Constructing Guzheng (Chaozhouzheng) Playing Techniques Guidebook for Teaching Five Level Guzheng Students at Guangdong Guzheng Society

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          The objectives of this study were (1) To study the Guzheng (Chaozhouzheng) playing techniques from the key informants. (2) To construct Guzheng (Chaozhouzheng) playing techniques Guidebook for teaching five level Guzheng students at Guangdong province. (3) To experiment the Guzheng (Chaozhouzheng) playing techniques Guidebook for teaching five level, and (4) To evaluate the efficiency of using Guzheng (Chaozhouzheng) playing techniques Guidebook for teaching five level Guzheng students. The research methodology was conducted through mixed research method. The study examines the curriculum development at Chao Zhou Zheng School in Jingnan Province using a mixed-methods approach.
          The research results found that (1) The Guzheng, an ancient Chinese zither, has evolved through traditional performance methods and modern advancements. Its distinctive charm and fusion of art forms influence music. Innovative approaches, including personalized learning, engaging activities, and big data analysis, can improve teaching quality. (2) Experts recommended content for a Zheng playing techniques guidebook, consisting of six units, sixteen lesson plans, and sixteen weeks of instruction. Topics include Chaozhou Zheng history, notation, performance techniques, practice repertoire, expressiveness, and ensemble. The guidebook was evaluated for accuracy. (3) The Chaozhou Zheng playing techniques guidebook experiment was conducted in 2023 with level 5 students at Chao Zhou Zheng School. Three experts predicted the training for guzheng professionals. Tests were conducted on 30 students, with scores corresponding to the manual. The study yielded an average score of 81.95. And (4) The study focuses on improving intermediate-level students' understanding of Chaozhou Zheng music through performance, knowledge assessment, and notation singing abilities. 15 students were purposively sampled and their learning stages were critically evaluated. Three Chaozhou Zheng specialists provided a summative evaluation and scoring for the participants. The formative tests covered classes 1 to 4, lessons 5 to 8, and lessons 9 to 12, with an average score of 81.66, indicating the training content's effectiveness in improving students' understanding.