An Analysis of the Clarinet Playing Technique for the "Pamir Zhiyin"

Abstract

This study utilizes qualitative research methods. The objectives were: 1) To study the concept of composing the folk song “Pamir Zhiyin” for clarinet. And 2) To study clarinet playing techniques in "Pamir Zhiyin". From collecting literature reviews and data from interviews and fieldwork by four key informants, the result is as follows:

1. Bijing Hu's piece "Pamir Zhiyin," with its creative themes, motifs, and complicated clarinet playing skills. This concerto is extremely important in the area of Chinese clarinet music since it not only marks a watershed moment in the history of the instrument but also pioneers a new genre within Chinese classical wind music. "Pamir Zhiyin" serves as a musical portal to the Pamir Plateau, transporting listeners on an audio trip across its landscapes and cultural fabric. Carefully fusing numerous musical components, such as rhythm and melody, produces a rich musical portrayal of the location. The composer's strong attachment to the Pamir Plateau inspires the piece, highlighting the need for cultural interchange and preservation.

2. The analysis of clarinet playing techniques in "Pamir Zhiyin" highlights the composition's hard and convoluted character. Breath control, tone mastery, articulation, and register management are all crucial in communicating the music's many emotions and moods. To establish contrast and communicate diverse melodic feelings, the work incorporates a broad range of articulation approaches, from staccato to legato. Vibrato and specific fingerings, such as stacking and flying finger techniques, provide depth and refinement to the melodic story.

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