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Xilutang Qintong
Qin System from the Hall in the Western Foothills		 西麓堂琴統目錄
1525 (not 1549)

Table of Contents

--- Tang Gao preface (III/3) 1
--- Table of contents (III/4)

Folio 1

--- 叙論 Introductory Discourse (by Wang Zhi himself: English then original Chinese; III/10) 2
--- Pursuing Antiquity (追古; by Xu Li?; III/11)
--- 十則 Ten rules (III/12)
--- 中聲 Centering Sounds (III/16)
      begins, "黃鐘為聲律之元。其長九寸...."
--- Qin Precision Measurements (compare Zhu Xi's calculations in Qin Lü Shuo; III/17)
--- Three Sounds (III/19)
--- Original Tune (III/19)
--- Fixing the Five Tone Modes (III/20)
--- Dealing with the Five Tones (III/23)
--- Distinguishing the Seven Tones (III/23)

Folio 2

--- 12 laws of the modes (12 titles at end of each paragraph (III/24)
      - then followed by three related essays;
--- Preface to Further Essays (these below?); very similar to version in Qinshu Cunmu #112 attributed to Xu Li (外篇叙; III/27)
--- Seven character method (Qi Zi Fa, associating each string with a star in the Big Dipper; III/28)
--- Diagrams (and related essays) concerning the 12-note scales (III/28)

Folio 3

--- Further essays (further to above here? ; 外篇; III/37)
--- Correct Permutations of the Five Sounds (copied in Wusheng Qinpu; III/42)
--- Important art of rhythm (節奏要訣; pdf; III/43)
--- Record of the Book of Music (?) ("樂書記：琴操曰伏羲作琴；世本曰：神農作琴；樂集曰：舜....""; III/46)
--- Qin rules That should be known (III/48)

Folio 4

--- Shape of the original qin (III/48)
--- Construction measures [with three diagrams] (III/49)
--- Images of qin construction [poetic names of qin parts] (III/50)
--- Discussion of the hui [studs] (III/51)
--- Important art of qin regulation (III/52)
--- Mysterious rules governing strings (III/52)
--- Style of carrying the qin [two diagrams, old and new styles] (III/52)
--- Method of putting on the strings [with diagram] (III/53)
--- Hand method of putting on the strings [diagram] (III/53)
--- Discussion of strings (III/53)
--- Explanation of the strings (III/54)
--- Hand position when playing the strings [diagram] (III/56)
--- Method of playing the strings (III/56)
--- Discussion of playing the qin (III/58)
--- Qin playing style [diagram] (III/58)
--- 撫琴絕 Art of playing the qin (translated by Juni Yeung; III/59)
--- Qin-tuning family tree (III/60)
--- Diagram of the five gentlemen principles (III/60)
--- The order of putting on strings (III/61)
--- 10 friends of the qin forum (III/61)

Folio 5

--- Tablature method using the fingers (III/62)
--- Diagram for using the fingers of the left hand (top half of III/62; comment on missing section)
--- (Lost: Outline of left hand tablature figures)
--- (Lost: Outline of right hand tablature figures)
--- (Lost: Outline of left and right hand tablature figures)
--- (Lost: Tablature figures)
--- (Lost: Explanation of right hand finger techniques)
--- (Lost: Explanation of left hand finger techniques)
--- (Lost: Explanation of court-edited left and right hands)
--- (Lost: Tablature of a discussion of playing the strings)
--- (Lost: Playing the open strings)
--- (Lost: Playing the strings using harmonics)
--- (Lost: Playing the stopped strings)

Folio 6:

