Song Taizong, the second emperor of the Song dynasty, was 趙匡儀 Zhao Kuangyi (939 - 997; 38015.209), younger brother of 趙匡胤 Zhao Kuangyin (927 - 976), the first emperor. His activities related to the qin are discussed in Qinshi Chubian, Chapter 6, Part A5.

Chapter 6 of Xu Jian's history relates the story of Qin Shi #142 朱文濟 Zhu Wenji showing Taizong that the seven string qin could do everything the nine-string qin could do.)

The essay starts by mentioning his brilliance in war and peace, then the research into correct musical tones. It then discusses his decision to improve the qin by adding two strings, his collection of qin melodies into handbooks.

Qinshu Cunmu gives details of two works attributed to him.

1. 太宗九弦琴譜二十卷 Taizong Jiuxian Qinpu, 20 Juan
   Taizong's Nine-String Qin Tablature, 20 Folios; QSCM Folio 3/1
2. 琴譜二卷 Qin Pu, 2 Juan
   Qin Handbook, Two Folios; QSCM Folio 3/2)

Further details in preparation.

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