The Fusion of Chinese Traditional Culture and Piano: The Artistic Characteristics of the Ancient Pipa Song Ambush on Ten Sides Adapted for Piano

Abstract

The ancient pipa song "Ambush on Ten Sides" in Chinese folk instrumental music is an important part of Chinese folk music cultural heritage, and its musical rhythm and rhyme reflect the heroic and enthusiastic atmosphere of the victory of the Han army of the Chinese nation, which is a treasure in the history of Chinese folk music. Contemporary Chinese composers have been trying to adapt Chinese folk instrumental music, aiming to use different instrumental timbres to improve the artistic value of folk music. This paper analyzes the piano music of "Ambush on Ten Sides" adapted by Yin Chengzong, focusing on the elaboration of its tune, rhythm, melody, etc., and summarizes the artistic characteristics of the piano adaptation of the ancient pipa song "Ambush on Ten Sides" by focusing on the comparison of playing techniques between the folk instrumental music and the piano repertoire, with a view to providing certain development ideas for the adaptation of contemporary piano music.