  1. Tiaoxian Pin (2 [#s not written]; String tuning piece); only here, though similar to Yi Sa Jin of 1539 (bottom half of III/62)
  2. Gong Yi (1; Meaning of Gong); compare 1425 (III/62)
  3. Xiuxi Yin (3; Cleansing Ceremony Intonation; occurs 3/3); prelude to #4, but see #12; 1st of nine (III/63)
  4. Yang Chun (10T; Sunny Spring); seems unrelated to 1425; 1st of 35 of this version (compare 1539, which has lyrics; III/63)
  5. Kangqu Yao (7 [6L, Ballad of the Highroad, from Liezi, end of Chapter 4 {Confucius}]); only here (III/65)
    Along the road Yao hears a boy sing this ballad, and so decides he can abdicate in favor of Shun
  6. Chonghe Yin (3; Intonation on Balanced Vital Force); prelude to #7 (III/64)
    Guide 18/179/--: 1st of 10
  7. Gukou Yin (13T; 谷口引 Gukou Allure); concerns the recluse 鄭樸 Zheng Pu; 1st of 5; III/67)
  8. Yiqiao Jin Lü (7T; Going for Shoes under the Bridge); 1st of 34 (compare 1539, which has lyrics; III/69)
  9. Meihua Sannong (10T; Three Repetitions of Plum Blossom); about 50 pu from 1425 (III/71)

    Folio 7:

  10. Daguan Yin (3; Intonation on Being Free of Worldly Emotions); prelude to #11; only here (III/73)
  11. Guanghan You (11T; Wandering in a Lunar Palace); in 16 pu from 1425 (III/73)
  12. Liu Shang (8; Floating Wine-Cups, a ceremony during xiuxi [see #3]); like Jiu Kuang, but extra at end (III/75)
  13. Gao Shan (6T; High Mountains); in 42 pu from 1425 (III/76)
  14. Liu Shui (10T; Flowing Streams); in 37 pu from 1425 (III/78)
  15. You Lan (10; Secluded Orchid); Confucius compares himself to it; only here (III/79)

    Folio 8:

  16. Shang Yi #1 (1; Meaning of Shang); "taigu" (most ancient); see 1425 and chart (III/82)
  17. Tianfeng Huanpei (3; Jade Pendants in a Heavenly Breeze); 2nd of 7 from 1425 (III/82)
  18. Qi Qi (9; Riding the Vapor); "also called Shen You Liuhe" (Spirit Roaming the Universe); 2nd of 5 from 1425 (III/82)
  19. Bai Xue (9; White Snow); 2nd of 35 from 1425 (III/84)
  20. Fei Dian Yin (3; Intonation on Lightning Flashes); prelude to #21; only here (III/86)
  21. Feng Lei (8T; Wind and Thunder); 1st of 42 (compare 1539; III/86)
  22. Yin De (3; Hidden Virtue); 2nd of 34 from 1425 (III/87)
  23. Chun Jiang (10; Spring River); only here; unrelated to the 7 Chunjiang Qu first found in 1511 (III/88)
    Minister Fan Li of Yue retires to a boat on the Five Lakes
  24. He Ming Jiugao (9T; Cranes Cry in the Nine Marshpools); 3rd of 9 from 1425 (III/90)

    Folio 9:

  25. Shang Yi #2 (1L; Meaning of Shang); also "Qiu Feng Ci", but lyrics differ from those of that title (III/92)
    Compare lyrics of Gu Qiu Feng and see chart. Why is this not paired with #43 or #47 below?
  26. Jiao Qi Yin (3; 膠漆吟 Glue and Lacquer Intonation); good companions, as on qin (III/92)
    Only here, 1614 & 1647, but closely related to the Duan Jin Yin in 1552, 1557 & 1561; prelude to next
  27. Gujiao Xing (12 [8L]; Engaging with Old Friends); 1st of 17 pu (compare 1539; III/93)
    Title refers to a story about Guanzi and Bao Shuya, mentions Chen Zhong and Lei Yi
  28. Yanyi Ge (6L [L repeated to begin each verse]; Doorbar Song); "also called Shang Ge" (Melancholy Song); only here (III/95)
    Minister Baili Xi's wife sings of former hard times;
  29. Si Xian Cao (5L; Melody Recalling a Worthy [Yan Hui]); 26 pu from 1511 (III/96)
    This title is used in 20 versions from 1530; #30 and #31 below are alternate versions
  30. Yasheng Cao (7L; Proximate Sage Melody; III/97)
    Proximate Sage here refers to Yan Hui (see next); this title in 6 pu from     1511 (see also #29)
  31. Yi Yan Hui (7L; 憶顏回 Remembering Yan Hui); title only here (III/98)
    Yan Hui, a music expert who died young, was Confucius' favorite disciple; variant of     #29 and #30 above
  32. Huai Gu Yin (3; 懷古吟 Cherish Antiquity Intonation); 1st of 20 pu (second is 1546 Yikuang Yin; III/100)
    Here used as prelude to #33
  33. Yi Lan (11T; Flourishing Orchid); same story as #15 You Lan; 34 pu from 1425 (III/100)
  34. Xing Tan (11 [10L]; Apricot Tree Pavilion, where Confucius taught); by Wang Tong (6th c. CE); 1st of 4 (III/103)

