A Guzheng Musical Aesthetic on "Hai Zhi Bolan" based on Chinese Aesthetic Education

Abstract

Background and Aim: Performing and teaching Guzheng is very popular in China. Some musicians create many songs. Scholars have tried to create new exercises and explain the qualities of songs for Guzheng. Hai Zhi Bolan is another song that is recognized for its beautiful aesthetic, for the song to be published, have a better understanding of the song. This article therefore aims to study the aesthetics of the Hai Zhi Bolan song, which was composed with the Guzheng according to the study of Chinese aesthetics. Materials and Methods: The researcher opted for document review due to the presence of multiple authors. When encountering ambiguous or uncertain matters not documented, they conducted interviews with five artists and famous academics, utilizing appointments to address any unresolved issues. Subsequently, conduct a review and deliver a comprehensive descriptive analysis. Data collection and analysis were conducted from August 2021 to November 2023. Results: 'Hai Zhi Bolan' played on Wang Ruiwon's Guzheng is made up of 24 poems about motion and stillness. 'Hai Zhi Bolan' on Wang Ruiwon's Guzheng has 24 motion-and-stillness poems. The 10-minute tune has 288 bars. Guzheng rhythms emphasize melody rhythm on the first, fourth, and seventh beats. Special features include strong rhythm and sixteenth notes. Tempo, emotion, and nature scenes like mountains, water, wind, and birds make up the melody. The timbre enhances the melody. Guzheng practice/performance. Practicing: The musicians use their hands, wrists, and fingers to create a powerful, harmonized sound that matches the Guzheng melody and rhythm. Trainers must understand: Scrubbing, shaking, and volume control. Performing: Music appreciation goes beyond hearing. Guzheng performers' breathing, attitudes, and movements move audiences. Volume, loudness-softness, elasticity, noise reduction, listening more, etc. Faces, emotions, and body movements are performed professionally. Coherent performances require sensible breathing and pauses. Conclusion: 'Hai Zhi Bolan' played on guzheng is made on Wang Ruiwon. Guzheng rhythms emphasize melody, rhythm, tempo, and emotion, and nature scenes like nature make up a melody and add timbre, which enhances the melody. Practicing: the musicians use their hands, wrists, and fingers to create a powerful, harmonized sound that matches the melody and rhythm. Scrubbing, shaking, and volume control. Performing: music appreciation goes beyond hearing. breathing, attitudes, and movements move audiences. Faces, emotions, and body movements. To ensure sustainable professional development, the aesthetic culture of guzheng music and teaching and learning management systems must be in alignment with the career aspirations of young individuals interested in music.