People who really love guqin don't want to regard guqin as just a musical instrument, an object that can be placed at will. They believe that guqin is the Tao, a spiritual instrument with profound connotation and philosophy, which must be worshipped. Guqin is a mentor, a lifelong relative and friend. The ancients had to take a bath and change clothes, burn incense and wash their hands before playing the piano. This is not superstition, but respect for guqin. Facing guqin is like facing our ancestors, talking to them with our own hearts, feeling the hearts and richness of ancient ancestors, and being influenced and educated from it. Therefore, when playing the piano, don't shake your head, don't look around, don't sit still, don't concentrate, and always show humility and respect. There is a saying of "ten don't play" in guqin theory. Some of them have a strong sense of the times and are no longer suitable for the needs of modern people, but the worship and respect for guqin reflected is the need of self-cultivation Why are there still many well-preserved guqin in the Tang, Song and Ming Dynasties, but few other musical instruments? First of all, this is because the piano lovers regard the guqin as a treasure. Today's piano players still need to establish the concept of respecting the piano. Disrespect or unbelief, how can we achieve the purpose of self-cultivation?
2 meditation
A peaceful mind is the source of health. "Su Wen Gu Naive Theory" records. "Yi Dan has nothing, the true qi follows, the spirit is hidden inside, and the disease is safe." In other words, if you are calm and don't move your other thoughts, the disease won't happen. Su Wen's "Ancient Naivety" also pointed out: "There is no urgent need for thoughts, and there are hundreds of them, taking licking music as a service, taking self-satisfaction as a contribution, and opening up the body." This means feeling comfortable; If you are content, you will live longer. If you think about winning prizes, becoming famous and getting rich every day, then you must be accompanied by anxiety and distress. How do you keep healthy?
Guqin has a low volume because of its structure. Some people regard this as a fatal flaw in guqin and a musical instrument with no future. In fact, this is the advantage and strength of Guqin. Low volume requires a quiet environment. The natural timbre is refreshing and makes people feel quiet. Therefore, in a quiet environment, quietly listen to the piano or play the piano, so that they can find a pure land in the hustle and bustle of the market, that is, cultivate one's morality. Shang Ruo plays musical instruments at a loud volume, which not only interferes with his roommate, but also affects his neighbors, making it difficult for him to be quiet. So some people say, "Guzheng is sweet, and guqin is sweet." Among the ancient literati classes, Qin ranks first among the four arts of "Qin, Chess, Calligraphy and Painting". Perhaps it is precisely because of the unique "pleasing heart" effect of Guqin that its vitality will continue after 3000 years and will be loved by more and more people.
Meditation also includes learning with an open mind and carefully understanding the meaning of piano music. Guqin is an opening song, and each piano song has its specific content and significance. In the music score, each piece of music is preceded by an explanation, which explains the context, meaning and performance characteristics of the music. Therefore, both players and listeners should know something about this, so as to deeply understand the connotation of music and have an impact on their thoughts, words and deeds.
3 desire
What is lust? That is, the meaning of abstinence without desire is to cultivate an indifferent heart. As an amateur piano player, playing the piano is enjoyable, without seeking fame, profit, anxiety for grading and competition, and unhappiness for ranking. Occasionally, in order to perform crazy actions without pretending to be forced, grandstanding; I don't insist on the novelty of clothes, but I like the dramatic effect. You don't have to be greedy to play the piano, but you should play it well. Three, five, ten and eight are enough. Carefully carve and ponder, and carefully understand the profound meaning of ancient songs. You can't adapt it at will, nor can you aim at playing well and listening well.
Some people object to the statement that "people who are forbidden to play the piano" and think that it imprisons people's minds. I think it is still necessary. Piano players cultivate their self-cultivation, that is, to get rid of the unhealthy trend of harming others and benefiting themselves, being selfish and frivolous. Violinists prohibit immoral thoughts, words and deeds, which is an important content of self-cultivation. Qin, the heart is also. We should correct people's hearts, not the hearts of villains. It is a heart based on self-cultivation, not a natural heart.
4 Perseverance
Perseverance is the spirit of keeping balance. Guqin is characterized by many scales on each string, and the same sound pops up on different strings to form different timbres. Therefore, it is difficult to remember music. At the same time, some fingering methods also need repeated practice to pop up the effect. So you need to work hard and stick to it. Generally speaking, you can get started after half a year; Adhere to one year and achieve initial results; Stick to it for life and you will get the mystery of guqin.
5 Harmony
Harmony between heart and piano, harmony between string and finger, harmony between sound and law. Piano and talent produce wonderful sounds, and sounds and talents are touching. Harmony is the most important. We should be kind to our relatives, friends, neighbors, colleagues and all harmless people and live in harmony. External and internal peace, don't embarrass yourself, don't criticize yourself, don't indulge yourself, and be sure to seek inner peace. Harmony between heart and piano, harmony between piano and heart.
In short, in the process of learning and playing guqin, we can cultivate our own self-cultivation, cultivate our own sentiment and achieve the effect of strengthening our body. Why not? Welcome more friends to join the guqin lovers, let China, an instrument with the most traditional cultural characteristics, serve the people, and let this outstanding traditional cultural treasure be passed down forever.
In the learning and appreciation experience of guqin, if the above five points are achieved, the purpose of self-cultivation will be gradually realized, so you should pay attention.