    Folio 10:

  35. Oulu Wang Ji (3; No Ulterior Motives about Seabirds); 5 pu from 1425 to 1585 (III/105)
    no afterword: could it serve as a prelude to #36-39? the modern version dates from 1620
  36. Chang Qing (10; Long Clarity); 10 pu from 1425 (III/105)
  37. Duan Qing (10; Short Clarity); 6 pu from 1425 (III/107)
  38. Chang Ce (10; Long Inclination); this title only here (III/108)
    The melody seems to be a version of Xue Chuang Ye Hua
  39. Duan Ce (9; Short Inclination); only here (III/110)
    Afterword says attribution of #36-#39 to Cai Yong is a mistake: they were by Xi Kang
  40. Qingye Yin (3T; Clear Evening Intonation); 1st of four (III/111)
    Section titles: 1. 一輪秋色； 2. 四顧寂(?)寥； 3. 東方既白
  41. Jiang Yue Bai (9T [4 & 5L]; White Moon over the River); see poem; only here and 1559 (III/112)
    "Written by 俞端 Yu Duan" (i.e., Bo Ya); revised when 鍾會 "Zhong (Ziqi) met (Boya)" ?
  42. Xue Chuang Yehua (10T; Evening Talk by a Snowy Window); 1st of 6 pu to 1596 (compare 1539; III/114)
    Xie An enjoys a description of snow by his niece Xie Daoyun

    Folio 11:

  43. Qiu Feng (10T; Autumn Wind); attrib. 張翰 Zhang Han, a 3rd c. recluse (III/116)
    Three others (see Zha): 1551 (IV/83; quotes from #25 lyrics but attrib Guo Chuwang), 1559 (III/432; quotes Han Wudi lyrics) & 1561 (II/528)
  44. Yuan He Shuang Qing (10T; Paired Clarity of Gibbon and Crane); 2nd of 17 from 1511 (III/118)
    Attrib. Song recluse Gao Taisu
  45. Chunjiang Wan Tiao (6T; 春江晚眺 Spring River Evening View); related to Chun Jiang (III/120)
    Zhang Zhihe fishes without bait; note 春 and 眺 instead of the 秋 and 釣 in Qiu Jiang Wan Diao
  46. Ying Zhou (6T; Yingzhou, a fabled isle); first of five (III/122)
    Compare 18 Scholars Ascend Yingzhou (Shiba Xueshi Deng Yingzhou), in 1530
  47. Yiye Zhi Qiu (8T; Knowing Autumn from a Single Leaf); only here (III/123)
    A single leaf is also mentioned in Shang Yi. Afterword claims to quote Liexian Zhuan (should be Huainanzi)
  48. Meishao Yue (10; Moon Atop a Plum Tree); concerns 10th c. recluse 林逋 Lin Bu; only here (III/124)
  49. Shangjue Yi (1; Meaning of Shangjue); see 1425 (III/126)
  50. Qu Xu Yin (3; Intonation of Amazement and Pleasure); like Shenhua Yin; 3rd of 8 pu from 1425 to 1589 (III/126)
  51. Zhuang Zhou Meng Die (12T; Zhuangzi's Butterfly Dream); 3rd of 43 from 1425 (III/127)

    Folio 12:

