Do you know that learning Guzheng online can be fuss free and simple? The biggest advantage for taking up online Guzheng lessons is that you can learn a new instrument at the comfort of your home regardless of where you stay. To get started, all you will need is an instrument, stable internet connection, a laptop/computer with webcam, an ipad/tablet, or even just your smartphone and you are good to go. If you don’t have an instrument you can click here to purchase it as well. If you are from Singapore, you can attend our in-person One-to-One Guzheng Lessons (click here for more) or Adult Guzheng Group Lessons (click here for more).
*Online Guzheng Trial lesson is chargeable
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Why Should You Take Up Online Guzheng Lessons
- No music schools within the vicinity of your area
- Extra safety measures learning at the comfort of your home to avoid the spread of COVID-19
- Learn from a professional teacher online
- Flexible scheduling
Video On Why Take Up Guzheng Lessons (With Guzheng Performance), subscribe to our YouTube Channel now!
What Our Students Are Saying
Things To Prepare For Your Online Lesson:
- Phone/Tablet/Laptop with webcam
- Guzheng Instrument
- Guzheng Tuning Wrench
- Guzheng Tape & Nails
- Music Stand or Table
- Phone or Tablet Holder
- Chromatic Tuner (or Tuner App)
- Books and Scores
Watch This Video For Useful Tips:
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Why Learn to Play the Guzheng?
- Relatively easier to start learning
- Able to play chords
- Can participate in Guzheng ensembles
- Beautiful instrumental designs
Don’t have your own Guzheng to get started on your musical journey? Browse our curated collection of Guzheng at our Eight Tones Music Store, catering to all musical levels. Instruments will be provided during your music lessons. However, you will still require a personal instrument for daily practice. Click on the button below to start shopping.
Our Online Guzheng Teachers
With plenty of experience in teaching the Guzheng, our teachers are able to conduct lessons in an interactive and conducive environment.
You will learn proper hand postures and shape, and train each and every individual finger to be independent and agile so as to produce a crisp and bright tone. During your online Guzheng lesson at Eight Tones Music School, your teacher will help you master the music piece of choice.
Versatile And Virtuosic Guzheng Teachers
Learning from Guzheng teachers who are versatile and skillful makes learning Guzheng much more fun and interesting, because our Guzheng teachers will have enough in-depth knowledge to impart during lessons. And, if you need to learn advanced or higher level pieces, our teachers will have a capabilities to teach you as well, your learning journey will be boundless.
Catch this touching performance of 惙 Chuo (Sorrowful Yearning), performed by our Guzheng teacher – Zhang Lu Fen:
Teaching Methods/Pedagogy
At Eight Tones Music School, our teachers are able to work with students of varying abilities, ranging from working adults, senior citizens, or children. We take pride in teaching and ensuring that every student leaves each lesson with a sense of fulfillment. Be it for leisure, learning the basics, building a solid foundation, or intensive examinations preparations, we embrace all learning needs with open arms.
Our teachers are well equipped to teach students of varying abilities and ages. We are able to teach for the following purposes: leisure, foundation building, or examination preparation. You will leave each lesson more confident than the previous week.
Write-Up Of Our Online Guzheng Teachers
Click on the profile picture and names below to view the full write-up of our Guzheng instructors
Benefits of Learning Guzheng
Learning Guzheng can help to develop the connection between left and right brain, because playing the Guzheng requires coordination of many fingers on both the left hand and right hand.
Other Instruments
On Your First Online Guzheng Lesson
Your teacher will discuss your goals and expectations with you and design a suitable curriculum specific to your needs, be it for leisure, foundation building, or examinations.
If you do not have an instrument and would like to purchase one from us, your teacher will help you pick a Guzheng which is most suited to you.
Syllabus
The NAFA (CCOM) Instrumental Guzheng Exam (click here for the NTU – TENG examination structure)
Grade 1 – 小鸟朝凤, 关山月, 十杯酒 (轻六调), 二十五板, 小开手, 上楼, 千声佛
Grade 2 – 画眉跳架 (重六调) 二十四板, 西江月 (又名《一点红》) (轻六调) 二十八板, 凤翔歌, 西厢词, 蝶恋花, 三十三板
Grade 3 – 汉宫秋月, 绣金匾, 渔舟唱晚, 灯月交辉(又名《刺绣鞋》), 柳青娘 (轻六调)三十板, 河南八板 (又名《天下大同》)
Grade 4 – 浪淘沙, 狮子戏球 (重六调) 四十板, 浏阳河, 纺织忙, 高山流水
Grade 5 – 洞庭新歌, 云庆, 山丹丹开花红艳艳, 瑶族舞曲, 高山流水
Grade 6 – 丰收锣鼓, 苏武思乡, 春到拉萨, 香山射鼓, 庆丰年
Grade 7 – 高山流水, 秦桑曲, 蕉窗夜雨, 战台风
Grade 8 – 雪山春晓, 陈杏元和番, 寒鸦戏水 (重六调) 六十八板, 东海渔歌
Grade 9 – 草原英雄小姐妹, 将军令, 林冲夜奔, 幸福渠水到俺村
Diploma – 春到湘江, 情景三章, 幻想曲, 长安八景
Why Choose Us?
Frequently Asked Questions
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We have Guzheng students who are of retirement age and are successful Guzheng players. To learn more, feel free to contact our friendly staff.
Our teachers are able to speak both English and Mandarin proficiently.
Yes, our teachers can teach you how to play English and Chinese pop songs. However, do let us know in advance so our teachers can prepare the necessary teaching materials.
You can purchase an instrument at our store (click here). Based on your needs, budget and physiology, our teacher will be able to pick out a suitable one for you.
Trial Online Guzheng lessons are offered one time per instrument and to be paid for after the lesson. If you are unavailable to come for your scheduled trial lesson, you have to inform the school within 24 hours. Failure to do so will result in a prepaid trial lesson for your next booking.
The mode of payment we accept are PayPal, cash, NETS, cheque, PayNow, and bank transfer
