The continuity of the didactic principle in teaching violin playing in China

Abstract

The study of continuity between generations is the subject of interest for specialists working in various scientific fields, such as philosophy, cultural studies, pedagogy, psychology, art criticism and others. This problem attracts the attention of scientists and researchers who seek to understand how knowledge and values are transmitted and preserved in various spheres of human activity. Thanks to this interdisciplinary approach, we can gain a deeper understanding of the importance of the succession process in society and culture. In this article, the author addresses the topical issue of violin education in China, its main characteristics and problems of continuity. The issue of continuity in philosophy, cultural studies, pedagogy, psychology, and art criticism is considered from various points of view. The role of the didactic principle of continuity for the Russian violin school is emphasized. The author analyzes the state of modern violin education in China with an emphasis on the main problems and tasks of violin pedagogy. The article uses methods of comparative analysis, examines the history of violin art in Russia and China, describes the educational process in China, identifies the main problems and suggests ways to solve them. There is still very fierce competition in China for admission to professional music universities: according to statistics, out of the total population of the country, only about 15 students enter the conservatory in the violin specialty every year. Despite the fact that violin education in China is organized according to international standards, there are separate problems in the field of pedagogy and performance that need to be solved. Improving the methodology of teaching violin playing (from the very initial level), increasing the professionalism of teachers, expanding the staff of qualified personnel and creating pedagogical conditions – all this will help make the professional training of future violinists effective and strengthen the position of the Chinese violin school at the world level. To date, there is an obvious tendency to transform the foundations established in the educational methodology with a refocus on the individual qualities of the student and the development of his independence. Teachers select new repertoires, which include both classical works and outstanding works by contemporary authors.