  52. Jue Yi (1; Meaning of Jue); related to 1425 (III/129)
  53. Meng Ji Yin (3; Covered Brambles Prelude); prelude to the #54; only here (III/129)
  54. Cangwu Yuan (12T; Cangwu Lament); 1st of 14 (III/129)
    Shun lamented by his two wives after dying in Cangwu; "edited by Old Man Cexia of the Song dynasty" (Yang Zuan)
  55. Duofeng Yin (3; Gathering Bees); see #56; only here (III/132)
    Stepmom says Yin Jifu's filial son     Bo Qi put bees in her clothing
  56. Lüshuang Cao (10T; Walking on Hoarfrost); Bo Qi is cast out; only here: other 5, from 1511, all have Han Yu lyrics (III/132)
  57. Lingxu Yin (3; Ascending the Great Void); 2nd of 16 from 1425 (III/135)
  58. Liezi Yu Feng (10T; Liezi Rides the Wind); 3rd of 40 from 1425 (III/136)

    Folio 13: (N.B.: #59-61 and 63-64 seem to be in zhi mode)

  59. Ji Rang Ge (8 [7L, lyrics from YFSJ, Folio 83, p.1165]; Song of Striking the Rang [earth? ancient idiophone?]); only here (III/138)
  60. Xiangling Cao (8; Overflowing the Hills Melody); Yu and the flood; only here (III/139)
    (Zha 20/185/-- quotes only YFSJ, Qin Lyrics [q.v.] and Qin Shi, omitting the afterword)
  61. Ziyou Fang Dai (9; Ziyou Visits Dai); only here and 1634 (IX/323; same mode, but very different; III/141)
    Wang Huizhi goes to the home of Dai Kui, but turns away at door
  62. Xianshan Yue (9; Moon over Immortals' Mountain); copied from 1457 (!); not found elsewhere (III/142)
  63. Lienü Yin (5; Exemplary Woman Prelude); concerns Fan Ji, wife of King Zhuang of Chu; only here (note mode) (III/144)
  64. Cai Zhen You (7; Roaming to Gather the True); "rarely seen, but shows immortal's attitude"; only here (note mode) (III/144)
  65. Juezhiyu Yi (1; Meaning of Juezhiyu); "五玄" (五絃 5 strings: 5 6 1 2 3; also applies to #66; compare #131 and #150); see next; only here (III/146)
  66. Nan Feng Chang (7 [4L]; Southern Winds Rhapsody); 5 strings; only here (III/146)
    18/176/-- (i.e., it misses the lyrics, which are "南風之薰兮....財兮" = last two lines of 1511 Nan Feng Ge
    Unrelated to the later Nan Feng Chang, which are related to the Yu Shun Si Qin below

    Folio 14:

  67. Zhi Yi #1 (1; Meaning of Zhi); see 1425 (III/148)
  68. Qing Yun Ge (5L; lyrics, from Shang Shu, begin each section; Song of Auspicious Clouds); Shun cedes throne to Yu; only here (III/148)
  69. Huitong Yin (3; Grand Gathering Prelude); 1st of six (III/149)
  70. Guan Guang (14T; Making a Journey); "also Yu Hui Tushan" (& Shangguo Guanguang); 3rd of 37 from 1425 (III/150)
  71. Guan Ju (8T; Cry of the Ospreys); first poem in Shi Jing; 3rd of 54 from >1505 (III/152)
  72. Weibin Yin (3; Wei Riverbank Intonation); Wen Wang met Lü Wang here; 1st of 10 pu (compare 1539; III/154)
  73. Wen Wang Si Shi (10; Wen Wang Thinks of his Advisor); 3rd of 16 from >1505 (III/154)
    "Also called Lü Wang Xing Zhou" (Lü Wang [Taigong Wang] causes Zhou to flourish)
  74. Si Qin (5; Thinking of Relatives); only here: 1511 and 1546 are unrelated (III/156)
    Afterword tells of Zi Lu serving his parents
  75. Shishang Liu Quan (8T; On a Rock by a Flowing Spring); attrib. Bo Ya; 1st of 19 to 1894 (III/157)
  76. Dongting Qiusi (3; Autumn Reverie at Dongting); 1st of 22 (refers to Dongting in Taihu?) (III/158)
  77. Zuiyu Chang Wan (10T; The Drunken Fisherman Sings in the Evening); 1st of 17 (III/159)
    Lu Guimeng and Pi Rixiu relax on the Song River; melody not related to modern version, which only appears in 19th c.

