The Singing technique of Mongolia long tune song of Zagda Surong

Abstract

The research is guided by three primary objectives were to : 1.investigate the life and work about Mongolia long tune song of Zagda Surong. 2. analyse the singing technique of song selected of Mongolia long tune song 3. investigate the transmission method of Zagda Surong Mongolia long tune song.Drawing on fieldwork, vocal analysis, and ethnographic documentation, the key informant of research was Zagda Surong. The result follow as:

The biography of Zagda Surong, revealing how his early immersion in steppe life, mentorship under folk singers, and career with the Ulan Muqir troupe positioned him as a central figure in cultural transmission.

Music analyzes ten representative long-tune songs, focusing on singing techniques such as nogula (vibrato), chest and head resonance, ornamentation, and breath control, all of which reflect both regional style and personal innovation.

Zagda surong’s teaching strategies across home-based, institutional, and digital environments. The findings highlight a hybrid transmission model that integrates traditional oral pedagogy with formal education and digital platforms.

This research contributes to ethnomusicology and cultural heritage studies by offering a case study of how a tradition bearer navigates the balance between preservation and innovation. Through his dynamic performance and pedagogical methods, Zagda Surong sustains the vitality of Mongolian long-tune singing across generations and geographic boundaries.

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