Creative Characteristics, Musical Styles, and Performance Techniques of Modern Sheng Music in Relation to Past and Present Cultures and Religious Contexts

Abstract

This article has the following objectives: 1.  To examine the connections and differences between traditional Sheng tunes and modern Sheng tunes, with a focus on understanding the creative aspects of modern Sheng compositions.2.  To analyze and summarize the musical styles and performance techniques of modern Sheng music.

Research Methodology. It is qualitative research with research instruments: observation, interviews, and interview forms, which have been tested and revised. There is a literature review. The research methodology involves reviewing relevant literature to understand the creative background, historical development, and performance techniques of modern Sheng compositions, laying a foundation for in-depth study. Furthermore, by analyzing the musical elements, structure, and melody of modern Sheng works, the paper aims to reveal their creative characteristics and musical style.

The research results concluded that                             

1. Modern sheng music is a modernized transformation and creative extension of traditional

sheng music and the two are the continuity, inheritance, and innovation of each other. From the viewpoint of modern sheng music's creative characteristics, it presents unprecedented features in terms of composers and music genres. In particular, the involvement of professional composers has created many development opportunities for the creation of modern Sheng music. In especially, advanced compositional techniques have been integrated into the creation, reflecting the characteristics of the times in terms of musical language and musical style.

1. In terms of the musical style of modern Sheng music, it is mainly embodied in the presentation

of Chinese cultural connotation, especially focusing on obtaining creative elements and organizing creative thinking from Chinese classical culture, forming a unique concept of modern Sheng music creation.