    Folio 15:

  78. Zhi Yi #2 (1; Meaning of Zhi); see 1425 (III/161)
  79. Shanju Yin (3; Mountain Life Intonation); 3rd of 46 from 1425 (III/161)
  80. Qiao Ge (10T; Woodcutter's Song); by (Han) Zhu Maichen (most pu say Mao Minzhong); 3rd of 54 from 1425 (III/162)
  81. Jing Ji Yin (4; Absolute Repose); only here and 1556 (also precedes Yu Ge) (III/164)
  82. Yu Ge (18T; Fisherman's Song); 1st of about 30 (III/165)
    "Mao Minzhong wrote it while hiding from Mongols"; there are perhaps another 30 of this title, also called Ao Ai but using ruibin mode
  83. Long Gui Wan Dong (9T; A Dragon Returns to its Evening Cave); only here and 1559 (III/168)
  84. Shuangye Hong (4; Wild Swans in the Evening Hoarfrost); only here (III/169)
  85. Yan Guo Hengyang (11T; Geese Fly over Hengyang); by a recluse; 1st of 20 pu (compare 1539; III/170)

    Folio 16:

  86. Yu Yi #1 (1; Meaning of Yu); elaboration of 1425, adding double stops in middle; compare #93 below (III/173)
  87. Yushu Linfeng (3; Jade Tree in a Breeze); Guide: 1st of nine (III/173)
    1692 connects it to Cao Zhi; see also Du Fu, Eight Drinking Immortals
  88. Wuye Ti (11T; Evening Call of the Raven); 3rd of 32 from 1425 (III/174)
  89. Chunxiao Yin (3; Spring Dawn); 1st of 20 (elsewhere rarely used as prelude to #90) (III/176)
  90. Zhi Zhao Fei (12T; Pheasants' Morning Flight); 4th of 40 from 1425 (III/176)
  91. He Wu Dongtian (3; Cranes Dance in the Grotto-Heaven); 1st of 15 (second is 1546) to 1894 (later ones are expanded; III/179)
  92. Pei Lan (14T; Fragrant Orchids); Cranes dance when Xulingzi plays qin; 1st of 38 to 1893 (compare 1539; III/179)

    Folio 17:

  93. Yu Yi #2 (1; Meaning of Yu); elaboration of 1425; like #86 above but without double stops in middle (III/183)
  94. Moufu Kuang Jun (9L; 謀父匡君 Moufu Admonishes his Lord; III/183);
    Lyrics begin each verse; "Also called Qizhao Shi (Summons for Counsel Ode)"; 祭公謀父 Moufu Duke of Zhai counsels 5th Zhao king not to ramble; "old and elegant"; only here (Confucian)
  95. Ji Ming Du Guan (8T; At Cock's Crow Going through the Pass); only here (III/185)
    Lord Mengchang escapes from Qin
  96. Yao Tian Sheng He (9; Jade Sheng, Heavenly Crane); only here (III/187)
    Wangzi Qiao flies from Song Shan on crane; plays sheng
  97. Chun Si (12T; Spring Thoughts); only here (III/188)
    Wise men cherish solitude, are stirred to song by spring
  98. Boya Diao Ziqi (3L; Boya Mourns Ziqi); 2nd of five from 1511 (III/190)
    More interesting than others, which have only one section

    Folio 18:

  99. Huangzhong Yi (1; 1 2 3 5 6 1 2 ); = #101 Taicou & #122 Dalü; also = SPBYY (III/191);
    however, not = 1425 Huangzhong or 1525 Biyu (#157 below); compare #160 below
  100. Li Ling Si Han (9T; Li Ling Thinks of Han); Li Ling detained by nomads; only here and 1539L; see also #137, which concerns Su Wu (III/191)
  101. Taicou Yi (1; 1 2 3 5 6 1 2 ); sometimes written taicu yi; tuning = #99 & #122; chart; only here (III/193)
  102. Ding Hui Yin (3T; Fixed on the Intellect); "also called 棄瓢吟 Qipiao Yin", Intonation on Casting Aside the Ladle; only here (III/193)
    Story concerns Xu You ignoring distractions from this pursuit of Truth
  103. Dunshi Cao (12T; Withdrawing from Society); also has Xu You story; 2nd of 6 from 1425 (III/194)
  104. Ling Yun Yin (3; Reaching the Clouds); theme is as the next piece; only here (III/195)
  105. Baji You (6; Roaming to the Eight Corners); worthy men don't travel ordinary paths; 2nd of 8 from 1425 (III/196)
  106. Guxian Yi (1; 6 1 2 3 5 6 1 ); see 1425 and also Jiazhong, below (III/197)
  107. Feiming Yin (3; Calling Out in Flight); 3rd of 18 from 1425 (III/197)
  108. Qiu Hong (36T; Wild Geese in Autumn); no attribution; 3rd of 32 from 1425 (III/198)

