Suona Ensemble Music in the Southwest of Shandong Province, China

Abstract

Suona ensemble music in southwest Shandong Province is unique in Chinese suona music, which is closely connected with local folk activities and has unique musical characteristics. This study adopts ethnomusicology and musicology research, collects data through field investigation and field work, and studies music ontology through music analysis. The research objectives of this study are as follows: 1) To investigate the development history, 2) To analyze the music characteristics, 3) To examine the social function and transmission process, problems in the development today . This research used qualitative research methods. Interviewing and observation were used as research tools. 3 key informants were selected, the research results are as follows:

Firstly, suona ensemble music in southwest Shandong Province originated in the Ming Dynasty and went through four historical stages. It was basically formed in the Ming and Qing dynasties, while the Republic of China was in a state of self-destruction. In 1949-1978, it entered a period of underestimation, Since 1978, it experienced a period of recovery, development, prosperity and great change, and developed to the present form.

Secondly, suona ensemble music is divided into double suona ensemble and single suona ensemble. The double suona ensemble plays traditional tunes, do not use sheng accompaniment, and adopts cyclic ventilation technology. The music is regular, without variation or decorative variation, without changing the structure of the music. The single suona ensemble is accompanied by sheng instruments, playing traditional tunes and popular songs, using free ventilation technology, often with "Suizi" variations, and free musical structure.

Thirdly,The social functions of suona ensemble music are as follows: to entertain gods and people; Hidden functions - "comfort" and "education". The researcher put forward some suggestions on the communication mode from the aspects of innovating the communication mode, attaching importance to the compilation of textbooks, strengthening the cooperation between suona players and Chinese orchestras, and organizing competitions.

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