Dizi has various kinds of pieces in modern times. In lots of pieces, the author picks out the piece which is my favorite for investigation, discussion and research in depth , For example,” Four Movements of Shanbei “ is composed by Dazhao Cheng. The piece finds a use for the local musical materials of Shanxi .It’s modern creation of the piece about Dizi including“Errentai”, ”Xintianyou” and “Qinqiang Opera”. It makes use of the plentiful skills of Dizi and shows completely the musical thinking from the composer, as well as the special tone of the Dizi.
“Errentai” is a regional music drama popular in north and northwest China provinces and Mongolia. “Xintianyou” is a kind of folk song which is very popular in the northern Shanxi Province. “Qinqiang Opera” is one of the “Four Great Characteristic Melodies” (in Chinese opera are Bangziqiang, Huangpiqiang, Kunqiang and Gaoqiang) in ancient China.
Chinese pieces deeply influence Chinese opera. Therefore, the article makes a data compilation about“Errentai”,”Xintianyou” and “Qinqiang Opera”, which are very popular among people in Shanxi. This paper contains a lot of history, geography and musical features, etc. As aforementioned, we can have deeper understanding about the Dizi piece which was named ”Four Movements of Shanbei”.It is made up of the melodies with Shanxi folk element. In conclusion, analysis and explanation of musical composition discourses completely for the piece and my personal musical performance.
