The preservation of pipa of Dong Ethnic Group in Guizhou Province, China

Abstract

This dissertation focuses on the preservation of the Dong Ethnic Group in Guizhou Province, China. The Research Methodology uses the qualitative method. The research objectives were: 1) To analyze the music characteristics of the pipa of the Dong Ethnic group in Guizhou, China. 2) To give guidelines for the preservation of the pipa of the Dong Ethnic group in Guizhou, China. Research will conduct interviews using fieldwork and other methods. Four key informants were selected. The results are as follows:

1) The characteristics of the pipa of the Dong Ethnic group in Guizhou, China. The main part is made of wood, including three parts: the pipa head, the pipa body, and the pipa box. Playing techniques are relatively simple, including dan tan,（单弹）, dan tiao（单挑）, san tan（三弹）, string sweeping. （扫弦）The rhythm of Dong Pipa music is mainly composed of crotchet and quaver, and the melody is mainly characterized by step progression. （级进）

2) The guidelines for the preservation of the pipa of the Dong Ethnic group in Guizhou, China. We know that the current transmission The status of Dong Pipa has encountered great difficulties. For this, some guidelines for preservation are made to cultivate talents as guidance and enhance national self-confidence. Using digital media technology as a means to promote change and innovation Take cultural tourism as an opportunity to boost industrial upgrading.

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