GUZHENG LESSONS SINGAPORE

Your Gateway to Engaging Guzheng Classes in Singapore

Pathway to DSA & School Ensembles

Guzheng is offered in schools across Singapore and supports Direct School Admission (DSA) opportunities.

Stress Relief & Leisure

For busy adults, Guzheng lessons offer relaxation and cultural connection.

Beautiful & Expressive Instrument

Easy for beginners to sound good quickly; advanced players can explore artistry.

REASONS TO LEARN THE GUZHENG

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Sounds absolutely beautiful
Enchanting and uniquely oriental sound
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Hugely popular
The Guzheng is widely known across the world
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Low maintenance instrument
Easy to tune and you can change strings yourself
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Easy to learn
Pentatonic tuning means you sound good straight away
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Very expressive instrument
With a myriad of unique techniques you can have a high level of expression
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Light Weight
It is rather light despite its size

OUR LESSON OPTIONS

Trial Lesson

A one-time trial Guzheng lesson for newcomers, providing an opportunity to experience the instrument and teaching style before committing to regular classes.

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4-Lesson Package

For beginners seeking an introductory experience without a long-term commitment.
(No instrument needed)


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Weekly Lessons

For players interested in continuing long-term for examinations or leisure purposes.



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Others

We also offer customised lessons such as Singapore DSA preparations, grading exam preparations, competition preparations and many more!

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CRAFT YOUR JOURNEY

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Leisure
When you learn for leisure, you can have a stress free learning experience by choosing the types of songs that you want to learn. You pick up the basics of the instrument through learning your choice songs.
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Music Grading Examinations
When you learn for exams, you have a choice of either following the examination syllabus of Teng-CI-NTU Chinese instrumental examination or NAFA Chinese instrumental examination. Instructors will formulate lesson plans based on either syllabus.
TENG Syllabus
Beginner

Grade 1:
上学去 Going to School
好朋友 Good Friends
迎春曲 Song of Spring
凤阳花鼓 Fengyang Flower Drum Dance

Grade 2:
三水红头巾 Samsui Women
刮地凤 Gusts of Wind
凤翔歌 Song of the Flying Phoenix
正月里来开的什么花 Monthly Blossom

Grade 3:
爵：贵族的酒杯 Jué - Wine Vessel of Aristocrats
紫竹调 Purple Bamboo Melody
西江月 Moon Over The River
劳动最光荣 Glorious Labour

Intermediate

Grade 4:
故乡的太阳 The Sun In The Hometown
渔舟唱晚 Songs Of Fishing Boat At Dusk
纺织忙 Spinning and Weaving
春苗 Spring Sprouts

Grade 5:
云庆 Auspicious Cloud
山丹丹花开红艳艳 Glowing Red Morningstar Lilies
延边民歌 Yanbian Folk Song
洞庭新歌 The New Song of Dongting

Grade 6:
香山射鼓 Drum of the Fragrance Hill
丰收锣鼓 Harvest Drums
出水莲 Lotus Flowers Emerging Out Of Water
浏阳河 Liuyang River

Advanced

Grade 7:
战台风 Fighting Against Typhoon
秦桑曲 The Tune of Qin Mulberry
雪山春晓 Spring Of The Snow Mountain
彝族舞曲 Dance of the Yi Tribe

Grade 8:
高山流水 High Mountain And Flowing Water
将军令 The General's Command
月儿高 The Rising Moon
茉莉芬芳 Jasmine Flowers

NAFA Syllabus
Beginner

Grade 1:
小鸟朝凤
关山月
十杯酒 (轻六调、二十五板)
小开手
上楼
千声佛

Grade 2:
画眉跳架 (重六调、二十四板)
西江月 (轻六调、二十八板)
凤翔歌 (二十八板)
西厢词
蝶恋花
三十三板

Grade 3:
汉宫秋月
绣金匾
渔舟唱晚
灯月交晖
柳青娘 (轻六调、三十板)
河南八板

Intermediate

Grade 4:
浪淘沙
狮子戏球 (重六调、四十板)
浏阳河
纺织忙
高山流水

Grade 5:
洞庭新歌
云庆
山丹丹开红艳艳
瑶族舞曲
高山流水

Grade 6:
丰收锣鼓
苏武思乡
春到拉萨
香山射鼓
庆丰年

Advanced

Grade 7:
高山流水
秦桑曲
蕉窗夜雨 (三十一板)
战台风

Grade 8:
雪山春晓
陈杏元和番
寒鸦戏水 (重六调、六十八板)
东海渔歌

Grade 9:
草原英雄小姐妹
将军令
林冲夜奔
幸福渠水到俺村

Performance Diploma:
春到湘江
情景三章
幻想曲
长安八景

MEET OUT TEACHERS

At Eason Music, we understand your musical journey,
and that's why we've gathered a team of seasoned Guzheng instructors dedicated to lighting your path.
Huang Ting Xuan

Huang Ting Xuan started learning the Guzheng at the age of 8. Over the course of learning the Guzheng, she had studied under Guzheng masters such as Luo Xun, Wang Wenhao, and Xu Hui.



