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Spring Dawn in a Grotto-Heaven
Standard tuning, gong mode ( 5 6 1 2 3 5 6 ) 2
洞天春曉 1
Dongtian Chun Xiao
Dongtian Chun Xiao illustration from Kuian Qinpu 3
Dongtian Chun Xiao, the second melody in Zangchunwu Qinpu (1602) became one of the more popular Qing dynasty melodies, surviving in 28 handbooks from 1602 to
1946. It is attributed to Shen Taishao.

Further commentary not yet prepared.

 

 

 

 
Footnotes (Shorthand references are explained on a separate page)

1. 洞天春曉 Dongtian Chun Xiao (VI/294) (Return)

2. Standard tuning 5 6 1 2 3 5 6 in some other modes is considered as 1 2 4 5 6 1 2. For further information on gong mode see Shenpin Gong Yi and Modality in Early Ming Qin Tablature. (Return)

3. Kuian Qinpu Illustration (QQJC XI/7)
The illustration above, which has no inscription, is placed directly below an illustration that seems to serve for the whole book. (Return)

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