancient times, Zhongni style zither was the most cut. For example, among the more than 200 guqin contained in the "Jin Yu Qin Periodical," the Zhongni style accounted for 80%, and among the 109 guqin introduced in the "China Guqin Treasures," 62 pieces were Zhongni style, accounting for 60%. The Zhongni-style guqin, such as the "Pine of Ten Thousand Gullies" and "Jade Pot Ice" collected by the Palace Museum, were elegant, dignified, and exquisite. Their high notes were ethereal and euphemistic, the middle notes were mellow and beautiful, and the low notes were deep and tranquil. They had the same characteristics as the modern Zhongni-style guqin. In the classification of ancient zither making, it belonged to the sage making zither. Nowadays, there were many types of zither, and zither players were willing to try different shapes, but Zhongni style was still the first choice of literati. "Luo Mingxia Love Letter" is equally exciting. Everyone is welcome to click and read it!
The Fuxi Style and the Chaos Style were two different styles of the zither. They had the following differences: - The Fuxi style had a curved neck and two curved waists. The overall shape had clear ups and downs on the lines of the forehead, neck, waist, and tail. The Chaos style was round and round. The shape was simple and round. It was based on the beginning of the chaos of heaven and earth. There were no obvious lines such as the neck and waist. - ** In terms of timbre **: The document did not mention the comparison between Fuxi Style and Chaos Style in terms of timbre. However, it mentioned that Fuxi Style mainly retained the large and round sound quality of Tang Qin. Under the condition that the craftsmanship and materials were the same, Fuxi Style's sound was thicker than Zhongni Style. However, Chaos Style's timbre did not mention the comparison with Fuxi Style.
There was a huge difference between the Fuxi Style and the Zhongni Style. From the appearance of the shape, the Fuxi style of the piano head is slightly round, the neck has a curved circle, the waist has two consecutive half moons, the neck is wide from the shoulder to the bottom narrow and the piano head is one, the waist is a double-connected arc; The Zhongni style of the piano head is a common square head, the neck and shoulders are closed in an inclined arc, the waist is closed in a square strip, the neck is folded in, and the waist is folded in a straight line. On the whole, the Fuxi Style looked thicker than the Zhongni Style, while the Zhongni Style was more concise. In terms of timbre, with the same craftsmanship and materials, Fuxi's voice was thicker than Zhongni's. This was because the abdominal area of the two was different. The Fuxi style mainly retained the large and round sound quality of the Tang zither, while the Zhongni style zither flourished in the Song Dynasty. Influenced by the graceful, fresh and elegant style at that time, the sound quality was more delicate and slender. "Luo Mingxia Love Letter" is equally exciting. Everyone is welcome to click and read it!
There were many types of entry-level Fuxi Guqin on the market. For example, an entry-level Fuxi Guqin made of paulownia wood would cost between $264.38 and $337.14 (1 piece, delivery fee $6.00, delivery will be arranged within 3 days after payment). There was also Yangzhou Qinghui Pavilion's Chinese Fir, Antler, Frost Pure Lacquer Fuxi Guqin for beginners to choose from. The Fuxi style Guqin had a thick shape. The head was slightly round, the neck was curved, and the waist was two consecutive half-moons. The neck was wide from the shoulder and narrow from the bottom. The waist was a double-arc shape. The entire shape was simple and generous. It was also the most ancient style. It was one of the two most widely spread and used guqin shapes along with the Zhongni style. In the case where the craftsmanship and materials were the same, the Fuxi style had a thicker sound than the Zhongni style, mainly due to the difference in the abdominal area of the zither. The Fuxi style mainly retained the large and round sound quality of the Tang zither. "Luo Mingxia Love Letter" is equally exciting. Everyone is welcome to click and read it!