First of all, briefly introduce cucurbit silk.
Hulusi, also known as "Huluxiao", is a minority musical instrument in Yunnan. The origin of cucurbit silk can be traced back to the pre-Qin period. Hulusi originated in lianghe county, Dehong Dai and Jingpo Autonomous Prefecture, and is mainly popular in Dehong, Lincang and other areas where Dai, Achang, Wa, De 'ang and Bulang nationalities live together, with strong local color. It is often used to play folk songs, agricultural songs and other folk tunes.
Gourd silk is divided into three types: high, medium and low. Its unique and simple timbre, simple and exquisite appearance, simple and easy to learn are loved by many music lovers.
Second, the origin of cucurbit silk
Hulusi is gradually evolved from Sheng in the Central Plains. Sheng originated in the Central Plains with a long history, and was later introduced to the southwest minority areas.
This structure still maintains the tradition of ancient musical instruments. Its two auxiliary pipes can't open the sound hole, and it can emit a continuous fifth interval like an ancient flute. However, its supervisor opened seven sound holes, which are very similar to those of Xiao and Di later, showing its radicalism in history.
Methods of self-learning cucurbit silk:
First of all, understand the basic knowledge of music.
It is very important to know the basic knowledge of music before learning any musical instrument. This includes notes, rhythms, scales, modes, etc. This knowledge will provide a solid foundation for your future study.
Second, choose the right cucurbit silk.
It is very important to choose a cucurbit silk that suits your skill and music level. Beginners should choose cucurbit flute with moderate pitch, bright tone and easy playing. With the improvement of technology, we can try different specifications of cucurbit silk to enrich musical expression.
Third, learn the correct breathing skills.
When playing cucurbit flute, correct breathing skills are the key. Because cucurbit silk is a breathing instrument, correct breathing can help you better control the timbre, volume and duration. Thoracoabdominal breathing is a common way of breathing, which can help you provide a stable and large amount of airflow.
Fourth, master the basic fingering and playing skills.
Fingering is another important link in learning cucurbit silk. You need to be familiar with the fingering of each note and gradually improve the speed and accuracy. At the same time, it is also very important to learn the correct posture and angle and how to control the breath.
Five, practice songs and music theory
After mastering the basic skills and knowledge, you need to practice music and music theory to improve your skills. You can start with simple music and gradually challenge more difficult works. At the same time, knowing more about music theory can help you better understand music and improve your performance.
Six, to participate in music activities and courses
Taking part in music activities and courses allows you to communicate with other music lovers and share their experiences and learning experiences. In addition, through the teacher's guidance and feedback, you can improve your skills faster.