Chinese old music has a long history in China. It refers to people use traditional Chinese instruments to solo and ensemble. From the Western Zhou Dynasty to the Spring and Autumn Period, the popular folk music is mostly made by blooming, blowing Yu, drums and playing piano.
Chinese dynasties songs starts in 960 and ending in 1279, the Song Dynasty consisted of the Northern Song (960-1127) and the Southern Song (1127-1279). With a prosperous economy and radiant culture, this period was considered as another period of 'golden age' after the glorious Tang Dynasty (618 – 907).Northern Song was founded by Zhao Kuangyin, a military general in the Latter Zhou (951 – 960). In 960, Zhao Kuangyin launched a mutiny in Chenqiao county ( current Henan Province). Southern Song was set up by Zhao Gou, son of the last emperor of Northern Song.
For people who favor Chinese old song or Chinese classic music, a string of melodies or rhythms may jump up into their mind when it was mentioned. However, for most people, Chinese classic music is elusive, and it is hard to appreciate comparing with pop music. Good music can connect with emotions and elicits abundant feelings about the one’s bottom of heart, which is especially true for Chinese classic music. Besides, Chinese classic music can also improve one’s imagery thinking and refine one’s disposition.
According to the Chinese literature, Chinese music traces back to the Yellow Emperor times.From the discovery of Chinese archaeology, China music tracks back to 7,000 years ago.Chinese nation creates the abundant musical culture in its thousands of years.
