January 31, 2024 | Dongmei Li, Sarawut Choatcharmat
This study explores the preservation and transmission of Pipa and Guzheng duets in the Pu Dong style, emphasizing their role in maintaining traditional Chinese music heritage. Through qualitative research methods including interviews, observations, and questionnaires, the study focuses on key informants Fu Huaqiang and Sha Lijing, both of whom are skilled in the Pu Dong style. The findings reveal that these duets play a crucial role in preserving cultural heritage by conserving age-old customs and conveying cultural information. The Pu Dong-style duets demonstrate a commitment to both maintaining traditional music and expanding the genre through creativity. Their adaptability in contemporary contexts highlights their significance in the evolving tapestry of Chinese cultural expressions while preserving classical foundations. The integration of traditional Chinese and Western musical elements in works like "Dao Chui Lian" illustrates the tenacity of cultural preservation and the critical role of creative transmission in keeping traditions active and relevant. Additionally, these duets play significant roles in Chinese folk festival rituals, contributing to cultural legacy preservation and musical literacy transmission within the context of Chinese ritual culture. The study also highlights the importance of the Pu Dong style in the broader landscape of Chinese music and its critical role in influencing the future transmission of traditional Chinese musical heritage. The research underscores the significance of preserving and transmitting this unique musical culture to future generations, ensuring its continuous relevance and vitality. The study's findings contribute to a deeper understanding of the cultural and musical significance of Pipa and Guzheng duets in the Pu Dong style.This study explores the preservation and transmission of Pipa and Guzheng duets in the Pu Dong style, emphasizing their role in maintaining traditional Chinese music heritage. Through qualitative research methods including interviews, observations, and questionnaires, the study focuses on key informants Fu Huaqiang and Sha Lijing, both of whom are skilled in the Pu Dong style. The findings reveal that these duets play a crucial role in preserving cultural heritage by conserving age-old customs and conveying cultural information. The Pu Dong-style duets demonstrate a commitment to both maintaining traditional music and expanding the genre through creativity. Their adaptability in contemporary contexts highlights their significance in the evolving tapestry of Chinese cultural expressions while preserving classical foundations. The integration of traditional Chinese and Western musical elements in works like "Dao Chui Lian" illustrates the tenacity of cultural preservation and the critical role of creative transmission in keeping traditions active and relevant. Additionally, these duets play significant roles in Chinese folk festival rituals, contributing to cultural legacy preservation and musical literacy transmission within the context of Chinese ritual culture. The study also highlights the importance of the Pu Dong style in the broader landscape of Chinese music and its critical role in influencing the future transmission of traditional Chinese musical heritage. The research underscores the significance of preserving and transmitting this unique musical culture to future generations, ensuring its continuous relevance and vitality. The study's findings contribute to a deeper understanding of the cultural and musical significance of Pipa and Guzheng duets in the Pu Dong style.