GUZHENG LESSONS
Looking for Guzheng lessons in Singapore? You have come to the right place!
The zheng, a generic term for a long plucked boxed zither, is one of the most popular instruments among learners of Chinese instruments.
Not to be confused with the seven stringed guqin, the zheng is an ancient reformed instrument that has unrivalled popularity.
Besides sounding absolutely beautiful with its cascading glissandos, it is one of the easiest instruments to pick up.
Let our experienced instructors show you the proper way of the playing the Guzheng!
6 Reasons To Learn Guzheng
GUZHENG
CHINESE ZITHER
WHY EASON MUSIC?
CHOOSE YOUR OBJECTIVES
In Eason Music we recognise that different people have different objectives when learning the Guzheng.
Thus the choice is yours to choose to learn for leisure or for exams.
TENG NTU-CI Exam Syllabus
This stage is for Grade 1-3 (Based on Teng - CI - NTU - Chinese instrumental examination).
Grade 1 repertoire:Yun (云), Shang Xue Qu (上学去), Meng Jiang Nu (孟姜女), Hao Peng You (好朋友), Lao Liu Ban (老六板)
Grade 2 repertoire:
Feng Xiang Ge (风翔歌), Gua Di Feng (刮地风), Wa Ha Ha (娃哈哈), Xiao Niao Zhao Feng (小鸟朝风)
Grade 3 repertoire:
Tian Hei Hei (天黑黑), Cai Mo Gu De Xiao Gu Niang (采蘑菇的小姑娘), Xi Jiang Yue (西江月), Lao Dong Zui Guang Rong (劳动最光荣), Wo You Yi Zhi Xiao Mao Lu (我有一只小毛驴)
*Progress depends on individual's efforts*
This stage is for Grade 4-6 (Based on Teng - CI - NTU - Chinese instrumental examination).
Grade 4 repertoire:Xiao Fang Niu (小放牛), Yu Zhou Chang Wan (渔舟唱晚), Fang Zhi Mang (纺织忙), Gu Xiang De Tai Yang (故乡的太阳), Chun Miao (春苗)
Grade 5 repertoire:
Ga Da Mei Lin (嘎达梅林), Feng Qing (凤庆), Yan Bian Min Ge (延边民歌), Dong Ting Xin Ge (洞庭新歌), Shan Dan Dan Hua Kai Hong Yan Yan (山丹丹花开红艳艳)
Grade 6 repertoire:
Feng Shou Luo Gu (丰收锣鼓), Liu Yang He (浏阳河), Chu Shui Lian (出水莲), Xiang Shan She Gu (香山射鼓)
*Progress depends on individual's efforts*
This stage is for Grade 7-8 (Based on Teng - CI - NTU - Chinese instrumental examination).
Grade 7 repertoire:Qin Sang Qu (秦桑区), Yi Zu Wu Qu (彝族舞曲), Zhan Tai Feng (占台风), Xue Shan Chun Xiao (雪山春晓)
Grade 8 repertoire:
Gao Shan Liu Shui (高山流水), Yue Er Gao (月儿高), Jiang Jun Ling (将军令), Mo Li Fen Fang (茉莉芬芳)
*Progress depends on individual's efforts*
MEET OUR GUZHENG TEACHERS!
A student is only as good as her teacher. We only work with qualified and dedicated teachers
Hong Ying
Huang Ting Xuan
Ni Jiawei
Wang Siyuan
Guzheng Lessons Information
You can opt to take Guzheng lessons at our studios at CT Hub 2, or at the comfort of your home. Different rates apply.What Our Students Say
Need an instrument?
Of course you do! A little practise a day goes a long way.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.
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.