Guqin Sunset Style
The Sunset Style was a form of the zither. The two sides of the zither were covered in cloud patterns, like the clouds in the sky. The famous seven-stringed zither in the Sunset Style, such as "Colorful Phoenix Singing Qi", was painted red and had extremely fine ice cracks. The first and second strings were like a bell, the sixth and seventh strings were like a golden chime, and the fourth and fifth strings were like a Jie drum. The Luoxia-style Guqin was made of wood, size 123 cm by 20 cm. Some of the Luoxia-style Guqin were made of pure raw lacquer, and the tone might be sunken, delicate, loose, and resonant. There were also some that had a deep tone. The back of the zither will be engraved with the name of the zither, literati poems, inscriptions and seals. "Luo Mingxia Love Letter" is equally exciting. Everyone is welcome to click and read it!
Sunset Guqin
The Luoxia-style Guqin was a type of Guqin with a unique appearance and cultural meaning. On both sides of the body of the zither, the clouds were undulating, just like the clouds in the sky. The back of the zither was engraved with the name of the zither, the poems of literati, inscriptions, and seals. Judging from the materials used, there were many kinds of Luoxia Guqin made of Chinese Fir, old spruce, century-old Chinese Fir, old Chinese Alpinia, and other materials. In terms of production techniques, there was a pure raw lacquer antler frost technique. In terms of strings, there were generally seven strings. The strings could be divided into steel strings (nylon-coated steel wire), traditional silk strings (made of mulberry silk), and ice strings (said to be synthetic materials that combined the advantages of steel strings and silk strings and overcome the shortcomings of both). Different strings had their own advantages and disadvantages, and could be selected according to their needs. Its size was 123 centimeters long, 20 centimeters wide, and 108 centimeters long. On the price list, there was a Sunset Style Guqin that was priced at 4550 yuan. Different guqin of the Sunset Style also had different performances in terms of timbre. For example, some of the timbre was loose, deep, and strong, with great tenacity, suitable for all kinds of people. For example, the lute of the "Colorful Phoenix Singing Qi" was painted with red paint and had extremely fine ice cracks. The first and second strings were like a bell, the sixth and seventh strings were like a golden chime, and the four strings and five emblems were like a Jie drum. "Luo Mingxia Love Letter" is equally exciting. Everyone is welcome to click and read it!
The style of the guqin
The guqin had a variety of styles. According to the shape of the neck and waist, it could be divided into many styles. There are Zhongni, Shennong, Fuxi and other types of zither made by saints. The Zhongni-style head was a common square head. The neck and shoulders of the zither retracted in an inclined downward arc, the waist retracted in a square strip, the neck folded in a square, and the waist folded in a straight line. The whole was simple and generous. The arc was round and square, which was one of the most widely spread shapes. The upper part of the Shennong style bent directly from the shoulder to the head of the zither, and the lower part bent roughly at the foot of the goose, which was relatively simple. 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 shoulders and narrow from the bottom. The waist was a double-arc shape. It was a relatively ancient style and was widely circulated. The literati made guqin styles such as the Sunset Style, Banana Leaf Style, Lianzhu Style, Lingji Style, Phoenix Style, Zhenghe Style, Chaos Style, Lvqi Style, Shikuang Style, etc. The Luoxia-style body was wavy, with symmetrical wavy curves on both sides. The shape was beautiful and unique, full of romantic colors. The banana leaf shape was like a banana leaf, and the head had a petiole. The whole body was not divided into the neck and waist. The zither guard was cut into the petiole style, which was more difficult to make. The beaded neck and waist each had three continuous half-moon-shaped bends, like a string of beads. The shape was rigorous, the structure was reasonable, and the tone was clear and beautiful. There were also different styles such as three beads, four beads, and variant beads. The Lingji Style has two large half-moon curves at the neck and a small half-moon curve at the waist. The Phoenix Style starts directly from the head of the zither or starts from the mountain. There are two curves at the top and two curves at the bottom. The style is simple and smooth. The head, neck, shoulders, waist and other parts of the Zhenghe Style are integrated into one. There is no change in the shape. The Chaos Style is round and round. The shape is simple and round. It takes the meaning of the beginning of the chaos of heaven and earth. The Green Qi Style is named after Sima Xiangru's "Green Qi" zither. Shi Kuang Style (also known as the Moon Style), the body of the zither is in the shape of a round moon at the waist. It has a strange shape and the rhythm is like a chime. The zither made by the emperor included the zither made by King Xiang and the zither made by King Lu. In addition, there were also some styles such as Liezi style and bamboo style. The commonly used styles were Zhongni style, Fuxi style, banana leaf style, sunset style, Zhenghe style, chaos style, green style, Lingji style, Liezi style, bamboo style, etc. "Luo Mingxia Love Letter" is equally exciting. Everyone is welcome to click and read it!
