The Ethnic Characteristics in Guangxi's Modern Piano Works

Abstract

           The objectives of this research were to study the ethnic characteristics of modern piano works in Guangxi.
           This paper adopts the research method combining the literature analysis method and the score analysis method. Through combing and analyzing the relevant literature, Finding the historical background and cultural characteristics of Guangxi's ethnic music as well as the relevant theories on the creation of piano works, and analyze the scores of the selected modern piano works of Guangxi to explore the characteristics of ethnic creation in the musical works.
           The findings of this result are as follows: 1) The analysis of the seven works in "A Collection of Piano Compositions Based on Guangxi Folk Music" highlights how modern piano compositions in Guangxi exhibit ethnic creative characteristics through depictions of natural landscapes, incorporation of folk stories, simulation of folk instruments, and use of folk music, 2) the portrayal of Guangxi's natural landscape in piano works, These compositions often depict mountains, rivers, and village life, using rich harmonic colours and melodic lines to simulate natural landscapes. Techniques such as using the timbral characteristics of the piano help evoke a sense of being immersed in the scenery, allowing listeners to experience the harmony and tranquillity of nature through music, 3) The performance of piano works on Guangxi's folk stories, 4) the Integration of Guangxi Folk Instruments in Piano Works, Composers integrate Guangxi folk instruments like drums, Lusheng, flute, pipa and Suona into piano works to create modern compositions.