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Lesson: 08-Khong-Minh-toa-lau-melody
for Vietnamese 16-string zither
by Teacher Phan Gia Anh-Thư & Teacher Ngô Thanh Nhàn
Nov 21, 2024 11:11:00
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Tablature to Click and Print:
T H E   S T O R Y:
Khổng Minh toạ lầu, On Top of the Citadel, Melody, is a Vietnamese folk music. It retells the story of 孔明 Khổng Minh, The Hán Dynasty master strategist, who was left to defend a citadel without troops. When the enemy came, he climbed up to the tower and played music. The enemy was scared, and went away.

This song, in melody, is played with left hand vibratos and taps, to depict strength, confident, and a sense of humor.

A concert directed by Master Hải Phượng

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