Wenzi Pu,containing the finger techniques,order of strings,and pitches for playing the guqin,was used before the development of Jianzi Pu in the Tang Dynasty.In contrast to Western musical scores that notate pitch,duration,and other musical elements,Wenzi Pu exclusively focuses on performance techniques,omitting musical notes.It is intricately connected to hand movements,facilitating swift comprehension by students.This approach allows students to quickly accumulate emotional understanding and auditory experiences through performance and singing,establishing a strong foundation for their future exploration of various music theories and musical scores.The introduction of the guqin into primary and secondary school music classes,along with the teaching of Wenzi Pu,would yield significant potential in music education.
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