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Peng Hui

Peng Hui showed a great interest in Guzheng and thus started learning it at a very young age of five. In 2005, she received distinction for grade 10 certified by China Arts Grade Examination Centre.


 

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Lim Zhan Kuang

Lim Zhan Kuang is an active member of the Guzheng Association Singapore as well as other ensembles. He has been teaching Guzheng since 2017. 




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Ni Jiawei

Ni Jiawei was born in Shanghai, China. Jiawei displayed great interest in learning music since young. She graduated from Nanyang Academy of Fine Arts, majoring in Guzheng under the tutelage of renowned Guzheng performer and educator Mdm Yin Qun.

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Chang Feng Yi

Mdm Chang Feng Yi currently holds a teacher’s diploma and boasts an extensive teaching experience, and she is deeply passionate about the Guzheng and teaching.

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Ng Bi Yu

Ng Bi Yu's journey with the pipa began at the tender age of seven under the mentorship of Mdm Liu Yan at the Nanyang Academy of Fine Arts, The School of Young Talents.

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Charis

Charis started learning Guzheng when she was 6, under Mdm Yin Qun and attained a Diploma at the age of 14.


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Ruoxin

Ruoxin started learning Guzheng at the age of 9 under the guidance of Mdm Lin Zhong and subsequently under Mdm Yin Qun and Ms Indra Chen.

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OUR STUDENTS

  • S. Joka
    I started learning the Guzheng under Yayi in February 2019. Yayi is very paitient during lessons, teaching me step by step. I learnt the basics well. She is also very attentive towards small details, to make sure I do not make any mistakes with my techniques when learning. Eason Music is a great school to learn in. Some days I will end classes early in school, and arrive early at Eason. Instead of waiting for my lesson to start, I could practice freely in a vacant room if they are available. That's great as I did not have to waste any time and could also warm up before my lesson started. Thank you!

    S. Joka

    Singapore
  • S. Tan
    I have been learning the Guzheng with Hong Ying for about 1 over years and I have to say that I am pretty satisfied so far. Hong Ying is patient and great. I am also learning together with a friend in a group, and that's good as we get to learn pieces and perform together. 10 out of 10!

    S. Tan

    Singapore
  • A. Sum
    I have been learning the Guzheng with Ya Yi since End 2019. Ya Yi is very patient and her English is amazing! This really helps with the lessons as she is able to articulate out the techniques clearly, especially to a student who can't read or speak Chinese. It has just been only a few months of lessons but it does enable me to try out some simple scores. Eason staff are not pushy and the people are friendly. The availability of English speaking instructor is definitely a plus point! Keep up the video postings! It is very entertaining and also informative at the same time. :)

    A. Sum

    Singapore
  • M. Wong
    Si Jia is a calm, punctual and attentive teacher. Her after-lesson video clips have helped me in perfecting my practice every week. In addition to instructing new techniques, she also shared with me about history, background and composers of all the songs which she had selected carefully. Those gave me a deeper and better understanding of the Chinese culture and music. Starting from scratch, I have gained a rapid wwwelopment in playing Guzheng as Si Jia gave me the 3 - 4 homework songs per week. Within 5 - 6 months, I can play most of the elementary songs and necessary fingering techniques (for beginners) in a confident manner. Despite a short period of time, I find that Eason Music is an excellent enrichment school of music. The School has timely offered online learning courses during the Circuit Breaker period which reflects its flexibility and laudable student-centered mindset. Thank you!

    M. Wong

    Singapore
  • YH. Low
    I have been learning the Guzheng from Zipeng for about 2 years now. He is very good and kind! He teaches me how I can play songs really well! I can play Grade 6 pieces with ease now! Eason Music School has also great flexibility, such that it is possible to stop lessons for about 1-2 weeks during my exam periods. Thank you Eason!

    YH. Low

    Singapore
  • Lam Eu Ann
    I have been learning the Guzheng for the past 3 years now, and currently my instructor is Si Jia. She is patient and friendly, and I like everything, from the music to the learning process. :)

    Lam Eu Ann

    Singapore
  • Celine Low
    Zipeng's cool and relaxed about my Guzheng playing, not strict about getting everything perfect. Those strict kind of instructors give me too much stress and makes me dislike the instrument. Learning the Guzheng mainly helped me to relax and have better mental stimulation.