    Folio 19:

  109. Ruibin Yi (1; 2 3 5 6 1 2 3 ); see 1425 and also #168 Qingyu below (III/203)
  110. Fan Canglang (3; Floating on the Canglang); 3rd of 8 from 1425 (III/203)
  111. Xiao Xiang Shui Yun (11T; Clouds over the Xiao and Xiang Rivers); by Guo Chuwang; 3rd of 52 from 1425 (III/204)
  112. Ao Ai (16T; ao ai [or ai nai] is said to be the call of a fisherman); 2nd of about 30 from >1505 (Yu Ge) in this tuning (III/206)
    No attribution: Daoists "like to be like fishermen and woodcutters"
  113. Yize Yi (1; 3 5 6 1 2 3 5 ); "commonly called Mangong; Yize and (#134) Nanlü use 4th string as gong"; only here (III/209)
    Tonal centers 1 and 5; in Qingjing Jing Yize has 6 and 3 as tonal centers; compare #162 Quanming, which lowers first string two tones
  114. Chu Tai Yin (3; Dwelling at the Source; only here) (III/209)
  115. Yuan You (8T; Travel Afar [name of a poem in the Chu Ci]); attributed to Qu Yuan; only here (III/209)

    Folio 20:

  116. Wuyi Yi (1; 1 3 5 6 1 2 3 ); see 1425 and also #136 & #150; for Huangzhong see #99 !; "only here"? (III/211)
  117. Huangyun Qiusai (3; Yellow Clouds of Autumn at the Frontier); 3rd of 7 from 1425 (III/211)
  118. Hu Jia (18T; Nomad Reedpipe); by (Tang) Dong Tinglan; 3rd of 7 related to Da Hujia (III/212)
  119. Da Ya (9T; Epic Virtue); by Zhou Gong; 3rd of 5 of this melody from 1425: 35 later titles are all unrelated (III/216)
  120. Yi Guanshan (3; Thinking of Guanshan [in far west; or: Thinking of the Mountain Pass]); only here (III/217)
  121. Han Gong Qiu (8; Autumn in the Han Palace); only here: 31 later titles all use standard tuning (III/218)
    Ban Jieyu compares her rejection to that of a fan in autumn
  122. Dalü Yi (1; 1 2 3 5 6 1 2 ); "= [#99] Huangzhong & [#101] Taizu....also called Manjue"; only here (III/219)
  123. Kongtong Yin (3; Kongtong Preface); only here (III/219)
    Immortals live at Kongtong mountain (Henan?, Gansu?); unrelated to this title in 1691 and 1692
  124. Kongtong Wen Dao (10T; Discussing the Dao at Kongtong); only here, but see 1546 (III/220)
  125. Jiazhong Yi (1; 6 1 2 3 5 6 1 ); " 'qingshang' ; tuning like (#106) guxian, 2nd string = gong"; "only here", but see details (III/222)
  126. Yueshang Yin (3; Yueshang Intonation); only here (III/222)
  127. Yueshang Cao (10; Yueshang Melody); "also: Qiushui Nong" (Autumn Waters); only here (III/222)
    Zhou Gong rules so well other countries pay homage; 5 unrelated Yueshang Cao (from 1511) have lyrics by Han Yu

    Folio 21:

