Analysis On Musical Features And Version Of Piano Music "Picking Tea-leaves And Capturing Butterflies"

The piano music "Picking Tea-leaves and Capturing Butterflies" is a Chinese piano work with the characteristics of Longyan,Fujian.It was adapted by the well-known composer Liu Fuan according to the melody and tone of the local folk song and dance "Picking Tea Lamp".The specific scenes of tea picking are combined,and the two complement each other.The melody of the whole piece is beautiful and cheerful.In terms of rhythm,variation,modal harmony and other creative techniques,it highlights the fusion of Chinese and Western music forms.This thesis will focus on analyzing this piece from four directions: general overview,musical features,performance techniques,and version analysis.The first chapter mainly introduces the author’s life,source of creative materials,significance and function of the piano piece "Pick Tea-leaves and Capturing Butterflies".The second chapter focuses on the study of its musical characteristics.Through a variety of unique creative techniques and a rigorous and distinct musical structure,it imitates the timbre and sound of Chinese folk dances and various Chinese musical instruments,rendering the happy and relaxed atmosphere of the tea-picking girls working.The third chapter discusses the performance techniques of the piano piece "Pick Tea-leaves and Capturing Butterflies" from the two aspects of timbre imitation and force application.The fourth chapter focuses on exploring the different musical scores and playing techniques of the piano music "Pick Tea-leaves and Capturing Butterflies",and summarizes the similarities and differences of the three works.The same melody material creates different musical works,which originate from the composer’s life background.,the personal understanding of the original material,and the different ways of adaptation,thus reflecting the diversification of Chinese piano music creation,but no matter which way of adaptation,it will play a role in promoting the pianization of Chinese folk music in the future.