Description: "The first half of the book constitutes an invaluable survey of instrumental music....Without doubt, this will become required reading for any course on Chinese music at virtually any level." -- Choice. This book opens the door on the magnificent living traditions of folk music in rural China. Stephen Jones's book illustrates the beauty and variety of these folk traditions, from the plangent shawm bands of the rugged north to the more mellifluous string ensembles of the southeastern coast. Working closely with the Music Research Institute in Beijing, Stephen Jones has used his fieldwork in China to write a book offering a rare insight into the riches of these traditions. This paperback edition includes a free CD offering a selection of recordings of Chinese folk music.

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