  128. Zhonglü Yi (1; 5 6 1 2 3 5 6 ); = standard; "3rd string is gong"; only here (III/225)
  129. Xiaoyao Yin (3; 逍遙吟 Carefree Intonation); only here (III/225)
  130. Xiaoyao You (9T; Carefree Roaming: first chapter of Zhuangzi); only here (III/225)
  131. Linzhong Yi (1; 5 6 1 2 3; also applies to #132, but not #133!; compare #65 and #150);
    " = (#128) Zhonglü; old gong, 5 strings" ; only here (III/227)
  132. Shenren Chang (8; Rhapsody on a Celestial); 5 strings; has quotes saying Yao wrote it; only here (III/228)
  133. Qishan Cao (7; Mount Qi Melody); 7 strings!; only here: 3 others have lyrics by Han Yu (see 1511) (III/229)
  134. Nanlü Yi (1; 3 5 6 1 2 3 5 ) "lower 1 & 6": also lower 3, tuning = #113 Yize; only here (III/230)
    #162 is different, as is the Nanlü in 1571
  135. Jin Wei (10T; Respectful and Polite); "also called Huo Lin" (Captured Unicorn); 3rd of 9 from 1425 (III/230)
  136. Yingzhong Yi (1; 1 3 5 6 1 2 3 ); = #116 Wuyi; see also #150; only here (III/232)
  137. Hanjie Cao (10T; Han Credentials); "also called Su Wu Si Jun"; only here: unrelated to later Su Wu pieces (III/232)
  138. Zhaojun Yuan (9T [7L, not Yue Fu]; Zhao Jun's Lament); 4th of 15 from 1425 (q.v.) to 1618: later ones are unrelated (III/234)
    "also called Ming Fei Qu", elsewhere Longshuo Cao; Zhao Jun sabotaged by Mao Yanshou

    Folio 22:

  139. Manshang Yi (1; 1 1 4 5 6 1 2 ); only here and 1670; goes with Guangling San (III/237)
  140. Guangling San #1 (44T; Guangling Melody); afterword tells Xi Kang story. Related to but very diff from 1425/1539) (III/237)
  141. Manshang Pin (1); only here; goes with Guangling San? (III/243)
  142. Guangling San #2 (44T; Guangling Melody); afterword says this is an alternate version; closer to 1425 than previous (III/243)

    Folio 23:

  143. Qiliang Yi (1; 2 4 5 6 1 2 3 ); see 1425 (III/251)
  144. Zepan Yin (4T; Marshbank Melody); 3rd of 9 from 1425 (III/251)
  145. You (3; Also) Also what? No apparent musical relation to other pieces in this section. (III/252)
  146. Li Sao (20T; Falling into Grief); Qu Yuan's imaginary travel; 3rd of 39 from 1425 (III/252)
  147. Qu Yuan Wen Du (9; Qu Yuan Asks for Advice); "also called Jiu Ge"; see afterword; 2nd of 15 from >1505 (III/255)
  148. Song Yu Bei Qiu (8; Song Yu Mourns the Autumn); only here: later 6 are all different, using standard tuning (III/257)
    Same theme as the Chu Ci poem Jiu Bian, attributed to Qu Yuan's nephew Song Yu;
  149. Chu Ge (10T [7L, from Yue Fu]; Song of Chu); Xiang Yu loses, parts from Yu Ji, dies; 4th of 15 from 1425 (III/258)

    Folio 24:

