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What distinguishes Liu Fang's musical style?
What distinguishes Liu Fang's musical style?
What modification has been adopted to play modern pipa given the string material?
What modification has been adopted to play modern pipa given the string material?
A key feature that gives the pipa a vast range is:
A key feature that gives the pipa a vast range is:
At what age did Liu Fang give a royal command performance?
At what age did Liu Fang give a royal command performance?
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How many strings does a pipa typically have?
How many strings does a pipa typically have?
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What material was traditionally used for pipa strings?
What material was traditionally used for pipa strings?
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Flashcards
Liu Fang
Liu Fang
A renowned pipa player known for combining music styles.
Pipa
Pipa
A pear-shaped instrument with four strings, used in Chinese music.
Frets on Pipa
Frets on Pipa
Up to 30 frets on the short, bent neck extend onto the soundboard.
String Material
String Material
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Plucking Technique
Plucking Technique
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Age of Starting
Age of Starting
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Child Prodigy
Child Prodigy
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Performance for Royalty
Performance for Royalty
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Pipa's Shape
Pipa's Shape
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String Count
String Count
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Historical Plucking Method
Historical Plucking Method
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Study Notes
Top Pipa Player
- Liu Fang is a renowned pipa player, touring globally and performing solo concerts.
- She started playing at age six and was a prodigy, performing for Queen Elizabeth II by age 11.
- Fang plays both Western classical and traditional Chinese music, combining both traditions.
Pipa Details
- A pipa typically has four strings.
- The neck is short and bent, extending up to 30 frets.
- The wide range of the pipa allows for 3½ octaves.
- Historically, players used silk strings and their fingernails, but modern strings are steel, making nails difficult.
- False fingernails (plastic) are now commonly used to play the pipa.
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Description
Explore the world of the pipa and the exceptional talent of Liu Fang, a celebrated pipa player. This quiz delves into the history, characteristics, and the unique blend of Western and Chinese music through Fang's performances. Test your knowledge on this fascinating musical instrument!