    Celine Low

    Singapore

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Frequently Asked Questions

1Is the Guzheng difficult to learn?
Definitely not! The Guzheng has 21 strings, and has a range of about 4 octaves. The strings are already tuned, hence the technique lies on just the plucking of the strings with the right hand. As you progress to higher grades, you might be required to use your left hand to press onto the strings to achieve the desired pitch, or to do vibrato, and even play a accompaniment with the left hand!
2How do you play the Guzheng?
The Guzheng is played with nails, more commonly on the right hand. The nails are affixed on the thumb, index, middle and ring finger, specifically on the fleshy part of the finger, secured with a special tape. In higher grades, the left hand might be used to play accompaniment as well.
3Why do Guzheng players wear fake nails?
If played just with the fingers, the Guzheng sounds muffled and muted. But with the help of fake nails, the sound produced is much clearer and crisp. Different nail material can produce different tone colour as well. The Guzheng nails also help to prevent blistering of the fingers, as some of the strings are very thick.
4How does the Guzheng sound like?
The Guzheng sounds like a combination of the piano and harp, with bright and resonant plucked tones.
5How is the Guzheng tuned?
The Guzheng has a compartment on the right most side, which can be opened. When opened, there should be 21 metal pegs, and they are tuned with a Guzheng tuning wrench. Pushing the wrench away tunes the Guzheng higher, while pulling the wrench towards you tunes the Guzheng lower. The notes are tuned to a pentatonic scale.
6Is the Guzheng loud?
The Guzheng is capable of overpowering many instruments in the orchestra. The high notes of the Guzheng can be penetrative whereas the low notes are deep and sonorous. However, in general, the Guzheng can be loud but it will not be as loud as the wind instruments, Dizis, Shengs or the Suonas for instance.
7How much does a Guzheng cost?
Guzhengs for beginners can cost from SGD$600 whereas higher end Guzhengs can cost up to the tens of thousands. The type of wood and method of making used in the making of the Guzheng play a huge part in price. Click here for our range of Guzhengs.
8What's the difference between a high and low end Guzheng?
Differences between high and low ends are in sound are clarity, thickness and resonance. The low registers on low end Guzhengs tend to sound emptier and more hollow whereas the higher end Guzhengs have a thick, deep and sonorous quality that is capable of shaking your insides when played. On the higher registers, the lower end Guzhengs may not be as clear as those of higher ends.
9What is the Guzheng made of?
Generally, the Guzheng, in a nutshell, is made of several pieces of woods put together. The wood used to make the top and the bottom of the sound box/chamber of the Guzheng are the same but are different compared to the rest for important reasons relating to acoustics and sound quality. The other sides of the Guzheng are made of the same type of wood. Yellow Sandalwood, Rosewood and Paulownia Wood are some of the many plethora types of woods used to make the Guzheng. In special cases, a single piece of wood is used to make the whole Guzheng. For such, the amount of work put into the instrument by the craftsman and the tight standards needed for the materials are exponentially higher. As a result, the sound quality of these Guzhengs are much greater at the price of higher cost. The image/design printed/inlaid at the top and the bottom of the Guzheng does not affect its sound in any way and is only for aesthetic purposes. These images may differ between Guzhengs and some may represent a part of the culture in China whereas others may be designed to cater the modern preferences of the market.
10What's the difference between Guzheng and Guqin?
Guzhengs seem much heavier and bulkier in person as compared to the portable Guqins. You will also realise that Guzhengs have much more strings than Guqins (21 and 7 strings respectively). Hence, the Guzheng is more capable of producing a wider range of notes than the Guqin. The Guzheng also sounds louder and resonant that the Guqin, due to the size difference. As the Guqin is lower in pitch, the volume of the Guqin is not as loud and bright. Thus, the Guqin will sound mellower while bringing a sense of tranquility to its timbre. Techniques in the Guqin are said to focus on the left hand, whereas the right for Guzheng. Guqins only require a table to be played on, whereas the regular sized Guzhengs require a set of stands, as well as a set of fake nails to be worn in order to be played.

WHY EASON MUSIC

Fair & friendly payments
Pay monthly, with make-up lessons if needed.
Trusted since 1978
Singapore’s leading Chinese music school and instrument store.
Access to instruments
Students enjoy discounts when purchasing their own Dizi.
Studio or home lessons
Choose what’s most comfortable.
Flexible scheduling
Learn at your preferred times.
Our teachers
Experienced, qualified, patient & friendly.

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