*** Classes are held at 14175 NW Cornell Rd, Portland, OR 97229***
Guzheng class 古筝课
Saturday Classes
- 10:00am- 11:00am — Beginners/Intermediate ( Ages 5+)
- 11:00am- 12:00pm — Beginners/Intermediate ( Ages 5+)
Wednesday Classes
- 6:00pm — Beginners/Intermediate (Adult)
Guzheng Class Details
- Tuition:
- 10 weeks: $200 for one class per week
- Material: Students need to have a Guzheng to practice at home
- Age Requirement:
- Children must be at least 5 years old and able to listen and follow directions.
- How to sign up for Guzheng Classes?
- Click Registration 注册报名 or submit the Registration form at the bottom of this page.
- Questions: email info@oregon-hope.org
Instructors: Cherry Zhang was born in China and started to learn Guzheng at age of 6. When she immigrated to United States, she continued to learn Guzheng with Hai Bi. She was rewarded with Guzheng level 10 certificate. She has been invited to numerous performances in all kinds of social events.
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Guzheng Class Details
Guzheng is a Chinese string instrument. An early guzheng-like instrument was invented in Qin dynasty (221–206 BCE). The guzheng is plucked by the fingers with or without plectra. Most modern players use plectra that are attached to up to four fingers on each hand. Traditional playing styles use the right hand to pluck notes and the left hand to add ornamentation such as pitch slides and vibrato by pressing the strings to the left of the movable bridges. Modern styles use both hands to play on the right side of the strings. There are many techniques used to strike notes. One iconic sound is a tremolo produced by the right thumb rotating rapidly around the same note. Other guzheng techniques include harmonics where one plucks a string while tapping it at the same time, producing a note in a higher octave.
- Students work on Guzheng techniques to develop the skills needed to play Chinese music.
- Improve culture awareness and better understanding of Chinese music and history.
- Gain confidence and leadership by performing in community events.
Come join the class to learn this beautiful instrument!
CONTACT info@oregon-hope.org IF YOU WOULD LIKE US TO PERFORM AT YOUR EVENT!