Weight | 0.3 lbs |
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Dimensions | 12.5 × 9 × 0.25 in |
Su (Tracing Back) (flute & harp)
LONG, Z.
Product ID – 704919-700
$21.95
Difficulty Level | Advanced, Intermediate |
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Other | Asian Related |
Accompaniment | Flute |
Harp Type | Pedal Harp |
“The Chinese character su has the meaning of tracing back to the source or recalling ancient times. My composition was inspired by the distinctive qualities of the ancient Chinese q’in, a seven-string plucking instrument similar to the zither…The q’in became the favored instrument of the scholar/poets and is still considered the traditional symbol of Chinese high culture.
Su captures the essence of music written for the q’in which is characterized by scales, harmonics, multi-fingered plucking, and rapid glissandos (simulating thunder)…Traditionally, the q’in was paired with the xiao, a vertical bamboo flute – both are delicate and elegant instruments…Transferring the musical characteristics of these two ancient instruments to the western flute and harp expands the tonal range and dynamic contrasts making the music more dramatic.
This duet was originally composed in 1984 for flute and q’in at the request of the contemporary q’in scholar Wu Wenguang. It was reconceived as a duo for flute and harp in 1990…” Zhou Long
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