  150. Fugu Yi (1; 1 3 5 6 1; also applies to #151 and #152; compare #65 and #131)
    5 strings, otherwise tuning = #116 Wuyi and #136; 1st of 3 (but see 1546; transcription with next; III/261)
  151. Lishan Yin (3; Intonation of Mount Li); 5 strings; only here; III/261; )
    No preface, so it must be a prelude to the next entry
  152. Yu Shun Si Qin (9T [5L]; 虞舜思親 Emperor Shun [while on Mount Li] Thinks of his Parents); 5 strings (III/261)
    This title only here, but there are 8 related later versions always called Nan Feng Chang (further details)
    This 1525 Nan Feng Chang is unrelated to these later melodies of that title.
  153. Wumei Yi (1; 4 5 6 1 2 3 5 ; Significance of No Go-between); only here (III/263)
  154. Linqiong Yin (3; Linqiong Preface); Linqiong is where Sima Xiangru met Zhuo Wenjun; only here (III/263)
  155. Feng Qiu Huang (10 [3 & 8L, from YFSJ]; Phoenix Seeks ihis Mate); only here (III/265)
    "Sima Xiangru played this to seduce Wenjun"; all others with this title are related to Wenjun Cao
  156. Gu Guan Yu Shen (12T; Encountering Spirits in an Isolated Mansion); only here (III/265)
    Spirits tell Xi Kang they weren't properly buried; note the sections on thunder and lightening
  157. Biyu Yi (1; 6 1 3 3 5 6 1; Defining Green Jade [mode]); lower 1st, 4th and 6th as in guxian, then raise 3rd to equal 4th; not = SPBYY or #99!!!; only here (III/267)
  158. Qiuye Yin (3; Autumn Evening Intonation); must concern Liu Shilong of Qi (5th c. CE); only here (III/268)
  159. Qiuxiao Bu Yue (8T; Autumn Evening Moon Walk); Liu Shilong liked to play it; only here (III/268)
  160. Yunü Yi (1; 7 2 3 5 6 1 2 ; Jade Lady Mode); this and #161 can use lowered 3rd tuning (#99); only here (III/269)
  161. Xianpei Ying Feng (4T; Fairy Jade in the Wind); Jiao Fu of Zheng meets two river nymphs; only here (III/269)

    Folio 25:

  162. Quanming Yi (1; 5 1 2 4 5 6 1 [lower 1st whole tone, 3rd and 6th half tone]); only here (III/270)
    Tablature mistakenly says its tuning = #113 (Yize) & #134 (Nanlü)
  163. Ming Feng Yin (3; Intonation of the Calling Phoenix); only here (III/270)
  164. Feng Xiang Qian Ren (9; Phoenix Soaring to Heaven); "also: Feng Yun You" (Phoenix Roaming in the Clouds); only here (III/271)
    Attrib. Yu Shun; a ren was an old measure; (Tang) Xue Yijian played this
  165. Guzhu Jun (10; Lord of Guzhu, or Lord of the Solitary Bamboo? Only here (III/273)
    Over a grave a solitary bamboo bends in the wind; a man of Jin (265-420) saw an inscription about this; no mention of Bo Yi
  166. Jianxian Yi (1; 1 2 3 5 7 1 2 [lower 3rd, tighten 5th]); nowhere else, but old lists include both a Shang and Xia Jianxian (III/275)
  167. Ming Jun (12; Illustrious Gentleman); connected to a YFSJ Liang Scabbard Dance Song? See 成公亮. only here (III/275)
    During Han Wudi reign a man's playing attracts children; he plays for the emperor, then rides off on a deer
  168. Qingyu Yi (1; 2 3 5 6 1 2 3 ; see also #109 Ruibin); only here (III/277)
  169. Taoyuan Chunxiao (7; Spring Dawn at Peach Spring); only here (1670 and 1876 are unrelated; III/277)
    Wuling goes to hidden valley, meets people who know nothing of outside world, but are happy
  170. Wang You (5; Forgetting Worries; uses 離憂調 Liyou Diao: 1 2 5 6 1 2 3 ); only here (III/279)
    忘憂 10543.50 quotes 論語，述而：子曰：「女奚不曰，其為人也，發憤忘食，樂以忘憂，不知老之將至云爾。」
    Here Confucius describes himself as "so full of joy that he forgets his worries and does not notice the onset of old age" (Lau, pp.60-61)
    "Obtained from looking at a Song dynasty handbook"

Note:
#T = sections are titled
#L = has lyrics ([in brackets] = only this section)

 
Footnotes (Shorthand references are explained on a separate page)

1. Preface by Tang Gao
There are at least two other online translations of this preface

  1. By Peiyou Chang at peiyouqin.com;
    Thanks to Peiyou for her assistnance, in particular helping clarify some questionable characters in the original copy.
  2. By Juni Yeung at torguqin.wordpress.com.

Both translations come together with further analysis and commentary on the whole handbook. Than
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2. Preface by Wang Zhi
There is at least one other online translations of this preface.


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