Chinese Piano Works: Culture Through Colorful Harmonies

Chinese Piano Works Institution Affiliation Date Chinese Piano Works The music industry cannot be complete without accompaniments such as musical instruments and dances associated with the beat. Among the most common musical instrument is the piano. The instrument is directly connected to the Chinese style music as it is used in developing western techniques. This instrument is used to express culture through colorful harmonies. My interest in piano led me being very inquisitive on the subject matter as I wanted to know how the piano is related to Chinese music. I tried to understand how a piano is used in Chinese style music. I questioned few pianists who directed me to various articles that guided me on how to use a piano in Chinese style music. These articles were very useful as they offered sufficient information on the subject matter such that I obtained all I was in need of. The most recurrent information stated that using a piano in Chinese style requires one to be familiar with the tone and purpose of the song. For example, playing the piano using the Chinese style music that is ceremonial requires one the keys in such a way that a slow melody is produced. Musical instruments are an important component of Chinese-style music. As we know, the piano is so important. It can use a lot for everyone. Today, let's talk about the piano. This instrument is grouped as a percussion instrument as it is played by pressing the keys on the huge keyboard that is within a wooden enclosure. The keys in a keyboard are attached to metal strings which produce sound once they are struck by hammers. The strings in a piano differ from each other as each has different lengths and thus producing different tones. This musical instrument has been very popular and known when it comes to the western classical music. Individuals who are skilled inlaying this particular musical instrument are referred as a pianist. Most pianists are trained by either attending music schools or by apprenticeship. A piano is used with other musical instruments to produce a hymn which is used to sing a given song. The figure below is an example of a piano. Fig 1.1 a Yamaha upright piano Since our main topic is the relationship between piano and the Chinese style music, we should talk about the differences between the piano and the Chinese wind instruments. These two instruments are used for the same purposes, and at...