Meet the Artists Lecture Series
Lecturer: Weishan Liu
Part I - Lecture on How to study Gu-zheng
A. How to Learn the Basics
- Why one should insist on following the proper methods
- How to master the correct way to practice
- How to train on relaxation
- How to exercise on alternating between fast and slow tempos
- How to practice with musical sheets and by memory
B. How to Improve
- Try to follow a regular schedule for practicing
- How to get the most out of practicing
- How best to allocate time between practice exercises and playing musical pieces
- How to set goals based on own situation
- How to strengthen the hearing ability and sense of rhythm
- How to learn tuning the instrument
C. How to Go to the Advanced Level
- How to understand music
- How to analyze the intonation of musical phrases
- How to properly control the fingering intensity
- How to effortlessly use the proper techniques to accurately express the feelings of the music
- How to train for stage performance (mental preparation before and during performance, stage presence , keeping performance notes)
Part II - Demonstration and Q & A