Guqin Style
There were various styles of guqin. According to the different creators, they could be divided into the styles of saints (such as Zhongni, Shennong, Fuxi, etc.), literati (such as Luanxia, Banana Leaf, Lianzhu, etc.), and emperors (such as King Xiang, King Lu, etc.). The following are some common piano styles and their characteristics: ** 1. Zhongni Style ** - The head of the zither is a square head, the neck and shoulders of the zither are folded inwards into a slanted arc, the waist is folded inwards into a square strip, the neck is folded inwards, and the waist is folded inwards into a straight line. - The overall shape was simple and generous, with a circle and a square arc. It contained the Confucian way of life and was one of the most widely spread and commonly used zither styles. ** 2. Fuxi Style ** - The shape was thick, the head was slightly round, the neck had a curve, and the waist had two consecutive half-moons. - The neck was wide from the shoulder to the bottom and narrow to the head. The waist was a double-arc shape. It was a relatively ancient style. It was widely spread and used like the Zhongni style. ** 3. Chain Pearl Style ** - For the literati to make the piano style, the neck, waist each made three continuous half-moon bending, like a string of beads connected. - It was said that it was created by Li Yi, a scholar of the Sui Dynasty. Its artistic conception was similar to the words "The sun and moon are like a combination of jade, and the five stars are like pearls". Its shape was rigorous, its structure was reasonable, and its tone was clear and beautiful. Later, it evolved into different styles such as three pearls, four pearls, and variant pearls. ** 4. Sunset Style ** - The literati made the zither in a wave-like shape, with symmetrical wavy curves on both sides. - Its name originated from the inspiration of ancient scholars after watching the sunset. Its shape was beautiful and unique, full of romantic colors, giving people unlimited imagination. ** 5. Spark Style ** - It was created by the ancient literati's ingenious idea. The shape was exquisite. There were two half-moon shapes at the neck and a small half-moon shape at the waist. It was also known as the "Thousand Valley Pine Style", which was taken from Li Bai's poem. ** 6. Banana Leaf Style ** - It was a kind of zither made by literati. It was shaped like a banana leaf, and the head of the zither had a petiole. The whole body had no neck and waist. - The zither's protective part was cut into the shape of a leaf stalk. It was named after copying the banana leaves. The lines were twisted like flowing music, showing the romantic taste of literati. ** 7. Shennong Style ** - The upper part of the style was bent from the shoulder to the head, and the lower part was bent from the goose's foot. It was relatively simple and popular. ** Eight, Phoenix Force Style ** - It was either directly bent from the head of the qin or bent from Yue Shan. There were two bends at the top and two bends at the bottom. The style was simple and smooth, belonging to a kind of literati making qin. ** 9. Chaos Style ** - The zither was round and round, and its shape was simple and round. It took the meaning of the beginning of the chaos of heaven and earth. There was no beginning and no end, and it repeated itself. ** X. Perfect Form ** - It belonged to the most simple and clean style. After the Ming and Qing Dynasties, when the shape of the zither tended to be gorgeous and complicated, this style was an exception. - The head, neck, shoulders, waist, and other parts of the zither were integrated into one, and there was no change in the straight line, reflecting the "great skill but clumsy". It was called the "plain zither" and was very popular among zither players. ** 11. Shi Kuang Style (also known as Moon Zither Style)** - Legend has it that it was created by Shi Kuang during the Spring and Autumn Period. The body of the zither is shaped like a round moon at the waist of the neck. It has a strange shape and the rhythm is like a chime.
