Intangible Cultural Heritage Experience: Learn how to play Chinese Musical Instrument
Description
Pipa is one plucked string Chinese musical instrument with over 1000 years of history. In 2008, it has been classified as one of the National Intangible Cultural Heritage in China. Pipa has always been playing an important role in standard Chinese orchestras as well as Chinese traditional opera.
Good to know
Flow of Workshop
- Get to know and like more about Pipa
- Music appreciation (music performance by Fion)
- Time to learn and practise (Fion will teach you some basic string-plucking technique by wearing “plastic nail” and get you learn how to play a simple song)
- Photo taking
Duration: 2 hours
Quota: Maximum 2 people for a class
What is included: Musical instrument will be provided. Free coffee & tea
Meet Your Host
Fion Choi (Graduate of Pipa from Hong Kong Music Office/ Former member of Hong Kong Youth Chinese Orchestra/ over 20 years of experience in practice as well as coaching students)