A Study on the Artistic Characteristics of the Zheng Song "Han River Rhyme"

Abstract

Guzheng, as one of the traditional plucked instruments of the Chinese nation, can be traced back to the Qi, Qin and other regions during the Warring States period, and experienced significant development during the prosperous Tang Dynasty. With cultural exchange and dissemination, Guzheng has gradually spread worldwide. During the Eastern Han Dynasty, Liu Xi recorded in his work "Shi Ming" that "the zither is played with high and sharp strings, and the zither is naturally played." Therefore, it was named "zheng" or "guzheng" to describe its unique "zheng zheng" sound. The sound quality of Guzheng is sweet and round, with crisp and pleasant high notes and deep and powerful low notes. Its wide range and rich expressive power make it a highly distinctive instrument. As one of the representative works of Henan guzheng music, "Han River Rhyme" has a style closely related to the Henan dialect, blending slow and fast rhythms, reflecting the cultural characteristics of Henan region, and highlighting the deep emotions of local people towards labor. This article aims to analyze the performance techniques and musical structure of "Han River Rhyme", trace the development process of Henan Zheng School, explore its connection with Henan Opera, and conduct in-depth analysis and research from a technical perspective.