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Listening to the Guqin
Author: Liu Changqing
Poem Title: Listening to the Guqin
On the seven strings, clear and bright,
I quietly listen to the cold pine wind.
Though I cherish the ancient melodies,
Few people today still play them.
This poem was written by Tang Dynasty poet Liu Changqing, expressing his love for the music of the guqin and his concern for the inheritance of ancient culture.
"On the seven strings, clear and bright" describes the crisp and pleasant sound of the guqin, with "seven strings" referring to the instrument's seven strings, illustrating the beauty of its music.
"I quietly listen to the cold pine wind" conveys how the poet listens intently, feeling a chill from the music, akin to the wind in a pine forest; "cold pine wind" characterizes the guqin's sound as cool and lofty.
"Though I cherish the ancient melodies" indicates that while the poet deeply appreciates the ancient tunes, "ancient melodies" refers to traditional guqin pieces.
"Few people today still play them" expresses his regret that contemporary people seldom perform these ancient tunes, highlighting his worry about traditional culture being gradually forgotten.
The entire poem conveys the poet's admiration for guqin music and profound reflection on cultural heritage through descriptions of listening to it. The language is concise yet emotionally rich, making it one of Liu Changqing's remarkable works.
Story Title: Ling Che's Journey with Music
My hometown is a small town with picturesque scenery and distinct seasons.
The people in this town love music; everyone believes that music can bring joy and relaxation.
My father is the most famous musician in our small town. When he plays the piano, it seems as if he can conjure vivid images and tell captivating stories through his music. Whenever he plays, the townspeople gather around him, quietly listening to the enchanting melodies.
One day, my father decided to teach me an ancient piece of music. This piece is called "Listening to the Piano." "This is a composition by Liu Changqing, a poet from the Tang Dynasty," my father told me. "It is a very old piece, but its melody is incredibly beautiful. I believe you will love it." I was overjoyed and eager to learn this piece so that I could perform it for everyone in town.
"Dad, I will practice hard," I said firmly to him. He nodded and began teaching me how to play the piece. I was completely absorbed in the music; it felt as though I could see the scenes depicted by the poet and hear the emotions he expressed. Gradually, I became immersed in the music, losing track of time and everything around me.
When I finally mastered the piece, I found myself in tears. "Dad, this piece is so moving," I told him. "I want to play it for everyone in town." My father looked at me with pride and anticipation in his eyes. "Go ahead, my child," he said. "Let everyone hear the fruits of your practice over these past few days."
I took my piano to the town square and set it up before the crowd. Then, I began to play "Listening to the Piano." At first, the townspeople were merely curious, gathering around me without knowing what I was playing. But soon enough, they were captivated by my music; they stood quietly by my side, listening intently to my performance.
I felt their emotions and their affection for this piece. I poured all my feelings into my playing. When I finished the last note, I realized that a warm round of applause had erupted around me.
I know that this piece has already touched them.
Under my father's patient guidance, I began to learn the ancient piano piece titled "Listening to the Piano."
Every day, I played this piece under my father's instruction. Whenever the sound of the piano resonated,
I felt as if I could see the cold breeze of the pines within the music, as if I could see a landscape painting unfolding in the notes.
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