Yang zhenzhong biography
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In ancient China, music was largely played with string instruments, like the Guzheng and Pipa, but the Ruan, a four-stringed Chinese musical instrument, also has a place on the list.
Yang Zhenzhong - Kadist
Believed to date back to more than 2,000 years ago, this instrument is now being promoted by young composer and player, Yang Zhongguo.
Young composer and player Yang Zhongguo playing the Ruan. /CGTN
Young composer and player Yang Zhongguo playing the Ruan. /CGTN
"There are so many possibilities when playing it because it is a comprehensive musical instrument," said Yang.
"It has pleasant high and middle tones and base-like low tones.
Yang Zhenzhong - Person - White Rabbit Gallery
Throughout history, many people only wrote music for it. If I did something different, it would be that I wrote songs with lyrics for it. I blended pop music and ancient Chinese musical styles."
Yang writes music but also works with modern production techniques as well. Electronic elements enhance his creations.
"Normally, I start with the s YANG ZHENZHONG 杨振中 - ShanghART Gallery XAP