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Guzheng Techniques

Sequences - Yáo zhǐ 摇指 Modifications

Sao Yao
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The middle finger sweeps several strings as the thumb performs tremolo (yáo zhǐ) on a different string.

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Jiān xián yáo zhǐ 间弦摇指 (trad. 間絃搖指)
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Pluck several strings as in a chord (jiān xián) then play yáo zhǐ on one of the strings. Start the yáo zhǐ with the thumb moving toward the performer.

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Gōu dài yáo zhǐ 勾带摇指 (trad. 勾帶搖指)
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Pluck a string with the middle finger in a closing motion, then play yáo zhǐ on the same string.

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Cuō dài yáo zhǐ 撮带摇指 (trad. 撮帶搖指)
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Pluck two strings with the thumb and index finger or thumb and middle at the same time (cuō) then play yáo zhǐ on the string the thumb plucked. Start the yáo zhǐ with the thumb moving toward the performer.

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Fú cuō dài yáo 拂撮带摇 (trad. 拂撮帶搖)
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Play a fú or glissando across several strings, then play two strings with the thumb and index or middle finger (cuō), then play yáo zhǐ on the string the thumb plucked. Start the yáo zhǐ with the thumb moving toward the performer.

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Pá yīn yáo zhǐ 琶音摇指 (trad. 琶音搖指)
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Play an arpeggio, then play a yáo zhǐ on the same string the thumb just plucked. Start the yáo zhǐ with the thumb moving toward the performer.

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