Summarization of the thesis paper: “Banhu Playing Techniques in Northern China.”

Abstract

The first chapter is related to the introduction and background study. It shows the statement of the problem, research objectives and questions, the importance of this study, the description and definition of several terms related to this study, and the study's conceptual framework. The second chapter is related to the literature review. This chapter discusses Northern China, some basic knowledge about Banhu, some theories like musicology theory and western music theory. Finally, it is shown the outcome of reviewing some relevant literature. The third chapter is related to research methods, where the scope of the whole research and research process has been shown. The fourth chapter is related to the historical background of the Banhu. This chapter investigates the historical aspect of banhu fidder, different stages of history, and Bandu’s historical stages in the musical period. In the fifth chapter, the banhu playing technique has been analyzed where it is discussed some basic techniques of banhu, its stylized and modern techniques. The sixth chapter has analyzed banhu's selected compositions,s including entry level, mid-level,l, and high-level composition. Finally, in the seven-chapter, the concluding remark of the whole thesis is shown and given some necessary suggestions.