The Peaceful Sounds of the Ancient Chinese Guqin

The Guqin is a seven strings zither with bass silk strings, played with an astonishing technique made of glissandos, open strings and harmonics. Here played by master Pui-Yuen Lui. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=B8F0G4QEQYg #rareandstrangeinstruments | Rare And Strange Instruments

Guqin is a seven-string Chinese musical instrument of the #zither family. ‘Gu’ means ancient and with a 3000-year-old history, it’s been favored by scholars and the literati and is associated with the ancient philosophy of #Confucianism. Recently, youngsters have taken a liking to it as a means of relieving stress and relaxing. | China Daily

Chinese music on Guqin 7 striings instrument that has 5,000 years of history More Guqin music here chosic.com/genre-chart/explore-genre/?genre=guqin | Chosen Music

39 reactions | The guqin is an ancient Chinese musical instrument, its history stretching back into the mists of China’s past. When Sui Yiyang first heard guqin music, he was fascinated by its magical sound. Deciding there and then to become a guqin maker, Sui Yiyang learned the necessary skills from ancient records and western techniques. Check out the elaborate efforts involved in the making of this ancient instrument. | CGTN Documentary | Facebook