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Hakka School


    Hakka guzheng music has its root from the north part of China.  When the
    Hakka people migrated from the north in the 4th century, they brought their
    music into Canton area.  Over the last 1600 years, Hakka guzheng music
    integrated with the guzheng music in the south, while retains its unique
    characteristic.   

    There are two types of Hakka guzheng music: “Ban” with 68 measures, and
    the folk songs.  The “Ban” is closer to the major in western music while the
    folk song is close to the minor.   

    Hakka School is known to have comprehensive left-hand technique.  While
    the melody is simple, there are variation of left-hand vibrating methods that
    makes the sound sustains.  

    Famous Hakka School guzheng masters are Luo Jiuxiang and He Yuzhai.  
    Well known songs are “Night Rain over Banana Pane”, “Water Lotus”, and
    “Sobbing at the Ai Mountain”.
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