Guqin Zhongni Style
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!
Guqin Style Introduction
The following are some common guqin styles: 1. [Zhongni Style: Also known as the Confucius Style or the Master Style. It is the most common style of the zither. Legend has it that it was created by Confucius, but there are no historical documents that indicate that Confucius was the designer. The style is simple and smooth.] 2. [Shennong Style]: It belongs to the category of zither created by saints. Although it is uncertain whether it was created by Shennong, the style is very ancient. The upper part of the zither was curved from the shoulder to the head, and the lower part was curved at the swallow's foot. The shape was relatively simple. 3. Fuxi Style: It is also a kind of zither made by the Sage. Its shape is similar to Shennong Style, except that there is an extra bend at the lower part of the zither, which means there are two continuous bends. The other parts of the zither body are almost exactly the same as Shennong Style. The shape is simple and the tone is grand. 4. ** Sunset Style **: It belongs to the category of literati making zither. The two sides of the piano were symmetrical wavy curves. This name easily reminded people of the sunset in the sky. Its voice was strong and loud, suitable for expressing grand and bold music. 5. ** Banana Leaf Style **: The body of the zither is shaped like a banana leaf. It is said that it was created by Liu Bowen of the Ming Dynasty. The head of the zither does not have a duck palm but a petiole. The stem at the bottom of the zither imitates the banana leaf and has a long shallow groove. The shape is beautiful and elegant, but it is difficult to make. 6. ** Perfect Form **: It was also one of the commonly used shapes. 7. [Chaos Style: A common zither style.] 8. [Green Embroidered Style]: This is a commonly used style. 9. ** Spark Style **: It is more commonly seen in the guqin style. 10. [Liezi Style]: This is the commonly used shape of the zither. 11. ** Bamboo Style **: This is a commonly used zither style. "Luo Mingxia Love Letter" is equally exciting. Everyone is welcome to click and read it!
Shennong Style Guqin
Fuxi Style Guqin Entry Style
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!
Guqin, Fuxi or Zhongni style
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!
Guqin Fuxi Style Diagram
The structure of the Fuxi-style zither was as follows: the edges of the zither body were more obvious and not rounded. The whole body is made of paulownia wood, which is brownish-yellow in color and has a dense texture. The head of the piano 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, and the head of the piano is one, and the waist of the piano is a double-connected arc. There are hardwoods Chenglu, Yueshan, Jiaowei and painted; Sapphire dragon gum, hardwoods tail drag and gum support are not painted; Mother-of-pearl emblem, hexagonal hardwoods Zhen, hardwoods carved round feet, zither black paint and bright paint color. The curvature of the piano surface was larger, and the curvature of the bottom plate was flatter. There were seven strings on the piano, and the seven strings gradually became thinner from top to bottom. There were a total of 13 emblem keys. At the bottom of the zither, there was a "dragon pond"(larger hole) and a "phoenix pond"(smaller hole). Between the dragon pond and the phoenix pond, near the phoenix pond (about below the nine emblems), there were two "goose feet" used to support the zither body and tie the strings. The upper part of the head was called the forehead, and the lower part of the forehead was inlaid with a hard wood "Yue Shan" that carried the strings. On the side of the Yue Shan near the forehead was inlaid a hard wood strip "Cheng Lu". There were seven "string eyes" on the Cheng Lu to pass through the strings, and there were seven "Qin Zhen" under it to adjust the tension of the strings. "Luo Mingxia Love Letter" is equally exciting. Everyone is welcome to click and read it!
Price of Fuxi Style Guqin
The price of the Fuxi style zither varied greatly. In the special auction of the palace, the Ming Dynasty "Moon Dew Zhiyin Qin"(Fuxi style) was sold for 21.84 million yuan; the reference price of the small carving craftsman Fuxi Guqin (32GB) was 119 yuan; the brown Fuxi Guqin of Wushen charm was sold for as low as 250 yuan in Jingdong. Different Fuxi-style guqin had different prices due to their age, craftsmanship, timbre, preservation, and other factors. "Luo Mingxia Love Letter" is equally exciting. Everyone is welcome to click and read it!