Transmission of Guqin Knowledge and Literacy by Changchao Lu

Yajun Chen, Pitsanu Boonsrianun

Abstract


Chinese music has played a significant role in the lives of the Chinese people for generations, being passed down from one generation to the next. Particularly, Changchao Lu’s Guqin teaching holds valuable academic insights. Therefore, this study aims to investigate the transmission of Guqin knowledge and literacy by Changchao Lu. The researchers used qualitative approaches, specifically interviews and observations. The study’s findings illustrate that Changchao Lu’s Guqin playing style exhibits attributes of tranquility, minimalism, strength, and adaptability. The instructor’s pedagogical approach integrates conventional and progressive elements, placing significant emphasis on a comprehensive and balanced educational experience. He established the College of Chinese Arts, which aimed to amalgamate conventional and contemporary Guqin education. The institution prioritized several aspects, such as theoretical knowledge, performing skills, pedagogy, and even the craft of instrument-making. The use of online technologies, the promotion of collaborative learning, and the implementation of a student-centered approach all improve the educational experience. Changchao Lu’s activities encompass the integration of Guqin, a traditional Chinese musical instrument, into rural schools, the promotion of cultural understanding, and the active engagement of local education officials. In addition, he engages in collaborative efforts with local governmental bodies to rejuvenate rural culture by means of Guqin, therefore nurturing artistic potential and establishing connections between Guqin art and local industry.

Keywords


transmission, Guqin, Guqin knowledge, literacy, Changchao Lu

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